Inter Per Sempre

1 Julio Cesar; 2 Cordoba; 4 Zanetti; 5 Stankovic; 6 Lucio; 8 Thiago Motta; 9 Eto'o; 11 Sulley Muntari; 12 Castellazzi; 13 Maicon; 16 Burdisso; 17 Mariga; 18 Suazo; 19 Cambiasso; 20 Obi; 21 Orlandoni; 22 Milito; 23 Materazzi; 24 Rivas; 25 Samuel; 26 Chivu; 27 Pandev; 29 Coutinho; 30 Amantino Mancini; 31 Alibec; 33 Obinna; 34 Biraghi; 39 Santon; 40 Nwankwo Obiora; 45 Balotelli; 50 Biabiany; 54 Dell'Agnello; 57 Natalino; 92 Gallinetta.

Source: Inter.it

Mario Balotelli will not play for the match between Inter and Manchester City tomorrow night.  The announcement is on the official website of Inter and was announced during a press conference of Benitez:

"The striker will not play tomorrow in Baltimore and Benitez said 'everyone in the group some more or less are really tired and it is normal at this time.  I will determine who will and won't play against City.  We don't want to risk anything because of this stage of the season.  It is better to manage even the slightest discomfort."

So officially, the boy has a fatigued muscle, but this is a clear message of an imminent farewell.

Source: Inter.it

MILAN - "For Balotelli to Manchester City is still missing the agreement with the club. Probably on Monday we wilt find seek final agreement with the British Club" are the words of President Massimo Moratti gathered by a reporter for Sky Sports under Saras offices in Milano. "During the weekend there are no planned meetings so the negotiations will not advance. We are looking for the definitive agreement" said Moratti" postponing on Monday any developments on the Balotelli case. About the possible sale of Maicon to Real Madrid, Inter president merely observed: "I'm not personally negotiating. But for a purely financial point of view, which has already been discussed several times, Maicon could be sold to Real Madrid".

Source: Inter.it

The controversy hasn't calm down for the last Scudetto that deservedly won by Inter.  Roma's lawyer, Bizzarri, reveals that the shareholders of the club are willing to ask for a penalty against Inter of one point in every game that Milito and Motta played for Inter last season.  They want their contracts to be canceled because Enrico Preziosi was involved in negotiations (allegedly), who at the time was suspended.  According to the lawyer this would mean that the Scudetto will be revoked and assigned to Roma.

Source: Calcio News 24 - FC Inter 1908

The deal is blocked...

Sensational developments in negotiations between Mario Balotelli and Manchester City.  As reported by Sky Sport, the meeting between Mino Raiola, Rigo (Balotelli's agent and lawyer) and Manchester City  to find an agreement in terms of contract went badly.  The negotiation was more than an hour, from 9 in the morning to just moment ago, and now the there is black smoke just like in the first meeting.  The latest news is that Raiola is returning to Italy, not with a smile, along with the lawyer Rigo.  They will continue to work on this deal but surely there is a sharp and unexpected braking.

Pending statements of those involved, the player continues to work with the group in the US.  Negotiations are locked but again, it seems difficult for this deal to totally collapse since the two teams have already agreed on a fee.  "There is no agreement today," said Raiola moment ago to Ansa, with little desire to talk.

Source: Sky Sport - FC Inter News

The agent: "We are calm, the player has a contract with Inter."

Speaking to Sky Italia, Caliendo tried to clarify matters, taking shots at both sides.  “The player is on the market, but we don't know what Inter's wishes are.   The deal with Real Madrid isn't very clear. I hope to have more clarity in the next few hours.  It's clear that every club who signs a player thinks about paying him more than necessary, but perhaps Real underestimate the value of the player.  Spanish clubs spend 10s and 10s of millions then balk at a million for Maicon. Something isn't right here.  In Madrid there are also players who earn €12m a year. Maicon was a big investment for Inter and it's right that they now name their price.  The thing that surprises me is Real Madrid's behavior. They underestimate the support a champion like Maicon could give them.  Maicon's first option is Real Madrid. Manchester City are very interested, but Madrid are always in front.  We will try to find a solution with Real Madrid on the theme of Maicon.”

Source: Sky Sport - FC Inter News

The leadership has listened to the latest words of Mourinho.

