Football fans are eagerly anticipating a heavyweight clash between Barcelona and Inter Milan, in what promises to be one of the most thrilling matches of the season. The Giuseppe Meazza Stadium will host the second leg of the Champions League semi-final next Tuesday at 9:00 PM. After a dramatic 3-3 draw in the first leg, the tie remains wide open. The eyes of the football world will be fixed on this showdown between two of Europe’s top clubs this season, with no clear favorite to advance, although early predictions are beginning to surface.
In the lead-up to this highly anticipated encounter, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has stirred controversy with his remarks. During his recent appearance at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix — where he presented the Club World Cup trophy, set to take place in the United States from July 13 to 14 — Infantino openly voiced his support for Inter Milan, stating with a smile: “Everyone knows I’m an Inter Milan fan.”
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This is not the first time Infantino has expressed his emotional ties to the Nerazzurri. In his speech, he also commented on Lautaro Martinez’s condition, confirming that the striker is nearly fully recovered. He referred to Inter as “the Argentinian team” — a nod to the club’s historical connection with Argentinian stars such as legendary captain Javier Zanetti and Diego Milito, who netted a decisive brace in the 2010 Champions League final at the Santiago Bernabéu.
As kickoff approaches, anticipation and tension are building for what many consider an “early final.” The winner will earn a place in the Champions League final for the first time in a decade. Inter Milan welcomes back key players, notably Lautaro Martinez and Benjamin Pavard, while Barcelona will rely on the presence of Robert Lewandowski — though they’ll be without left-back Alejandro Balde, who failed to recover in time.
