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      Awkward moment Simone Inzaghi is asked worst question ever as Inter Milan are compared to ‘broken shopping bag’

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      MINUTES after losing the Champions League final, Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi was asked a bizarre question when a journalist compared his team to a broken shopping bag.The Italian manager was still coming to terms with losing two of the last three Champions League finals, but he received no sympathy from the press.Inter Milan wore yellow for their Champions League finalCredit: EPAInzaghi was left with no words in the press conferenceCredit: RexInter Milan were second best all night against a brilliant PSG sideOn what was already a night to forget, Inzaghi was left completely speechless when he was asked one of the most awkward questions ever asked at a post-match press conference.The journalist said:” Inter played today in a yellow shirt or jersey so they looked like a supermarket shopping bag.”You don’t have too many players but that bag has been extremely resistant.”That’s how you are extremely resilient but today that bag you represent broke open and all the groceries spilled to the ground.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS The bizarre question naturally sparked widespread discussion on social media. One fan wrote: “What on earth is this question from an interviewer to Inzaghi?”Another said on X: “I’m surprised he didn’t throw hands.”A third added: “They need to start vetting football journalists who ask questions.”Most read in Champions LeagueBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKInter Milan’s night began to unravel when Achraf Hakimi opened the scoring in the 12th minute in Munich.Things got worse when brilliant youngster Desire Doue announced himself to the world with two goals. Four injured after car ploughs into crowd celebrating PSG Champions League win in Grenoble with woman fighting for lifeBefore Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and substitute Senny Mayulu added to the scoreline, sealing a one-sided encounter.Inter Milan have gone from the prospect of lifting three trophies to ending the campaign empty-handed.And the ruthless nature of PSG’s performance has sent a chilling warning to the rest of Europe.Inzaghi however, will hope that his team can learn from a brutal night-one where everything came crashing down, including in the press conference. More

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      TNT Sports left ‘feeling sorry for Inter Milan’ as key feature disappears from Champions League final broadcast

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      FANS are convinced TNT Sports “felt sorry” for Inter Milan as they fell apart in the Champions League final.The Serie A side were demolished 5-0 in a humiliating defeat by Paris Saint-Germain in Munich. PSG thrashed Inter Milan 5-0 in the Champions League final to win a first-ever titleCredit: GettyThe TNT Sports broadcast saw the scoreboard disappear with Inter trailing 4-0Credit: TNTPSG won their first-ever CL title as Simone Inzaghi’s men failed to turn up.And one moment in the broadcast had fans speculating on social media during the game. Late in the second half, with PSG leading 4-0, TNT’s coverage suddenly stopped displaying the scoreboard on screen.The Ligue 1 side were preparing a host of subs with the game already won and drifting towards a conclusion. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd TNT’s brief technical error was framed as an act of compassion from some on X.One fan laughed: “Has TNT just got rid of the scoreboard to not embarrass Inter?”Another commented: “Even the TNT scoreboards given up.” While a third joked: “The domination is so bad that TNT stops showing the scoreline.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKAnd a fourth added: “They’re beating Inter so bad they turned the scoreboard off!”The scoreboard returned to normal around a minute after disappearing.Awkward moment Simone Inzaghi is asked worst question ever as Inter Milan are compared to ‘broken shopping bag’But things would only get worse for the Nerazzurri, who conceded a fifth as substitute Senny Mayulu netted late on. Inter boss Inzaghi looked shell-shocked on the touchline as his side failed to deal with PSG’s pace and power.He told reporters: “This wasn’t my Inter, you saw how it looked out there, but I’m still proud of my players. Champions League final REACTION – PSG 5-0 Inter”We ran into a team that was simply better than us. Regardless of that, we should have played better, but we didn’t. “Our approach to the match was poor, and we made PSG’s job easier. They beat us to every ball. “After the first goal we conceded, nothing was in our hands anymore. We let in goals like we never had before. “We all had to do better – myself above all. We’re angry and disappointed with how we played.” More

