MILAN - After Sunday's draw against Genoa at the Marassi, Andrea Stramaccioni granted a day off to the Nerazzurri on Monday

However, training for the first team starts again this afternoon, Tuesday 14 May, as they begin preparations for Inter v Udinese, the Week 38 clash and final match of the 2012/13 Serie A season, scheduled for Sunday 19 May at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (kick-off at 20:45).

MILAN – Inter were at Milan's Marriott Hotel this evening for the annual San Siro Gentlemen Awards, now in its 18th year. The gala evening sees accolades handed out in recognition of sportsmanship, fair play and style, both on and off the pitch.

An awards ceremony for the 'gentlemen of football' couldn't not include Javier Zanetti among the winners. The Nerazzurri skipper was once again named 'Gentleman Inter' and also picked up the 'Gentleman Championship' gong.

Mateo Kovacic walked off with the 'Gentleman Revelation of the Year' prize in his first appearance at the event.

Bedy Moratti was also up on stage to receive the 'A Family for Football Special Award', in collaboration with GLGS-Ussi Lombardia, on behalf of the Moratti family.

The 'Best Inter Goal of the Season' honour, in collaboration with Inter Channel, went to Diego Milito (Juventus v Inter, 3 November 2012). Unable to collect his prize in person, El Principe made an 'appearance' in the form of a video message.

The Gentleman winners were chosen by fans on the Gentleman.it website, on Facebook and for this edition also via the free Premio Fair Play app, as well as through the event's media partners Gazzetta.it and Calciomercato.com.

NITRA – The Italy U-17 team, coach Daniele Zoratto, has reached the final of the European Championship for the first time in history. The match will be played on Friday in Zilina against Russia (kick-off at 18:00, live on Eurosport 1).

In the semi-final, the Azzurri defeated hosts Slovakia 2-0 thanks to goals from Pugliese and Capradossi, and five of the six Nerazzurri players on the squad played in the match (Sciacca, Dimarco, Palazzi and Steffè as starters, with Bonazzoli entering in the 65th minute).

APPIANO GENTILE – Representing the present and future of Inter, Mateo Kovacic spoke in an exclusive interview with Sky Sport Italia on his first few months with the club and those still to come in a Nerazzurri shirt.

"I’m very happy. Inter are a great club and it’s a pleasure to play here. This year we played badly, but next year will be our year. Having so many injuries played a part in our missing out on Europe, but I hope next year will be better, that new players will come and that we can build an even stronger team," stated the Croatian midfielder to Matteo Barzaghi.

On whether he feels pressure to be the new symbol of Inter, Kovacic stated his feelings clearly: "No, I don’t feel any pressure because I still don’t feel like a symbol. Zanetti are Stankovic are symbols. Was I expecting to make an impact like this in Italy? I knew I could play football well, but I hope to do even better."

On his favourite role on the pitch: "The coach explained to me where I play, but in my opinion my best role is in the centre of midfield." Andrea Stramaccioni has always had words of praise for him, and the Croat spoke about this and the possibility of beginning next season with the coach: "I thank him for what he’s said. He’s young and a good coach, but these kinds of decisions on the future aren’t up to me. Next year’s Inter will be better than this year’s. We have no choice but to do better. Do I see only Inter in my future? I’m not thinking now about my future. I’m happy here and hope to stay as long as possible."

There’s also talk on the possibility of seeing Luka Modric at Inter: "He’s a phenomenal player, but I think he’ll stay in Madrid. Could I play with him? Yes, it’s great to play with him on the national team because he’s so talented. It would be great if he came to Inter but, again, I believe he’ll stay in Spain. Vrsaljko? He’s a good friend, and very young, but Inter make these kinds of decisions."

Finally came a question on who his idols are, and whether he can be the new Boban, Mateo smiled and said: "He’s a Rossoneri, I’m a Nerazzurri. I’m Kovacic, I’m myself."

APPIANO GENTILE - Inter continued their preparations for Sunday evening’s game against Udinese at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (kick-off at 20:45), which will bring the 2012/13 Serie A season to a close.

