Morati: Inter Milan eliminates Barcelona as the best birthday gift, Yamal will be better than Peli Maradona

May 8th Inter Milan former chairman Massimo Morati recently accepted an exclusive interview with the Sports Daily, and recalled the epic battle of the Nerazzurri to eliminate Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals. The legendary leader who has personally experienced the 3-0 Liverpool in 1965 and eliminated Messi to lead Barcelona in 2010 admitted: "I turned 80 on May 16, and received my birthday gift from my beloved team in advance."

The memories of the Champions League spanning sixty years

"Witness the 1965 Champions League final at the age of 20, and Barcelona who sent Messi away as the chairman at the age of 65, but it was not until the age of 79 that I experienced the shock that night."Morati's contrast is moving. He regarded this celebration with Marotta and Sanetti as a "blow-out birthday candle" even though the competition process left him "almost heart attack".

The old chairman emphasized the drama of the game: "The total score of 7-6 in two rounds of regular time, and the Champions League semi-final without penalty shootouts is unique in history. "He praised the team's resilience: "Even if the second leg was behind 2-3 at Meazza Stadium, the whole team always maintained an amazing awakeness, which is the most precious quality. "

Archerby and Yamal: A dialogue between two generations of legends

When asked about the team's symbol, Mora Ti unexpectedly chose Francesco Archerbi:"He is the perfect spokesperson for Inter Milan today. If I were at the helm back then? Not only would I sign Archerbi, but I would also introduce Yamal at all costs!"

For Barcelona's 16-year-old genius, the old chairman praised it without hesitation:"Lamin Yamal represents the football we fantasy of our childhood - a pure genius. His technical ability is amazing. As long as he stays healthy, he will definitely write an epic career." He believes But the media compared Yamal with Pele and Maradona:"Although the positions on the court are different, he is a player that even opponent fans will fall in love with. Watching him play football is a pleasure."

The transformation and challenge of Inzagji young

Speaking of the comparison between coach Simeone Inzagji and "Witch" Errenho Herrera, Morati showed dialectical thinking:" Herrera won two Champions League finals, and Simeone has not done it yet. But to be honest, I underestimated his talent at the beginning Yes. "

The old chairman explains the evolutionary history of the young coach:" His never-ending learning spirit is admirable, and his tactical preparation ability is already at the top level. More importantly, he quickly understood the essential differences between the Champions League and the league, and always kept the team tense. "Faced with the harsh criticism of some fans, Moratti asked:"When your team competes for the championship in the league and eliminates Bayern and Barcelona in succession to enter the Champions League final, how can you not be grateful to the coach and management? "