CASABLANCA � We recently made a successful visit to our Inter Campus centre in Sidi Moumen, in the outskirts of Casablanca. The economic crisis has hit hard here and it’s the girls who have had to pay the price: the lack of maintenance has seen the football pitch deteriorate to such a point that it’s now just solid concrete, meaning that the girls are not allowed to play on it.

Inter Campus has reached a new agreement with El Massir, an association offering education and sports among the huts and poor housing areas of the neighbourhood, which includes the provision of financial aid to restore the pitch to a playable state again. Six lorry-loads of sand will be brought in to add a soft layer to the pitch.

A meeting with Mr Mjid, of the foundation of the same name, also ensured
that new sports equipment will be provided free for the children again this
year. 

In the meantime the boys are still playing and tumbling on the ground, despite all the cuts and grazes. Under the guidance of our trainers Lorenzo and Andrea, they got stuck into training and games with the same enthusiasm as always.

Ten male coaches and two female coaches took part in the theory and practical course – our local representative Wafa Latif acting as interpreter – which focused on maintaining the fun element in coaching 6 to 13 year olds.

We will visit the centre again in the spring, when the new pitch will have been laid and the girls will finally be able to take part in training again.

APPIANO GENTILE – Diego Milito has not had an easy year. He does though want to end it with the fans, appearing as tonight’s guest on InterNOS. Here he discussed the last 12 months before looking ahead to the future, particularly Sunday’s derby: "The week building up to Inter v AC Milan is always special, it’s a special game and obviously we hope to win it."

Nagaja Beccalossi and Roberto Monzani began a long chat with El Principe in the Inter Channel studios by discussing the fans: "The support all the fans have shown me has been too much, as I always say I’m indebted to them: every day they show how close to me they are."

On his comeback from injury and a return to first-team action, Milito explained: "Sadly I picked up this injury, I could have done without it, but these things happen. It’s hard to be out of action. It was a weird year because being injured is the most annoying thing for a footballer."

The whole interview will be broadcast on Inter Channel at 21:00.

MILAN – The Italy Under-17 side has beaten Malta 7-0 at the Centro Sportivo Torre del Grifo near Catania.

Three Nerazzurri players were involved: Bonazzoli scored two and grabbed an assist, Dimarco converted a brace of penalties and Della Giovanna put in a terrific performance, playing the full 90 minutes.

MILAN – Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni will take charge of Inter v AC Milan, the Serie A 2013/14 Week 17 match at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on Sunday 22 December (kick-off 20:45).

He will be joined by assistants Di Fiore and Bianchi and fourth official Nicoletti. Additional assistants Banti and Damato complete the team of officials.

APPIANO GENTILE – “I’m well, I’m finishing my treatment, I feel good, I’m training with the team and my team-mates and I’m nearing the level I need to return to action,” explained Diego Milito to Mediaset Premium earlier.

The Nerazzurri striker was then asked if he’s targeting January for a return: “The idea is to look at that date because there’s still a small risk and no one wants me to get injured again. What matters is working well from here till the end of the year.”