Materazzi reflects on Inter's league titles and 2006 World Cup final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 9:20 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Marco Materazzi spoke at the Festival dello Sport in Trento, expressing his belief that Inter Milan should have won two additional Scudetti due to their strong squad. He recalled the 2006 World Cup final, where Italy faced a tough France team, likening their performance to facing 'aliens.' Materazzi shared insights about Inter's current form, stressing the need for better concentration to avoid conceding early goals. He praised Cristian Chivu's impact on the team following their Club World Cup victory, indicating a positive trajectory despite recent challenging matches.
- •Materazzi believes Inter missed out on two Scudetti.
- •He considers France the better team in the 2006 World Cup final.
- •Inter has recovered from two-goal deficits in three consecutive league matches.
- •Materazzi praises Chivu's ability to motivate the team.
- •He emphasizes the importance of concentration to avoid early goals.
- 9:20 AMYahoo Sports — Materazzi: ‘Inter missed out on 2 Scudetti; Italy faced aliens in the 2006 World Cup final’
"Marco Materazzi believes Inter should have more league titles to show for the squad they have assembled, and still regards the France side he beat in Berlin as the better team on the day.Speaking at t...
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