In today’s workout, the Nerazzurri performed a tactical warm-up with the ball, light aerobic work with the ball in three groups, technical and tactical exercises and a final training game.

By Anna Italia
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Good a fternoon my friends!   Hope you are having a wonderful day.  I am super happy after having a healthy lunch trying to lose some pounds.  Say no more about pounds...   I checked the newspapers and watched Sports Italian news and let me tell you that I could not been happier with the front pages!  Why?  Hello, I just love the headline about Juventus embracing again beloved Alessandro Del Piero!!!!!  Are you kidding me!  I still cannot get over why Juventus did not keep Del Piero in any position being the iconic symbol and how much love Del Piero has given to Juventus even standing firm when relegated to Serie B. 

Hurrah!  I am also happy with the headline on Napoli still insisting to keep Walter Mazzarri and tempting him.  Boy, I do hope Mazzarri stays with Napoli and make it big time in the Champions League instead of transferrring to AS Roma as rumors indicate.   Come on, common sense, Mazzarri has built, reconstructed a great Napoli  achieving great success to the point of being main contenders for the Scudetto.

Talking about coaches, oh well, headlines with the ongoing Juventus saga and the future of coach Antonio Conte still not resolved... Upcoming decisive hours for his response whether staying or leaving.   I think he should stay .  How about you?

Ding, ding, ding..... don't let me forget the headline on AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri with a super backup from his players to stay.  Bam!  Wait, that's not all, even former coach Fabio Capello backing up Allegri to remain!  Mamma mia, what a direct message to president Silvio Berlusconi who  still not convinced with Allegri.....  Cowabunga!!!!  Milan not only dealing with the coach issue, but loving to see them shopping around in grand style in MADRID!!!   Where?  in REAL MADRID!   Yep.  Headlines reporting  CEO Adriano Galliani  meeting with Real Madrid President Perez in Holland for some "possible top shots players"


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Here are the front pages  from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Tutto Sport, and Corriere dello Sport from Wednesday 15 May  2013
 


La Gazzetta dello Sport
Wednesday 15 May 2013


The case.  A meeting without a turning point after 90 minutes of the Bianconero family
Agnelli and Conte the great  cold
The President of Juventus thanks first Marotta, then the coach.
The coach waits for clarity in 48 hours the decision:  continue or separate

Real want Pirlo, Ibra backs off:  "I am staying at PSG"

Napoli tempt Mazzarri again

Roma evaluate Benitez
And tonight Rafa plays against Benfica for the Europa League

Inter.  Barca try with Handanovic
Moratti:  "I don't have any Coach in my thoughts"

Milan at Siena maybe with Montolivo
Capello-El Shaarawy-Boa:   "We need to keep Allegri"

Blatter tough against the FIGC:  "A fine is not enough"

The case.  He wants to leave as "innocent"
Cellino, arrest revoked, but he takes on the judge







Corriere dello Sport
Wednesday 15 May 2013


Mazzarri - Roma everything will be decided in a summit

Shock negotiations Guarin to Napoli and Inler to Inter

Milan assault to Real
Galliani meets President Perez in Holland
Mourinhos' super faithful will leave Madrid:  rossoneri after Di Maria, Modric, Pepe, and Lopez

Agnelli towards the future. "Juve I want the tris"
And we will see with Conte

He has forgotten Fanny with her
Here is the mora who has conquered the heart of Balotelli

The owner of Cagliari
Cellino now rejects the liberty

After the sacking
City, the fans acclaimed Mancini

Final Europa League
Benfica try  with Chelsea







 

Tutto Sport
Wednesday 15 May 2013


Milan, summit with Real:   Lopez, Pepe, and Di Maria

Palermo keep Sannino
Ventura:  is still Toro

Forward by forced
Juve and Conte:  between today and tomorrow the definite meeting.
Compromise or harmony, but no divorce

How much love for the Agnelli:  Del Piero embraced by Juve again

Inter, yes to Strama
But in the horizon pops up Guidolin

Lorenzo:  "Rossi in the history like Pele and Maradona"





 



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