In a bizarre and utterly tone-deaf move, former Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi has sparked an online firestorm with a controversial social media post following Inter’s shock 1-1 draw with Monterrey in the FIFA Club World Cup. Despite being out of the Nerazzurri job for over two weeks, Inzaghi’s unexpected and cryptic message sent fans into a rage – with many calling it “disrespectful,” “bitter,” and “classless.”
The post, which appeared on Inzaghi’s personal Instagram late last night, seemed innocuous at first glance. But given the context – Inter’s frustrating draw and the intense emotions surrounding the new era under Cristian Chivu – it was anything but.
“Still the same result. Some things never change. 🤐 #ForzaInter”
That single sentence has lit up social media like wildfire.
⚽ A DRAW THAT FELT LIKE DEFEAT
Inter Milan’s 1-1 draw with Mexican side Monterrey was already a bitter pill for fans to swallow. In their much-anticipated opening match of the expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, the Serie A giants were expected to sweep aside the Liga MX outfit with ease.
Instead, what unfolded was 90 minutes of frustrating football. Despite a first-half goal from Marcus Thuram and dominant possession throughout, Inter were undone by a sloppy defensive lapse in the 82nd minute. Monterrey’s Rogelio Funes Mori equalized against the run of play, and Chivu’s side never recovered.
Fans were already livid with the result. But it was Simone Inzaghi’s inexplicable decision to wade back into Inter waters—after leaving the club just two weeks ago—that really pushed them over the edge.
💬 THE SOCIAL MEDIA POST THAT SET INTER TWITTER ABLAZE
The post was vague but unmistakable in tone. A photo of Inzaghi relaxing on a terrace in Sardinia, watching a football match on a small television, accompanied by the caption:
“Still the same result. Some things never change. 🤐 #ForzaInter”
Within minutes, the post was flooded with thousands of comments—most of them furious. Inter fans didn’t hold back:
- “You’re not even our coach anymore. Get over it.”
- “Petty. Just petty. You failed us in the final and now this?”
- “We drew one game and you’re acting like you left behind a dynasty.”
- “Inzaghi, go enjoy your vacation. This isn’t your team anymore.”
It wasn’t just fans who were annoyed. Several Italian football pundits and former players weighed in, calling the post “deliberately provocative” and “disrespectful to Cristian Chivu, the players, and the fans.”
🧨 INZAGHI’S BITTER EXIT STILL FRESH IN INTER MINDS
It’s no secret that Simone Inzaghi’s final weeks at Inter were turbulent. After the crushing 5-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final on May 31, 2025, rumors of his departure began circulating almost immediately.
On June 3, Inter confirmed his exit via mutual termination. But behind the scenes, tensions had been boiling for weeks. Players were reportedly losing confidence in his tactics, and fans had long grown tired of his perceived “small club mentality” when facing Europe’s elite.
Still, many expected Inzaghi to leave quietly and respectfully. But his recent post has blown that hope to pieces.
According to sources close to the club, several Inter executives were “shocked” by the timing and tone of Inzaghi’s post, calling it “inappropriate and unnecessary.” One senior figure reportedly told Gazzetta dello Sport:
“He had the chance to bow out gracefully. But it seems he couldn’t resist taking one last dig.”
👀 IS INZAGHI TAKING A SHOT AT CHIVU?
What has many fans especially riled up is the apparent dig at Cristian Chivu, who stepped into the Inter hot seat less than two weeks ago. The former Romania international and youth coach was seen as a calming presence after the Inzaghi era. He’s popular among players and fans alike.
So for Inzaghi to imply that the draw was just “more of the same” felt, to many, like a personal slight against Chivu. The hashtag “#ChivuDeservesBetter” was trending across Italian Twitter less than two hours after the post went live.
Chivu, for his part, has not responded publicly. But in the post-match press conference, when asked if he’d seen Inzaghi’s post, Chivu smiled wryly and said:
“I focus on my players. I don’t read holiday posts.”
A classy response—but fans aren’t ready to forgive or forget.
🔥 SOCIAL MEDIA MELTDOWN: FANS REACT
Some of the most viral fan reactions to the post include:
- A meme of Inzaghi photoshopped as “Salty Simone” sitting in a lifeguard chair, watching Inter from afar.
- A video mashup of Inter’s Champions League final humiliation with the caption: “He talks like he didn’t just lose 5-0 three weeks ago.”
- Several users comparing Inzaghi to exes who “keep checking their ex’s Instagram stories after a breakup.”
On Reddit, one fan summed it up perfectly:
“He had over two years to prove he was the man for Inter. He left us trophyless and shattered after PSG. Now he’s lobbing passive-aggressive bombs from a beach chair? Embarrassing.”
🛑 INZAGHI’S REPUTATION TAKES A HIT
Before this incident, many Inter fans were willing to remember Inzaghi with some fondness. He delivered memorable nights in Europe, helped the club consistently qualify for the Champions League, and brought stability to the dugout in the wake of Antonio Conte’s exit.
But this one social media post may have undone all that goodwill.
As one Corriere dello Sport editorial put it:
“The man who claimed to love the club with all his heart now seems intent on burning the bridge he once built.”
💼 WHAT’S NEXT FOR SIMONE INZAGHI?
With his reputation in tatters among the Inter faithful, Inzaghi is reportedly fielding offers from clubs in Saudi Arabia and Turkey. There were also murmurs about a possible role with the Italian national team as a future assistant coach, but insiders say FIGC officials were “not impressed” by his recent conduct.
A source close to Inzaghi insists the post “wasn’t meant as a dig” and that Simone is “deeply saddened” by how it’s been interpreted. But the damage, for now, appears done.
🧭 MOVING FORWARD: INTER FANS RALLY BEHIND CHIVU
Ironically, Inzaghi’s post may have inadvertently strengthened the unity among Inter fans behind Cristian Chivu. Despite the draw against Monterrey, the team showed promising signs of development. Youngster Giovanni Fabbian impressed in midfield, and captain Lautaro Martínez issued a rallying cry post-match urging fans to “stay patient.”
Chivu has asked for time and support. After this latest controversy, he may have just received a wave of it—thanks to the man he replaced.
🗣️ FINAL THOUGHTS: A LEGACY BLOWN IN 15 WORDS
Simone Inzaghi could have stepped away from Inter with grace. Instead, 15 bitter words and a cryptic emoji have plunged him back into controversy and turned even his former supporters against him.
In the ever-dramatic world of Italian football, one thing is clear: when it comes to Inter Milan, no one forgets—and social media never forgives.
