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Soccer News / Football Italia / October 8

Zanetti reveals how he went from Inter captain to vice-president

Javier Zanetti has revealed how he swapped the training pitch for the boardroom, and why he is still studying to keep up with his role as Inter vice-president.

Soccer News / Goal.com / October 8

Zanetti: 'I help Inter both on the pitch and in marketing and social initiatives. Talent is not enough'

On Melissa Satta's podcast The Long Game, Inter vice-president and former club icon Javier Zanetti spoke about life at the Nerazzurri and how he still lives like an athlete off the pitch, even though he retired a long time ago.

Soccer News / Goal.com / October 6
Javier Zanetti pays tribute to resilient Lionel Messi and backs Lautaro Martinez to lead Argentina after farewell

Javier Zanetti pays tribute to resilient Lionel Messi and backs Lautaro Martinez to lead Argentina after farewell

Argentina legend Zanetti has paid a heartfelt tribute to Messi, placing the maestro on the same pedestal as global icon Maradona. The Inter vice-president shared the pitch alongside La Pulga on 37 occasions, including during their Copa America campaigns in 2007 and 2011.

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Soccer News / SempreInter.com / October 1

Inter’s Boardroom Role Takes Zanetti Beyond Football

Javier Zanetti has explained that his role as Inter vice-president reaches beyond football, covering areas including marketing, social responsibility and international relations.

Inter Miami News / SempreInter.com / September 27

Zanetti Urges Young People to Follow Messi’s Example

Inter vice-president Javier Zanetti has described playing alongside a young Lionel Messi as a privilege, saying figures like the Argentine forward should serve as inspiration for children.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 26

Zanetti, Cannavaro and Materazzi among Italian legends backing Infantino

Gianni Infantino has received public backing from a group of high-profile former players, with Javier Zanetti, Esteban Cambiasso, Fabio Cannavaro, Marco Materazzi and Christian Vieri among those signing letters of support ahead of the FIFA presidential elections.

Soccer News / Football Italia / June 2

Inter legend Zanetti: ‘Mourinho told us we could win anything, and he was right’

Javier Zanetti has looked back on Inter’s 2010 Champions League triumph and the defining role José Mourinho played in making the Treble possible, as he

Real Madrid News / Football Italia / May 6

Zanetti confirms Nico Paz ‘surely’ returning to Real Madrid

Inter Vice President Javier Zanetti admits he’s an admirer of Nico Paz, but the Como talent will ‘surely’ return to Real Madrid at the end of the season.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / April 11

Como Vs Inter Milan – Nerazzurri Chiefs to Scout Former Manchester City Star In Must-Win Serie A Showdown

Inter Milan’s hierarchy will be out in force at the Sinigaglia tomorrow, with sporting director Piero Ausilio and president Javier Zanetti among those set to cast an eye over Como midfielder Maximo Perrone.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / March 29

Inter Milan Vs Roma – Nerazzurri Vice President & Club Legend Looks Ahead To ‘Great Match’ In Serie A

Javier Zanetti has expressed his excitement ahead of Inter Milan’s Easter Sunday clash with Roma, describing it as a fixture that history tells us will produce goals, while also backing Italy ahead of the World Cup play-off final in Zenica.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / January 30

Inter Milan VP & Club Legend Confirms Club ‘Working Hard’ On Transfers & Warns Nerazzurri: ‘Do Not Underestimate Bodo/Glimt’

Inter vice-president Javier Zanetti has warned that Bodo/Glimt will pose a serious challenge while confirming the club continue to work behind the scenes on the transfer market.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 23

Zanetti reviews the last 31 years at Inter: Mourinho, Maradona and Ronaldo stories

Inter vice-President Javier Zanetti has told a selection of stories involving the likes of Jose Mourinho, Diego Maradona, Ronaldo and Lionel Messi while reviewing his 30-year association with the Nerazzurri in an in-depth interview with Corriere dello Sport.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / January 20

Inter Milan Vice-President On New Stadium: 'Important It’s Still In The San Siro District'

Inter Milan vice-president Javier Zanetti delivered his verdict on the San Siro project and shared his hopes for the future. Speaking to Sky Sports UK via FCInterNews, Zanetti shared his thoughts about the club’s intention to build a state-of-the-art stadium.

