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FootballChampions League Final: Inter Milan Boss Inzaghi Breaks Silence After Loss to Manchester City
- Simeone Inzaghi has applauded his squad despite the loss to Manchester City in the Champions League final
- Rodri was the star of the show as the City star struck in the 68th minute to win it for Pep Guardiola’s side
- According to Inzaghi, Inter Milan stars showed the whole world how well they stood up to Manchester City
Inter Milan manager Simeone Inzaghi has opened up following his side’s loss to Manchester City in the final of the UEFA Champions League on Saturday night.
Rodri struck the game's only goal in the 68th minute to ensure the English club completed a treble following a historic season.
Despite his side’s loss, Inzaghi expressed pride following what his squad achieved in the course of the European competition.
He stated that it is not a time for blame, adding that his boys stood up to a quality Manchester City side.
He told Sky Sports Italia via SuperSport:
“On a night like this, I can’t single players out who played below par. I said yesterday I would not change my players for anyone else, and tonight the world saw why,” Inzaghi told Sky Sports Italia.
“They showed the whole world how well they stood up to Manchester City, a side that everyone knows has so much quality.
“I hugged my players one by one, as they were extraordinary, just as our fans were and deserved a different result, but I hope they were happy seeing the way the team played tonight.”
Man Utd star aims dig at Man City
Manchester United full-back Brandon Williams aimed a savage dig at Manchester City moments after the club confirmed a famous treble.
Also, it makes City the first team to win the treble in England since Manchester United famously did the same in 1999 under Sir Alex Ferguson.
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FootballWilliams, who was born a year after United won the treble, took to his Instagram stories and posted, “Nobody wants a sloppy second”, alongside three Red Devils' emojis.
Burna Boy thrills fans
Meanwhile, Nigerian Grammy-award-winning singer Burna Boy produced an epic performance to thrill fans at the Ataturk Stadium minutes before the start of the UEFA Champions League final.
Burna Boy performed some of his hit records, including global chart-topping Last Last.
Alongside the Nigerian was a spectacular display from Brazilian singer Anitta as fans jumped off their seats in excitement.