The pdf file can be downloaded here. [131], Association football club based in Milan, Italy, "FC Internazionale Milano", "Internazionale", and "Internazionale Milano" redirect here. Moments later the chant again changed and this time I couldn't understand it. The ground is not full for every match and it needs some updating, but in its current state it embodies the raw passion of the early 90s Italian football experience. During this time, Roberto Mancini returned as the club manager on 14 November 2014, with Inter finishing 8th. The club was fined and received squad reduction in UEFA competitions, with additional penalties suspended in the probation period. [5] Inter had yet another recapitalization that was reserved for Suning Holdings Group in 2016. A defeat on penalties followed, but he had performed admirably throughout the competition. The chants are so well orchestrated that they change immediately, they do not filter through. 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. See world news photos and videos at ABCNews.com Inter have several rivalries, two of which are highly significant in Italian football; firstly, they participate in the intra city Derby della Madonnina with Milan; the rivalry has existed ever since Inter splintered off from Milan in 1908. Zenga's positional ability was as important as his agility. [78], FC Internazionale Milano S.p.A. was described as one of the financial "black-holes" among the Italian clubs, which was heavily dependent on the financial contribution from the owner Massimo Moratti. He went on to win a Uefa Cup with Internazionale in 1991. 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. [83] However, due to several capital increases of Inter, such as a reversed merger with an intermediate holding company, Inter Capital S.r.l. [114] Kit sponsors Nike and Pirelli contributed €18.1 million and €9.3 million respectively to commercial revenues, while broadcasting revenues were boosted €1.6 million (6%) by Champions League distribution. [47] The successor, Stefano Pioli, didn't save the team from getting the worst group result in UEFA competitions in the club's history. In one of the more peculiar incidents seen in Italian football, after failing to set it on fire, the fans (not Ultras) launched the bike into a lower section of the ground. [63] The name of the derby refers to the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose statue atop the Milan Cathedral is one of the city's main attractions. [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. Romelu Lukaku sees no reason why he cannot “exceed limits” like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski, with the Inter star already classing himself as … This is the 2008 cut-off scores for SEA. For the 2010–11 season, Inter's away kit featured the serpent. 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. In 1922, Inter was at risk of relegation to the second division, but they remained in the top league after winning two play-offs. Replace lost or worn out wheel covers quickly and easily right here at Pep Boys. [65] In 1929 the black-and-blue jerseys were restored, and after World War II, when the Fascists had fallen from power, the club reverted to their original name. The team started well in the league, topping the table from the first round of matches, and also managed to qualify for the Champions League knockout stage. He could stop shots, catch crosses and make show-stopping saves. 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. However, the club's first official Ultra group, now known as the Boys-San, were formed in 1969. Internazionale and Milan are two titanic teams not only in Serie A but in the history of football. The mission of San Jacinto Intermediate School is to enable students to achieve academically and progress socially through parent, teacher, and community coope ration in a way that promotes critical thinking, social skills, and personal responsibility so that all students can become productive citizens who value lifelong learning. <3 Boys San Milano 1969 <3 ║ │ │║ ║││ ║ ║ The Boys-San were originally named 11 Assi – Boys Le Furie Nerazzurre (11 Axes – the Furious Black and Blue Boys). Inter were defeated for the second time in five years in the final of the European Cup, going down 0–2 to Johan Cruyff's Ajax in 1972. His performances for his club meant that, when the World Cup came to home soil, he was without question the No1. The captain and coach of the first championship winning team was Virgilio Fossati, who was later killed in battle while serving in the Italian army during World War I. After being eliminated by Liverpool in the Champions League, Mancini announced his intention to leave his job immediately only to change his mind the following day. Walter Mazzarri was appointed to replace Stramaccioni as the manager for 2013–14 season on 24 May 2013, having ended his tenure at Napoli. On 21 August 2010, Inter defeated Roma 3–1 and won the 2010 Supercoppa Italiana, their fourth trophy of the year. [126] Moreover, despite heavily investing in new signings, namely Geoffrey Kondogbia and Ivan Perišić that potentially increased the cost in amortization, Inter also sold Mateo Kovačić for €29 million, making a windfall profit. [113], In 2010 Football Money League (2008–09 season), the normalized revenue of €196.5 million were divided up between matchday (14%, €28.2 million), broadcasting (59%, €115.7 million, +7%, +€8 million) and commercial (27%, €52.6 million, +43%). The Curva had demanded Figo take the penalty and he wasn't going to say no. Inter enjoyed more success in the 2009–10 Champions League, defeating reigning champions Barcelona in the semi-final, and then beating Bayern Munich 2–0 in the final with two goals from Diego Milito. 