Chivu started to laugh! What he tried to say and what came out of the mouth of an Italian journalist
Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Thursday, May 14, 2026 6:48 p.m. / Updated Thursday, May 14, 2026 7:22 p.m.
Unique moment with Cristi Chivu (45 years old) in the foreground, at the press conference at the end of the match Inter – Lazioscore 2-0, in which the Romanian coach's team won the Italian Cup.
After Inter won the title 9 days ago, Cristi Chivu's team also won the Italian Cup, becoming the first Italian coach to do so since Jose Mourinho (2009-2010).
VIDEO. The Italian journalist tries to congratulate Cristi Chivu in Romanian
At one point, one of the journalists present in the room wanted to congratulate Cristi Chivu in Romanian.
“Congratulations,” the Italian said, instead of pronouncing “congratulations”. And Chivu immediately corrected him while also making a hand sign.
The Italian tried again, but pronounced exactly the same. Cristian started to laugh, but he didn't give up and corrected him again. On the third try, he pronounced correctly.
The Romanian coach also said at the conference: “Satisfaction is easy, but I was hurt by what my kids were able to read about me at the beginning of the season. I apologize to them. I give the whole team a 10, with the caveat that there is still room for improvement as the expectations will be higher going forward.”
VIDEO. Italian Cup final summary, Inter – Lazio 2-0
I also won Primavera, no one can take that away from me. I cried at Primavera. It was nice, we had a great group of guys who gave it their all. I reached the final, winning 2-1 against the strongest team in the league and nobody can take that trophy away from me
I'm incredibly happy with the progress I've made in the youth academy. I'm happy for the guys, for what they deserve. We know the expectations that come to a club like Inter, we have to be ready for our ambitions, for what comes next.
– Cristi Chivu, coach of Inter Milan