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      Massive fire rips through Fiorentina’s training ground in 2am blaze with three children and an adult rushed to hospital

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      FIREFIGHTERS battled against a terrifying blaze at the training base of Fiorentina last night as four people were rushed to hospital.According to reports in Italy, the flames broke out from inside the pavilion that houses the rooms of young Fiorentina footballers at Viola Park.A huge fire broke out at the training ground of Fiorentina at 2am last nightCredit: Instagram @firenzeprimaedopoFour people were taken to hospital as firefighters spent four hours tackling the blazeCredit: Instagram @firenzeprimaedopoThe inferno could be seen raging into the night as 20 units of firefighters battled itCredit: Instagram @fiorentinaunoThis included ladder trucks, tankers and an air wagonCredit: Instagram @florence_tvThe local mayor described it as a ‘night of fear’Credit: Instagram @fiorentinaunoThe entire area was evacuated as the inferno raged throughout the night.Four people – three boys and an adult accompanying them – were taken to hospital for checks due to exposure to the fumes. The blaze is said to have started at around 2:15am, with Florence fire command and the Pontassieve detachment deploying 20 units on site, including ladder trucks, tankers and an air wagon.Extinguishing operations are reported to have continued until 6:15am.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLInvestigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire.Reports indicate the fire started in the C South pavilion of the training centre before quickly spreading to the hallway, damaging some doors and the ceiling.The building has been rendered unusable after the scary incident.A Fiorentina statement on the incident said: “During the night a fire, the causes of which are still unclear, broke out inside a room in the pavilion dedicated to the youth sector of the ‘Rocco B. Commisso’ Viola Park. Most read in Football”The alarm system, emergency procedures and the preparation of the staff present ensured the rapid evacuation of the structure. “Some people were taken to hospital for checks and accompanied by our health workers, and have already been discharged in good condition. Man Utd legend David De Gea shows off his skills in manic training session “The area of ​​the pavilion affected by the fire has, at the moment, been isolated and made safe.”The mayor of Bagno a Ripoli, Francesco Pignotti, said that the fire had caused a “night of fear” but was thankful no one was seriously hurt while giving special praise to the response of the Fire Brigade.He said: “The images of the flames at Viola Park are terrible. A night of fear that fortunately did not cause serious damage to people. “The three boys and the adult taken to the hospital are under observation but are fine. “We are in contact with Fiorentina and our entire community is close to them. “Thanks to the firefighters and the staff who intervened promptly, avoiding the worst.”Fiorentina’s Viola Park training centre was opened in October 2023 and is the largest in Italy and one of the largest in Europe.The site includes two stadiums which sit a total of 4,500 spectators.They are named the Curva Fiesole, with seats 3,000, and the Davide Astori – named in tribute to the club’s late captain who died from a cardiac arrest in 2018 – which seats 1,500.Prior to its completion, Fiorentina president Rocco Commisso said it would cost around £67million.The facilities there include 12 football pitches, with five being grass, five hybrid, two mini-fields for children, and one for goalkeepers.It also features four exercise facilities with more than 130 training stations and an 80m squared rehabilitation centre.Read More on The SunThese are supplemented by dormitories with 75 rooms and 116 beds across 12 buildings in total, alongside a media centre, medical and wellness centre, a 25m swimming pool, two vascular pools, a cryotherapy facility, sauna and Turkish bath.Fiorentina finished sixth place in the Serie A this season. More

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      Sunderland captain Dan Neil, 23, lined up for shock £15m transfer to Serie A giants with Jobe Bellingham also set to go

