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More seats available for Inter v Stjarnan, season tickets on sale until 16/09/14

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MILAN – Ticket sales continue for Inter v Stjarnan on Thursday 28 August (kick-off 20:45). Seats can be bought online at www.inter.it/tickets or in one of over 500 Vivaticket branches, a full list of which can be found at www.inter.it/puntivendita.

The Europa League play-off second leg is included in 2014/15 season tickets: this promotion has been extended to holders of two-year season tickets.

To meet the high demands for tickets, seats that were originally reserved for season ticket holders are now available for Thursday night’s game. They will be available as part of a season ticket again on Friday 29 August.

See you at the Meazza and forza Inter!

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Javier Zanetti at presentation of Match For Peace

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VATICAN CITY – The Match For Peace was officially unveiled today for the charity match that will take place on Monday 1 September 2014 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome (to begin at 20:45). 

The event will feature an extensive selection of some of the world’s best footballers from both past and present, representing various cultures and religions: Buddhist, Christian (Catholic, Protestant, Evangelical), Jewish, Hindu, Muslim, Shinto. It’s a unique occasion to show what sport, and football specifically, can do to spread a message of brotherhood and sharing to unite all people in the name of peace.

Having these great players on the pitch will boost an event that will symbolically unite the globe in the name of the most authentic sporting spirit, while at the same time devoting a moment of reflection on the importance of peace in the world. Live television, internet and radio broadcasts from the Stadio Olimpico in Rome will connect with media outlets around the world, and proceeds from the initiative –personally inspired by Pope Francis and organised by Scholas Occurrentes and the PUPI Foundation – will be entirely donated to the funding of the Un’Alternativa di Vita project, which offers youngsters in Buenos Aires solid, structured and continuous support, and will promote the development of the Rete delle Scuole per l’Incontro. 

THE PARTICIPANTS Gerardo “Tata” Martino, new coach of the Argentine national team, and Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger, will have the task of choosing the two sides from a squad of over 50 players: Andrea Ranocchia, Andrea Pirlo, Colombian midfielder Fredy Guarìn, Spaniards Mikel Arteta and Andrés Palop Cervera, Andrey Shevchenko, Argentine ex-player and current coach Antonio Mohamed, Brazilian Marcos Antonio Senna Da Silva, Chilean Arturo Vidal, Carlos Valderrama, Israelis Yossi Benayoun, Dudu Aouate and Tomer Hemed, Damiano Tommasi, David Trezeguet, Ethiopia captain Degu Debebe Gebreyes, Diego Lugano, Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone, Icelandic Emil Hallfreosson, Argentines Mauro Icardi, Ricky Alvarez, goalkeeper Juan Pablo Carrizo, Esteban Cambiasso, Fernando Tissone, Ezequiel Schelotto, Ezequiel Lavezzi, Juan Iturbe, Lionel Messi, Javier Mascherano, Maxi Rodríguez, Cristian Ledesma. Also featuring will be: Yuto Nagatomo, Ivan Zamorano, Ivan Cordoba, Roberto Baggio, Samuel Eto’o, Fernando Muslera, Filippo Inzaghi, Gabriel Heinze, Jose Chamot, Luca Toni, Lucas Podolski, Mesust Ozil, Nicola Legrottaglie, Radja Nainggolan, Ronaldinho, Stefano Mauri, Sulley Muntari and Belozoglu Emre.

The teams carry the names of the two non-profit organisations, PUPI and SCHOLAS, and will be led by two legendary players: Javier Zanetti and Gianluigi Buffon, both captains of their respective national teams. 

And the Inter vice president, who took part in many press conferences during his playing career, today could not hide his emotion for his role of organiser in such a special event: “I consider it one of the most important of my life. When I had the chance to meet with Pope Francis we decided to organise this friendly because we consider world peace to be something urgent. Being a part of this organisation is an honour for me, a source of pride. To involve so many of my colleagues and friends, who will be together on 1 September for this great match, could turn out to be something very important and a starting point for the entire world. Let’s keep in mind that the most important thing is not the match itself, but the Pope’s message, which is one of world peace.”

During half-time, the stadium will be treated to a performance from Argentine singer and actress Tini Stoessel (who features on the TV programme ‘Violetta’) and Italian singer Filippo Neviani (Nek), who will perform four songs.

The event is sponsored by FIFA, CONI, FIGC, Lega Serie A, Roma Capitale, CSI (Centro Sportivo Italiano), Segretariato Sociale RAI, Connect4Climate, FAO. The official slogan will be “Pace per vincere la fame” [Peace to beat hunger], and the match will be broadcast on live television in Italy on Rai 1 and radio on RAI Radio Uno. Radio Italia will oversee the event’s musical entertainment.

The PUPI Foundation and Scholas Occurrentes are supported by valuable contributions from select international partners: top partners Fiat and Pirelli; gold partners Fundación Grupo London Supply Argentina, Boscolo Hotels and 3M; silver partner Unicredit.   

Scholas Occurrentes is a global network of schools and educational networks led by Pope Francis through the Pontifical Academy of Sciences. Their mission is to link schools and educational networks around the world by means of different types of pedagogical, sports and artistic proposals aimed at improving education and achieving inclusion of communities with fewer resources through an active commitment of all social stakeholders.