After negotiations for Balotelli, everything seems slightly jammed in negotiations between Real and Maicon.  According to the Daily Mail, in the last hours Real have decided to listen to the words of Mourinho on Ricardo Carvalho, repeatedly praised as one of the "best defenders in the world" and he now will go after the central defender of Chelsea.  The operation, much less expensive and easier than that of Maicon, could actually go through.  At this point, Sergio Ramos should play on the right side with Carvalho as one of their central defenders, and the deal for the Brazilian might be fading away.

Source: Repubblica.it - Daily Mail - FC Inter News

The Argentinian did not leave for Macedonia with the team but he is training in England waiting for Inter.

According to reports from England, Liverpool are getting annoyed by the conduct of Javier Mascherano.  The Argentinian, in fact, did not leave for Macedonia to play in the Europa League with the team but he is staying in England training and waiting for Inter.  A story that has displeased the leadership of the Reds, and Roy Hodgson did not want to make any statements.  El Jefecito is waiting for a call to reach his master, Rafa Benitez, at Inter.

Source: Corriere dello Sport - FC Inter News

"With the purchase of Mascherano, the Nerazzurri will be even more reinforced," says the former Inter coach.

The coach of Manchester City in Philadelphia, having crowned his next purchase Balotelli as "King of England", he continues to look back at the past with Inter, a past that will come back this Saturday when they face Inter in a friendly game in Baltimore.  "It will be nice to find all my old friends, but this is just going to be another friendly.  All will be there, because there is nothing at stake.  It will be nice to see those I worked for four years, such as the players and beyond."  Mancini has never thought about another adventure at Inter.  "No, Inter are now part of the past.  Now I think of doing well in England."  The most beautiful image of Inter.  "The fact that we have a winning team, after a few years.  It only brings back good memories."  And the bad ones. "No, I don't regret anything that I've done for Inter."  There is a good relationship with Moratti: "It is clear that we both feel the same.  We have an excellent relationship.  We started to win together, and this is important."

On Benitez: "He is a great coach and a good person.  The right man to take Inter to the top."  However, the Spanish brings back a sad elimination from the Champions League: "Those games were rigged.  After 20 minutes, we were playing with 10.  Rafa is good in the Champions League."  Inter are ready to take Mascherano who can do well in Italy: "Champions are always good everywhere and  Mascherano is one of them.  Inter are the strongest.  And others should be afraid.  In my opinion, they are well behind, but Milan maybe the antagonist.  Also watch out for Roma."  And Juve: "They've made some good purchases and more to come but it takes time to win."

Source: Corriere dello Sport - FC Inter News

Rafa Benitez is working his best to give Interisti an Inter that continue to win.  The Spanish coach, early in his adventure at Inter, promised an Inter that can keep the ball, know how to move the ball well and that always have the ball in the hands of the situation.  In addition to this he's ensured a higher up defense, with good the offside trap, a defense that he wants to involve it in the construction of the game.  Because at the fifth training session yesterday, we saw that Rafa was very attentive to details of the defensive phase, wanting to improve this department even more.

Source: Corriere dello Sport - FC Inter News

Branca and Prade will meet tomorrow.  Roma offered 4.5 million but Inter refused.  Now Juve have entered the race.

Giuseppe Marotta is trying to please Gigi Delneri with a fourth central defender.  His name is Nicolas Burdisso. Indeed since Inter and Roma haven't been able to find an agreement.  The two clubs will have another meeting tomorrow however they are far apart.  Roma have offered 4.5 million euros but it was too few for Inter.  To complicate the plans of the Giallorossi there are two other "no" from Olympiakos and Galatasaray for Julio Baptista.  Prade is trying to raise money from selling the Brazilian but negotiations were not successful for the former Arsenal player.  Now Juve come to play.  The offer of Marotta is very concrete, with 7.5 million, the Bianconeri are a possible destination for the Argentinian.  It remains to be seen whether at this point, Roma will raise its offer.

Source: La Gazzetta dello Sport - FC Inter News

New meeting for tomorrow morning.

Important news coming out of Sky Sport.  Gianluca di Marzio reveals that the meeting between Mino Raiola, Balotelli's agent, and Manchester City did not go well, at all.  There is a sudden braking in negotiations but a new appointment is planned for tomorrow morning.