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      ITALIANS Roma are poised to make a shock move for Sunderland skipper Dan Neil.South Shields-born Neil, 23, led the Black Cats back to the Premier League via the play-offs last week — but could now be off to Serie A.Dan Neil helped his boyhood club to Prem promotionCredit: GettyRoma are keen on the hard-running midfielder who is aware of their interest and a £15million deal could be thrashed out.British players are respected in Italy right now off the back of Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour helping Napoli to the title.Neil’s move would rock Sunderland, though, who are already preparing to lose Jobe Bellingham.The 19-year-old is already talking to clubs in Germany and likely to leave in the aftermath of their 2-1 win over Sheffield United.READ MORE TRANSFER NEWSBellingham joined the Black Cats for £3m in 2023.The midfielder has since played 90 times, scoring 11 goals.He is a regular for England’s age group sides, and has so far earned four caps at Under-21 level.Speaking after winning promotion last week, Bellingham told Sky Sports: “I always believed, you have to believe.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKJobe Bellingham was a key figure for Sunderland this seasonCredit: Shutterstock Editorial”When you’ve got supporters like this and a group of lads like that, you always have to believe.”I always believed and I know people doubted us and that’s understandable, we lost a few games, people talk about momentum.Jobe Bellingham takes swipe at Sky Sports pundits in live TV interview before awkward moment with panel at Wembley”But I think we did enough, we showed enough throughout the season for people to at least give us some credit going into the play-offs.”The typical ‘inexperienced’ by all the ex-pros that speak on Sky but we’ve just proved that don’t matter.”You need experience, of course, with youth like at Sunderland you play loads of games you get that experience.”You get experience by failing and we failed together so many times and in the end we come good.”Neil, meanwhile, burst onto the scene after debuting in 2018.The all-action midfielder has since become captain of his boyhood club.Neil has played 197 times for Sunderland, scoring 12 goals and laying on 20 assists. More

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      Kevin De Bruyne ‘to join Napoli within days with Serie A winners to snap up Man City legend in stunning free transfer’

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      KEVIN DE BRUYNE is reportedly on the brink of joining Italian champions Napoli.The Belgian midfielder is a free agent after his Manchester City contract came to an end.Kevin De Bruyne is on the verge of a free transfer to NapoliCredit: GettyDe Bruyne bid farewell to fans after a decade of silverware at the Etihad.But reports claims he has already found a new club just days after leaving the Premier League.According to Di Marzio, De Bruyne has struck a deal to join newly-crowned Serie A kings Napoli.Antonio Conte and Scott McTominay pipped Champions League finalists Inter Milan to Italian football’s greatest prize by a single point.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd to celebrate, Napoli are now looking to quickly wrap up a move for De Bruyne on Sunday.Negotiations are said to be a formality, with paperwork expected to be finalised tomorrow.De Bruyne will then undergo a medical before penning a contract, with an official announcement to follow afterwards.And the transfer will see him link up with striker Romelu Lukaku, with the pair already enjoying a fine partnership together for Belgium.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSNapoli have already been toasting their success win by keeping hold of boss Conte.The Italian’s future was cast into immediate doubt just hours after Napoli won their fourth title. Kevin De Bruyne given emotional Etihad send off as Man City take huge leap towards return to Champions LeagueBut after assurances that he will be properly backed in the transfer market, Conte is staying put.As well as De Bruyne, Napoli are also thought to be targeting moves for Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi and Juventus defender Federico Gatti.Lille striker Jonathan David is wanted on a free transfer.And there have even been links with Man City’s £100million out-of-favour forward Jack Grealish. More

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      San Siro set for strangest demolition ever with Inter and AC Milan ordered to keep only MIDDLE TIER of legendary stadium