The PUPI Foundation, established over 10 years ago by Paula and Javier Zanetti, aims at achieving a stronger and more ethical society. The mission is to create a system that promotes growth and sustainable development in some of the most disadvantaged areas of society for children and adolescents, their families and their communities. 

Photos by Paolo Bruno / Getty Images 

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Schedule: Inter v Stjarnan Training – Press Conference on Wednesday 27 August 2014

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Inter official website announcing the schedule of Inter  and Stjarnan ahead of the Europa League Playoff.   Here is the schedule  for press conferences and training for both teams on Wednesday 27 August.

The first leg on August 20 resulted:  Stjarnan 0 – 3 Inter. Goals by Icardi 41, Dodô 48, D’Ambrosio 89

Inter – Stjarnan Europa League Playoff Schedule

  • 14:30 – Press conference for FC Internazionale at the Centro Sportivo Angelo Moratti
  • 16:00 – Training for FC Internazionale at the Centro Sportivo Angelo Moratti (open to the press for 15 minutes)
  • 17:00 – Training for Stjarnan at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (open to the press for 15 minutes)
  • 18:10 – Press conference for Stjarnan at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza

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Inter v Stjarnan: Match Officials, Referee Harald Lechner, Europa Leage, Thursday 28 August 2014

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UEFA announcing the match officials for the Second Leg of the Europa League Playoff . Referee Harald Lechner will direct Inter vs Stjarnan to be played on Thursday 28 August 2014 at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium at 20:45.   Lechner will be assisted by  Andreas Staudinger and Maximilian Kolbitsch.  Markus Hameter has been named as the fourth official.

Lechner from  Austria, is 32 years old, oversaw his first European match in 2010.
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Medel: “I want to show what I can do at Inter”

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APPIANO GENTILE – Gary Medel, Inter’s new Chilean midfielder, met the media today at the Centro Sportivo Angelo Moratti. Here’s what he had to say:

You are the fourth Chilean to sign for Inter after Jimenez, Pizarro and Zamorano. Have you had a chance to speak to them?
“I’m very happy to play for Inter. I’ve not spoken to anyone but Mauricio Pinilla has always told me Inter are a massive club that have always won trophies.”

You had a great World Cup playing at the back, but what’s your preferred position?
“Yes, we had a great World Cup but that was down to my team-mates. I prefer to play central midfield but I’ll play wherever I’m picked.”

It was a protracted deal but you’re finally here. What sort of reception did you get? What do you think about Sampaoli staying on as Chile head coach?
“I’m very happy to be at this big club and I’d like to thank them for the efforts they made to bring me here. My team-mates gave me a warm welcome. I think we’ll continue to do well with Sampaoli, just as we have up till now.”

Was there interest in you from other Italian sides or clubs in Europe? Are you ready to play at Torino?
“Yes, I had other offers but I only wanted to join Inter. I’m here at last. Physically I feel great, I’ve been training with the squad since the day before yesterday and I’m ready to play.”

A lot of people have likened you to Gattuso due to your physical style of play. Is that a fair assessment? Can this help you ahead of the next Copa America in Chile?
“Yes, I’ve heard people compare me to Gattuso but I’m Gary Medel and I want to show what I can do, perform well at Inter and win a lot of trophies. The Copa America is not till next year, we’ve got time before that.”

When did Inter first approach you? You’ve been described as someone who the fans love because you put everything on the line when you play football…
“I didn’t hear about their interest until after the World Cup, as I’d asked my agent not to talk to me about interest during the tournament. I hope to play my part here and achieve great things.”

Have you already spoken to Mazzarri about your position? Can we put Inter fans’ minds at ease after pictures emerged of you wearing a Juve cap?
“Yes, I’ve talked to the coach but what was said will remain between us. A few years back I was in the airport and a friend gave me the cap, there were a lot of people around and I didn’t look at what was written on it.”

Which Inter player, past or present, do you most look up to? What specifically about Inter does a Pitbull like you guard?
“I think Javier Zanetti has always been the benchmark for me and all of South America. They gave me that nickname years ago, the most important thing is to defend the team. The team is what wins trophies.”

Have you always played like you did in the World Cup or was that the best spell of your career?
“Those who know me will tell you I’ve always played the same way. I’ve been a starter in the national team for eight years and I always give 100% on the pitch.”

Are you willing to promise the Inter fans anything?
“No, I just want to thank them for their warm welcome, I hope they keep behind us as they are the 12th man.”

What are you expecting from Serie A? Have you spoken to Arturo Vidal and do you know whether he’s staying at Juventus?
“I’ll talk about Inter, not other sides. It’s a great league, just like La Liga and the Premier League, I hope to do better than last season.”

You’ve joined to replace a legend in the shape of Cambiasso. However, theoretically you and M’Vila play the same position. Can you two play together?
“I’ve not come here to replace anyone, I’m here to show what I can do. M’Vila is a great player and it’s nice to have him in our squad. Competition for places is good for the team and our style of play.”

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