{"id":494827,"date":"2026-02-23T20:50:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T20:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/494827\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T20:50:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T20:50:11","slug":"chivu-hits-back-at-norwegian-journalist-you-dont-respect-inter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/494827\/","title":{"rendered":"Chivu hits back at Norwegian journalist: ‘You don’t respect’ Inter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Cristian Chivu during his pre-match press conference on the eve of Inter vs. Bodo\/Glimt (February 23, 2026).<\/p>\n

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Inter coach Cristian Chivu hit back at a Norwegian journalist during a pre-match press conference today: \u2018We respect Bodo\/Glimt, you don\u2019t respect us.\u2019<\/p>\n

Inter coach Chivu was not happy with the attitude of a Norwegian reporter who asked him whether Inter should feel ashamed if they are eliminated by Bodo\/Glimt from the Champions League knockout play-off.<\/p>\n

Chivu appeared irritated<\/a> as he quickly responded to the journalist, removing his headphones to hear the translation.<\/p>\n

Chivu hits back at Norwegian reporter<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, you even laugh. Congratulations,\u201d Chivu said.<\/p>\n

\u201cNothing is shameful in football. In football, there\u2019s work from a club and a team, on one side and the other, and we have to accept and respect the opponent, given that you don\u2019t respect us by calling us this way, saying that we must be ashamed to lose against such a team, against a city with 50,000 citizens.<\/p>\n

\"MONZA,MONZA, ITALY \u2013 FEBRUARY 04: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, looks on prior to the Coppa Italia Quarter-Final match between FC Internazionale and Torino at U-Power Stadium on February 04, 2026 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have great respect for what Bodo has done against us, but also in Madrid and against City and Dortmund. We respect our opponents and congratulate them on the good things they\u2019ve built in recent times.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you have clear ideas, you can bring something nice forward. But we are not ashamed, because we tried to be the best version of ourselves last week, when they were better than us, and we congratulated them.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"BODO,BODO, NORWAY \u2013 FEBRUARY 18: Jens Petter Hauge of Bodo\/Glimt scores his team\u2019s second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025\/26 League Knockout Play-off First Leg match between FK Bodo\/Glimt and FC Internazionale Milano at Aspmyra Stadion on February 18, 2026 in Bodo, Norway. (Photo by Martin Ole Wold\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Chivu already said during his pre-match interview with Sky Sport Italia that his players should not feel pressured to score more than two goals tomorrow.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Nerazzurri lost 3-1 away in Norway last week and will be looking to turn the result around on Tuesday at San Siro.<\/p>\n

During his press conference, Chivu also spoke about Alessandro Bastoni\u2019s state of mind following recent controversies.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cWe had a bad week, but I\u2019m proud of what the lad did on the pitch,\u201d said the Inter coach.<\/p>\n

\"CREMONA,CREMONA, ITALY \u2013 FEBRUARY 01: Coach Cristian Chivu of FC Internazionale reacts during the Serie A match between US Cremonese and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giovanni Zini on February 01, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Marco M. Mantovani\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was not easy to play that game without being influenced. Now we are focused on the future and on the next match.\u201d<\/p>\n

Asked whether Inter players would need extra motivation for tomorrow\u2019s match, Chivu replied: \u201cI didn\u2019t listen to my coaches, neither before nor after a game. I relied on my thoughts, my sense of responsibility, and my confidence. I was more worried about not letting my teammates down. Had I listened to my coaches more, I\u2019d have earned something more. There\u2019s no need to motivate them; they know how important this game is.\u201d<\/p>\n


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