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New Straits Times
2 hours ago
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- New Straits Times
Inzaghi eyes glory as Inter face PSG in Champions League final
MUNICH: 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 Sun
5 hours ago
- Sport
- 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 Sun
5 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
'We deserve to be here' - Inzaghi calls on Inter to seize chance in Champions League final
MUNICH: 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.'
Irish Examiner
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
We don't want to stop now – Simone Inzaghi wants final push from Inter Milan
Simone Inzaghi will be hoping it is second time lucky when he sends his Inter Milan side into Champions League final battle against Paris St Germain, saying: 'we've made it this far and don't want to stop now.' The Serie A runners-up will go head-to-head with the Ligue 1 champions at Munich's Allianz Arena on Saturday evening in search of a fourth European crown as they attempt to prolong the big-spending French club's quest to land a first. Former Lazio striker Inzaghi only made it as far as the quarter-finals as a player, but sampled the bitter taste of defeat as Inter's head coach against Manchester City in Istanbul two seasons ago. He said at his pre-match press conference: 'We have to step onto the pitch with the determination and desire to win this match. We'll play it our way, with the qualities that brought us here. The journey we've been on, full of challenges, gives us great belief. We've made it this far and don't want to stop now. 'This squad has given me a great deal over four years. We've won a great deal. 'We've lost on the odd occasion, as occasionally happens in football, but I think we've always given everything out there on the pitch, we, the players, the staff, the fans, so we're absolutely proud to represent Inter, and we will do so again tomorrow in the final act of this season's Champions League. 'This is a competition that I dreamt of playing in as a kid. I didn't make it as a footballer, I only got as far as the Champions League quarter-finals, but thanks to this group of players, I will be involved in two Champions League finals as a head coach.' Inzaghi, who batted away speculation about his future, revealed he has a fully-fit squad from which to choose for the first meeting between the teams in a game which for many is too tight to call, unlike in Inter's last final when City were firm favourites. He said: 'We were huge underdogs two years ago, but then our performance on the pitch showed that we went toe-to-toe with them and maybe we might have deserved a bit more despite the fact that we were up against Pep Guardiola and Manchester City, the best team in the world at that moment in time.' Skipper Lautaro Martinez is convinced Inter are a better team now than they were that night, but knows they may have to produce the 'perfect' game to take the silverware back to Italy. Martinez said: 'We've definitely improved a great deal as a team. We've developed, we've grown. 'We've come up against some top-class opponents in some very challenging arenas – we were up against teams that had long unbeaten home records, yet we turned up there, we played our football, we showed what we're all about and we've earned respect in this competition. We'll try to produce the perfect performance to reach this target 'We've got our heads down, we've worked hard, we've focused on ourselves. We've got Inter to where we are. 'We've got the opportunity to now secure this goal after a number of years. Let's hope this is the right time once again to win the Champions League. We'll try to produce the perfect performance to reach this target.'
Leader Live
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
We don't want to stop now – Simone Inzaghi wants final push from Inter Milan
The Serie A runners-up will go head-to-head with the Ligue 1 champions at Munich's Allianz Arena on Saturday evening in search of a fourth European crown as they attempt to prolong the big-spending French club's quest to land a first. Former Lazio striker Inzaghi only made it as far as the quarter-finals as a player, but sampled the bitter taste of defeat as Inter's head coach against Manchester City in Istanbul two seasons ago. Inzaghi, Lautaro and Barella speak on the eve of the #UCLFinal (🇬🇧 subtitles) 🎙️#ForzaInter #ParisInter — Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) May 30, 2025 He said at his pre-match press conference: 'We have to step onto the pitch with the determination and desire to win this match. We'll play it our way, with the qualities that brought us here. The journey we've been on, full of challenges, gives us great belief. We've made it this far and don't want to stop now. 'This squad has given me a great deal over four years. We've won a great deal. 'We've lost on the odd occasion, as occasionally happens in football, but I think we've always given everything out there on the pitch, we, the players, the staff, the fans, so we're absolutely proud to represent Inter, and we will do so again tomorrow in the final act of this season's Champions League. 'This is a competition that I dreamt of playing in as a kid. I didn't make it as a footballer, I only got as far as the Champions League quarter-finals, but thanks to this group of players, I will be involved in two Champions League finals as a head coach.' Finally, we're here 🏟️#ForzaInter #UCLFinal #ParisInter — Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) May 30, 2025 Inzaghi, who batted away speculation about his future, revealed he has a fully-fit squad from which to choose for the first meeting between the teams in a game which for many is too tight to call, unlike in Inter's last final when City were firm favourites. He said: 'We were huge underdogs two years ago, but then our performance on the pitch showed that we went toe-to-toe with them and maybe we might have deserved a bit more despite the fact that we were up against Pep Guardiola and Manchester City, the best team in the world at that moment in time.' Skipper Lautaro Martinez is convinced Inter are a better team now than they were that night, but knows they may have to produce the 'perfect' game to take the silverware back to Italy. Martinez said: 'We've definitely improved a great deal as a team. We've developed, we've grown. 'We've come up against some top-class opponents in some very challenging arenas – we were up against teams that had long unbeaten home records, yet we turned up there, we played our football, we showed what we're all about and we've earned respect in this competition. 'We've got our heads down, we've worked hard, we've focused on ourselves. We've got Inter to where we are. 'We've got the opportunity to now secure this goal after a number of years. Let's hope this is the right time once again to win the Champions League. We'll try to produce the perfect performance to reach this target.'
