Monday, 23 August 2010
Brazilian football’s Internacional springboard
“We all hope he hits the ground running and adds to what we think is a good blend of youth and experience in our squad.”
This was the reaction to Javier “Chicharito” Hernández’s arrival at Old Trafford from Manchester United number two Mike Phelan. No doubt Chicharito had a late night last week watching his old team torn apart by another enviable blend of youth of experience.
Chivas de Guadalajara , Chicharito’s former employees, failed in their attempt to become the first Mexican winners of the Copa Libertadores at the hands of Internacional of Brazil.
Progressive management off the pitch in recent years has seen Inter’s fan membership scheme exceed 100,000, making them the most popular club in South America. Partnerships with supporters and businesses have helped put Inter on a sound financial footing but these revenue streams are small fry compared with their work in the transfer window.
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