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Napoli News / Football Italia / December 30

Zanetti: ‘I was in love with Inter, Chivu always intelligent’

Javier Zanetti reveals why he turned down offers from England and Spain to see out his career at Inter, and why he knew Cristian Chivu ‘had the ability to develop as a coach.’ The club legend came to Europe from Argentina in 1995 for Inter and remained there until his retirement in 2014.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / December 30

Argentina Megastar Becomes ‘Tattooed’ Heir To Legendary Compatriot At Inter Milan

Inter Milan long-serving stalwart Lautaro Martinez is following in the footsteps of his legendary compatriot Javier Zanetti. According to La Repubblica via FCInterNews, El Toro has become a ‘tattooed’ heir of the iconic Nerazzurri captain.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 5

Inter Milan Continue To Monitor Real Madrid Bound Forward Shining In Serie A

Inter Milan remain closely interested in Argentine forward Nico Paz. According to Tuttosport, via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri are keeping a close eye on the Como star, amid reports that Real Madrid are hovering over their option to buy the player back.

Napoli News / Football Italia / December 2

Zanetti: ‘Absurd’ criticism of Lautaro Martinez

Inter Vice-President Javier Zanetti feels that criticism of captain Lautaro Martinez is ‘absurd’ and is pleased with ‘humble’ Francesco Pio Esposito. Inter legend and current club Vice-President Zanetti reflected on the Nerazzurri’s season so far, focusing on some specific players.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / November 27

Atletico Madrid 2-1 Inter Milan – Nerazzurri Vice-President Defends Argentina Megastar Amid Difficult Patch: 'Among The Best Stirkers Around'

Inter Milan vice-president Javier Zanetti has praised Lautaro Martinez following the team’s 2-1 loss at Atletico Madrid. Speaking on the YouTube channel ‘Calcio Franco’ via FCInterNews, Zanetti also waxed lyrical about Francesco Pio Esposito.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / October 18, 2025

Inter Milan Legend Reflects On Argentina Legacy At Club & Describes Captain As 'A Role Model'

Javier Zanetti has spoken about leadership and legacy, detailing his transition from captain to vice president of Inter Milan and his pride in the club’s Argentina heritage, with a “happiness” for captain and star forward Lautaro Martinez.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / September 29, 2025

Inter Milan Express Condolences To Javier Zanetti For Passing Of His Father

Inter Milan expressed its condolences to vice-president Javier Zanetti for the passing of his father, Rodolfo. According to the club’s X profile via FCInterNews, the club announced an official release paying tribute to Rodolfo Zanetti.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / September 6, 2025

Inter Milan Vice-President Zanetti: ‘Chivu Was A Great Teammate & Brother To Me, He’ll Have A Successful Coaching Career’

Inter Milan Vice-President Javier Zanetti says that Cristian Chivu was “a great teammate and a brother” and will also have a “successful coaching career.” Zanetti gave his thoughts to SuperMondial, via FCInter1908.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / August 29, 2025

Inter Milan Vice-President Zanetti Calls Champions League Draw ‘Balanced’ – Adds ‘We Know Atletico Madrid Will Be Difficult’

Javier Zanetti feels Inter Milan have gotten a “balanced” Champions League draw, and Atletico Madrid will be “difficult.” The Nerazzurri Vice-President spoke to Movistar, via FCInterNews, after his team’s Champions League draw yesterday.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / May 30, 2025

Inter Milan Vice-President Zanetti Compares Current Champions League Finalists To 2010 Treble Heroes – Adds ‘Here’s Where The Serie A Title Was Lost’

Javier Zanetti feels that there are similarities and differences between the current Inter Milan team and the team that won the Treble in 2010. The Nerazzurri Vice-President spoke to Milan-based newspaper Il Giorno, via FCInterNews, in an interview in today’s print edition.

Bologna News / The Cult of Calcio / March 26, 2025

Inter Icon Zanetti Lauds Bologna and Tottenham Stars

Inter vice president Javier Zanetti voiced his appreciation for Santiago Castro, whom his club is actively tracking, and Cristian Romero. He’d like to see more of his compatriots join the Nerazzurri.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 2, 2024

'A mini Zanetti' – Di Canio compares Juventus utility man to Inter icon

Former Italian striker Paolo Di Canio sees flashes of legendary Inter captain Javier Zanetti in Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso. The 24-year-old was the main protagonist for the Bianconeri in last night’s 1-1 draw against Lecce, in both a positive and negative sense.

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