Club Overview
Founded in 1908, FC Internazionale Milano, known as Inter Milan or simply Inter, is one of Italy’s most iconic football clubs. Based in Milan, the club boasts a rich history of success, including 19 Serie A titles, 7 Coppa Italia triumphs, and 3 UEFA Champions League crowns, most notably the 2010 treble-winning campaign that culminated in their first FIFA Club World Cup victory . The Nerazzurri (The Black and Blues) are symbolized by their distinctive blue-and-black striped jerseys and the San Siro stadium, shared with rivals AC Milan.
2024–25 Season Performance
Inter entered the 2025 Club World Cup as Italy’s representative, securing their spot through their UEFA coefficient ranking after a strong domestic and European campaign. They finished runners-up in Serie A and suffering a historic 0-5 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League final.
Tactical Approach and Key Players
The backline, anchored by Alessandro Bastoni (75m€) and Francesco Acerbi, combines technical skill with aerial dominance . Wing-backs Denzel Dumfries and Federico Dimarco are vital to Inter’s attacking width, contributing goals and assists while providing defensive cover.
In midfield, the trio of Nicolò Barella (80m€), Hakan Çalhanoğlu (40m€), and Henrikh Mkhitaryan controls tempo and creativity. Barella’s box-to-box energy and Çalhanoğlu’s set-piece precision are pivotal . Up front, the lethal partnership of Lautaro Martínez (100m€) and Marcus Thuram (75m€) spearheads Inter’s attack. Martínez, the club’s all-time top foreign scorer with 134 goals, and Thuram, who netted 13 league goals in 2024–25, form a dynamic duo capable of exploiting any defense . New additions like Polish midfielder Piotr Zieliński and Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi add depth and versatility.
2025 Club World Cup Campaign
Drawn into Group E alongside River Plate (Argentina), Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan), and Monterrey (Mexico), Inter are the clear favorites to advance. Their opening match against Monterrey on June 18 will test their tactical adaptability against the Liga MX side’s high-pressing 4-3-3 . The clash with 河床 on June 26 promises to be a highlight, pitting Inter’s European pedigree against the South American giants’ technical flair.
Key Fixtures (Group E)
June 18: Inter vs. Monterrey
June 22: Inter vs. Urawa Red Diamonds
June 26: Inter vs. River Plate
