Bergomi responds to ‘keyboard warriors’ who say he supports Juventus and Milan | OneFootball

Inter legend Giuseppe Begomi explains how he ‘fell in love’ with the Nerazzurri and responds to ‘keyboard warriors’ claiming he supports Juventus and Milan.

Inter and Italy legend Beppe Bergomi, a 1982 World Cup winner with the Azzurri, explained in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport how he started his career with the Nerazzurri and his love for the club.

“We have to start from the beginning because my father and uncle ran a gas station and a car rental business. They were Milan sympathizers, but the real die-hard fan was my brother Carlo. He was a true Rossonero supporter,” said the ex-defender.

“When I was 11, I had a trial with Milan, the team that 80-90% of Settala [Bergomi’s home town] inhabitants support, including the directors of Settalese. They accepted me, but after three months, when the tournaments were about to begin, I failed the medical check-up due to rheumatism in my blood, which required painful injections.

“However, I felt fine and could still play. So, I spent two years at Settalese. Word started spreading that I was talented, and many clubs wanted me, but I chose Inter.

“It was love at first sight. We trained in Rogoredo, where I work now because Sky’s new headquarters are there,” continued Bergomi.

Bergomi responds to ‘keyboard warriors’ saying he supports Juventus and Milan

17 Mar 1999: Giuseppe Bergomi of Inter Milan is chased by Andy Cole of Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match at the San Siro in Milan, Italy. United went through 3-1 on aggregate after a 1-1 draw on the night. \ Mandatory Credit: Stu Forster /Allsport

“I look out the window and still see the field where I met, besides Mazzola, Tagnin, and ‘Veleno’ Lorenzi, also Arcadio Venturi, a fantastic man to whom I am still very attached.

“At the time, he coached the Giovanissimi team, then moved up to the Allievi A. Fate brought us together, he was Trapattoni’s assistant during the record-breaking Scudetto season…”

Which teammate he was most attached to?

“Riccardo Ferri. We were the same age and joined Inter together,” Bergomi replied.

“On our first day of training camp, September 2, 1977, Venturi shouted on the bus that everyone should take us as examples. We turned red with embarrassment.

“He did it because we were the only two with short hair, and back then, those things mattered. When possible, we still meet up, even for Christmas. But I’m also very close to Beppe Baresi, with whom I even play padel. He and Muraro used to give me rides. Then there were the more introverted ones: Bordon, Bini, Oriali, and Marini.”

Bergomi spent his entire career at Inter, playing 757 matches and scoring 28 goals. He won one Serie A (1988-89), one Coppa Italia, one Supercoppa Italiana, and three UEFA Cups (1991, 1994, 1998). Nevertheless, some social media users in Italy argued he supports Inter’s rivals Juventus and Milan rather than the Nerazzurri.

“Ambrosini, Costacurta, and others also face the same issue with keyboard warriors, but you learn to ignore it,” Bergomi hit back.

“What really matters is the feedback from decent people and from your company, which recognizes your loyalty, objectivity, and professionalism.”