Former Inter Milan manager Gigi Simoni passes away at 81
- Former Inter Milan coach Gigi Simoni has died at the age of 81, the club has announced. The former attacking midfielder played from many clubs including Napoli, Juventus, Torino.
- In all, Simoni coached a dozen sides in Italy, some of them more than once, plus Bulgarian side CSKA Sofia in a coaching career that spanned more than 30 years.
- He joined Inter before the start of the 1997-98 season at the same time they signed Ronaldo from Barcelona and led them to second place in Serie A behind Juventus and to the UEFA Cup final, where they beat Lazio 3-0.
- “I learned more from Ronaldo than he did from me that season,” said Simoni, who had been ill since suffering a stroke last June.
- However, he was sacked by Inter the following November after a poor run of results, on the same day that he was awarded the Panchina d’Oro award for the coach of the year.
- “His way of living, both in life and football, was never over the top. His football reflected that: it was humble, functional and capable of making the most of what he had on offer,”
About Italy-
- Italy, a European country with a long Mediterranean coastline, has left a powerful mark on Western culture and cuisine. Its capital, Rome, is home to the Vatican as well as landmark art and ancient ruins.
- Capital- Rome
- President- Sergio Mattarella
- Prime Minister- Giuseppe Conte
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