SINGAPORE - Diego Milito, Inter's tour ambassador in the Far East, was met by swathes of fans in Singapore before answering questions from supporters via the club's official Facebook page.
Unsurprisingly, there were lots of questions about 22 May 2010: "It's hard to explain what I felt that night in Madrid. It was a dream come true for all of us and the Inter fans and it gives me goosebumps just talking about it. Everything I experienced at Inter - the trophies and my relationship with the fans - was much bigger than the Ballon d'Or. I believe Kiev was the key moment in that Champions League-winning campaign. We were all but out but we played brilliantly in the second half and turned things around."
That whole year was unforgettable: "I joined Inter when I was 30 and I couldn't have asked for anything more at that time. I hoped to win silverware and thankfully we did so. I had dreamed of playing at San Siro ever since I was a child growing up watching Italia 90. We were a very close-knit squad and team full of top players. Sneijder, Pandev, Eto'o and I all played really well together. Samuel was the biggest match-winner I ever played with. He had so much character and desire and a great work ethic. Zanetti was always an example for everyone and a legend of world football, while Mourinho was one of the best coaches I played under. He backed me and wanted me at Inter and I owe him so much. I think the Champions League last-16 win in London a few days on from defeat at Catania drove us onto winning the treble."
Milito also gave his thoughts on the current crop: "There have been lots of changes and we must be patient. They're a good team with lots of technical ability in the middle of the park and Borja Valero will be a very useful signing. I hope Inter can soon return to competing at the top in Italy and Europe - I really do. The club's history means Inter must always strive for the top. If I had to give Icardi a piece of advice, I'd say you can always learn something in training. Mauro has already achieved a lot and will continue to. He has great potential, has scored lots of goals and there are plenty more to come."
Diego is also enjoying his current role of tour ambassador: "It's a wonderful, prestigious opportunity. I'm proud every time I represent the Nerazzurri. I didn't expect this sort of reception in China and Singapore so I'd like to thank everyone. As for whether I could one day coach Inter, I don't know. I'm still doing my badges in Argentina for the moment. Meanwhile I'm available for Inter Forever, Toldo keeps pestering me about it!"
Finally, a word on Milan: "It's a beautiful city, a special place. I feel a little Italian having lived there for many years. My daughter was born there too. I love Italy and I'm always going back. Italians and Argentines are very similar after all."
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