Inter Coach's No Excuses Stance, Milan's New Partnership

After a disappointing derby loss to AC Milan, Inter’s coach emphasized no excuses for the team’s performance, calling for accountability and improvement. Meanwhile, AC Milan is looking to bolster its reputation through a new partnership focused on “Italian Excellence,” aiming to enhance its brand and performance on and off the field. This dual narrative highlights the contrasting responses of both clubs in the wake of their fierce rivalry.

Inter Coach: No Excuses After Derby Loss to AC Milan

As reported by FCInterNews, today’s print edition of Milan’s Gazzetta dello Sport shares the Nerazzurri coach’s message during training, emphasizing that the standards at this level are non-negotiable.

Inter did not perform well in the derby against Milan on Sunday.

The Nerazzurri’s run of six consecutive derby victories ended abruptly.

Milan’s victory was not a matter of luck. They were the stronger team, creating more and better chances while appearing more energetic and organized on offense and defense.

Today, Inter resumes training and must confront the issues that led to their derby defeat.

Inzaghi’s Message To Inter Squad After AC Milan Loss: “No Excuses”

The Gazzetta reports that Inzaghi concentrated on how Inter began each half of Sunday’s match during his team talk in training today.

The Nerazzurri had some positive moments during the match, especially in the closing stages of the first half when they found their rhythm.

However, Inzaghi believes his team lost the match due to their slow starts in both halves.

In the first half, Inter seemed to be taken aback by Milan’s pressure. The Rossoneri dominated, especially in midfield, leading to a well-deserved opening goal.

At the beginning of the second half, with the score tied at 1-1, Inter couldn’t capitalize on their strong finish to the first half.

Some factors contributed to Inter’s disappointing performance.

The team lacked energy, which may be attributed mainly to their efforts against Manchester City earlier in the week.

However, Inzaghi has informed his players that this cannot be used as an excuse.

Inter must aim to compete on all fronts. They should anticipate more challenging double-headers like this week’s matches against City and Milan.

Thus, the Gazzetta reports that Inzaghi wants this to be a clear and harsh lesson.

This is the reality, and the team must learn to adapt.

AC Milan Leans on ‘Italian Excellence’ in New Partnership

AC Milan has appointed telecommunications company TIM as its telecom and premium partner.

Beginning this season, TIM will serve as the back-of-shirt sponsor for both the women’s first and men’s Primavera teams. As part of the agreement, the Serie A club has announced that there will be scheduled activities, offering fans exclusive experiences with first teams and AC Milan Primavera.

Maikel Oettle, Chief Commercial Officer of AC Milan, stated: “Today signifies the start of a significant journey that brings together two institutions and symbols of Italian excellence, both deeply rooted in innovation and internationalization.”

“We are proud to welcome TIM as one of our Premium Partners: a collaboration that perfectly reflects the Club’s vision and strong commitment to developing the next generation of male and female talent, both on and off the pitch.”

The two parties have stated that a primary motivator for this partnership is ‘shared values.’ One of these values is TIM’s “La Forza delle Connessioni” (The Power of Connections) positioning, which highlights how connections unite people and foster both sporting and human relationships while providing more opportunities to experience emotions, such as those felt during a football match.

Andrea Rossini, Chief Consumer of Small and Medium and Mobile Wholesale Market Officer at TIM, added: “The agreement presented today renews our commitment to sports, particularly football, which is a fundamental part of our culture and tradition.”

“We are proud of this partnership with AC Milan, a new collaboration between two symbols of Italian excellence that invest in talent and share values like tenacity, passion, and the desire to win. We are especially pleased to continue supporting women’s talent in every field, as gender equality cannot wait.”

This year, AC Milan has announced multiple partnerships to expand its commercial presence. In August, the club teamed up with Bitpanda, allowing the crypto platform to receive branding exposure throughout the San Siro stadium.

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