Leading Italian club Internazionale last won a trophy in 2011. Can Indonesian businessman Erick Thohir restore Inter to its former glories?
Inter-regnum —
Leading Italian club Internazionale last won a trophy in 2011. Can Indonesian businessman Erick Thohir restore Inter to its former glories?
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The 44-year-old Thohir took a 70% stake in Inter just under a year ago. He is one of only two foreign owners in Serie A.
New kid on the block —
The 44-year-old Thohir took a 70% stake in Inter just under a year ago. He is one of only two foreign owners in Serie A.
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Thohir, who is also a part owner of American MLS club DC United, says it is a "dream come true, an unbelievable story to own Inter, I never imagined it."
Dream opportunity —
Thohir, who is also a part owner of American MLS club DC United, says it is a "dream come true, an unbelievable story to own Inter, I never imagined it."
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Serbian defender Nemanja Vidic joined Inter in preseason, but had an inauspicious start after being sent off in his first league game against Torino.
Veni vidi Vidic —
Serbian defender Nemanja Vidic joined Inter in preseason, but had an inauspicious start after being sent off in his first league game against Torino.
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Inter coach Walter Mazzarri was already in charge when Thohir took over the club, and with the team having lost its previous two league games he is under pressure to secure a win against Napoli on Sunday.
Under pressure —
Inter coach Walter Mazzarri was already in charge when Thohir took over the club, and with the team having lost its previous two league games he is under pressure to secure a win against Napoli on Sunday.
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Inter shares the San Siro stadium with AC Milan, but the Nerazzurri rarely fill the venue's 80,000 capacity for home games.
Shared tenants —
Inter shares the San Siro stadium with AC Milan, but the Nerazzurri rarely fill the venue's 80,000 capacity for home games.
Thohir is a great believer in the power of globalization. Inter toured the United States in preseason and 62,000 fans watched this friendly against Real Madrid in Berkeley, California.
Embracing globalization —
Thohir is a great believer in the power of globalization. Inter toured the United States in preseason and 62,000 fans watched this friendly against Real Madrid in Berkeley, California.
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Inter's chief executive officer is Michael Bolingbroke, who previously worked for Manchester United, and is pictured sitting next to Inter vice-president Javier Zanetti.
New boardroom broom —
Inter's chief executive officer is Michael Bolingbroke, who previously worked for Manchester United, and is pictured sitting next to Inter vice-president Javier Zanetti.
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Zanetti retired at the end of last season after 19 years playing for the club. An Inter fan is pictured wiping away a tear after the 40-year-old Argentine said farewell to supporters following a 4-1 win over Lazio at the San Siro in May.
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Zanetti retired at the end of last season after 19 years playing for the club. An Inter fan is pictured wiping away a tear after the 40-year-old Argentine said farewell to supporters following a 4-1 win over Lazio at the San Siro in May.
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In 2010, Inter's then coach Jose Mourinho -- now at Chelsea -- guided the Serie A team to an unprecedented treble: the Italian league and cup as well as the European Champions League, beating Bayern Munich in Madrid.
Mourinho era —
In 2010, Inter's then coach Jose Mourinho -- now at Chelsea -- guided the Serie A team to an unprecedented treble: the Italian league and cup as well as the European Champions League, beating Bayern Munich in Madrid.
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Former president Massimo Moratti stayed on as a member of the board after Thohir's arrival.
Moratti legacy —
Former president Massimo Moratti stayed on as a member of the board after Thohir's arrival.
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During the Moratti era, Inter splashed out in the transfer market, notably buying Brazilian striker Ronaldo from Barcelona in 1997 for $27.9 million.
Spend, spend, spend —
During the Moratti era, Inter splashed out in the transfer market, notably buying Brazilian striker Ronaldo from Barcelona in 1997 for $27.9 million.
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The hardcore supporters of Italian football provide the pageantry for Serie A, but are they ready to embrace Thohir's message?
Ultra concerns? —
The hardcore supporters of Italian football provide the pageantry for Serie A, but are they ready to embrace Thohir's message?
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AS Roma's American president James Pallotta (L) is Serie A's other foreign owner.
Roman rivals —
AS Roma's American president James Pallotta (L) is Serie A's other foreign owner.
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Serie A champion Juventus is the only team in Italy's top division to own its ground. The Juventus Stadium was opened in 2011 and holds 41,000 spectators.
Old Lady, new home —
Serie A champion Juventus is the only team in Italy's top division to own its ground. The Juventus Stadium was opened in 2011 and holds 41,000 spectators.
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