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MILAN – After landing in Milan this afternoon in time for tonight’s UEFA Europa League play-off against Stjarnan, president Erick Thohir fielded a number of questions from journalists waiting at Malpensa.

He began by analysing Inter’s summer transfer business: “We believe we have built a good team to compete in Serie A and the Europa League. There’s a good balance between experienced, senior players and younger players. As I’ve said before, our target was an average age of about 26 years old and we’ve achieved that. We’re well balanced in defence, midfield and attack now, with Osvaldo, M’Vila, Medel, Dodo and Vidic coming in. So we’re happy with the situation right now but in football you never know. The transfer window is still open. We’ll try to think what’s best for Inter.”

Thohir was then quizzed about potential arrivals. “We need to balance the books as well because you see there are some clubs who can’t buy players due to Financial Fair Play. It’s important for us to protect our interests because otherwise we can’t play in UEFA competitions. Marco Fassone and Piero Ausilio together with the coach are in charge of transfers, so let me check!” the president replied with a smile.

Has the gap with the top three in Serie A has been reduced? “I think Lazio are building a good team, as are Roma, Juventus, Fiorentina and Napoli. It’s exciting to have more than four teams competing because it’s good for Serie A as it means the fans, not just in Italy but around the world, can watch better games.”

Finally, on Carlo Tavecchio’s appointment: “We have a new president and hopefully he can build something good for Serie A, although I know it’s not easy. Hopefully I’ll get to see him soon.”

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MILAN – Daniele Doveri from the Roma 1 refereeing section has been appointed to oversee Torino v Inter. The Nerazzurri’s 2014/15 Serie A curtain raiser is set for a 20:45 kick-off at Turin’s Stadio Olimpico on Sunday 31 August 2014.

Doveri will be joined by assistants Giallatini and Dobosz while Tasso is to be the fourth official. Giacomelli and Fabbro have been named as additional assistants.

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MILAN – FC Internazionale wishes to announce that all box offices at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza will be open for ticket sales and assistance from 16:45 today. Four box offices will be open at the Biglietteria SUD for ticket sales and assistance from 11:00.

The accreditation stand will remain open from 18:45 until kick-off.

Tickets can also be purchased online at www.inter.it/tickets and at any of the authorised Vivaticket sales points (see the list here: www.inter.it/puntivendita).

Season tickets bought online with the ‘print at home’ option can be saved on your smartphone and used to access the ground directly.

We remind fans that they do not need a ‘siamo noi’ card for tonight’s match against Stjarnan, but a valid form of ID is required for each buyer.

Inter v Stjarnan is included as part of 2014/15 season tickets and fans who signed up for a two-year season ticket last year can also attend the game.

Children aged five and under can enter the stadium for free if accompanied by an adult.

See you in San Siro: Forza Inter!

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VENTIMIGLIA – Inter’s Allievi Nazionali side coached by Benoit Cauet opened the 57th edition of the Carlin’s Boys tournament with a 3-0 win last night. Virtus Entella were on the receiving end of three unanswered goals from the Nerazzurri Under-17s: Opoku with a brace either side of half time and a third from Vago. Savona are next up for the Nerazzurri.

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