Inter warn Toldo

Inter have issued under-fire keeper Francesco Toldo with an ultimatum: 'Win the Champions League or we'll show you the door.'

The Italy keeper has endured an error-strewn season, and now club president Massimo Moratti has given credence to speculation Toldo may be on his way at the season's end.

"If we win the European Cup then he will stay," Moratti said. "That's because we won't want to change too much by releasing players who have worked with passion and seriousness.

"However, if that doesn't happen then we may open the door for some youngsters and Toldo is aware of the situation.

"Francesco is a goalkeeper of the highest quality even if he has perhaps struggled at times this season. Nevertheless, we'll see what happens in the summer."

Source: http://www.eurosport.com

poor finishings have let them down. actually Inter had a good game with Veron playing so well in the 1st half. they created few chances but failed to capitalise. Mihajlovic also failed to score from the free kick. Inter need Adriano next week.

maybe they can still do it, at least try to mount a serious challenge but only if Adriano plays next week. the attack never really looked threatening without him.

Moratti shuts his wallet

Inter patron Massimo Moratti admits he would gladly sell the club, but in the meantime he's tightening his purse-strings for the future.

"The period of crazy transfer fees will not repeat itself at Inter," said the oil baron in 'La Repubblica'. "I am sick of shelling out millions only to be left empty-handed. I would sell up, but there are no buyers."

Moratti has been in charge of the side for a decade and in that time won just one UEFA Cup, going through over a dozen Coaches and countless players. His lack of success and strategy often seemingly dictated by a whim has pitted him against a section of the Nerazzurri supporters.

"My love for Inter is matched only by my suffering for her," said the son of legendary President Angelo Moratti. "I bought the club despite the fact my children were the only ones who thought it a good idea."

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that's called magic. hahaha.

actually this inactive thread is still exist as it was in page 2 before i came up with a new post. just go to the option box at the bottom of page 2 and select Show All and u'll see all inactive thread that still exist.

Adriano staying put - for now

Internazionale striker Adriano has rubbished suggestions he could leave the Serie A giants this summer after being linked with Chelsea.

"Real Madrid and Chelsea wanted to speak to me and find out if I was interested in joining them. I said to my agent Gilmar, I do not want to speak to them and I don't want to break any contact.

"I never said if I don't win anything with Inter I will ask to leave the club," Adriano told the website gazzetta.it.

"I want to stay at Inter for as long as I can. I'm happy in Milan, here there are so many people who care about me."

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Mancini: No Adriano bust-up

Inter coach Roberto Mancini denied he had a bust-up with Chelsea transfer target Adriano.

In an interview on Inter's official website Mancini said: "I have never argued with Adriano. Sometimes players have verbal disagreements, and sometimes even harsh ones, but this doesn't mean it's an argument.

"Points of view can also be expressed harshly and positive things can come out of this. But me and him have never argued, and I will repeat this until I'm bored to death.

"Adriano is a player with great potential and he still has to improve a lot, but not in terms of goals scored. He knows how to score them and he always will score. He has to improve in terms of the team's game. This can help him especially when he's not in top form."

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out of favour Real players always look to be Inter's targets.. started from Cambiasso last season. Solari would strengthen the wide area, but i think what Mancini should be looking now is a new striking partner for Adriano.. and a top class defender. they had too many draws last season, and that cost them the title race.

i think one of the main reasons of Vieri's departure was Inter had decided not to stick with an injury prone player. plus he was one of the most highly paid players at the club, so they didn't want to continue paying for nothing.

Solari poised to sign for Inter Milan

Real Madrid midfielder Santiago Solari is poised to sign a three-year deal with Inter Milan, Spanish sports daily Marca said on Tuesday.

The versatile Argentine, who agreed a new four-year contract with Real in January, will move for a nominal fee as a clause in his contract allowed him freedom to leave if he did not complete a set number of games with Real, Marca said.

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Inter set on Pizarro

Inter have emerged as favourites in the race to sign Udinese playmaker David Pizarro, according to the Chilean's agent.

Pizarro has made no secret of his desire to leave Udine despite the prospect of Champions League football next season, and now Inter top the list of suitors.

Inter's interest stems from boss Roberto Mancini being a big fan of the midfielder. Mancini even tried to sign Pizarro whilst he was at Lazio, but to no avail.

