Inter Milan’s Thohir rules out selling Icardi, Perisic, Brozovic

The guys answer your tweets about Manchester United, Milan sides' struggles and apparent rivalries on set.

ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti reacts to the Inter-Udinese game which made history by becoming the first Serie A game to start with all foreign players.

Both AC Milan and Inter Milan will be left to reflect on happier times in the Champions League, with neither side likely to qualify for next season's competition. Inter Milan president Erick Thohir has ruled out selling any of his club's best players this summer, saying instead that he is intent on strengthening the Nerazzurri squad.
Mauro Icardi, Ivan Perisic and Marcelo Brozovic have all been linked with moves away from the club while financial fair play restrictions mean Inter still need to cut down their expenditure, but the Indonesian tycoon says none of his side's top brass will be sold.
"They are staying here and people can ask us for them as much as…
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Inter Milan’s Copa America players: Miranda, Murillo, Banega, Medel

The ESPN FC crew respond to Jurgen Klinsmann's comments that the Copa America Centenario has more quality than the 'diluted' Euro 2016 field.

Joao Miranda should find himself busy this summer.
With the Copa America and Rio Olympics just around the corner, Internazionale fans can look forward to watching the best of what South America has to offer.
There may only be five Nerazzurri in action (four at the Copa, with one in Rio), though their quality will more than make up for the lack of quantity…
Joao Miranda, Brazil
Responsible for helping Jeison Murillo form Inter's best defensive partnership since Walter Samuel and Lucio, Miranda may not be the fastest or the flashiest of…
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Extra Time: Next Milan UCL triumph?

The guys answer your tweets about Manchester United, Milan sides' struggles and apparent rivalries on set.
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Pele nearly signed for Inter Milan from Santos – Massimo Moratti

Pele admits his son almost saw him cry after Brazil's 7-1 defeat to Germany in the 2014 FIFA World Cup semifinals.

Pele scored 1,281 goals in 1,363 games.
Former Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has said Pele signed for the Nerazzurri in 1958 only for the deal to be called off due to fan protests.
Brazilian legend Pele was in Milan on Thursday to promote a new film about his life, and in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport he revealed how AC Milan had tried to sign him once, but the closest he came to playing in Italy was when Inter struck an agreement with his former club Santos.
"It's true, but sadly my father [Angelo Moratti –…
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Man City’s Yaya Toure to Inter Milan transfer not arranged – Javier Zanetti

The ESPN FC panel share their thoughts on Yaya Toure's performance in the UCL second leg against Real Madrid.

ESPN FC's Steve Nicol and Alexis Nunes discuss whether or not Yaya Toure will remain in the Premier League.

ESPN FC's Craig Burley says Yaya Toure's options in the Premier League may be limited if he leaves Manchester City.
Inter Milan vice-president Javier Zanetti says he is focused on building a great side for next season, but that it is "too soon to tell" whether Manchester City's Yaya Toure will be part of it.
Zanetti was asked about a move for Inter coach Roberto Mancini's No. 1 target Toure when speaking to Mediaset ahead of a charity concert by Andrea Bocelli in Milan.
"The coach knows him very well and he's a champion, but it's too soon to tell," the Argentine said. "First we need to know what we want to do….
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San Siro staff insist Milan pitch is fit for Champions League final

Former Real Madrid striker Raul believes the all-Spanish UEFA Champions League final will be a party for Spanish football.

ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti gives his take on Spanish club's dominance in European competitions over the last three seasons.
The team of groundstaff responsible for the playing surface at Milan's San Siro stadium have hit back at claims the condition of the pitch is poor ahead of the upcoming Champions League final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
UEFA's senior match operations manager, Keith Dalton, was quoted as saying in a speech at the World Stadium Congress in Doha that there were doubts over the abilities of the stadium's own staff.
"We have to tackle a lot of problems if we want a field worthy of the final,"…
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Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi staying with club – vice-president Javier Zanetti

Mauro Icardi scored 16 Serie A goals this season.
Inter Milan vice-president Javier Zanetti has ruled out the sale of Mauro Icardi this summer, although he admits some changes may be necessary with the Nerazzurri once again needing to respect UEFA's financial fair play rules having qualified for the Europa League.
By finishing fourth this season and qualifying for Europe, Inter have laid the foundations for a brighter future, according to the Argentine, who says he is optimistic about where the side is headed.
"[President Erick] Thohir, [former…
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Inter Milan face interesting summer after sudden end to Serie A title hopes

Inter Milan's Serie A season started with much to celebrate before fizzling out.
Having finished just fourth after a promising start, where do the Nerazzurri go from here? Here's a look back at Inter Milan's 2015-16 season.
Season in a sentence
A campaign of steady progress and missed opportunities.
Highlight
The highlight of the Nerazzurri's campaign came in the first half of the season when they led the pack at the top of the table. The first five games saw Roberto Mancini's men pick up maximum points, including a victory in the Derby Della Madonnina. The team looked…
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Yaya Toure’s Man City future to be decided ‘within 10 days’ – agent Seluk

The ESPN FC panel share their thoughts on Yaya Toure's performance in the UCL second leg against Real Madrid.

ESPN FC's Steve Nicol and Alexis Nunes discuss whether or not Yaya Toure will remain in the Premier League.

ESPN FC's Craig Burley says Yaya Toure's options in the Premier League may be limited if he leaves Manchester City.
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure's future should be decided "within 10 days," according to the player's agent, who once again confirmed an interest from Serie A club Inter Milan.
Toure, 33, has been targeted by Inter coach Roberto Mancini, who worked with the Ivorian during his time in charge of City.
Toure has one year left to run on his contract with City, and he is expected to part company with the club this summer.
"As soon as the club give us the OK, we cannot talk with anybody," Toure's…
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Inter Milan president Erick Thohir still has faith in boss Roberto Mancini

ESPN FC's Gabriele Marcotti looks back at a disappointing season for Inter Milan, where the club finished forth in the Serie A.
Inter Milan president Erick Thohir is happy to resist calls to sack head coach Roberto Mancini.
Despite investing heavily in the San Siro outfit's squad this summer, Mancini could only secure a fourth-placed finish in Serie A, with champions Juventus 24 points better off in the final league table.
Inter closed out their season with a 3-1 defeat at Sassuolo, with a number of travelling fans turning on the former Manchester City boss throughout the match and come full-time.

Roberto Mancini was showered with disapproval in Inter Milan's 3-1 defeat at Sassuolo.
But Indonesian businessman…
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