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Silver Lining – Inter Milan Revenues Soar & Smash Records Despite Champions League Final Humbling Vs PSG
Inter Milan's revenues have soared to record-breaking levels this season despite their humbling Champions League final loss to PSG. This is highlighted in today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. They note the silver lining to what was a very dark cloud for the Nerazzurri. Advertisement Putting it mildly, Inter Milan's Champions League final clash with Paris Saint-Germain did not go according to the plan for the Nerazzurri. Inter did not just lose the match, and with it, their last shot at silverware for the season. They lost in absolutely crushing fashion, shipping five goals without reply. Inter Milan Revenues Soar Despite Champions League Final Humiliation Vs PSG LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 31: A view of the UEFA Champions League trophy is on a plinth prior to the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 final match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid CF at Wembley Stadium on May 31, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by) Behind the scenes, however, it didn't really matter all that much whether Inter won or lost yesterday. No matter the scoreline. Inter Milan have already raked in massive revenues from the Champions League this season. The competition is more lucrative than ever thanks to the expansion of the format. Advertisement And that is reflected in the eye-watering figures that the Nerazzurri have managed to earn. According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter's total revenues for the 2024-25 season will come to around €515-520 million. For comparison, revenues in the 2023-24 season ended up at €399 million. Therefore, Inter have comfortably broken their own record for revenues in a single season. As well as that of Italian clubs in general.
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a day ago
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For a luxury Italian getaway, enjoy a taste of La Dolce Vita at these places
A raft of new and renovated properties is opening in Italy just in time for the lazy, sun-drenched days of summer. From Tuscany to Puglia, here are a handful of newcomers and thoughtful restorations, including a boutique hotel in a 16th-century Baroque mansion in Lecce and a collection of luxe villas in the mountains of Chianti. Pensione America, Forte dei Marmi, Lucca: Dating to the early 1920s, this one-time Tuscan villa, and then pensione (or boarding house), by the Ligurian Sea, has been transformed into an adults-only beach escape. Where there were once dozens of rooms, there are now just 18 rooms and suites. All have terraces or verandas; bamboo furniture that lends a breezy, seaside feel; and products from Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, the venerable Italian fragrance and personal care brand. If you really want to spread out, consider booking the two-storey casita, La Villetta, which has a garden and a plunge pool. Created by Collezione Em (the hotels of which include the Grand Hotel Minerva in Florence and the Violino d'Oro in Venice), Pensione America is part of the Leading Hotels of the World collection of luxury properties. You can delight in la dolce vita amid the gardens, on a tennis court and in the pool decorated with Sicilian tiles. Go for a stroll or ride on one of the free bikes to the nearby beaches for which the area is known. Begin each morning at the hotel's restaurant and indulge in sweet crepes or eggs in tomato sauce. At lunchtime, you'll find a menu inspired by the surrounding waters, with seafood dishes, such as ravioli with shellfish and spaghetti with arselle (little clams). The restaurant is also open for dinner. Prices from 1,600 euros (about $2,500) a night. La Roqqa, Porto Ercole, Grosseto: On the harbour of Porto Ercole on Tuscany's Argentario peninsula (a drive of about one-and-a-half to two hours from Rome), La Roqqa underwent a three-year renovation and is now a 50-room-and-suite boutique hotel designed by the Milan-based Palomba Serafini Associati studio. Bold lighting and furniture from the 1960s and '70s add nostalgic touches to the common areas, while many of the minimalist guest rooms are awash in the colours of the surrounding land and sea. Suites, in contrast, sport lighter hues. All rooms have outdoor spaces with views of hills and trees or the sea. But why just look from afar when you can get up close? Stretch out under an umbrella at Isolotto Beach Club, part of La Roqqa, on a sandy stretch of beach amid the otherwise rocky coast. Take in the Mediterranean air by hiking, cycling or horseback-riding. Treat yourself to a massage or a facial, or spend some time in the sauna. The hotel, part of Miramis Hospitality, has its own