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Materazzi accepts damages

Nov 3rd, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top story

Internazionale defender Marco Materazzi has accepted substantial damages over articles which said he used vile racist abuse to insult Zinedine Zidane.

Materazzi was not at London’s High Court on Monday for the settlement of his libel case against …



Chivu injury blow for Inter

Nov 2nd, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top story

Internazionale expect to be without Christian Chivu for up to four weeks after the Romania defender suffered knee ligament damage.

Chivu limped out of Saturday’s 3-2 Serie A victory over Reggina and scans have revealed ligament damage.

However, t…



Mourinho retains Inter faith

Oct 30th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Latest News

Internazionale coach Jose Mourinho was not too downhearted by his side’s goalless draw at Fiorentina, even though the result dropped the Nerazzuri two points off the pace at the top of the table.

Mourinho’s side were also held to a goalless draw o…



Mourinho axes errant Adriano

Oct 29th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top stories

Internazionale coach Jose Mourinho has axed Adriano from his squad for the clash with Fiorentina, after the Brazilian striker turned up late for training this week.

The troubled 26-year-old has impressed for Inter since the arrival of Mourinho in …



Balotelli eyes loan switch

Oct 24th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Latest News

Reports suggest highly-rated Internazionale striker Mario Balotelli is on the verge of handing in a transfer request.

The 18-year-old has been left on the substitute’s bench for most of this season by Inter boss Joe Mourinho and is keen to secure …



Moratti questions Becks deal

Oct 24th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top stories

Internazionale president Massimo Moratti says his club would not have made a move to sign David Beckham, who is poised to make a loan move to city rivals AC Milan.

The 33-year-old England midfielder is set to join the Rossoneri in January from LA …



Mourinho satisfied with win

Oct 23rd, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Latest News

Internazionale coach Jose Mourinho admitted he was satisfied but far from delighted with the 1-0 Champions League victory over Anorthosis Famagusta.

Inter are now three points clear at the top of Group B after Brazil striker Adriano’s decisive 44t…



Jose expects England return

Oct 20th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top stories

Internazionale coach Jose Mourinho has admitted that he is likely to return to England at the end of his three-year contract with the Serie A champions.

The former Chelsea manager has made a fine start to his time in charge of the Nerazzurri, with…



Four-star Inter thrash Roma

Oct 20th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Match reports

Reigning champions Internazionale regained top spot in Serie A with a stunning 4-0 victory at Roma.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic netted twice for the visitors in the Stadio Olimpico, with Dejan Stankovic and Victor Obinna also on the scoresheet for the Nera…



Burdisso news boosts Inter

Oct 17th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top story

Internazionale expect Nicolas Burdisso to be available for Sunday’s Serie A trip to Roma despite suffering a head injury while on international duty.

The Argentina defender was stretchered off during Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier against Chile a…