Marotta: "The wins are down to everyone in the Club"

“I am very happy and proud to have you all here on a day that must celebrate an extraordinary achievement: a double triumph, two hugely important trophies. We are in an iconic venue, the Arena Civica, where Inter played from 1930 to 1947, but above all where Helenio Herrera’s Inter trained, the side that won two European Cups under the presidency of Angelo Moratti. I want to thank President Massimo Moratti, who is here with us, and also Dr. Tronchetti Provera, whose company Pirelli has written important chapters in the history of this Club. My thanks go to all these boys from the Italian league winning team, and to their leader Cristian Chivu, who guided them to these magnificent victories. Today, all the components of the club and of our family are here. These people represent the millions of fans around the world. Thank you all, you are the beating heart of our Club. You are the twelfth man on the pitch: the players are fully aware of it, your support is special and you are special. If the team wins, the credit also belongs to the invisible team working behind the players: the employees of Inter who dedicate their resources to allow the squad to perform at its highest level. We also have the U23 team here, the Women’s team that secured qualification for the UEFA Women’s Champions League, then the Primavera side preparing for the league play-offs, and all the youth sector teams. A thought also goes to our Special teams, three teams that are a source of great pride for our Club. I thank the Ownership, who took over Inter during a difficult period and managed to support the club’s operations. They have always been close to us, with a quiet and constant presence. Inter continues to move forward thanks to them as well. I also thank the Presidents who came before me in this role, the Moratti family, as well as Ivanoe Fraizzoli, Ernesto Pellegrini, Steven Zhang and everyone who, over these 118 years, has guided this club. This Arena is an icon of the city, and we are the city’s team: in Milano, we are the only club with Two Stars, there is only us. Always Forza Inter, and thank you all.”