[11] They have won the Champions League three times: two back-to-back in 1964 and 1965 and then another in 2010; the last completed an unprecedented Italian treble with the Coppa Italia and the Scudetto. A defeat on penalties followed, but he had performed admirably throughout the competition. The last player to wear the shirt was Argentinian center back Nicolás Burdisso, who took on the number 16 shirt for the rest of the season. [54] On 25 January 2019, the club officially announced that LionRock Capital from Hong Kong reached an agreement with International Sports Capital HK Limited, in order to acquire its 31.05% shares in Inter and to become the club's new minority shareholder. During the 1928–29 season, however, Inter were forced to abandon their black and blue uniforms. Led by the German duo of Andreas Brehme and Lothar Matthäus, and Argentine Ramón Díaz, Inter captured the 1989 Serie A championship. [26], Inter started the 2007–08 season with the goal of winning both Serie A and Champions League. INTER OFFICIAL ONLINE STORE. The first game played at the stadium was on 19 September 1926, when Inter beat Milan 6–3 in a friendly match. Inter has never been relegated from the top flight of Italian football in its entire existence. He modified a 5–3–2 tactic known as the "Verrou" ("door bolt") which created greater flexibility for counterattacks. Inter were 2–1 up after only 24 minutes. The more commonly used name, San Siro, is the name of the district where it is located. San Diego, Calif. FONDAZIONE GABRIELE SANDRI. (due March 2020). Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images, Internazionale play Milan at the San Siro in April 1989. When he scored, he celebrated only with us and in a soundtrack of fireworks and cheers. The next season, Inter finished as league runners-up and also managed to make it to the 2002–03 Champions League semi-finals against Milan, losing on the away goals rule. Inter is one of the most supported clubs in Italy, according to an August 2007 research by Italian newspaper La Repubblica. Zenga's positional ability was as important as his agility. [126] In November 2018, documents from Football Leaks further revealed that the loan signings such as Xherdan Shaqiri in January 2015, was in fact had inevitable conditions to trigger the outright purchase. [112] In 2016–17 season, Inter was ranked 15th in the Money League. Not long after the Boys also changed their name to Boys-San, (Squadra d'azione nerazzurre – Black and blue action squad). Thohir, whom also co-owned Major League Soccer (MLS) club D.C. United and Indonesia Super League (ISL) club Persib Bandung, announced on 2 December 2013 that Inter and D.C. United had formed strategic partnership. The following season, Moratti appointed former Juventus manager Marcello Lippi, and signed players such as Angelo Peruzzi and Laurent Blanc together with other former Juventus players Vieri and Vladimir Jugović. The two sides have also contested in five Coppa Italia finals and four Supercoppa Italiana finals since 2006. [94] In 2006 Inter sold its brand to the new subsidiary, "Inter Brand S.r.l. The core of Herrera's team were the attacking fullbacks Tarcisio Burgnich and Giacinto Facchetti, Armando Picchi the sweeper, Suárez the playmaker, Jair the winger, Mario Corso the left midfielder, and Sandro Mazzola, who played on the inside-right.[19][20][21][22][23][24]. [46] He was replaced by Frank de Boer who was sacked on 1 November 2016 after leading Inter to a 4W–2D–5L record in 11 Serie A games as head coach. Boys U-13. Inter's misfortunes continued the following season, losing the 2000 Supercoppa Italiana match against Lazio 4–3 after initially taking the lead through new signing Robbie Keane. The snake is an important symbol for the city of Milan, appearing often in Milanese heraldry as a coiled viper with a man in its jaws. How have these groups been formed and what power do they hold at the club? The city is not only a pilgrimage for fashionistas but also a home for football aficionados, boasting two Italian behemoths, Milan and Internazionale. Mazzola scored two goals in a 3–1 victory, and then the team won the Intercontinental Cup against Independiente. Other members of the Inter "family" during this period that suffered were the likes of Vieri and Fabio Cannavaro, both of whom had their restaurants in Milan vandalised after defeats to the Rossoneri. [104] In December 2017, the club also refinanced its debt of €300 million, by issuing corporate bond to the market, via Goldman Sachs as the bookkeeper, for an interest rate of 4.875% p.a. San Diego, Calif. In the Internazionale v Torino game in 2006-07, the Nerazzurri were two goals up (they would go on to win 3-0). Mi piace: 3223. These giants also share one of football's most iconic footballing structures, the Giuseppe Meazza, which stages the passionate Derby della Madonnina. ", "This wonderful night bestows us with the colours of our crest: black and azure against a gilded backdrop of stars. Lazio equalised during first half injury time and then scored two more goals in the second half to clinch victory that eventually saw Juventus win the championship. [33] He was replaced by Leonardo the following day.