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Napoli News / Football Italia / October 8

Vieri: ‘Pio Esposito will surpass Riva’s Italy record; Milan have a great forward in Ramos’

Christian Vieri believes Pio Esposito will one day overtake Gigi Riva as Italy’s all-time top scorer. With quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, the former Italy striker made the prediction in a wide-ranging interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport ahead of Serie A’s return this weekend.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / October 6

Pio Esposito’s Italy Goal Earns Two-Year Benchmark From Mancini

Italy coach Roberto Mancini believes Inter forward Pio Esposito could reach the level of Luca Toni and Christian Vieri within two years after scoring in the Azzurri’s 3-1 win over Turkey.

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Soccer News / Goal.com / October 5

Mancini: Turkey are not weak, and we will secure qualification in Belgium

Has Italy found the successor to Vieri and Luca Toni? Roberto Mancini, the Italy manager, confirmed that the Azzurri's 3-1 win over Turkey in Bologna reflects the team's development despite the many changes and the fatigue, stressing that qualification for the quarter-finals of the UEFA Nations League will most likely be decided in Belgium.

Napoli News / Football Italia / August 3

Vieri: ‘Inter start as favourites for the Scudetto, the others further behind’

Christian Vieri has made it clear that he feels Inter are still the favourites to win the Serie A title following their league and cup double in 2025-26,

Fiorentina News / Football Italia / July 20

Viery: ‘My father was a huge Vieri fan’ so Fiorentina in his destiny

New Fiorentina signing Viery reveals why his destiny was always going to be Serie A football. ‘My father was a huge Christian Vieri fan and named me after the Italy striker.’ The 21-year-old held his presentation press conference at the Viola Park complex today, as he participated in pre-season training with coach Fabio Grosso and his teammates.

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 12

Vieri ahead of Lazio vs Inter Coppa Italia final: ‘Just the beginning for Chivu’

Christian Vieri has backed Inter Milan to win Wednesday’s Coppa Italia final against Lazio, insisting Cristian Chivu’s achievements this season are only the beginning, while warning that the Biancocelesti will be a completely different proposition to the side beaten 3-0 at the weekend.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / April 28

Christian Vieri tells Juventus to renew one player’s contract

Christian Vieri believes Juventus should make every effort to keep Dusan Vlahovic, as uncertainty continues to surround the striker’s future at the Allianz Stadium.

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 26

Vieri reveals his ideal Italy strike partnership for Northern Ireland

Italy legend Christian Vieri agrees with Gennaro Gattuso that Moise Kean and Mateo Retegui form the ideal strike partnership for tonight’s World Cup play-off semifinal against Northern Ireland.

Borussia Monchengladbach News / Football Italia / March 7

Vieri issues Esposito warning: ‘Still don’t know how to manage young players in Italy’

Christian Vieri says that young players like Pio Esposito need protecting, but argues that the 20-year-old is still strong enough to be competing for a

Inter Milan News / Football Italia / March 7

Vieri defends Bastoni ahead of Italy’s World Cup play-offs: ‘That should be enough’

Former Inter and Italy striker Christian Vieri argues that Alessandro Bastoni has ‘apologised, knows that he was wrong and that should be enough’, as the

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / March 7

Inter Milan & Italy Legend Defends Compatriot From Boos & Claims In-Form Winger Is ‘The Best Crosser In Europe’

Christian Vieri has delivered a passionate and wide-ranging verdict on Inter Milan ahead of the Milan derby, crowning Federico Dimarco the best crosser in Europe, defending Alessandro Bastoni from his critics and offering a nuanced take on everything from the Champions League exit to Pio Esposito’s development.

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 7

Vieri claims four Milan players would get into Inter’s best starting 11

Christian Vieri believes that four Milan players would get into Inter’s best starting XI ahead of the Derby della Madonnina between the two sides in Serie

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / March 5

Ex AC Milan & Inter Striker Issues A Warning To Nerazzurri Ahead Of Sunday Derby: 'Remember That Milan Took Trophies From You'

Former Italian striker Christian Vieri has urged Inter Milan not to take the upcoming Serie A clash against AC Milan for granted. Speaking to La Repubblica via FCInter1908, the 52-year-old reminded the Nerazzurri of some things that happened in the past.