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      THE San Siro could be demolished in the coming years, with only the middle tier preserved.AC Milan and Inter have been looking at ways to redevelop or replace their iconic home for several years.AC Milan and Inter have been looking to replace the San SiroCredit: GettyThe iconic stadium’s middle tier must be preservedCredit: GettyThe Serie A giants have consistently run into stumbling blocks due to local government ruling the San Siro to be a heritage site of “cultural interest”.This has prohibited Milan and Inter from completely tearing it down in order to rebuild it.According to Football Ground Guide, controversial plans are being developed for the majority of the 80,000-seater San Siro to be demolished.The middle tier must be preserved, however, meaning that the Milan clubs would have to find a way to keep it intact while knocking the rest of the stadium down.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThis demolition operation would cost at least an estimated £65million.And that’s not including the money that building the new structure would cost.Milan and Inter are said to be engaging in talks with local authorities.The San Siro had been selected to host the 2027 Champions League final, having last staged the showpiece event in 2016.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKIt will now be staged in either Baku in Madrid, with both cities having launched bids.Several plans have been hatched for a potential San Siro replacement down the years.Inter Milan fans INVADE Munich ahead of Champions League final vs PSGOne of the more innovative ideas included a remarkable underground stadium.The unusual suggestion was designed by architect Davide Bruno who presented the idea during the Il Foglio a San Siro event.These plans also included the construction of luxury hotels and restaurants, as well as event spaces.While a suggestion was also made for a new park to be built above the stadium, including 20,000 Trees, 500,000 Flowers and more than four miles of slopes and pedestrian paths.Plans were recently unveiled for an underground San Siro replacementCredit: ION More

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      Ernesto Pellegrini dead aged 84: Inter Milan’s former president dies just hours before Champions League final

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      FORMER Inter Milan president Ernesto Pellegrini has passed away aged 84 – just hours before the Champions League final. The Milan native owned the Serie A giants from 1984 to 1995.Former Inter president Ernesto Pellegrini has died aged 84Credit: GettyPellegrini was president at Inter for 11 yearsCredit: GettyThe Milan native was a boyhood fan of the NerazzurriCredit: X / InterPellegrini grew up as a boyhood Inter fan and was the Nerazzurri’s 17th president.He made his fortune in the catering business and was first admitted onto the board at the San Siro in 1979. Pellegrini purchased Inter from Ivanoe Fraizzoli in 1984. Under his leadership, Inter won a record-breaking Scudetto just four years later. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThey also secured the Supercoppa Italiana and two Uefa Cup titles, with the team including greats such as Jurgen Klinsmann and Lothar Matthaus. Pellegrini was inducted into the Club’s Hall of Fame in 2020. He reportedly passed away at 8am on Saturday morning, per La Gazzetta dello Sport.Inter face PSG in tonight’s Champions League final in Munich. Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThe team will wear black armbands in his honour. Paying tribute on X, the team wrote: “President Ernesto Pellegrini has left us. “For eleven years he led Inter with wisdom, honour and determination, leaving an indelible mark on the history of our Club. “FC Internazionale Milano and all the Nerazzurri fans gather around his family.”Inter are targeting a first Champions League triumph since 2010 on Saturday night. The Nerazzurri last competed in a CL final in 2023, when they went down 1-0 to Manchester City. More

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      I joined Inter Milan after winning a TV competition then won the Champions League and body doubled for Cristiano Ronaldo

