Acording to reports in the Italian media, Inter is willing to pay 10 million euros for Velez defender Nicolas Otamendi.

Inter had originally offered 4 million euros.

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El Inter duplicará su oferta inicial por Otamendi para llevárselo en enero

El Inter italiano está dispuesto a desembolsar 10 millones de euros para llevarse a Nicolás Otamendi, el joven defensor de Vélez, en enero próximo, según revelaron hoy distintos medios italianos.

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One of the great disconnects in the Argentina World Cup qualifiers was the anemic performance of Leo Messi when compared to his stellar Barca exploits. It was as if there were two different performers inhabiting the same body.

Maradona might have come to the realization that Messi needs the sort of laissez faire environment that he enjoys at Barca where his creative genius alongside that of Iniesta and Xavi create parallel points of attack.

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Cambiasso returns to the national team. The rumored Walter Samuel and Zanetti call ups did not happen.

Others called up:

Maxi Rodrguez, Gago, Tevez, Aguero, Lavezzi, Coloccini and the always present Heinze.

Cristian Ansaldi?

A defender that plays in Russia.

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In an interview with TyC Sports, Inter defender Walter Samuel said the following:

"I have the hope that I will return to the national team. One has to show their form with their club team and then you'll see."

"I'm happy because I'm playing regularly which is something that didn't happen last season because of injuries.

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The UEFA Champions League group stage returned on Tuesday with eight matches. One of them was Inter Milan (Internazionale) v Dynamo Kiev at the San Siro. Â Here's a recap of the match along with video highlights.

Inter Milan (Internazionale) draws with Dynamo Kiev 2-2 Video Highlights

Inter Milan once again could only manage a draw in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday against Dynamo Kiev.

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An injury time winner by veteran Martin Palermo kept Argentina's qualification hopes well and truly alive. Argentina was cruising to a victory courtesy of a strike from Higuain but was stunned when Peru equalised in the 89th minute but was saved by a goal from Palermo deep into injury time. Click to continue reading...

Diego Milito suffered a strain in his right thigh in yesterday's Inter-Udinese game.

It is not yet known how long Milito will be sidelined but he could very well miss the remaining WC qualifiers.

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Diego Milito le sumó otro dolor de cabeza a Maradona

El delantero, convocado a la Selección para jugar con Perú y Uruguay, fue reemplazado a los 25 minutos del primer tiempo del triunfo 2-1 del Inter ante Udinese.

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FC Barcelona will kick start their defense of Champions League crown officially with the visit to San Siro tonight. This match is set to bring out some stunning re-unions, most importantly Eto and Ibrahmovic. Zlatan Ibrahmovic is set to have a very hostile reception from the Inter fans; meanwhile Eto will feel a bit awkard playing against players who were his team mates for long six years. Click to continue reading...

With the possible signing of the clever defensive midfielder Ever Banega it appears Napoli along with its new coach Donandoni is looking to Argentine players to secure a successful future. This is a similar path Inter Milan took a few years ago when they acquired several high profile Argentine players (see below) all of which have been national team players. Click to continue reading...

So remember that great "Serie A vs. EPL" section on La Gazzetta which I promised I'd partially translate? Here's the first batch of pink-goodness: a look at ALL THE PLAYERS from tonight's Inter Milan vs. Manchester United UEFA Champions League match. Boy I can't wait for game-time. Meanwhile, feast your eyes on this. Click to continue reading...

Fresh from the great minds of Gazzetta dello Sport, here is a look at ALL THE PLAYERS from UEFA Champion's League Inter Milan vs. Manchester United. Enjoy! . . . . . . . . . . . JULIO CESAR Our impression is that the Seleçao keeper will have a lot of work on his hands (no pun intended), especially at Old Trafford. Click to continue reading...

So remember that great "Serie A vs. EPL" section on La Gazzetta which I promised I'd partially translate? Here's the first batch of pink-goodness: a look at ALL THE PLAYERS from tonight's Inter Milan vs. Manchester United. Boy I can't wait for game-time. Meanwhile, feast your eyes on this. (oh, and credit goes where credit [. Click to continue reading...

Inter, Juventus, Roma and Fiorentina all won their matches this match day and can now concentrate on their mid-week Champions League action.  Lazio vs Inter Surprisingly Hernan Crespo played his part but required an injury to Julio Cruz to see some playing time while Figo and Mancini also made appearances late in the second half, this one was all Inter [. Click to continue reading...

"Row row row your boat, Gently down the stream, Inter Milan win again, That seems to be theme." Don't applaud all at once. I admit it, I used a rhyming dictionary, but it's an awfully fitting song for the present circumstances, don't you think? I mean the guys from Gazzetta put it very eloquently on Saturday: "If anyone [. Click to continue reading...