Ivan Ramiro Cordoba talks about his career at Inter and the legendary Triplet
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Ivan Ramiro Cordoba shared his memories of the Triplet days with Inter Milan, highlighting the group's collective determination and the importance of Javier Zanetti's role in their integration.
Ivan Ramiro Cordoba, former emblematic defender of Inter Milan, recently looked back on his experience within the Lombard club, in particular about the famous Triplet won in 2010. In an interview given to Inter's official channels, the Colombian explained that this major success "did not happen by chance, we played match after match". He clarified that although this objective was sometimes mentioned, the team did not focus on it, preferring to concentrate on their daily performances.
Cordoba also pointed out that, at the time, the players were not fully aware of the historic importance of what they were accomplishing, a feat that marked a major milestone for both Italy and Inter. “We had a date with history, and we could not disappoint. Fans have been waiting for this for 45 years. We thought of the fans, our families, and the president, who had invested a lot to achieve such a goal. »
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Furthermore, the former Colombian international paid tribute to Javier Zanetti, whom he considers a model and mentor. “He gave me life, football. I always tried to imitate his behavior. He was a true leader and an admirable person. It was crucial for me. »
He told a personal anecdote about their relationship: “As young arrivals, we were a little lost. My wife was three months pregnant, and we were living in a hotel. One day, Javier asked me if I had found a place to stay, then invited me to his house so my wife could be with Paula while we trained. This kind of support, these details mean a lot to those who arrive from far away. »
Thus, Cordoba perfectly illustrates how this period at Inter was both an unprecedented sporting achievement and a moment of fraternity and solidarity within the nerazzurro locker room.
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