yacht that can take you to nearby islands, such as Giglio and Giannutri, and can arrange experiences such as lessons in wine-tasting and cooking. If you'd rather someone else did the cooking, order seafood by the water at Isolotto Beach Club, or head over to the hotel's Scirocco restaurant for family-style Tuscan dishes (and wines), including homemade pastas and dumplings such as gnudi with sheep ricotta and nettle, cacio e pepe sauce and fermented lime. Watch day turn to night at the Scirocco Rooftop Bar, where you can sip a cocktail — the hotel has several that it says were inspired by Caravaggio paintings — as you gaze out over the Corsini Botanical Garden and the harbour. Prices from 380 euros (just less than $600) a night. Palazzo Zimara, Lecce: The historical centre of Lecce, in the Apulia region, is rife with baroque buildings, including this boutique hotel in a limestone mansion that dates to 1557. After a four-year renovation, the property is now an 18-room-and-suite getaway that mixes contemporary design with vaulted ceilings and graceful arches. The rooms are elegant and spare, with 18th-century wooden doors, and each nods to the building's past, with different touches, including stone walls, brick-and-lime floors, and walls adorned with frescoes. For a special occasion, book the more-than-1,000-square-foot Suite Zimara, with a balcony, two bathrooms and your own hammam, Jacuzzi and fireplace. Palazzo Zimara is in the heart of the city, so you can go out for a meal or dine al fresco at the hotel's La Bocca restaurant. In the mornings, sip caffè leccese, iced coffee sweetened with almond syrup, and sample pastries and local cheeses. Later, try Italian dishes that change with the seasons, such as a misticanza salad with peach, walnut and cocoa; and croaker fish, puttanesca style. Unwind with a glass of wine while people-watching from the terrace at Radino Wine Bistro. The hotel, part of the D'Angelo Family Collection, a family-run hospitality group, has plans to open a rooftop bar next year. Prices from 240 euros ($375) a night. The Social Hub, Rome: Part of a vast, new complex in the capital that includes coworking and event spaces as well as a soon-to-open public park, the contemporary Social Hub Rome hotel is near the Termini train station in the San Lorenzo neighbourhood, which makes it a potential jumping off point for trips outside the city. On the site of a former railway customs house, in an area buzzing with students, the hotel offers 396 affordable rooms for both short and extended stays. The Social Hub, which is based in Amsterdam, operates 21 hotels in Europe and, as its name suggests, aims to bring locals and tourists together in hubs that may include hotels, gyms and other spaces. At the Rome location, guests can attend free community events such as yoga and craft workshops. (Details are on the site's Instagram page.) The rooms, all with desks, have a no-fuss youthful vibe. Stop into the all-day restaurant and bar on the ground floor for dishes, such as rabbit porchetta or fettuccine with smoked butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano, along with a glass of organic wine. Or grab a slice at Berberè Pizzeria Roma San Lorenzo, which is part of the complex. In early June there will also be a rooftop pool and bar where you can order shareable plates. A 24-hour gym is scheduled to open then as well. Prices from 90 euros a night. (If you're visiting for more than 14 days, you can book an extended stay in a studio or an apartment with a kitchenette and weekly cleaning.) A&K Private Estates: The Chianti Collection, Chianti region: This summer, luxury travel company Abercrombie & Kent is rolling out five estates for families and groups seeking plush villas in Chianti, the Tuscan region beloved for its mountains and wine. The properties, available May 31, include renovated farmhouses and wine estates with romantic views of hills, olive groves and vineyards. Your trip begins at the airport, where a private car will pick you up. Rates include a case of Tuscan wine and a hamper of food — think homemade bread, local olives and cheese — as well as breakfast, housekeeping and experiences, which include welcome and farewell dinners, a wine-tasting on the estate (or in the winery on your property), a cooking class with — who else? — an Italian chef and a photography session, as well as private return airport transfers. Ranging from five to 10 bedrooms, the estates have amenities such as pools, outdoor kitchens, gyms, wine cellars and a concierge who can book restaurants and private chefs, and arrange car rentals and spa appointments. Prices start at around $75,550 a week for up to 10 people at Villa Pianvecchio, a five-bedroom farmhouse on a wine estate. (Split among 10 people, the sum is not quite as intimidating.) This article originally appeared in The New York Times .
