A noble setting for a historic achievement. Inter celebrates the end of the season, crowned by the scudetto which earned them the second star, with a gala dinner at the Castello Sforzesco, which lights up in blue. The rain does not discourage the dozens of fans, mostly young, who want to pay yet another homage to their idols. Some people try their best to get around the strict controls. The most acclaimed, as expected, are Calhanoglu, Lautaro Martínez and Thuram, as well as Beppe Marotta and Simone Inzaghi who shaped the Nerazzurri as Italian champions. “You are in history, mister!” they shout at the technician.
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The location, as far as possible, is armored. Visitors cannot walk through the Castle but are forced to walk around it. A strong deployment of security and law enforcement ensures the regular flow of guests from the main entrance on the square, while club members enter from the other side of the building. Access is permitted from 8pm, but accredited and curious people have been crowding the vicinity of the fountain for an hour before. Players, managers and technical staff arrive in private cars and vans, right on time. Frattesi is one of the few who stops for photos and autographs, despite the adverse weather. Zenga also gives himself an interview. “Every Inter is different, it’s fair to say that the current one is the best version. Inzaghi is a great coach, he has grown hand in hand with the team and the club. Raising the bar, after all the trophies of this five-year period and two European finals, will not be easy but it can be said to try to provide continuity.” What is certain, however, is the present. Tricolored.
