Tension and anticipation are rising just hours ahead of the UEFA Champions League final. <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/inter-milan/">Inter Milan</a> is preparing for the most important challenge of their season, and ahead of the clash, the voice of club vice president <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/javier-zanetti">Javier Zanetti</a> has resonated with the confidence and motivation that define the Nerazzurri spirit.



In his statements, the legendary former Inter and Argentina national team captain shared the mood inside the squad: “We’re motivated to play a great match on Saturday and hopefully finish with a happy ending,” Zanetti expressed.



A major point of focus in the lead-up has been the physical condition of Lautaro Martínez, the team’s captain and top scorer, who dealt with a knock during the semifinal series. Zanetti, however, offered reassurance and dismissed any concern about Lautaro’s fitness and availability: “Lautaro is doing well. He had a minor injury, but we’ve been taking good care of him,” confirmed the vice president.



With optimism running high and Lautaro set to start, Inter Milan now turns its full focus to claiming European glory. The countdown to the final continues, and Inter fans are clinging to the belief and desire to make history in the German capital.



<h2>“Let’s hope we don’t suffer against him”</h2>



Beyond the imminent Champions League final, Inter is already looking ahead to the ambitious <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/club-world-cup/">FIFA Club World Cup</a> set to take place in the United States in June 2025. The tournament will feature top clubs from around the world—including Argentine giants River Plate.



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With deep ties to Argentine soccer, Zanetti took a moment to comment on River and one of their rising stars, Franco Mastantuono. With a smile, he said: “Let’s hope we don’t have to suffer against him at the Club World Cup.” He didn’t hold back the praise either, adding: “He’s one of the most promising talents to emerge from Argentine football in recent years.”



Inter heads into both the Champions League final and the Club World Cup with motivation, key players in top shape, and the ambition to add more silverware to their storied history.

Javier Zanetti of Inter Milan scores against the player who could have made them suffer in the FIFA Club World Cup

Javier Zanetti of Inter Milan scores against the player who could have made them suffer in the FIFA Club World Cup - World Soccer Talk

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<a href="http:\/\/www.serieatalk.com/serie-a-on-tv/">Serie A On TV</a>&nbsp;has been updated for this week so check&nbsp;out&nbsp;the Match Day Three TV schedule.
Also, you’ll discover a new link to livesoccertv-channels which is an excellent website for American, Canadian and UK viewers&nbsp;for weekly scheduling of all football/soccer coverage as well as&nbsp;nationwide pub information and local competition information.

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Serie A On TV Updated For Matchday Three

<a rel="attachment wp-att-199" href="http:\/\/www.serieatalk.com/italian-super-cup-mourinho-wins-again/198/jose-mourinho/" title="Jose Mourinho"></a><div><figure class="image"></figure></div>It took more than 90 minutes but the outcome was similar to their last win back in 2006, as Internazionale are winners of the first Cup of the season,&nbsp;walking away with Super Cup silverware yesterday evening.
New signing <a target="_blank" href="http:\/\/uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/football/sulleyali-muntari.html" title="Sulley Muntari - player profile">Sulley Muntari</a>&nbsp;scored first for home-side Inter in the 18th minute (what an amazing start for him as a Nerazzurri.) which would also be the&nbsp;only goal of the half.&nbsp; Midway through the second half <a target="_blank" href="http:\/\/uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/football/daniele-derossi.html">Daniel De Rossi</a>&nbsp;of Roma scored a goal of his own&nbsp;making&nbsp;things all even.&nbsp; Two additional goals&nbsp;came late in the match, scored&nbsp;by the young Inter forward <a target="_blank" href="http:\/\/uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/football/mario-balotelli.html" title="Balotelli - player profile">Mario Balotelli</a> and by Roma striker <a target="_blank" href="http:\/\/uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/football/mirko-vucinic.html" title="Vucinic - player profile">Mirko Vuninic</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Tied 2 – 2 at the final whistle, teams had to face both&nbsp;extra time and penalties to decide the winner.&nbsp; In the final analysis it would come down to&nbsp;team capitans during the penalty shootout&nbsp;with <a target="_blank" href="http:\/\/uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/football/javier-zanetti.html" title="J Zanetti - player profile">Javier Zanetti</a> getting the job done and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http:\/\/uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/football/francesco-totti.html" title="Totti -player profile">Francesco Totti</a>&nbsp;failing to score after hitting the woodwork. &nbsp;
Inter win&nbsp;6 –&nbsp;5 on penalties.
Football Italia Channel 4 – This is Mourinho’s first piece of silverware in Italian football and since taking over at Inter.“I have always had a bad record with penalties, losing the Cup in England last year and then the Champions League semi-final. Plus my Chelsea, albeit with another Coach, lost the Champions League Final on spot-kicks.“I want to point out that I have won the Italian Super Cup, but I could only participate in it because Mancini won the Scudetto, so he deserves a portion of this trophy for all the good work he did with this team.
Goalscorers: Muntari 18 (I), De Rossi 59 (R), Balotelli 83 (I), Vucinic 90 (R)
Lineups 
Inter: Julio Cesar; Maicon, Cambiasso, Burdisso (Rivas 89), Maxwell; Zanetti, Stankovic, Muntari; Figo (Balotelli 66), Ibrahimovic, Mancini (Jimenez 70)
Roma: Doni; Riise (Tonetto 77), Mexes, Juan, Cassetti; Pizarro, De Rossi; Aquilani (Okaka 86), Perrotta (Totti 84), Baptista; Vucinic 
Ref: Saccani 
additional references: 
Yahoo Eurosport (AFP)&nbsp;– <a target="_blank" href="http:\/\/uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/24082008/3/mourinho-starts-inter-stint-super-cup-triumph.html">Mourinho starts Inter stint with Super Cup triumph</a>
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<h3>Headlines from Italy this morning</h3>
Jose Mourinho, wants Ricardo Quaresma to come to Inter 
Muntari praised for his start at Inter 
Inter president Moratti overjoyed in Inter glory 
and Sheva lands in Milan

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