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The Sun
2 days ago
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- The Sun
Inzaghi Silent on Future After Inter's 5-0 UCL Final Loss
INTER MILAN coach simone inzaghi said there was 'too much disappointment and bitterness' to make a call on his future after Saturday's 5-0 Champions League thumping by Paris Saint-Germain. PSG were utterly dominant against the Italians, winning their first Champions League trophy by the biggest margin in the history of the competition. Inzaghi, who has been linked with an Inter exit, said discussions about his future -- and that of the club -- would need to take place another time. 'There will be time to talk about it calmly with the club,' the coach told reporters, adding 'it's not the right time... It's awkward to talk about my future now.' On track to repeat the treble heroics of 2010 just a few weeks ago, Inter end the season trophyless after falling away in each competition. Booted out of the Italian Cup semi-finals by bitter rivals AC Milan, Inter fell behind Napoli in Serie A and end the season empty handed. Inzaghi took over Inter in 2021 and has a contract until 2026. The 49-year-old has taken the side to one Serie A title and two Italian Cups, but Inter have now lost two Champions League finals in the past three seasons. Inter had made it past the Dutch, German and Spanish champions to reach the final, but could barely lay a finger on the French champions in Munich. The coach said 'the club is strong, the club supports us,' but lamented 'as it was two years ago, we failed to win the most important match'. With the average age of Inter's starting XI just over 30 -- six years older than that of PSG -- Inzaghi will need to oversee a rebuild, if he elects to stay on. Inzaghi said his side showed tiredness in the final, having 'played 58 or 59 games since last July'. Inter midfielder Nicolo Barella agreed, but said 'fatigue is not an excuse in a final. 'The impression is that they wanted it more and this is the biggest disappointment. Heart is much more important than tactics and today it was missing'. Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer said his side were 'unbelievably disappointed'. It was a 'tough night, we didn't perform well,' he added. 'What we prepared all week, we didn't manage to bring it onto the pitch. 'We need to swallow it. It hurts a lot. It was a big opportunity to win a huge title.'
The Sun
3 days ago
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- The Sun
Inzaghi: Inter Ready to Challenge PSG in UCL Final
INTER MILAN coach Simone Inzaghi believes his side's superb run to the Champions League final can give them the confidence needed to get the better of a much-fancied Paris Saint-Germain team in Saturday's showdown in Munich. 'It is always hugely exciting before every Champions League match, and especially when it is the final. We fully deserve to be here because we have shown huge desire right from our very first match in Manchester,' Inzaghi told reporters at the Allianz Arena, where the final will be played. Inter's European campaign began with a 0-0 draw away to Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in September, in a rematch with the team that beat them narrowly in the 2023 final in Istanbul. The Nerazzurri finished fourth in the 36-team league phase, losing just once and conceding only one goal in eight matches. They then beat Feyenoord in the last 16 before seeing off two of the tournament favourites, Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals and Barcelona in an epic last-four tie. 'These have been great opponents, so our place here is merited even though we know we still have to take the last step, which is the most important one,' added Inzaghi, who brushed off questions about his future amid speculation he could depart following the final. It is likely that seven of the players who started the final against City two years ago will again line up for Inter at kick-off against a youthful PSG, with the Italian team's extra experience something that could help them. 'Every game is different, and finals can be decided by key moments,' he said ahead of the clash with the French side who have, like City, become one of the wealthiest superpowers in the European game over the last decade. 'Two years ago we were not the favourites but we went toe to toe with City on the pitch and maybe we could have deserved more.' One of the grand old names of the European game, Inter will now have another chance to win their fourth title, following victories in 1964, 1965 and 2010. However, they must pick themselves up from the disappointment of losing out to Napoli for the Serie A crown last weekend. 'The mental side of the game is important. The players have worked very hard and of course we have put that domestic disappointment to one side,' said Inzaghi, who has a fully fit squad to choose from. 'The players are all available and so it comes down to me to select my team. The players must not be obsessed, but they need to have the right degree of determination.'
