On the day of the Italy derby between Inter and Juventus, Ivan Zamorano was interviewed by La Gazzetta dello Sport. The former Chilean striker wore the black and blue jersey in 1998, when the rivalry between the two clubs definitively exploded following the episode of the penalty not awarded to Ronaldo in contact with Iuliano.
A bitter memory in Zamorano’s mind that remains alive after many years: Which particular challenge do I remember with Juventus? How can I not mention the theft of 1998? We will never forget Ceccarini and that championship that we deserved. But I also remember my goal in a 0-3 in Turin in the 1996-97 Italian Cup.
Switching to the current situation, the former center forward expressed his belief in the top club status that Inter has achieved in Europe thanks to Inzaghi’s work: He has built a competitive team in all aspects and against everyone, even in the Champions League. He may need to correct some small flaws in defense that were not there last year, but he can compete. Just think how he faced off with City twice, not once: I’m talking about the final two seasons ago, in which we deserved to win, but also about the recent challenge in Manchester.