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]. As a probation to avoid further sanction, Inter agreed to have a three-year aggregate break-even from 2015 to 2018, with the 2015–16 season being allowed to have a net loss of a maximum of €30 million, followed by break-even in the 2016–17 season and onwards. For Inter fans, it was difficult to find who in particular was to blame for the troubled times and this led to some icy relations between them and the chairman, the managers and even some individual players. [73] They certainly did with Walter Zenga. In 1984, the Vikings replaced a group known as the Skins on the Curva after they were allegedly forced to disband due to police repression. San Francisco Glens Evolution. San Diego, Calif. Follow @boys.san.milano's Instagram account to see all 62 of their photos and videos. 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. Internazionale have a plethora of fan groups but it is also worth mentioning other influential Ultras on the Curva Nord. Tessera del Tifoso... No All' Art.9!!!!! It shall be called International, because we are brothers of the world.". Their history has now become even more important and is equally as exciting. [13] They have long-standing rivalries with A.C. Milan, with whom they contest the Derby della Madonnina, and Juventus, with whom they contest the Derby d'Italia; their rivalry with the former is one of the most followed derbies in football. The first game played at the stadium was on 19 September 1926, when Inter beat Milan 6–3 in a friendly match. The Nerazzurri ran out narrow 1-0 winners with thank to a second half penalty which … In 1979, a restructuring of the Giuseppe Meazza meant the Boys-San made the heart of the Curva Nord their stronghold. The name of the club derives from the wish of its founding members to accept foreign players without limits as well as Italians. It was given a more modern look with a smaller Scudetto star and lighter color scheme. The stadium is the largest in Italian football with a capacity of 80,018. [110], However, combining revenue and cost, in the 2006–07 season they had a net loss of €206 million[85][117] (€112 million extraordinary basis, due to the abolition of non-standard accounting practice of the special amortization fund), followed by a net loss of €148 million in the 2007–08 season,[86] a net loss of €154 million in 2008–09 season,[87][88] a net loss of €69 million in the 2009–10 season,[90][115] a net loss of €87 million in the 2010–11 season,[89][92][118] a net loss of €77 million in the 2011–12 season,[91] a net loss of €80 million in 2012–13 season[36] and a net profit of €33 million in 2013–14 season, due to special income from the establishment of subsidiary Inter Media and Communication. The number was retired on 8 September 2006. 3 – Giacinto Facchetti, left back, 1960–1978 (posthumous honour). [32] However, after this win, on 23 December 2010, due to their declining performance in Serie A, the team fired Benítez. [68], The other most significant rivalry is with Juventus; matches between the two clubs are known as the Derby d'Italia. [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.". [56] In September 2019, Steven Zhang was elected to the board of the European Club Association. [38][39][40] Immediately after the deal, Moratti's Internazionale Holding S.r.l. The most eye-catching of these is Il Duomo, an imposing gothic-styled cathedral which is the hub of the city and at its peak, a statue of the Virgin Mary (the Madonnina) surveys Milan. The arrangement lives on today, which adds to the sprezzatura of the Milan derby, in which the Ultras fight artistic and symbolic conflicts through the creation of dazzling choreographies and satirical banners. During the following season, Inter went on a record-breaking run of 17 consecutive victories in Serie A, starting on 25 September 2006 with a 4–1 home victory over Livorno, and ending on 28 February 2007, after a 1–1 draw at home to Udinese. The entire stadium in unison erupted with the chant "Luís Figo rest in Milano" (that was the translation from the man on my right) over and over again. (Italian: versamenti a copertura perdite), Right before the takeover of Thohir, the consolidated balance sheets of "Internazionale Holding S.r.l." Photograph: Tom Jenkins, Internazionale fans welcome Lecce to the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in March 2011. Thohir: "2–3 anni per risanare, "Inter, perdita consolidata di 140,4 milioni. Figo went on to stay with Internazionale until 2009, partly because of José Mourinho's arrival but I also think partly because of the fans. The Nerazzurri faithful were treated to 11 years of Zenga's fine form, gymnastic ability and dramatic cursing at defenders and the skies when something went wrong. FONDAZIONE GABRIELE SANDRI. Eventually the result included an extraordinary income of €13 million from RAI. From an initial capacity of 35,000 spectators, the stadium has undergone several major renovations, most