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Materazzi rejected Roma bid
Inter defender Marco Materazzi has admitted that he turned down an offer from Roma in the summer.
The Nerazzurro, who signed a new four-year contract with the Via Durini outfit in August, was linked with a move away from the San Siro before he played a key role in Italy’s World Cup success in Germany.
“I had the opportunity of moving to Roma last summer and I would have been happy to do so,” said Materazzi.
“I have an excellent relationship with Francesco Totti, [his personal trainer] Vito Scala and [technical director] Bruno Conti.
“It would have been a great opportunity,” added the 33-year-old stopper, who moved to Inter from Perugia in 2001.
“My heart, however, told me to stay here. The Inter fans have always supported me during the difficult moments of my career.”
The Nerazzurri are currently breaking all records and are top of Serie A with an 11-point lead over Roma, who will visit the San Siro on Sunday evening.
“I think we are at a crossroads. This match will tell us if we are really that strong or if we will have to fight until the end to win the Scudetto,” said the world champion.
“Both sides are playing an excellent championship, we will go on to the field with the same determination we have shown so far.
“We know we cannot make any mistakes, we can keep on winning as long as we keep our feet on the ground. We could get in trouble if we thought we were invincible.”
Materazzi also defended himself from claims that he provoked Gennaro Delvecchio into head-butting him last week during the win over Sampdoria.
“I don’t think I did anything wrong. If I were to tackle Totti in a certain manner, I am sure a player like Daniele De Rossi would complain to me,” he added.
“I was only defending my teammate [Julio Cesar], as any player would do. I made many mistakes in the past and I have been attacked by my opponents, but it’s part of the game.
“As to Sunday, I have nothing to be sorry about, I would do it all over again,” concluded Materazzi.
O mamma mamma mamma, O mamma mamma mamma. Sai perche mi batte il corazon?
Ho visto Maradona, ho visto Maradona. Eh, mammà, innamorato son!
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