<p><strong>LA SPEZIA</strong> – After Inter kicked off their Viareggio Cup campaign with a draw against Braga, Roberto Samaden, the Nerazzurri’s Elite Academy Director, spoke to RAI: "The Viareggio Cup is a tournament full of tradition and we come here as current title holders. It’s part of Italian football’s heritage and history. This competition traditionally receives great exposure and is very demanding: you play every two days and it tests your ability to dig in and go beyond your limits."</p> <p>Samaden then spoke about the squad the Nerazzurri have brought to the tournament: "The Club made the decision to include players born in 2002. It’s a great opportunity for those who have been playing less frequently up to this point too."</p> <p>To finish, he talked about Coach Armando Madonna: "We selected a coach in the hope that he would allow even the youngest players to develop. In this sense, we are absolutely in line with our objectives."</p>
