Inter Milan Mourns Passing of Former President Ernesto Pellegrini

Inter Milan is mourning the passing of former president Ernesto Pellegrini, who died at the age of 84 on the day of the club's Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. Pellegrini led the club from 1984 to 1995 and was instrumental in one of Inter's most successful eras, highlighted by winning the Serie A title in the 1988-89 season with a then-record points total and securing two UEFA Cups in 1991 and 1994. He was notable for bringing legendary German players such as Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Lothar Matthaus, Andreas Brehme, and Jürgen Klinsmann to the team, helping to define a golden era under coach Giovanni Trapattoni. Pellegrini was also a successful entrepreneur outside of football and sold the club to Massimo Moratti in 1995, who later led Inter to further success. The club and fans have expressed deep condolences, with Inter players set to wear black armbands in his honor during the final. Pellegrini's leadership left an indelible mark on Inter Milan's history and legacy in Italian and European football.