Chris Smalling Warms Hearts for Giving Post Match Interview in Fluent Italian Following Roma’s Win Over Inter

Chris Smalling Warms Hearts for Giving Post Match Interview in Fluent Italian Following Roma’s Win Over Inter

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:13 PM
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  • Chris Smalling was the talk of the town after Roma's Serie A clash with Inter Milan at San Siro on Saturday
  • The experienced centre-back left Italian fans in awe as he delivered his post-match interview in fluent Italian
  • Smalling was crucial in Roma's 2-1 win over Inter during the clash as he netted his side's winner in the 75th minute

Chris Smalling has warmed hearts after he delivered his post-match interview in fluent Italian.

The former Man United centre-back was impressive on and off the pitch during Roma's epic win over Inter Milan in the Serie A.

The Englishman was the match hero during the clash as he netted the winner for Roma deep in the second half of the cracker.

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Chris Smalling celebrates after scoring during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AS Roma at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. Photo by Jonathan Moscrop.
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Roma had to come from a goal down to sink Inter at San Siro, with Paulo Dybala cancelling out Federico Dimarco's opener.

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With the match set to end in a 1-1 draw, Smalling powered home a sublime header with just 15 minutes left on the clock to earn Roma a precious win.

Chris Smalling gives post-match interview in Italian

Smalling's masterclass earned him praise from Roma fans, with the win enough to keep Jose Mourinho's men just four points off the top spot.

The defender won further accolades after the match, thanks to his impressive mastery of the Italian language.

The England international delivered his post-match interview in fluent Italian, much to the delight of Serie A fans, who took to social media to hail the centre-back.

One said:

"It's great to see English speakers coming to Serie A and learning to speak Italian."

Another added:

"Between Smalling and Tammy I love seeing the English guys come over and learn the language and culture."

While a third admitted:

"It shows that he is not only part of the team but of a big family."

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