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Between Serie A and Champions League: 139 matches in a row
"My wedding with Inter."
"The secret of this streak? Give everything, even the days in training."
1. On June 5, 1995, Antonio Angellio presented Javier Zanetti along with Sebastian Rambert.
2. The first victory of Zanetti, May 6, 1998 in Paris. Inter beat Lazio 3-0 and won the UEFA Cup.
3. The most recent trophy was raised by Captain Zanetti on May 31, 2009: fourth consecutive league win with Inter.
Three years on the field in the Championship and in Europe
The last time he wasn't on in the game was on October 28, 2006 (Milan 3-4 Inter)
Serie A: 115 consecutive matches (including vs Catania tomorrow)
2006-07: 30
2007-08: 38
2008-09: 38
2009-19: 9
Champions League: 24
2006-07: 5
2007-08: 8
2008-09: 8
2009-19: 3
Matches played in Serie A: Zanetti just like Facchetti
Nerazzurri players with the most matches in the Championship
Bergomi: 519
Facchetti: 476
Zanetti: 476
Mazzola: 418
Corso: 414
Most consecutive matches in Serie A
Zoff: 332
Tancredi: 258
Foni: 229
Monza: 222
Farina: 219
Milan - Against Catania, Javier Zanetti will play his 139th consecutive matches between the league and the Champions League. In fact, he still hasn't stopped since October 28, 2006, when Inter beat Milan 4-3. Today, with this match will reach Giacinto Facchetti in matches played in Serie A with 476 ("An honor for me that I can reach a legend, this is a landmark for me."
Captain, you are not normal.
"Why?"
People told me you work like a maniac.
"Ah, then they are probably right."
For example, is it true that the day of your wedding, you didn't stop training?
"Yes (laughs), I was in Argentina during the break and I worked all the time there."
But your wife never thought of throwing you out of the house?
"No, no..."
Who can you blame for this?
"Since my childhood, my parents taught me to give everything in everything that I do. "Responsibility" is the keyword."
At 36, you still run like a young guy, three years without a stop. Have a little secret?
"First, it takes luck not to have any physical problems or even a fever. Then, of course, work. I train with the same intensity during a final or a derby. I build my professional fortunes during a training week."
How do you explain Balotelli?
"Mario is a listener. He is young, a potential phenomenon, but he has right to make mistakes but also the duty to capitalize on the incredible blessings that he has. He can still grow, he makes mistakes but he needs to learn from those mistakes. In the club like Inter, he is surrounded by many people that have given him a pat on the back including the coach. That's why Mourinho is always the first to encourage him, and you cannot say that he has not given Balotelli the opportunity and availability."
Have you planned a farewell to football?
"No, as long as I still enjoy it. Indeed, until I have the strength to help the team then I will give them my support."
Finished with the national team?
"I really struggled in the last two matches but when I missed 2006, people said I would never play for the national team again, but instead I have made 35 appearances since then."
You are at 136...
"And I hope to go much further, I don't say goodbye to the national team yet. I always give everything for the shirt."
Any explanations of why Maradona didn't call you up?
"He is the coach so he decides. But the coach knows what I can give him."
What will Inter do in the Champions League?
"You wait before making any critical comments. I'm confident. Always."
A little bit of fear perhaps?
"No, this Inter have never fear anyone. We are a group, who knows how to suffer."
At Kiev is the match of the lifetime, says Mourinho. The best way to approach this trip?
"Win in the league: Catania, Palermo and Livorno. We must not underestimate the Scudetto. The fifth consecutive title would be legendary achievement."
Yeah, but in Europe.
"It is not a psychological factor, it's just a very different match, where a small detail can cost us. Even more so in a balanced group like ours." |
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