recently in preparation for the 1990 FIFA World Cup when its capacity was set to 85,700, all covered with a polycarbonate roof. The match usually creates a lively atmosphere, with numerous (often humorous or offensive) banners unfolded before the match. Mazzola scored two goals in a 3–1 victory, and then the team won the Intercontinental Cup against Independiente. On 31 May 2019, Inter appointed former Juventus and Italian manager Antonio Conte as their new coach, signing a three-year deal. San Diego, Calif. Materazzi placed the ball on the spot; he was the penalty-taker for this game after all. This longstanding tradition has led to the Curva Nord being synonymous with the club's most die-hard supporters, who unfurl banners and wave flags in support of their team. On 8 August 2016, Inter parted company with head coach Roberto Mancini by mutual consent over disagreements regarding the club's direction. Inter has never been relegated from the top flight of Italian football in its entire existence. [11] They have won the Champions League three times: two back-to-back in 1964 and 1965 and then another in 2010. 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. In 1929, the new club chairman Oreste Simonotti changed the club's name to Associazione Sportiva Ambrosiana and restored the previous black-and-blue jerseys, however supporters continued to call the team Inter, and in 1931 new chairman Pozzani caved in to shareholder pressure and changed the name to Associazione Sportiva Ambrosiana-Inter. [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. [35] On the same day, Inter announced an agreement was formed with China Railway Construction Corporation Limited for a new stadium project, however, the deal with the Chinese eventually collapsed. Lippi was sacked after only a single game of the new season following Inter's first ever Serie A defeat to Reggina. ", "This wonderful night bestows us with the colours of our crest: black and azure against a gilded backdrop of stars. [108] In the 2009–10 season, Inter remained in 9th place, surpassing Juventus (10th) but Milan re-took the leading role as the 7th. This was done with such passion that Figo stopped an applauded. The catenaccio system was invented by an Austrian coach, Karl Rappan. In winning the league title Inter became the first club in the last 60 years to win the title for the fourth consecutive time and joined Torino and Juventus as the only clubs to accomplish this feat, as well as being the first club based outside Turin. [109] Inter became the 8th in 2010–11,[110] but was still one place behind Milan. After a disappointing 1-1 draw, a good friend of mine in an Ultra group bought me a drink after the game in the bar near gate one. [51][52] Due to this success, in August the club extended the contract with Spalletti to 2021. Italian World Cup-winning defender Marco Materazzi scored both goals. [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. Boys U-13, U-14. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. In 2002, not only did Inter manage to make it to the UEFA Cup semi-finals, but were also only 45 minutes away from capturing the Scudetto when they needed to maintain their one-goal advantage away to Lazio. The club was founded on 9 March 1908 as Football Club Internazionale, following the schism with the Milan Cricket and Football Club (now A.C. Milan). Other fangroups: Irriducibili (Unbreakables), Inter Ultras 1975, Brianza Aloolica (Brianza Alcoholics), Milano Nerazzurra (Black and Blue Milan), Boys Roma, Imbastici, Squilibrati (Unbalanced), Bulldogs, Pitbull, Decisi (Decided), Boys Veneto, Il 'Covo', Pessimi Elementi (Heavy Elements), Fo De Co (Milanese dialect for Out of Your Head). Subito a casa e in tutta sicurezza con eBay! In 1964, Inter reached the European Cup Final by beating Borussia Dortmund in the semi-final and Partizan in the quarter-final. José Mourinho, who was appointed on 2 June 2008, completed his first season in Italy by winning the Serie A title and the Supercoppa Italiana; in his second season he won the first "treble" in Italian history: the Serie A, Coppa Italia and the UEFA Champions League. [55] After 2018–19 Serie A season, despite Inter finishing 4th, Spaletti was sacked. The latter represents the black and blue half of this prodigious city. 10% Discount. Other clubs, like Atalanta and Napoli, are also considered amongst their rivals. FC INTER. Live AC Milan together with its protagonists! On 8 July 2004, Inter appointed former Lazio coach Roberto Mancini as its new head coach. During that year the club changed its name to Football Club Internazionale Milano. The awards followed suit as Zenga was IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper for three years running in 1989, 1990 and 1991 and was also given the award for Uefa Goalkeeper of the Year in 1990. West Texas Boys Ranch (WTBR) is a Christian private residential community for boys located in Tankersley, unincorporated Tom Green County, Texas, near San Angelo. [29] Inter also won the 2009–10 Serie A title by two points over Roma, and the 2010 Coppa Italia by defeating the same side 1–0 in the final. 