The Irish Sun
14-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Why Inter Milan want Joshua Zirkzee in shock transfer despite Man Utd striker's struggles in Premier League
INTER MILAN are interested in signing Joshua Zirkzee this summer, according to reports. The Champions League finalists are set to enter the market for a striker to compete with first choice pairing Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram. Advertisement 2 Joshua Zirkzee has been linked with a move to Inter Milan Credit: Getty The 23-year-old joined from Bologna last summer but has managed just seven goals in all competitions. Reports from Simone Inzaghi's side desperately want to bolster their squad depth in attacking areas. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL They believe the drop in quality from Martinez and Thuram to back-up options Joaquin Correa and veteran pair Marko Arnautovic and Mehdi Taremi is too large. Inter are enjoying another strong season but have fallen behind leaders Napoli in the Serie A title race with two games to go. They also crashed out the Coppa Italia semi-finals and lost the Supercoppa Italiana final. Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive Exclusive JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 2 The club also like that A move back to Italy has been rumoured since January with Juventus also said to be keen. Advertisement Casemiro STAYING at Man Utd? Amorim's Shock U-Turn Explained! But Juve's interest may have been cooled due to them sacking manager Thiago Motta, who got the best from Zirkzee at Bologna. The Dutchman is currently Man Utd want to sign a new striker this summer, with Sporting's Viktor Gyokeres and Ipswich's Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford Advertisement
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Inter Milan fans desperately fight to get back into San Siro after LEAVING at 3-2 down… missing famous semi-final win
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) INTER MILAN fans pleaded to be let back - after leaving an incredible comeback triumph early when Barcelona were winning. Some supporters left the San Siro with Inter trailing 3-2 - and 6-5 on aggregate - deep into stoppage time in the Champions League semi-final. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Davide Frattesi sealed Inter's 4-3 win in extra time after they trailed 3-2 deep into added time of the regulation 90 minutes Credit: Reuters 2 Fans rushed to try to persuade staff to let them back in But 37-year-old centre-back Francesco Acerbi netted his first ever goal in Europe's top club competition to take a momentous tie into extra time. That left those home fans who had already streamed out now feeling dejected for a totally different reason. They were seen desperately running back to the entrance, while others were caught on camera trying to persuade staff to let them through. One female employee on a door shook her head as a group of supporters appeared to beg her to help them get in. Sub Davide Frattesi went on to fire Inter's clincher in the added half-hour. The Italians' 4-3 victory on the night put them through 7-6 overall - the joint highest aggregate scorer EVER in a Champions League semi-final. Barcelona had trailed 2-0 in the 3-3 first-leg draw. And they suffered the same fate at the San Siro in an astonishing contest packed with brilliant attacking from both sides. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK This time Lautaro Martinez's 21st-minute opener and a penalty from Hakan Calhanoglu left Inter 5-3 up on aggregate. But Eric Garcia and Dani Olmo levelled it up for Barca soon after the break before Raphinha put the Spanish giants 3-2 up on 87 minutes. Injured Barcelona star fails to go incognito as he takes budget flight with fans to Champions League semi-final vs Inter That sparked a batch of departures from Inter supporters. But Acerbi flashed an equaliser three minutes into injury time - sparking sudden attempts at a comeback of their own from fans who had walked out just moments before. Frattesi then exchanged passes to slot home the decisive goal on 99 minutes. That led to more amazing scenes - but on this occasion it was wild celebrating on and off the pitch, rather than frantic behaviour around the entrances. Inter will now face either Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal in the final in Munich on May 31 - after ending Barcelona's Treble dream. And most fans had little sympathy for the early leavers who missed the party. TNT Sports posted a clip of the supporters trying to return, calling it "crazy". TNT added: "The Italian team equalized in the last seconds and these people were unable to return to watch extra time!" One viewer told the fans: "Well done. If you are a truly passionate fan of your club, you NEVER leave the stadium before the final whistle, regardless of the score or situation, you have to believe until the end." Another posted: "What they will regret about not being at the stadium at this historic moment is no joke." A third added: "Well done, until the final whistle damn it."
The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Inter Milan fans desperately fight to get back into San Siro after LEAVING at 3-2 down… missing famous semi-final win
INTER MILAN fans pleaded to be let back - after leaving an incredible comeback triumph early when Barcelona were winning. Some supporters left the San Siro with 2 Davide Frattesi sealed Inter's 4-3 win in extra time after they trailed 3-2 deep into added time of the regulation 90 minutes Credit: Reuters 2 Fans rushed to try to persuade staff to let them back in But 37-year-old centre-back That left those home fans who had already streamed out now feeling dejected for a totally different reason. They were seen desperately running back to the entrance, while others were caught on camera trying to persuade staff to let them through. One female employee on a door shook her head as a group of supporters appeared to beg her to help them get in. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Sub Davide Frattesi went on to fire Inter's clincher in the added half-hour. And they suffered the same fate at the San Siro in an astonishing contest packed with brilliant attacking from both sides. Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK This time But Eric Garcia and Dani Olmo levelled it up for Barca soon after the break before Injured Barcelona star fails to go incognito as he takes budget flight with fans to Champions League semi-final vs Inter That sparked a batch of departures from Inter supporters. But Acerbi flashed an equaliser three minutes into injury time - sparking sudden attempts at a comeback of their own from fans who had walked out just moments before. Frattesi then exchanged passes to slot home the decisive goal on 99 minutes. That led to more amazing scenes - but on this occasion it was wild celebrating on and off the pitch, rather than frantic behaviour around the entrances. Inter will now face either And most fans had little sympathy for the early leavers who missed the party. TNT Sports posted a clip of the supporters trying to return, calling it "crazy". TNT added: "The Italian team equalized in the last seconds and these people were unable to return to watch extra time!" One viewer told the fans: "Well done. If you are a truly passionate fan of your club, you NEVER leave the stadium before the final whistle, regardless of the score or situation, you have to believe until the end." Another posted: "What they will regret about not being at the stadium at this historic moment is no joke." A third added: "Well done, until the final whistle damn it."
