As you have probably noticed, the coverage on this blog has slowed down over the last two
weeks. Unfortunately, I am finding it almost impossible to find the time each day to devote to the
blog and write about Inter in English.
I have always worked very hard to make Inter UK a respectable source of information about
Internacional but without being able to commit the time the blog deserves, the quality and content
of the blog will eventually suffer.
Inter vice president Fernando Carvalho has urged Inter to find the form that the team
showed at the beginning of the season, despite an encouraging run of results which has seen the
Colorado win their last five matches.
"At this moment we are looking for the football we displayed at the beginning of the season.
Second half goals from strike duo Taison and Alecsandro ensured Internacional three points
against Santo André last night, moving the Colorado into second place.
After Palmeiras were unexpectedly held to a 1-1 draw with Botafogo, Inter move within four
points of the Brasileirão leaders having played two games less.
The fantastic Ronald 'Gordo' Miorin returns this week with his latest, unique
views-
Two thousand, two hundred years ago, on banks of the River Tiber, in what is now known as
Italy, the Roman Republic laid the foundations of the future Roman Empire.
The power of Rome were their legions: thousands of Plebs soldiers were disciplined, courageous and
loyal to their leaders.
Giuliano spoke to Guaíba radio yesterday and spoke of Inter's desire to improve
and to help Inter the year's Campeonato Brasileiro.
The 19 year old who played a key role in Inter's convincing 3-0 win over Sport last Monday
explained that he is keen to improve.
"I work to get in the team and then to do well but.
Inter unveiled their latest signings at the Beira-Rio yesterday afternoon as central
defender Fabiano Eller and attacking midfielder Edu officially signed for the club.
Eller who won both the Libertadores and World Club Cup during his first spell with the club has
signed a contract until December 2010 whilst Edu returns to Brazil from Spain, signing a three year
deal.
Inter move back into the top four after a comfortable 3-0 victory over struggling Sport
last night. Giuliano opened the scoring before half time before second half goals from Sandro and
the returning Andrés D'Alessandro gave Inter a comfortable victory in Porto Alegre.
From xinhuanet.
Following their exploits in Japan last week, Inter turn their attentions to the Campeonato
Brasileiro once again as Sport visit the Beira-Rio (21:00 local time). A win for Inter could put
them back amongst the top four as the Colorado title challenge continues.
Having only trained lightly since returning to Brazil, Inter are expected to name a similar team to
the one which defeated Oita Trinita 2-1.
Central defender Fabiano Eller is set to make a surprise return to the Beira-Rio after
rescinding his contract with Santos on Friday. Eller, 31, is expected to sign for Inter on Monday
whilst Álvaro has unexpectedly left the club.
Álvaro has fallen out of favour in recent weeks and has been linked with a move to Goiás.
Ronald 'Gordo' Miorin once again shares his weekly thoughts as the Inter squad
travel back from Asia.
In 2006, in a famous advert on Brazilian TV promoting the FIFA World Cup, a small Japanese
boy asked his father about a shock: "It is another earthquake?
The Inter squad are scheduled to return to Porto Alegre later today with the club on the
verge of completing two new signings.
Former Real Betis forward Edu has already confirmed he has agreed terms with the club and is
expected to officially sign for Inter today.
Speaking from Spain, Edu revealed, "It was a privilege to have played in Spain, but now I am coming
back contented to join a great team.
Inter are thought to be close to making a further addition to the squad with two right
backs expressing their interest in moving to the Beira-Rio.
Speaking to Bandeirantes Radio last night, Palmeiras' Sandro Silva
revealed that his agent is in negotiations with Inter and could move to Inter within the next ten
days.
Porto Alegre newspapers Zero Hora and Correio do Povo are both reporting
that Edu has agreed to join Inter.
No official announcement has been made but it is thought that the 30 year old attacking midfielder
will officially sign a two year contract with the club on Friday when Inter return from Japan.
Inter were crowned Copa Surugua champions this morning after a 2-1 victory over Oita
Tinrita thanks to goals from Alecsandro and Andrezinho.
After a goalless first half on a poor surface at Oita's ‘Big-Eye' Stadium, Alecsandro
(50) took full advantage of Andrezinho's threaded ball to put Inter front.
Former Celta Vigo and Real Betis forward Edu Schimdt is being targeted by Inter, according
to the player's agent.
Jose Fuentese who represents Edu admitted to Radio Gaúcho yesterday afternoon that Inter
are one of a number of clubs who have expressed an interest in the 30 year old.