Inter Milan ruled Europe in 2010 when Jose Mourinho led them to Champions League Glory, but his exit was imminent, which led to an emotional emotion with Marco Materazzi
When Inter Milan last conquered Europe in 2010, Jose Mourinho was at the helm. He enjoyed a historic night in the Bernabeu, knowing that it would soon be his home if he came up with a glorious Swansong.
His attitude at full -time was one of a man who looked ahead and prepared for his next challenge. He had Chelsea and Barcelona on his way to the final, with Bayern Munich, the last victim when Inter De Treble and their first European cup since the 1960s claimed.
They became the first Italian side to put all three big trophies of the trophies in front of them in a season, but they still started the game without an Italian in their starting XI. A side of the world stars from the Likes Brazil, Argentina, Cameroon and the Netherlands had proven the perfect mix.
One of the few Italians was sitting on the couch. Their world cup winner. A Marco Materazzi, who would later become part of one of the most healthy moments in modern football. An authentic hug with Mourinho outside the stadium.
Without any official communication, both Mourinho and his Inter players knew that this was the end and he continued. The former Chelsea boss had verbally agreed to become a member of Real, but refused to sign a contract. He admitted that he did not go back to Milan with the team because he knew that the emotion would cause him to stay with Inter – and he was in demand.
The special, then at the height of his powers, was about to drive away, but stopped the car and walked to the defender and hugged him. When Mourinho turned around, he protruded his eyes. Considering emotion when the next chapter appeared. Materazzi was just as tearful.
“That moment with Materazzi … it was powerful,” said Mourinho. “I don't care about the trophies and medals.
He would later notice: “When I had these last words with Materazzi, it was like cuddling every player.” Matterazzi has admitted that the Portuguese coach, known for his personal touch, had previously shown interest in him and his life as no manager.
The defender said: “Mourinho was special, he knew the names of all our children and our wives. Nobody else had ever done that for me. It wasn't a big surprise for me, but for my wife, when he met her and said,” Hello Daniela “, that was it.”
Mourinho has announced that he “walked away” from his inter -players in the aftermath of their European triumph. He would hold on to his weapons and leave the Italian side, really make a new home of himself while looking to prove himself in Spain. He did it inevitably.
Now the newest Inter Side has another chance to pursue that class of 2010 on the second time of asking. They lost the final of Manchester City two years ago when the English side completed the Treble in Istanbul.
Just like the Mourinho team, Simone Inzaghi and Co have defeated the last four Barcelona. They also beat Bayern on their way to PSG in the Allianz Arena on Saturday.