Source: Sky Sport - FC Inter News

Juventus have overtaken Roma in the race for Nicolas Burdisso.  According to Sky Sport, Juve have offered 7 million for Burdisso, exceeding the 4.5 plus bonuses made by Roma and rejected by Inter.  So at this time, the Turin based plus has stepped it up but everything isn't determined yet.  Waiting for news from Roma in the next few days.

Source: Sky Sport - FC Inter News

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4. INTER - Bari (Sep. 22 - Feb. 2)
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11. Lecce - INTER (Nov. 10 - Mar. 20)
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14. INTER - Parma (Nov. 28 - Apr. 17)
15. Lazio - INTER (Dec. 5 - Apr. 23)
16. INTER - Cesena (Dec. 12 - May 1)
17. Fiorentina - INTER (Dec. 12 - May 8 )
18. INTER - Napoli (Jan. 6 - May 15)
19. Catania - INTER (Jan. 9 - May 22)

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Tough start for us but at least we'll get those hard games out of the way since the last 7 are much easier.

Maicon spoke with Jose Mourinho recently.  As it was reported by Sky that the Brazilian defender and the former Inter coach feel that they need to take stock of the negotiations that should lead IL COLOSSO to Spain.  The wage demand is the last obstacle in negotiations, since the two parties have virtually agreed on a figure of 30 million euros.

Source: Sky Sport - FC Inter 1908

The names are Jonathan e Macedo.  Inter are on a hunt for the new Maicon.

Given that it is almost certain that Maicon will leave Inter.  Inter, through its president Massimo Moratti and technical director are ready to look for a worthy substitute for the right side.  According to rumors from Brazil, the names are Jonathan of Cruzeiro and Diego Macedo of Atletico Mineiro.  Both are young, talented (first is born in 86 and the second is 87), and have been considered as good options for Inter.

Under the new UEFA Financial Fair Play which will take place in 2012, Inter are trying to find talented players for a low figure.  Jonathan of Cruzeiro could be a really interesting name.  The player, whose value is between 5 and 7 million euros, is a pure right-back if necessary he can play as a midfielder.

More of the same thing with the other name, Diego Macedo, who, unlike Jonathan is less known (he was taken by Atletico Mineiro, a club in Serie B in Brazil) but apparently very talented.  For him, the figure is even lower, with about 2-3 million the deal can be done.

There is also a third name but less likely due to the new non-EU regulations and it is the Uruguayan defender Matias Aguirregaray of Penarol.  The youngest of all (born in 89) is not really a powerful player but very fast therefore he can fully recover on the wing.  His name has been linked with Inter by his agent Antonio Caliendo, thanks to the departure of Maicon, he could replace his client with another. 

Source: Sport Mediaset

From time to time, he is liked by Benitez and Inter management.  This is the full-back of Fiorentina Juan Manuel Vargas.  The Nerazzurri have never asked for the Peruvian player, but they have always appreciated his quality.  Now, according to the Peruvian press, Benitez will ask Inter to take a shot on Vargas to strengthen the left side.  Buying Vargas is like buying two players.  The Peruvian was a full-back during this time at Catania but with Fiorentina he was their winger for Prandelli.

Source: Itasportpress - FC Inter 1908

Real won't offer more than 5.5 million.  But Caliendo...

Florentino Perez is not there.  The president of Real Madrid, according to a report today by Sport.es, has decided to put a limit on negotiations with the entourage of Maicon about the salary the player should receive.  Real will not offer more than 5.5 million plus bonus for Maicon.  Antonio Caliendo, the agent is calling for 7 million a season for 4 years.  So now, the deal is stand-by.

Source: Sport - FC Inter News

Newly arrived at Inter after vacation, Samuel Eto'o has held discussions with Rafa Benitez.  The two already spoke on the phone as confirmed by the Spanish coach, but during the American tour, the role of the Cameroon must be discussed in for a new Inter.

After a year of great sacrifices for the group, Eto'o has indicated to Benitez his desire to return to what he does best: scoring goals.  The new coach f Inter, reported by the Gazzetta, has reassured Eto'o and will play him closer to the goal.  With the signings of Kuyt (sacrifices with Liverpool and his country) and Mascherano will release the striker from excessive defensive tasks.

Source: La Gazzetta dello Sport - FC Inter 1908