Madrid, SPAIN | THE INDEPENDENT | Aside from the usual bragging rights which will be on the line between these two heavyweights of Italian and European football, the Milan derby will also be key in the fate of ‘Rossoneri’ manager Paulo Fonseca, who finds himself under pressure after his team’s shoddy …
Read More »Inter thrash Benevento, Atalanta dominate Lazio
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Inter Milan completed a commanding 5-2 win over Benevento in Serie A on Wednesday, while Lazio suffered a 4-1 home defeat to Atalanta. The Nerazzurri made a dream start just 28 seconds into the game, as Romelu Lukaku broke the deadlock from Achraf Hakimi’s assist. …
Read More »Inter Milan overcome Getafe 2-0 in UEFA Europa League’s round of the last 16
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Goals from Romelu Lukaku and substitute Christian Eriksen helped clinical Inter to move 2-0 past wasteful Getafe in the Europa League round of 16 at the Arena AufSchalke on Wednesday. Inter Milan booked their berth for the quarterfinal as the game against Getafe was played …
Read More »Inter held by Fiorentina in Serie A
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Inter were utterly dominant at the San Siro on Wednesday but were unable to break down a stubborn Fiorentina defense, and the resulting 0-0 draw meant Juventus moved a step closer to their ninth consecutive Scudetto. With Romelu Lukaku back from injury, Inter coach Antonio Conte …
Read More »Lukaku’s late equalizer saves Inter in Serie A
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Romelu Lukaku’s late penalty saved Inter Milan on Sunday as the Nerazzurri drew with Roma in a 2-2 thriller. Stefan de Vrij gave Inter the early lead, Roma then turned the game around, but only for Inter to fight back for a 2-2 draw. Roma entered …
Read More »Inter up to second after comeback win over Torino
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Inter Milan moved into second place in Serie A after completing a strong comeback win to defeat Torino 3-1 at home on Monday. Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic’s howler allowed Andrea Belotti to score the opener, but the Nerazzurri fought back to end a two-game winless run. …
Read More »Hakimi joins Inter Milan from Real Madrid
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Achraf Hakimi has completed his move from Real Madrid to Inter Milan on a five-year deal, the Nerazzurri confirmed on Thursday. The 21-year-old came through the youth academy of Real Madrid and joined Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2018 on a loan deal. Hakimi …
Read More »Inter Milan game among three postponed over coronavirus in Italy
Rome, Italy | AFP | Title-chasing Inter Milan’s clash against Sampdoria on Sunday was one of three Serie A football matches postponed over coronavirus fears in northern Italy. Atalanta against Sassuolo and Hellas Verona versus Cagliari in the top flight were also pushed back to avoid the spread of the virus …
Read More »Lukaku says split from Man Utd was ‘right decision’
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Romelu Lukaku believes he made the right decision to leave Manchester United for a new challenge at Inter Milan, saying he had to “re-find” himself after a difficult time at Old Trafford. The Belgium striker joined United from Everton for £75 million ($98 million) in July 2017, scoring 42 …
Read More »Talking points in European football this weekend
Paris, France | AFP | Barcelona won their first game under Quique Setien, Erling Braut Haaland enjoyed a dream debut with Borussia Dortmund and Juventus ominously extended their lead at the top of Serie A at the weekend. AFP Sport looks back at some of the main talking points from around …
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