APPIANO GENTILE - Read what Erick Thohir had to say here on inter.it in an exclusive interview with Inter Channel's Roberto Scarpini ahead of the Nerazzurri's friendly with Chiasso.
What was the reaction like in Indonesia yesterday?
"There's been great enthusiasm in Indonesia, a host of positive responses, not only on internet sites but also from social media. The events of yesterday were trending on Twitter both in Indonesia and Italy, so it shows a good relationship between the two countries, and the fans too."
You're someone who knows the media very well. I'd like to ask you about what Inter's relationship with the media will be like under you and the type of role Inter Channel might play in that.
"The media plays an important role in business, in terms of promotion and attracting supporters, especially if we have a strong product. It's very important to look after the media side. I've always believed that Inter Channel needs to be a global product but we need to do it in the right way. That's because Nerazzurri fans have different demands, in Italy, Indonesia and the United States.
"We need to have a good plan to allow Inter Channel to grow throughout the world. I believe it's important to make the channel as important as Inter itself, providing the world news from around the team to allow the fans to connect to the team, coach and club. There aren't many countries in the world as famous as Italy, only a few: the United States and France for example. Italy is famous for its cuisine, football and lifestyle. It's not just a country. This aspect will have a very important role in the future, but we need to plan it."
Will Mazzarri have you play in today's friendly?
"I'm not a good footballer, but I am a good manager!"
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