[34]. [38][39][40] Immediately after the deal, Moratti's Internazionale Holding S.r.l. The club acquired Jürgen Klinsmann and with the squad looking strong it was a surprise that Zenga never managed to add another Scudetto while playing for the Nerazzurri. [129] Same announcement was made by UEFA in June 2018, based on Inter's 2016–17 season financial result. When he conceded it was usually a very good goal indeed. Wheel covers and hub caps from Pep Boys fit like OEM and are available in a variety of styles to fit a wide range of vehicles. [130], In February 2020, Inter Milan sued Major League Soccer (MLS) for trademark infringement, claiming that the term “Inter” is synonymous with its club and no one else. San Francisco Elite Academy. Along with a group called Vikings, the Boys-San remain the protagonists of the Curva Nord today and, in tandem with their Nordic inspired companions, they are capable of producing an explosive atmosphere. FC INTER. [28] In his first season, the Nerazzurri won a Suppercoppa Italiana and a fourth consecutive title, though falling in the Champions League in the first knockout round for a third-straight year, losing to eventual finalist Manchester United. Animals are often used to represent football clubs in Italy – the grass snake, called Biscione, represents Inter. Buy Inter Milan football shirts and merchandise from the Official Inter Online Store. [77], Below is a list of Inter coaches from 1909 until the present day. One particular circle called Forever Ultras (1975) took prominence in the Curva until 1995, while a group known as Potere Neroazzurro (Black and Blue power) were supposedly forced down to a lower section of the Curva following an internal dispute with the Boys-San. [74][75], Below is a list of Inter chairmen from 1908 until the present day. During the 1970s and the 1980s, Inter also added two to its Coppa Italia tally, in 1977–78 and 1981–82. Nodding and waving to various people, we walked, unquestioned, through the police into the car park and to my astonishment accidentally ignored Marco Andreolli, the Internazionale centre-back. During that year the club changed its name to Football Club Internazionale Milano. The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. In 2008, Inter celebrated their centenary with a red cross on their away shirt. La pagina è per tutti gli interisti che vogliono far parte del principale gruppo ultras della nostra magnifica squadra e per sapere notizie e risultati Photograph: David Cannon/Getty Images, Luis Figo in his Internazionale suit. Their history has now become even more important and is equally as exciting. [56] In September 2019, Steven Zhang was elected to the board of the European Club Association. The match usually creates a lively atmosphere, with numerous (often humorous or offensive) banners unfolded before the match. Boys U-13, U-14. After playing in Italy's 1984 Olympic team and the 1988 European Championship team in Germany he was no stranger to the national team. Stay up to date with news from the AC Milan world: all training sessions, matches, interviews and much more. Inter were unable to defend their title despite adding fellow German Jürgen Klinsmann to the squad and winning their first Supercoppa Italiana at the start of the season. In more recent years, especially the mid-2000s, the club enjoyed untrammelled success, especially after the relegation of Juventus in 2006 for their involvement in the Calciopoli scandal. DeMolay International is the premier youth organization for young men between 12 and 21, and develops leadership skills and good moral character. Back in 2001, during a match against Lombardy rivals Atalanta, Internazionale fans managed to smuggle a motorbike, allegedly stolen from Atalantini, into the Curva Nord. The team came close to their first domestic success since 1989 when they reached the Coppa Italia final only to be defeated by Lazio. Moratti later became a target of the fans, especially when he sacked the much-loved coach Luigi Simoni after only a few games into the 1998–99 season, having just received the Italian manager of the year award for 1998 the day before being dismissed. Located at the world-renowned IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., the IMG Cup Boys Invitational offers the best fields, facilities and tournament organization for youth players and fans. [105][106][107], Considering revenue alone, Inter surpassed city rivals in Deloitte Football Money League for the first time, in the 2008–09 season, to rank in 9th place, one place behind Juventus in 8th place, with Milan in 10th place. [53], On 26 October 2018, Steven Zhang was appointed as new president of the club. [109], For the 2010–11 season, Serie A clubs started negotiating club TV rights collectively rather than individually. [5] Inter had yet another recapitalization that was reserved for Suning Holdings Group in 2016. Replica kits, fashion, homeware, covers, gadgets and much more. He went on to win a Uefa Cup with Internazionale in 1991. The number was retired