Inter Per Sempre

SCUDETTO TESTS IN AUGUST

Inter, Juve and Milan will compete in the classic triangular tournament: the hunt against the champions of Benitez starts here.

Milan - There is Wesley Sneijder in the 24 player list for tonight TIM Cup. Besides Mariga, who will return only today after the friendly game for his country, the missing players are Balotelli (going to City) and injured players such as Zanetti, Motta, Muntari and Santon. Just precautionary measure, so that everyone is available for the Super Cup on the 21st at the San Siro against Roma. Benitez will aim to give minutes to all, without playing key players too much against Juventus and Milan now that the first trophy of the season is near. The real test is scheduled for Tuesday, August 17, when the team will play a friendly game (could be with Inter Primavera) at the San Siro. The team will leave early today and will return at night. Tomorrow training sessions are open to the public. Sunday is rest day. There is no denying it that this year is one of the most challenging season ever for Inter. After the treble, tonight will be the first real taste of the new season, the TIM Trophy.

History The traditional triangular tournament was founded in 2001 on the idea of TIM and Master Group Sport. It was organized in Trieste, Ancora, Torino, Milano, Pescara and this year is at the San Nicola of Bari. Inter have won 5 editions followed by Milan with 3 and Juventus at 1.

The matches The formula is 3-45 minute matches for the new coaches like Rafa Benitez, Gigi Del Neri e Massimiliano Allegri. There is great expectation and 36,000 tickes have been sold up to yesterday. There will be the mayor Michele Emiliano who will cheer peacefully one night for Juventus.

Source: Gazzetta dello Sport