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      JOSE MOURINHO was the last Inter Milan manager to lead the club to Champions League glory.And an ex-pro golfer turned player-manager in the Isthmian League South East Division had a front-row seat after winning a place in the Italians’ squad on a TV talent show.Ben Greenhalgh won Football’s Next Star in 2010, earning a pro contract at Inter MilanGreenhalgh filled in as Cristiano Ronaldo’s body doubleCredit: INSTAGRAM @bengreenhalgh17He is now player-manager at Margate in the eighth tierCredit: INSTAGRAM @bengreenhalgh17The winger nutmegged Patrick Vieira as a teenagerCredit: Sky 1And he’d already had a stint as Cristiano Ronaldo’s body double.Ben Greenhalgh won the first and only series of Football’s Next Star, which aired on Sky in 2010, earning a six-month professional contract at Inter aged just 17.And, only months later, he found himself sitting just behind Mourinho as he masterminded a 2-0 win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League final to complete the Treble.Greenhalgh was not part of the matchday squad ,in fact he never made a first-team appearance for Inter.READ MORE ON INTER MILANBut he DID get a winner’s medal at the Bernabeu.Now a player-manager at non-league Margate, Greenhalgh, 33, told SunSport: “Looking back, it’s absolutely mental. To be part of Inter’s best season ever is incredible.“I sat two rows behind the dugout.“I didn’t celebrate much, I almost wish I’d run on the pitch and got even more involved.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“I jumped at the opportunity to take the Champions League medal. We got given about five extras.“They might have been for players Mourinho cast out who weren’t there like Ricardo Quaresma and Marko Arnautovic.Where are they now: The unusual careers of former footballers“It’s the best story I’m ever going to have in football. It will stick with me forever and I’m really happy about that.”The Champions League final on May 22, 2010 came 401 days after Greenhalgh made his Welling United first-team debut on his 17th birthday.But his stratospheric rise from Bexley to the Bernabeu came from his victory on the short-lived TV talent show.He was actually unaware of the trials when his Kent FA team went for what they thought was a regular training day in London until spotting cameras, Inter coaches and presenter Jamie Redknapp.Out of 20,000 hopefuls, Inter’s scouts whittled it down to 40 before a final ten were invited out to Milan.Greenhalgh admitted: “No one knew what was going on because a show like this hadn’t been aired before.It’s the best story I’m ever going to have in football. It will stick with me forever and I’m really happy about that.Ben Greenhalgh“Now those shows are quite nostalgic.“I don’t know why it’s never come back because it did really well. One night it beat Strictly for viewers.“I watched it in Italy, already playing for Inter. People were trying to contact me and find out if I was the winner.“I remember my Facebook crashed with friend requests.”Redknapp took 17-year-old Ben under his wing, even giving the youngster his mobile number to mentor him.Ironically, Greenlagh reckons his career could have turned out better had he NOT won the show – because Redknapp said his dad Harry would have signed him at Tottenham.Greenhalgh picked up a Champions League winner’s medal in 2010 despite not playingCredit: GettyJose Mourinho had an ‘aura’ about him but made the kid feel at ease straight awayCredit: APGreenhalgh impressed the Inter scouts to win out of 20,000 entrantsCredit: SKY 1Jamie Redknapp presented the one-off Sky TV showCredit: SKY 1Greenhalgh would love to see another similar seriesCredit: SKY 1But the winger would not trade the Inter memories, winning the Champions League and training under the Special One.Greenhalgh, who had Inter kits growing up, said: “It’s pretty surreal given just how monumental Inter Milan are as a football club.“Meeting Jose was very nerve-wracking.“He had an unbelievable aura, he was the best manager in the world then.“He was so respectful to me and put me at ease straight away.“Suddenly, I was thrown into training with Lucio, Quaresma, Mario Balotelli, Wesley Sneijder, Diego Milito, Samuel Eto’o, Javier Zanetti made everything look effortless at 39.“I nutmegged Patrick Vieira but it didn’t make the show!”But Greenhalgh’s opening training session at Inter was not his first time rubbing shoulders with footballing stardom.Because aged just 16, he got a gig as Ronaldo’s body double through a football choreographer friend who worked on Nike and adidas adverts.Greenhalgh also played the likes of fellow left-footers Mesut Ozil, Robin van Persie and Gareth Bale, protecting the players from going into tackles and risking injury.I nutmegged Patrick Vieira but it didn’t make the show!Ben GreenhalghGreenhalgh said: “Cristiano was my idol. No one could shock me as much. It was crazy, he’d just won the Champions League at Manchester United.“We had a couple of funny moments.