Tbitm Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 INTER Milan is on the verge of playing a match in Australia this year. The fixture would be a bonus for soccer fans before Manchester United meets an A-League All Stars side in Sydney in July. The Advertiser has seen official documents indicating Inter may play a friendly in Australia on May 25 or 26, or June 1 or 2. But the match will not be played in Adelaide because of the state's soccer stadium dilemma. Hindmarsh's capacity is too small, Football Park is not FIFA compliant and Adelaide Oval isn't ready to host first-class soccer. Melbourne is in the box seat, given the city has reportedly knocked back an opportunity to host Manchester United's potential second match in Australia this year. Melbourne Heart chief executive Scott Munn said his club had been approached to host high-profile Inter. "We have had contact with regards to Inter Milan but nothing has been set in concrete," Munn said. The Italian giant will not confirm its Australian tour until April 18. The side, which features Argentinian stars Javier Zanetti, Diego Milito and Esteban Cambiasso, Italian striker Antonio Cassano and Japan's Yuto Nagatomo, will be forced to cancel any plans for the Australian tour if it makes the final of the TIM Coppa Italia. Inter faces AS Roma in the second leg of the Coppa Italia on April 17 at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milan. Roma is leading the tie 2-1 after victory in Rome. The winner will face Lazio in the final on May 28. http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/football/inter-milan-eyes-aussie-friendly/story-fnddhv0x-1226608701625 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Would be farken unbelievable if true tho we'd get smashed to a pulp. Bring it on Munn and get one over the Tards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbobbobmarley Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Bad things happen whenever Munn opens his mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 It may give us a 'little better' pre-season preparation that playing a state league team 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baresi Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Shame Mario is no longer with Inter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 the way our year has gone we'll end up playing Inter Turku and the Visitors will nab a game with Milan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Explains why Munn was in Milan earlier this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) Explains why Munn was in Milan earlier this year? Buying leather for the missus? Edited March 28, 2013 by HEARTinator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baresi Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Explains why Munn was in Milan earlier this year? I thought it was reported that he was met with AC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Explains why Munn was in Milan earlier this year? I thought it was reported that he was met with AC? I can't remember. Anyway, I don't care a stuff about these sorts of matches. If I can choose between having a good season in the League and some sort of exhibition match, then the former gets my vote. Every time, irrespective of who the visitors are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 We should be trying to get a team a little more well known around the world. AC milan have more supporters/better team, should try to get them instead 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Shame Mario is no longer with Inter no it isnt. AC milan have more supporters/better team, should try to get them instead 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melburnian Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Inter Milan? Decent, will bring a big crowd and hype for our club. Will also be good opposition to play against in the Pre Season. Now instead of just having these guys come out and playing a match, there is a million things to do that will generate support for us from the people of Melbourne that will no doubt want to spectate this match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Would rather play Preston Makedonia tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALZALOL Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 MHFC tapping into Italian population of Melbourne? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 There's an italian population in Melbourne?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzaverx Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Please not inter. I hate them, playing ac however, dream match come true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALZALOL Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Yep. in 2006 it ranked 2nd coming after UK citizens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baresi Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 We should be trying to get a team a little more well known around the world. AC milan have more supporters/better team, should try to get them instead 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 There's an italian population in Melbourne?? People also say theres an Asian population but honestly i can't remember seeing 1 Asian in Melbourne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAiDaN66 Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 There's an italian population in Melbourne?? People also say theres an Asian population but honestly i can't remember seeing 1 Asian in Melbourne Come to St. Albans one day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandro Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) There's an italian population in Melbourne?? People also say theres an Asian population but honestly i can't remember seeing 1 Asian in Melbourne Are you joking or legally blind? Edited March 29, 2013 by alexandro 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranerz21 Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 There's an italian population in Melbourne?? People also say theres an Asian population but honestly i can't remember seeing 1 Asian in Melbourne Come to St. Albans one day Gotta love St. Albans, cheap food and drugs around the place. The board should look into this, screw all this healthy food, just give them chinese, its cheap and can be tasty. Drugs to help the performance of the team. Board is happy because they save some money and break even haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braveheart Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Back on topic please lads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Would love to see it. Make it happen Munn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attack11 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 This is a great way to divert from the rubbish season we just had... Release a ridicules story like this a week before the finals start... This shows me the club has no idea who their supporters are... Melbourne Heart you are not fooling me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 MHFC tapping into Italian population of Melbourne? There's an italian population in Melbourne?? Yes, it was already tapped into by a team called Melbourne Victoree Ole Ole in 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 They're more greek than italian if you ask me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 They're more greek than italian if you ask me. If you trully think that then you are misinformed... A quick look on Mong.net or at the Banners on the fences of the NT will show you this is not the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Well, the others seem to have a match lined up against Liverpool. http://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/date-set-for-victory-clash-with-liverpool-20130402-2h53e.html Whilst I don't rate these games for the football, the PR that games like this and v Celtic only give the others a greater stronghold on the public perception that they are a big club with big ideas and big friends. Heart need something like a game against Inter to re-ignite the public interest. Oh, and to announce that as a part of allowing Inter the privilege of playing us we have been given Dejan Stankovic and Walter Samual to play for a couple of seasons just to sweeten the deal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Well, the others seem to have a match lined up against Liverpool.http://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/date-set-for-victory-clash-with-liverpool-20130402-2h53e.html Whilst I don't rate these games for the football, the PR that games like this and v Celtic only give the others a greater stronghold on the public perception that they are a big club with big ideas and big friends. Heart need something like a game against Inter to re-ignite the public interest. Oh, and to announce that as a part of allowing Inter the privilege of playing us we have been given Dejan Stankovic and Walter Samual to play for a couple of seasons just to sweeten the deal.LOL, maybe we should turn this into a race of extremes. One Melbourne club gunning to be the biggest and the other to be the smallest little fart on the planet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 If Munn makes this happen please play it at AAMI park FFS! Not at AFL ovals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 If Munn makes this happen please play it at AAMI park FFS! Not at AFL ovals. Considering they'll be playing Heart, I'm pretty sure you don't need anything bigger than AAMI Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluka Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Heart v. Inter at AAMI would be a great spectacle, 25,000 packed in at AAMI would look far greater than the 20,000 at Etihad Stadium when we played Everton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Well tweet Munny and tell him to have it at AAMI park or risk people not attending (incl myself) and having a 1/5 full stadium at an oval shaped ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Well tweet Munny and tell him to have it at AAMI park or risk people not attending (incl myself) and having a 1/5 full stadium at an oval shaped ground. Why would you miss a Heart game due to it be held at a crap venue in Melbourne? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Well tweet Munny and tell him to have it at AAMI park or risk people not attending (incl myself) and having a 1/5 full stadium at an oval shaped ground. Why would you miss a Heart game due to it be held at a crap venue in Melbourne? I have attended all of Hearts away games at Etihad but having to pay $100 for a half decent seat for a friendly game at an oval shaped ground I cannot justify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakz7 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 And Etihad won't be cheap, at least AAMI might have decent prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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