Morati: Pirlo is the best & the worst transfer Archerby didn t believe Inter Milan would win before scoring

May 15th This Friday, former Inter Milan Chairman Morati will celebrate his 80th birthday. Milan Sports Daily took this opportunity to conduct an exclusive interview with him. Morati recalled the past and talked about the present.

Morati, which Inter Milan do you love the most and why?

"My father's Inter Milan is a model, which is deeply in my heart, comparable to the Beatles. Just like the four-man who subverted the era, it is unique. I can't find a similar musical metaphor for the teams I later served as chairman."

Do you also love Inter Milan who did not win the championship?

"Look at what to say. Inter Milan, the treble champion, made history, but I also like the wonderful team in 1998. They didn't win the Serie A championship just because of Juventus' 'stealing'."

Then there is no need to ask which opponent makes you the most desperate.

"Juventus in those years was a wall, despairing because there were insurmountable obstacles behind it. Until we broke through this wall, we won everything. The phone door is the ugliest page in our football history and should be forgotten. Foreign countries, I have no fixed enemies, even though Manchester United has made us suffer."

What is your proudest signing?

"Pirlo, because that was a deal I negotiated in person. In the elevator, I told the chairman of Brescia that I must sign the contract quickly."

What about the least proud signings?

"It was still Pirlo... it was a mistake to let him go, especially to Milan. It was a bit like the reversed Cialhanoglu, even though the Turks left after the contract expired."

The mistake you won't make again?

"It's still Pirlo. But do we only talk about negative things?" he said with a smile.

Speaking of Milan, how is your relationship with Silvio Berlusconi in historic competition?

"Very loyal and honest. We all gave our best for our respective teams. Although our management concepts were different, our friendship never wavered. However, when he said he supported the two teams in Milan, I never believed it..."

80th birthday, do you want the Champions League or the Serie A championship?

"Although both are possible, I guess you won't let me get two gifts... The second consecutive Serie A championship attracted me, but the Champions League obviously has a special taste. Then let the gift-giving person choose..."

Do you believe you can win the Serie A championship before last Sunday's game?

"I believe it a little because I know Patrick Vieira is excellent and his Genoa can perform well. Conte knows this too. And Inter Milan is building a substitute lineup that is as strong as the starting lineup. If I didn't win in Turin, I think Napoli, who is under pressure, will score three points later."

Now there is Parma vs. Napoli. Is Ziwo very good too?

"Very good. And he's a special person. I contacted him, but not for Sunday's game. He did a good job in Parma, and his last few games were just bad luck, and his opponents shot into the dead end. For Napoli, this game will not be easy. It's like we were against Lazio, but we were at home. I believe we can do it."

How do you feel when Inter Milan's heart is opposite?

"He is doing his job, not being a fan. He does a great job in a difficult environment."

What do you think of Conte?

"Conte is very good, he turned a tough situation around. Spaletti has phenomenal players like Osmeon, and Kvaratshelia."

Is it more likely to win the Serie A championship or the Champions League?

"I say Serie A championship, because everything can happen in the Champions League final. There are two games there, even though the opponent leads by one point."

What do you think about Toshir and Zhang Kangyang, who will replace you two?

"Especially, Zhang Kangyang has achieved important achievements, brought Inter back to the top, and reached two European finals. But he still has to win the final... Toshire will contact me occasionally, and Zhang Kangyang has contact with my children."

The fourth Champions League will be the first without the mark of Morati. Will it feel different?

"Of course, because I no longer take management responsibilities. But as a fan, I will enjoy it more easily."

Will you be a little happy if your position as a Triple Crown champion is maintained?

"No, time has passed, so if Inter Milan is not another team, I would be very happy to win the triple-tall."

Milan won all five derbys this season, and Inter Milan eliminated Bayern and Barcelona, ​​who were theoretically stronger. Is this the charm of football?

"It is a mystery not to win Milan, but I am willing to exchange this for all our achievements in the future."

Would you rather perform well in the whole line but have no trophy, or win the Super Cup and the Italian Cup?

"Don't joke. On one side is an international team, which is daunting; on the other side is victory, but the team is inadequate in many ways. But the future may be better."

This Inter Milan will not win the triple crown, but sometimes it seems to play better than the 2010 team.

"Everything is relative. To me, Herrera's counterattack is the most beautiful football in the world, but Inzagi's tactics are obviously wonderful and thoroughly studied."

Tell me what you think of Inter Milan's game against Barcelona.

"At home, with your loved ones. Fortunately, this is the case, because many people left the game early due to pessimism and fear of traffic jams... That game made people's heartbeat."

Do you still believe you can win before Archerby scored?

"No, because the team looked completely abandoned, and even a little abandoned by the fans. Then Archerby's incredible goal ignited everything and changed history."

Inter's craziest game?

"Crazy is part of our DNA. But that game was really special on Tuesday."

Inter or Paris Saint-Germain, who is the hottest?

"I don't know much about Paris, but they seem to be more complete and stable than Barcelona. Barcelona's game is fun, but the defense is too high. I think the start of the game is crucial, and it would be fun if we scored early. ”

If possible, which player do you want to take from Luis Enrique's team?

"Donarumma, Hakimi, Marquinios, Kvaratshelia, too many choices. But I might say Dembele. Because he is not a traditional penalty area forward, he gives Archerby less positioning points than a typical strong center like Lukaku or Haaland. ”

But?

"But Archelby will score more. At this moment, he is the symbol of Inter Milan's never giving up, and it is a totem. He performed extraordinaryly against Barcelona, ​​with the top defense, and scored a goal with his "reverse foot" in 93 minutes. He is 37 years old! A person who should be exhausted but rushed forward to launch the final attack. Who can not be inspired by him? ”

Lautaro shouldn't have played, but scored a goal and made a penalty.

"The real captain, fighting in every corner of the field. Another loyal role model. But I think the one who can decide the game in the final is Toulam. Once he starts..."

How much credit is Marota and Osilio?

"It's great, because in recent years they have built a top 22-man lineup with a limited budget. But the one who deserves praise is Inzaji, who puts these people together. It is the hardest to take into account cohesion, results and beautiful football. ”

The last curiosity. Inter is your only sporting passion, or do you never miss it with other sports or athletes?

"We are in an era of absolute championships. Obviously, Sina makes us excited because he is Italian. But I also think of Bogacha, who has achieved something he has not seen in the cycling world for 40 years. He is not only powerful, but also has unique elegance. However, nothing can be more emotionally shocking than Inter Milan has brought me. ”