Not just engines
The last few days have been of great celebration for Valentino Rossi, on and off the track. The Doctor was able to celebrate his in front of his home crowd in Imola first podium in the WEC, finishing in second place with his crew in the Italian 6 hours. But the nine-time world champion in the MotoGP also enjoyed joy as a fan, given that the 'his' Inter on Monday evening they celebrated – by winning the derby against Milan – the 20th championship in their history.
From the Doria to the Phenomenon
Interviewed by Sky Sports 24 However, Rossi revealed that the Nerazzurri was not always the football club of his heart. In fact, his football faith changed in 1998, when Rossi was 19 years old, with the arrival of Ronaldo at Pinetina. “I joined Inter in 1998 – explained the champion from Tavullia – when Ronaldo the Phenomenon arrived. Before I was a Sampdorian. Then in '98 Ronaldo arrived at Inter, I became very passionate about football, I went to see them many times at San Siro and so from there I am very much an Inter fan.“.
Pirlo's invitation
The Ligurian club responded immediately and published a video on Instagram, entrusted to coach Andrea Pirlo, in which Rossi is invited to come back and see his “first love” livein Marassi, complete with celebratory t-shirt, obviously with #46 on his back. “Hi Vale, you said you were a Sampdoria fan and you never forget your first love. We are waiting for you at Marassi to watch one of our matches“.
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