on 8 September 2006. He walked to the entrance of the underground car park (players only) and passed through fans, security and then the media. The latter represents the black and blue half of this prodigious city. Materazzi placed the ball on the spot; he was the penalty-taker for this game after all. San Siro has been the home of Milan since 1926, when it was privately built by funding from Milan's chairman at the time, Piero Pirelli. Inter defender Danilo D’Ambrosio has taken to photo sharing social media platform Instagram to celebrate Inter’s 1-0 win over Napoli on Wednesday night at San Siro. Walter Mazzarri was appointed to replace Stramaccioni as the manager for 2013–14 season on 24 May 2013, having ended his tenure at Napoli. Inter's most vocal fans are known to gather in the Curva Nord, or north curve of the San Siro. [48] Despite an eight-game winning streak, he and the club parted away before season's end when it became clear they would finish outside the league's top three for the sixth consecutive season. Follow @boys.san.milano's Instagram account to see all 62 of their photos and videos. 633 Followers, 5 Following, 293 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Boys San Inter sezione Roma (@boys_sez_roma) Since its formation, the club has won 30 domestic trophies, including 18 league titles, 7 Coppa Italia and 5 Supercoppa Italiana. The Nerazzurri ran out narrow 1-0 winners with thank to a second half penalty which … [47] The successor, Stefano Pioli, didn't save the team from getting the worst group result in UEFA competitions in the club's history. San Francisco Glens Evolution. The name of the club derives from the wish of its founding members to accept foreign players without limits as well as Italians. On 1 August 2012, the club announced that Moratti was to sell a minority interest of the club to a Chinese consortium led by Kenneth Huang. Nevertheless, they achieved some European success with three UEFA Cup victories in 1991, 1994 and 1998. Based on the English model for stadiums, San Siro is specifically designed for football matches, as opposed to many multi-purpose stadiums used in Serie A. [71] Behind him, in second place, is Alessandro Altobelli with 209 goals in 466 games, and Roberto Boninsegna in third place, with 171 goals over 281 games. The Vikings have at times been accused of holding far right sentiments, but they and the Boys-San have enhanced the reputation of the club's Ultras through impressive support, with flares, smoke effects and giant flags. While I was battling with the new chant, Materazzi looked up, moved away from the penalty spot and began applauding. [91] In June 2014 new Inter Group secured €230 million loan[100][101][102] from Goldman Sachs and UniCredit at a new interest rate of 3 months Euribor + 5.5% spread, as well as setting up a new subsidiary to be the debt carrier: "Inter Media and Communication S.r.l.". An extra tier, which is supported by no fewer than 11 spiral towers, and a roof with huge red iron girders were added. Politically, the ultras of Inter are usually considered right-wing and they have good relationships with the Lazio ultras. However, the club's first official Ultra group, now known as the Boys-San, were formed in 1969. The Boys-San were originally named 11 Assi – Boys Le Furie Nerazzurre (11 Axes – the Furious Black and Blue Boys). On 22 April 2007, Inter won their second consecutive Scudetto—and first on the field since 1989—when they defeated Siena 2–1 at Stadio Artemio Franchi. Leonardo started with 30 points from 12 games, with an average of 2.5 points per game, better than his predecessors Benítez and Mourinho. Herrera would modify it by adding a fifth defender, the sweeper or libero behind the two centre backs. In 1967, with Jair gone and Suárez injured, Inter lost the European Cup Final 2–1 to Celtic. Flares are commonly present, but they also led to the abandonment of the second leg of the 2004–05 Champions League quarter-final matchup between Milan and Inter on 12 April after a flare thrown from the crowd by an Inter supporter struck Milan keeper Dida on the shoulder. [12] The club has also won three UEFA Cups, two Intercontinental Cups and one FIFA Club World Cup. The sweeper or libero who acted as the free man would deal with any attackers who went through the two centre backs. Following their fusion with Zona Nera (Black Zone), the Irriducibili (whose banner appeared in the 1988-89 season) became renowned for their organisation as well as their tendency to provoke chaos and violence. Following the golden era of the 1960s, Inter managed to win their eleventh league title in 1971 and their twelfth in 1980. ", "Assemblea Straordinaria: comunicato ufficiale", "Assemblea dei Soci: approvato il bilancio", "Assemblea Soci Inter: approvato il bilancio", "Assemblea Soci Inter: ricavi, oltre 300 milioni", "All'Inter il primato del deficit: 181,5 milioni", "Il "doping" nei conti dei big del pallone perdite complessive oltre i 68 milioni", "Refinancing 230 million euro of Inter Milan debt", "Inter, la rivoluzione di Thohir passa da un'operazione di ingegneria finanziaria.