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2 days ago
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Inter Milan Vice-President Zanetti Compares Current Champions League Finalists To 2010 Treble Heroes – Adds ‘Here's Where The Serie A Title Was Lost'
Inter Milan Vice-President Zanetti Compares Current Champions League Finalists To 2010 Treble Heroes – Adds 'Here's Where The Serie A Title Was Lost' Javier Zanetti feels that there are similarities and differences between the current Inter Milan team and the team that won the Treble in 2010. The Nerazzurri Vice-President spoke to Milan-based newspaper Il Giorno, via FCInterNews, in an interview in today's print edition. He also gave his thoughts on the failure in the Serie A title race. Advertisement Inter Milan are in the Champions League final. They are in the match for the second time in the space of three years. The last time that Inter were here was just two years ago. They narrowly lost to Manchester City in the final of the 2022-23 edition of the competition. Meanwhile, the last time the Nerazzurri actually won the Champions League was in 2010. They completed the European Treble along with the Serie A title and the Coppa Italia. Javier Zanetti was the captain of Inter at that time. And now, the Argentine is the club's Vice-President. Zanetti Compares Current Inter Milan UCL Finalists & 2010 Treble Heroes FUCHU, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 11: Inter Vice President Javier Zanetti attends a press conference during the inauguration of Inter Academy Japan on February 11, 2017 in Fuchu, Japan. (Photo byfor FC Internazionale) Zanetti looked back, 'My Inter was a very strong team,' he said. Advertisement 'But this team is also very strong. They haven't gotten to the final by chance after eliminating Bayern Munich and Barcelona.' 'If we think about the days leading up to the event, we certainly got to the match feeling very fired up,' Zanetti said of the 2010 Champions League final. 'The team had the adrenaline of the players who had won the Scudetto and the Coppa Italia.' 'Now, the coach and the players have to digest the title that slipped from their fingers narrowly.' 'It's something that makes you angry,' Zanetti said. Meanwhile, as far as the possibility that that disappointment in the title race could affect Inter's performance tomorrow, Zanetti said 'I don't think so.' Advertisement 'The guys are motivated,' said the Vice-President. 'Unfortunately, everything happened right at the end of the season.' 'Maybe the loss in Bologna in stoppage time was decisive,' he admitted. 'But now we have to be optimistic. The team believes in it, and it will be a very balance match.' 'We hope for a happy ending,' Zanetti added. 'We can only praise this group that's reach two Champions League finals in three years.'
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2 days ago
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From Man City To Barcelona – Inter Milan Road To Munich Shows They Fully Deserve To Be In Champions League Final
From Man City To Barcelona – Inter Milan Road To Munich Shows They Fully Deserve To Be In Champions League Final From Man City to Barcelona, Inter Milan have consistently shown that they belong in the Champions League final this season. This is the view in today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. Advertisement This will be the second time in the space of three seasons that the Nerazzurri play in the biggest match in European club football. In 2023, there was a certain sense that Inter had been fortunate to get that far. There was little doubt that they had a path through the knockout rounds that saw them avoid the top teams in the competition. However, in the final against Manchester City, Inter proved that they weren't there by coincidence. Even though Inter lost narrowly, they went toe-to-toe with the Premier League giants. From Man City To Barcelona – Inter Milan Show They Belong In Champions League Final MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 27: Denzel Dumfries of FC Internazionale applauds the fans after 1-0 defeat following the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AS Roma at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 27, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) After a mixed Champions League campaign last season that saw Inter go out to Atletico Madrid in the round of sixteen, this time around they have once again reached the final. Advertisement The Nerazzurri started their journey by playing away to 2023 final opponents Manchester City. That match ended in a 0-0 draw. And it was an early sign that Inter would not let any team intimidate them. Wins against the likes of Arsenal, RB Leipzig, and Monaco followed in what was a nearly flawless league phase but for a flat 0-1 loss away to Bayer Leverkusen. And in the knockout rounds Inter have prevailed against the likes of Bayern Munich and Barcelona. Paris Saint-Germain may have made themselves the favourites in the eyes of many fans and pundits. But Inter have certainly shown that they are here for a reason. There is no way that the Parisians will be underestimating them.
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2 days ago
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Inter Milan Will Break Club Goalscoring Record In Champions League If They Score Vs PSG In Final
Inter Milan Will Break Club Goalscoring Record In Champions League If They Score Vs PSG In Final Inter Milan will break their club record for goals scored in a Champions League final if they find the back of the net against PSG in the final. This is highlighted in today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. Advertisement It has been a wild ride for Inter Milan in the Champions League up to this point. At times, the Nerazzurri have certainly had to rely on their defensive solidity. This was particularly the case in the league phase, where they conceded just one goal in eight matches. Then in the knockouts against stronger opposition, Inter began to concede goals more frequently. However, that wasn't a problem, because Inter have been prolific at the other end. Against Bayern Munich, the Nerazzurri conceded three goals – but scored four. And against Barcelona, Inter prevailed by a remarkable 7-6 scoreline on aggregate after extra time. Inter Milan Will Break Club Goalscoring Record In Champions League If They Score Vs PSG MILAN, ITALY – MAY 06: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal with teammates Stefan de Vrij and Nicola Zalewski during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) As the Gazzetta note, Inter Milan have scored two or more goals in every one of their Champions League knockout matches so far. Advertisement And the total number of goals that the Nerazzurri have scored since the start of the competition has been 26. That is the most that Inter have ever scored in a single Champions League season. They did so during the 2002-03 season as well. Therefore, Inter have already equalled their own club record. However, if the Nerazzurri are to get on the scoresheet tomorrow, they will break it and set a new record outright.
