FedeNerazzurra wrote:The time stamps are supposed to be in CEST (Central European Summer Time) as used in Italy. I should be able to get a full report out sometime today. In the meantime, catch the live feed below:

19:28 — Reports coming in from everywhere. Sourced from FCInterNews.it, Tutto Mercato Web, etc. Phone calls going off in the middle of the evening here in Italia from contacts… full story to follow. Refresh every several hours as I am updating this live.

Also to my contributors and writers, are you able to cover the Cagliari post-match stories and articles in Gazzetta while I deal with this?

23:17 — Apparently, this is a deal with the Moratti family for Saras S.p.A. as Inter has been costly since 1995 and is currently dealing with catastrophe as one of the most negative-balance clubs in the world, let alone in Serie A. Supported by oil money prior to FFP, and now paying the crime under sanctions and constricting limitations.

1:10 — The oil and gas giant in Russia is Rosneft, amongst the largest oil companies of the world; they are majority-owned by the Russian government and municipality. One of the most profitable firms in the world. State-controlled.

2:43 — Rosneft is purchasing a minority-share in Football Club Internazionale Milano S.p.A. at a 13.7% stake. However, the more important news is wholly-owned Italian refinery Saras. Russia’s largest oil producer is in talks to gain further shares from the Moratti family on Inter.

3:18 — On Stramaccioni, Moratti points out that the team is going through a stepping-stone of a turmoil. A difficult time period. The Russian purchase, valued into a buying clause, will help with the club’s business goals. He understands and appreciates Strama’s compassion and hard work.

3:59 — Moratti says that he fully supports Stramaccioni and understands that this is a cycle to bypass by holding strong. “With luck and creativity, you can pull out of these ruins and manifest grand opportunities.” He shows great confidence in Stramaccioni, not just publicly, but also in his own private conference.

4:04 — More serenity for Inter. That’s what this deal and magnate purchase calls for. The economic serenity and security brings comfort to the finances of Inter offices.

4:06 — With Russian money, Inter shares a stage of ideas for the future. The discussions ongoing will bring hope. The accquired share of 13.7% brings the Moratti family a renewed capital of €178.4M and Rosoneft is now attempting to launch a takeover bid.

4:07 — Further negotiations and the Moratti family could yet again become billionaires in options net worth.

4:10 — The market is now filled with hope. The speech that Moratti gave may be for an announcement of the joining of Russia and Italy, but do not for a second be fooled. The fans shouldn’t be deluded because this agreement isn’t just about Saras at all. It directly affects Inter; now, there is more conditional optimism.

4:12 — Sina: In my opinion, there is more likeliness to gain Sanchez as a reinforcement. Falcao is another possibility, but an update shows that Inter have reduced contacts and he is closer to Chelsea and Manchester United. The personal agreement is reached with Inter for Sanchez, and now that the club has further capital to conduct transfers in the mercato, it’s likely for us to defeat Juve in grabbing the Barcelona star.

4:13 — Sina: This is a new Inter coming up for 2014. I’ve got contacts scouting the new kits and we should be able to grab another leak sometime soon with diligence. Also, expect some changes to come in the Inter staff from what I’ve been hearing. Stay tuned!

5:12 — Moratti has some space to breathe now. Corriere dello Sport (aka CorSport) reports that while waiting for tomorrow’s face-off versus Roma, Inter can breathe. A tank of oxygen has been found by Moratti much thanks to the Rosneft deal with Russia. The bargain in entitlement primarily involves Saras, but could in the very near future also affect Inter.

5:28 — Sina: More ideas centered around a high-profile, high-priced sponsorship deal with Rosneft (or for Rosneft, if that’ll be the likely matter) and investments for the upcoming stadium. If the Moratti family will remain the larger shareholders of Inter, then we will keep Pirelli as the shirt sponsor. The agreement is likely closed as-is.

5:31 — A new project. Lots of new ideas for Inter now that the deal with Rosneft has been accomplished. Moratti will keep the controlling influence and Rosneft will become the second-largest shareholder after the Moratti family.

zizzle wrote:so we're not getting any of that russian mafia money ? :'(