MILAN - The new season for Inter Football Schools was presented in the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza’s Executive Room at 17:30 this evening. In attendance were the more than 300 children who have been signed up for the 2013/14 season, their parents, all the instructors of the five Inter Football Schools and first-team players Marco Andreolli and Andrea Ranocchia.
From the stage of the Executive Room at the San Siro, Andreolli stated: "I’m really happy to be here because it gives us a chance to take a trip back in time. It’s true that in football you always have to think about the future, but sometimes it’s nice to remember the long road you took to become a pro. I understand the enthusiasm you all have. I’ve never forgotten it, and it’s the same way we feel ourselves when we lace up our boots. I wish you all luck and hopefully we’ll see each other here again next year."
Andrea Ranocchia also wanted to address the children in the audience, as well as their parents: "My message is not just for you kids, but also for your parents who are here this evening. I want to tell them that the most important things are having fun and studying, and only then can you become a footballer with the goal of making it professionally. Because learning and education are fundamental, and without them you won’t make it anywhere, in football or life in general. Therefore, first come studies and commitment, then fun. Children are our future, and I hope they truly enjoy themselves this season, as well as the parents and coaches. I hope to see you again here next year, and hopefully we’ll be celebrating a great season for Inter."
After their speeches the two Nerazzurri players were asked to draw names for the two children who would win their game shirts. Marco ended up winning Andreolli’s shirt, while Giulia claimed Ranocchia’s. The two defenders then posed for photos on stage with Marco and Giulia before signing their shirts.
Finally, it was time for Massimo Giuriola, technical manager of Inter Football Schools, to take the microphone to introduce the clubs and their respective staffs:
ACCADEMIA
INTER :
Technical manager: Alessio Risari
Organisational manager: Maurizio Villa
Coaches: Valentina Motagna, Simone De Luca, Francesco Malfi, Simone Romanella, Marco Pessina, Nicolò Caroli.
FC ENOTRIA
Technical manager: Fabio Narciso
Organisational manager: Mattia Prospero
Coaches: Marco Bramati, Matteo Traina, Giuseppe Ghimenton, Luca dell'Orto.
BRESSO CALCIO
Technical manager: Davide Pasquetti
Organisational manager: Mario Mancini
Coaches: Marco Giannotta, Antonello Paparusso, Alessio Marelli, Andrea Ratti.
FDC S. GIUSEPPE - Piacenza
Technical manager: Oreste Ungari
Organisational manager: Rita Maffi
Coaches: Camilla Rossi, Nicola Di Pietro, Fabio Scotti, Paolo Vespoli, Andrea Lambri.
COMO
Technical manager: Andrea Martarelli
Organisational manager: Franco Corbetta
Coaches: Francesco Esposito, Stefania Duraccio, Riccardo Banfi, Marco Conti, Matteo Silvestri, Claudio Frigerio.