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Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / January 23

Italy Starlet ‘Honoured’ By Vieri Comparisons After Scoring Again As Inter Milan Thrash Pisa 6-2

Inter Milan’s dramatic 6-2 comeback win over Pisa sent the Nerazzurri further clear at the top of the table, and Francesco Pio Esposito once again played a decisive role.

Napoli News / Football Italia / December 27

Vieri claims Hojlund is ‘one of the five best strikers in the world’

Christian Vieri has launched a bold claim that Napoli centre-forward Rasmus Hojlund is potential among the top five strikers in the world, but believes

Fiorentina News / Football Italia / December 5

Serie A legend Batistuta not enjoying ‘football that gave results to Guardiola’

Serie A legend Gabriel Omar Batistuta admits he doesn’t enjoy watching football games these days and notes that centre-forwards like him or Christian Vieri ‘no longer exist.’ Former Fiorentina, Roma and Inter striker Gabriel Omar Batistuta shared his view on today’s football in an interview with TyC Sports in Argentina.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 3

Ex AC Milan, Juventus & Inter Striker Urges Italy Starlet To Keep His Feet On The Ground: 'You Score Two Goals & Suddenly You’re Boninsegna'

Christian Vieri has advised Inter Milan striker Francesco Pio Esposito to stay grounded and not get carried away by media hype. Speaking to La Repubblica via FCInterNews, Vieri also delivered his verdict on an intense Serie A title race.

Paris Saint-Germain News / Football Italia / December 1

Golden Boy Esposito enjoying Inter and Italy: ‘This was my dream’

Francesco Pio Esposito accepted the Italian Golden Boy Award and said he is ‘honoured’ by Christian Vieri comparisons, but he is living the ‘dream and

Borussia Monchengladbach News / Football Italia / November 24

Chivu’s decision in Milan derby surprised Vieri

Cristian Chivu’s decision to replace Lautaro Martinez in the second half of the Milan derby surprised Italian legend Christian Vieri: ‘I thought he’d take Marcus Thuram off.’ Former Inter and Milan striker Vieri spoke about the Rossoneri’s 1-0 win in the derby della Madonnina on Sunday night.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / November 10

Inter Milan 2-0 Lazio – Ex AC Milan & Juventus Striker Insists: 'Lautaro Will Reach 200 Goals'

Christian Vieri delivered his verdict on last night’s Serie A showdown between familiar foes Inter Milan and Lazio. Speaking to DAZN via FCInterNews, Vieri also backed Lautaro Martinez to hit a 200-goal landmark in the Nerazzurri shirt.

Napoli News / SempreInter.com / October 27, 2025

Napoli 3-1 Inter Milan – Ex Nerazzurri & Italy Striker Unfazed by Saturday Setback: 'Still Scudetto Contenders, They Play The Most Beautiful Football'

Christian Vieri believes Inter Milan can still challenge for the Serie A title, even after their 3-1 loss to Napoli. Speaking to DAZN via FCInterNews, the former Italy international praised Inter’s style of football.

Udinese News / SempreInter.com / October 14, 2025

Legendary Udinese Striker Waxes Lyrical About Inter Milan & Italy Striker: 'Destined To Succeed, Reminds Me Of Vieri'

Udinese legend Antonio Di Natale has heaped praise on Inter Milan prodigy Francesco Pio Esposito. Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, Di Natale compared the 20-year-old to Christian Vieri.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / October 12, 2025

Ex Italy Coach Praises Inter Milan & Italy Breakout Star: ‘He Reminds Me Of Christian Vieri'

Former Italy coach Luciano Spalletti says that Azzurri and Inter Milan striker Francesco Pio Esposito reminds him of Christian Vieri. The ex-Napoli, Roma, and Inter coach spoke at a public event, via FCInterNews.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / April 5, 2025

'Moment of truth' Vieri says Juventus can combine these two players

Since Randal Kolo Muani arrived at the Allianz Stadium, Juventus have faced a tactical dilemma: whether to persist with Dusan Vlahović as their leading striker or hand the responsibility to the Frenchman.

AC Milan News / SempreMilan / January 5, 2025

Vieri states Inter are ‘favourites’ despite Milan now being ‘alive’ under Conceicao

The second Derby Della Madonnina of the season sees AC Milan face Inter in the Supercoppa Italiana, and Christian Vieri has stated that he believes the Nerazzurri are favourites for the game.

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