Source: http://www.eurosport.com

Inter announces Figo signs on for two years

Luis Figo has joined Inter Milan on a two-year contract from Real Madrid, the Italian club said Friday.

Financial details were not disclosed, but reports indicated there was no transfer fee and that Figo will receive 7 million Euros (US$8.62 million) over two seasons.

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i'm kinda surprised too coz van der Meyde is a very good right winger, but he failed to be a regular at Inter. and now with Solari and Figo, it'll probably limit his chances even more. the attack looks to be settled with Adriano and Martins, but it's still interesting to see how Mancini will deal with his midfield lineup.

Adriano hat-trick puts Inter top

Adriano grabbed an opening day hat-trick as Inter Milan defeated newcomers Treviso 3-0 in the Serie A on Sunday.

Adriano broke the deadlock after 32 minutes, cutting in from the right before powering a left-footed drive into Treviso keeper Handanovic's bottom left-hand corner.

The Brazilian powerhouse grabbed his second midway through the second half. Midfielder Esteban Cambiasso found Dejan Stankovic on the left, who picked out Adriano with a pinpoint chip. The Inter striker chested the ball down before firing past Handanovic to double the hosts' lead.

And eleven minutes from time, the Brazilian completed his hat-trick. David Pizarro skipped three challenges before sliding a clever ball through to Adriano, who prodded home to wrap up the three points for Roberto Mancini's side.

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Goals:

Inter Milan 3 - 0 Treviso

Adriano set to continue early season form

Inter travel to Palermo on Saturday looking to continue their good start to the season, and with Brazilian striker Adriano on great form.

Inter's Brazilian striker Adriano scored a hat-trick in the 3-0 win against promoted Treviso on the opening day of the season, further boosting optimism after a two-legged win over Ukraine's Shakhtar Donetsk in a Champions League qualifier and the defeat of Juventus in the pre-season Supercup.

The quality of Inter's squad, boosted by the pre-season arrival of Portuguese winger Luis Figo from Real Madrid, is not in doubt but their character will be tested by the intimidating atmosphere awaiting them at a packed 'Favorita' stadium.

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unlucky for Materazzi as he accidently flicked the ball in. and i just didn't undertand why Mancini decided not to play Adriano from the beginning.. coz with the absence of Martins as well, the attack never really looked threatening with just Julio Cruz up front. perhaps they wanted to prepare for the Udinese match.. and if that's the case, then there's point of qualifying and competing in Europe coz all the hardworks had been wasted. or maybe they just underestimated Porto and thought they would still win it without Adriano.

Veron to return to his roots

Juan Sebastian Veron intends to shun the limelight and play for former club Estudiantes when he returns to Argentina at the end of the season.

He said: "I do not want to play for either Boca Juniors or River Plate.

"If I leave an important European league, I do not want to start at zero in a big team.

"I want to stay quiet, with my family. Although Inter gave me lot of money, I will play for Estudiantes."

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Inter through to quarters

Inter Milan edged into the 1/4 finals of the Italian Cup when they came through a 0-0 draw with Parma to win 1-0 on aggregate on Thursday.

Inter dominated the first half at the San Siro, with Santiago Solari and David Pizarro missing chances to score, but Parma seemed transformed after the interval.

Source: http://www.eurosport.com

Inter's Mihajlovic to retire in May

Former Serbia and Montenegro defender Sinisa Mihajlovic is quitting at the end of the season.

"The time has come for me to announce I will retire in a few months," the 36-year-old Inter Milan player was quoted as saying on Belgrade's B 92 website on Friday.

"Perhaps I could have prolonged my career for another season but I want to walk away remembered as a great player. Inter will be my last club and I am definitely calling it quits in May."

Source: http://soccernet.espn.go.com

Moratti prepared to sell Inter Milan

Inter Milan owner Massimo Moratti says he is prepared to sell the Serie A club if the right buyer comes forward.

Moratti, who took control in 1995, has been frustrated by Inter's lack of success in recent years and the failure to win the Italian league title, last claimed by the club 17 years ago.

'If there is someone who can do better than I have and has the desire to commit themselves why should I be opposed?', said Moratti in an interview with the Gazzetta dello Sport daily published on Thursday.

'I am trying to be pragmatic. As I didn't take over Inter with the intention of being in charge eternally it is right that I should contemplate the possibility of selling the club.'

Source: http://soccernet.espn.go.com