Going back more than a decade, "World Soccer" once made statistics on the number of fans of major clubs, but it broke a piece of glasses. The club with the largest number of fans is not Real Madrid, which has always been star-studded, nor Milan, which was full of handsome men at that time, nor Manchester United, which was still imposing at that time, but Inter Milan, whose record at that time was far from being very good.
This result, I don't know how many domestic fans feel confused. Because in the eyes of many people, the biggest factor that determines the number of fans in the club is nothing more than the team's record at that time. If the record is good, the fans flock to it, and the poor record is scattered. Domestic fans who often watch the ball should be very clear, this kind of championship fans that migrate around with the fluctuations of the team's record is simply not too much, I believe that everyone has long been strange.
So why was Inter able to sit with the largest number of fans in the country at one point when the record was average? The answer is simple: among the Nerazzurri fans, there are almost no champions fans who are high and low, but mostly hardcore fans who are loyal to the club.
This statement was not only put in common more than a decade ago. Even now, it's still generic. There is a lot of evidence: for example, Inter's popularity in China has been good, after all, the reading data of relevant articles does not lie; for example, in the crowd defending former Inter Milan meritorious manager Mourinho, the figure of blue and black iron can often be seen; for example, after Inter won the long-lost league title, the scene of Nerazuri celebrating the victory in various parts of the country is very lively...
So, admit it, the loyalty of Inter's hardcore fans, looking at domestic football, is definitely a phenomenon. So, another question arises, why are Inter hardcore so loyal and able to stay on top of the club when the club's record is average?
In my opinion, one of the most important factors is Inter Milan's strong human touch. Unlike the cold-blooded clubs that are calculating and kill donkeys at every turn, Inter is a club that is imbued with humanity from top to bottom, and is incompatible with the contemporary football scene where utilitarianism is rife.
If there is no basis for what you say, you may wish to come up with concrete evidence. For example, from the encounter with Mourinho, it is not difficult to understand the reason for the loyalty of Inter's hardcore:
As we all know, Inter's home match against Roma's focus battle is of great significance to the Nerazzurri. It is no exaggeration to say that this is a contest that Inter Milan cannot afford to lose. Once the Nerazzurri loses their way in front of Jose Mourinho's Roma, the title race will instantly become precarious.
I would like to ask, such a life-and-death battle that directly determines the success or failure of the entire season, how many home fans will give their opponents a good look?
However, the very human Inter milan up and down, not because of the huge pressure to compete for the title, did not target Mourinho, but showed great enthusiasm for the predecessor. In the second half of the game, the voices chanting "Mourinho" in the Meazza stadium came and went, and even many fans spontaneously sang songs in praise of Mourinho. Obviously, Inter are expressing their respect for the meritorious manager in this way.
This scene was truly shocking. Even Mourinho, who is accustomed to seeing strong winds and waves, is deeply moved. Only to see him waving at the blue and black fans, a thousand words can not be said. As long as it is a friend who is familiar with Uncle Bird, they should be able to perceive how unstable Uncle Bird was in his heart at that time.
At this moment, a glimmer of enlightenment suddenly arose in the author's heart. Why has the unruly Portuguese coach said more than once: "Inter Milan is my home." ”
This is not only because Mourinho loves Inter Milan deeply, but also because Blue and Black regard Uncle Bird as his family. And the feeling of Uncle Bird is actually the feeling of many fans. For many Nellazuri, Inter is not only a team, but also a warm home.
Such Inter Milan naturally deserves so many hardcore fans. Even when the Nerazzurri is in turmoil, everyone will not abandon it.
After all, who would abandon their homeland?