Matthaus: ‘Vidal ideal for Bayern’
Lothar Matthaus believes Arturo Vidal “is one of the best transitional midfielders in the world” and will enrich Bayern Munich. The transfer from Juventus for around €40m is in full…
Matthaus: ‘Inter shame over Shaqiri’
Lothar Matthaus accused his former club Inter of “shameful” behaviour towards Xherdan Shaqiri. The German Nerazzurri legend spoke to Blick about the situation, which saw Shaqiri signed in January from…
Matthäus: ‘Podolski will leave’
Lothar Matthäus says Lukas Podolski’s form means he will not return to Inter after the summer, when his loan expires. The German forward is on loan from Arsenal, but the…
‘Everything changed with Ancelotti’
Juventus' Andrea Pirlo sees his Milan spell under Carlo Ancelotti as a turning point both in his career and in Italian football’s mentality. When under Ancelotti at San Siro, the…
Matthaus on Shaqiri and Podolski
Lothar Matthaus trusts Xherdan Shaqiri and Lukas Podolski can shine at Inter. “It’s up to them now.” Shaqiri formalised his transfer from Bayern Munich on Friday and could make his…
Matthaus: ‘Napoli well respected’
Lothar Matthaus praised Napoli’s campaign, assuring they are “admired in Europe and Rafa Benitez is a master.” The former Inter and Germany star spoke to CalcioNapoli24 about his impressions of…
Matthaus: ‘Germany, avoid Italy!’
Lothar Matthaus has one wish for the 2014 World Cup draw today. “I hope Germany avoid Italy, as they always beat us...” The former Inter legend is in Bahia for…
Matthaus: ‘Juve can win Champions’
Lothar Matthaus claims that “if Juventus beat Bayern Munich, then they’ll win the Champions League” after their quarter-final draw. The two giants were paired together in the tournament and the…
Matthaus picks Napoli for Scudetto
Former Inter and Germany legend Lothar Matthaus has backed Napoli to become champions of Italy in 2012-13. Speaking ahead of this weekend’s top of the table clash between Juventus and…
Matthaus: Eto’o can win derby
Inter Scudetto winner Lothar Matthaus thinks Samuel Eto'o could make the difference in this weekend's Milan derby. The two teams meet on Saturday night in the knowledge that a Nerazzurri…
Matthaus backs Inter in Europe
German legend Lothar Matthaus is adamant that Inter can still get the better of Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Bayern beat Inter 1-0 at San Siro in the first…
‘Matthaus would be ideal for Inter’
Beppe Bergomi firmly believes that Inter need a player like his old teammate Lothar Matthäus this season. Matthäus proved instrumental when Inter won the Scudetto in 1989 under Giovanni Trapattoni.…