Inter Milan President Declares ‘It’s An Honour’ To Represent Italy At FIFA Club World Cup | OneFootball

Nerazzurri President Beppe Marotta says that it’s “an honour” for Inter Milan to represent Italy at the Club World Cup this summer.

Marotta spoke to Italian broadcaster DAZN, via FCInterNews. He gave his thoughts on the upcoming competition.

Inter Milan will participate in the Club World Cup this summer.

It is a completely new format for the competition.

For one thing, FIFA have greatly expanded the number of teams competing. There will be 32 teams from the different confederations.

Inter are one of two teams from Serie A to have qualified for the Club World Cup. Juventus are the other.

Meanwhile, the Club World Cup will take place in the summer.

That means that, rather than happening midway through the European season as has been the case in the past, the Club World Cup will happen at the end of the campaign for European teams.

Marotta: “Proud For Inter To Represent Italy At FIFA Club World Cup”

UDINE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 18: Giuseppe Marotta, CEO for sport at FC Internazionale looks on prior to the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and FC Internazionale at Dacia Arena on September 18, 2022 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Inter Milan President Beppe Marotta commented that “this is a global event, with 32 teams from all continents.”

“That means that we honour it, not just for the history of our club and our fans. But also our nation.”

As far as how the tournament will go, Marotta cautioned that “it’s difficult to make predictions.”

“Particularly because the tournament will be played between two seasons.”

The Inter President noted that “there’s the gruelling season about to end, and then the one to come.”

“This is a new situation,” said Marotta. “But the motivation will never diminish.”

“If legs can keep up with motivation, then we could have a great tournament.”

Meanwhile, Marotta called facing new opponents at the Club World Cup “the beauty of football.”

“The unknown, the unpredictable, it’s all a part of this world.”

“There are stronger teams than Inter,” the Nerazzurri President then admitted. “But we’ll play for it all the way to the end.”