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. After playing in Italy's 1984 Olympic team and the 1988 European Championship team in Germany he was no stranger to the national team. Founded in 1908 following a schism within the Milan Cricket and Football Club (now A.C. Milan), Inter won its first championship in 1910. In 2014, the club adopted a predominantly black home kit with thin blue pinstripes[66] before returning to a more traditional design the following season. A penalty from Marco Materazzi and a superb goal from Maicon had sent the San Siro into raptures, then Internazionale won a second penalty in front of the Curva Nord. The Ultras have remained loyal and one of the Boys-San slogans encapsulates the passion for the Nerazzurri: "Football is fever, support and passion … not television.". Deloitte expressed the idea that issues in Italian football, particularly matchday revenue issues were holding Inter back compared to other European giants, and developing their own stadia would result in Serie A clubs being more competitive on the world stage. pivert-store. Not many cities can boast two giants of the European game. IR Academy of Soccer Development is dedicated to promoting the sport of soccer among the local youth and providing an outlet for players to train and compete. [103] ISC repaid the notes on 1 July 2016 after they sold part of the shares of Inter to Suning Holdings Group. Construction was performed by 120 workers, and took 13 and a half months to complete. After the end of World War II the club regained its original name, winning its sixth championship in 1953 and its seventh in 1954. During the 1928–29 season, however, Inter were forced to abandon their black and blue uniforms. This derby used to be marred by violent skirmishes, particularly in the 1970s, when the Ultras were positioned next to each other in the stadium (A key reason for the Interisti moving to the Curva Nord and Milanisti to the Sud.). The city is not only a pilgrimage for fashionistas but also a home for football aficionados, boasting two Italian behemoths, Milan and Internazionale. [115] According to the normalized figures by Deloitte in their 2011 Football Money League, in 2009–10 season, the revenue had increased €28.3 million (14%) to €224.8 million. The Nerazzurri have a global and nationwide following and, although they may not have the same clannish mentality adopted by the supporters of smaller provincial clubs, this does not detract from the formidability of their Ultras. [42] During the Thohir era the club began to modify its financial structure from one reliant on continual owner investment to a more self sustain business model although the club still breached UEFA Financial Fair Play Regulations in 2015. [37] He guided the club to fifth in Serie A and to 2014–15 UEFA Europa League qualification. [77], Below is a list of Inter coaches from 1909 until the present day. 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. The sweeper or libero who acted as the free man would deal with any attackers who went through the two centre backs. Si chiamerà Internazionale, perchè noi siamo fratelli del mondo. On 6 March 2011, Leonardo set a new Italian Serie A record by collecting 33 points in 13 games; the previous record was 32 points in 13 games made by Fabio Capello in the 2004–05 season. Buy Inter Milan football shirts and merchandise from the Official Inter Online Store. [49] On 9 June 2017, former Roma coach Luciano Spalletti was appointed as Inter manager, signing a two-year contract,[50] and eleven months later Inter clinched a UEFA Champions League group stage spot after going six years without Champions League participation thanks to a 3–2 victory against Lazio in the final game of 2017–18 Serie A. Figures from consolidated financial statement were announced since 2014–15 season, which were net losses of €140.4 million (2014–15),[120][121] €59.6 million[121][122] (2015–16 season, before 2017 restatement)[123] and €24.6 million (2016–17). The Rossoneri's relegations in 1980 (due to the Totonero match-fixing scandal) and 1982 have provided the Nerazzurri with plenty of ammunition. [112] In 2016–17 season, Inter was ranked 15th in the Money League. The striscione was in response to a Milan banner questioning Internazionale's innocence in the Calciopoli scandal. [61], Since its founding in 1908, Inter have almost always worn black and blue stripes, earning them the nickname Nerazzurri. Animals are often used to represent football clubs in Italy – the grass snake, called Biscione, represents Inter. This saw the inception of organised fan groups such as I Moschettieri (the Musketeers) and Aficionados. Zenga's expert mind for the game and physical ability put him up there alongside Dino Zoff and Gigi Buffon as one of Italy's great goalkeepers. [14] As of 2019[update], Inter has the highest home game attendance in Italy and the sixth highest attendance in Europe. 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. On the final day of the 2007–08 Serie A season, Inter played Parma away, and two goals from Zlatan Ibrahimović sealed their third consecutive championship. The origin of their organised support was allegedly inspired by former coach and Catenaccio partisan Helenio Herrera, a man who enjoyed major success with a team that became known as "Grande Inter" during the 1960s. Asian Sports Ventures HK Limited, itself another intermediate holding company, was owned by Nusantara Sports Ventures HK Limited (60% stake, a company owned by Thohir), Alke Sports Investment HK Limited (20% stake) and Aksis Sports Capital HK Limited (20% stake).