<p><strong>NEW YORK - </strong>With the presentation for the 2019 International Champions Cup taking place today, Nerazzurri Vice-President Javier Zanetti discussed the nature of this summer’s tournament, as well as Inter’s games against Manchester United, Juventus and Tottenham Hotspur: “I think that the ICC is a really important event for the teams involved, particularly in bringing them closer to fans all across the world. Taking part in this competition is a great opportunity for us. We’ll have some brilliant matches.”</p> <p>The tournament will also see the Derby d’Italia taking place in China for the first time: “It will be a fantastic game and there will be plenty of fans there. We are both popular in Asia. We hope that the Asian fans give us a warm welcome. It will be great to be back over there.”</p> <p>From the International Champions Cup to the team’s current fixtures, Zanetti also highlighted Inter vs. Lazio: “We’re aiming to qualify for the Champions League. There are still 10 games remaining and we’ll be coming up against a direct competitor on Sunday. The team is preparing in the best way possible, together with the Coach.”</p> <p>Icardi? “I think we’ve already discussed it too much. We’re now focusing on footballing matters because we have 10 games that deserve our full focus until the end of the season.”</p> <p>As for the morale boost after the #DerbyMilano, Zanetti continued: “We’d lacked consistency but the team’s response during the derby was very strong. It was also a crucial result for the league standings. We’re now third and we must continue on this path.”</p> <p>Lastly, he concluded by focusing on future projects: “Inter is an important club with great ambition – one with a clear vision for the future. We have a well-defined strategy. Our brand is recognised all over the world and it’s capable of transmitting emotions and universal values.”</p>
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