“The media got hold we were in a gym shooting an advert and suddenly about 100 cameramen hovered outside.“I was dressed as Ronaldo so I ran down the street under an umbrella. All the journalists followed and Ronaldo slipped out the back door unnoticed.“Doing Ozil was probably the best one because we’re similar creative players and used to have kickabouts between sets.”Greenhalgh, though, had to give up his job as ‘Ronaldo’ because he couldn’t abandon training to fly from Milan to Madrid to film more adverts.In the end, he stayed at Inter for 18 months, which included a fruitful loan stint at Como, scoring eight goals in 12 games.Como wanted to make a deal permanent when his extended Inter contract expired in 2011 but Italian football’s financial disarray meant the club could not afford to pay him.So he returned to England, joining Brighton in League One.Greenhalgh is still playing 50 games per season at 33Credit: MARGATE FCHe had an 18-month stint as a PGA professional golfer alongside non-league footballCredit: INSTAGRAM @bengreenhalgh17He got down to a scratch handicap while dropped out of the Inverness teamCredit: INSTAGRAM @bengreenhalgh17The winger spent 18 months with the Italian giantsCredit: Inter MilanGreenhalgh wants to keep playing until he turns 40, just like RonaldoCredit: INSTAGRAM @margatefc_He is hoping to climb the managerial ladder in the long runCredit: INSTAGRAM @margatefc_The Seagulls were flying on their progression through the leagues and he could not break into the team and suffered a similar struggle at Birmingham.That saw Greenhalgh drop back into non-league, returning to where it all started at Welling, still only 19.It was a stint at Inverness, though, that ironically launched Greenhalgh into a pro career in a different sport.He added: “I haven’t got John Hughes to thank for much at Inverness for dropping me… but he made me a very good golfer.“I was on the course every day. I went to Scotland a six handicapper and got down to scratch.“Back in England, I passed my playing ability test to become a PGA professional.“I did it for 18 months, won one pro competition, breaking the course record at Addington, which I can cling on to.“But I couldn’t play the big tournaments because of my football matches at the weekend. I was a footballer playing golf.”CAN’T JAV ITNow settled as coach of Dartford’s academy and “building something” as player-manager at Margate – who lost in England’s eighth-tier play-offs last month – Greenhalgh wants to keep playing like his body double Ronaldo until he is 40 before climbing up the ladder as a gaffer.But whatever else Greenhalgh achieves – whether as a footballer, coach or golfer – he will always have that Champions League medal, even if an Inter legend comes calling again.Greenhalgh explained: “Zanetti’s partner messaged me five years ago asking if he could buy my Champions League medal off me for the Inter museum.“I might have made money but I knew I’m obviously never again going to top it so it’d be hard to part with it.“The Libertines sponsor Margate’s kit and this year we’ve gone Inter Milan style because of my links.Read More on The Sun“I want to try and get Zanetti a Margate shirt to put it up in his restaurant.“Hopefully, it’s a good year for Inter Milan and hopefully it’s a good year for Margate.”Greenhalgh’s final predictionFORMER Inter Milan Champions League winner Ben Greenhalgh believes his old side will be crowned Kings of Europe again.Ex-Inter man and Football’s Next Star winner Greenhalgh was sat behind the Bernabeu dugouts as Diego Milito scored twice for Jose Mourinho’s side against Bayern Munich to secure a 2-0 victory in the 2010 final.And the Margate player-manager reckons fans are in for a treat on Saturday night.Greenhalgh said: “It’s going to be a really good game of football, a top game.“If PSG don’t score early on, and Inter show the defensive manner in which they play, and how well they are well-packed and well-organised, I think it will frustrate PSG.“Inter are a team that definitely jump at teams when they’re frustrated. They play in that manner and they’ve got that brilliant fighting spirit.“If they can antagonise them in that way, which as a fan is good to watch, it’s good to watch how well Inter seem to wind other teams up.“I think if they can manage to let the game go in that manner and stop the attack and threats that PSG have early on, then I think they’ll grow in confidence in the game.“But if they let PSG get too much confidence, I think they’ll be tough to come back and beat.”Greenhalgh, though, is confident his old side will come out on top against PSG in Munich.He added: “I’m going to go for 2-1 Inter Milan in extra time. I think Inter Milan will score first then PSG will need to go on the front foot for the final 15-20 minutes.“Then I think Inter Milan will do them in extra time.“Lautaro Martinez has been such a good leader. He reminds me of Diego Milito leading that front line.“Martinez will be the matchwinner.“Inter as a club need to win the Champions League to get them back to the good days.” More