Giuseppe Marotta awarded the CONI Gold Star for Sporting Merit

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— Jul 11th 2024

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Inter's president receives this prestigious recognition for a long and successful career as a director

A prestigious recognition for Inter's President and CEO of Sport, Giuseppe Marotta, who received the CONI Golden Star for Sporting Merit on Thursday 11 July. This honour was awarded for his long and successful career as an executive, crowned by the league title won by Inter last season. Since his arrival at Inter, the club has won two Serie A titles, two Coppa Italia's, and three Supercoppa Italiana's, in addition to reaching the Europa League final in 2020 and the Champions League final in 2023.

“I'm honoured. I have received important awards thanks to the teams I have been with, but this is the icing on the cake. It is the most important recognition of my career because it originates in my home, our home, the world of sport. I am honoured because it comes from sportspeople. I am very passionate about my work. It requires great humility, courage, and perseverance.”

Giuseppe Marotta, Presidente e CEO Sport FC Internazionale Milano

The ceremony took place in Rome at the CONI Hall of Honor, attended by President Giovanni Malagò, who presented the award to Giuseppe Marotta. The Stella al Merito Sportivo is one of the four sports honours conferred by the CONI National Council to reward athletes, executives, coaches, and organizations that have brought prestige to Italian sports through their activities.

The honour was established on 20 December 1933, to reward the presidents of sports federations who have distinguished themselves over a biennium through international achievements. The Stella al Merito Sportivo comes in three grades: gold, silver, and bronze. The Golden Star can be awarded to sports personalities who have long served sports with notable dedication and positive intent.