Inter welcomed by the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella | OneFootball

Ahead of the Coppa Italia final between Inter and Lazio, scheduled for Wednesday, 13 May at 21:00 CEST at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, in line with tradition, the two finalists were welcomed by the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella.

The private meeting took place at the Quirinale Palace with President and CEO Giuseppe Marotta, the Oaktree ownership, the Club’s directors, coach Cristian Chivu and the squad, all in attendance.

The ceremony took place in the Salone delle Feste, the central hall of the presidential palace, where the traditional exchange of gifts was held in the presence of Minister for Sport and Youth Andrea Abodi, CONI President Luciano Buonfiglio, and Serie A League President Ezio Simonelli. President Giuseppe Marotta presented President Mattarella with a personalised Inter shirt.

During the meeting, Nerazzurri coach Cristian Chivu also gave a special speech: