Riyadh, day 2 - Same dreams

Her eyes are black, intense, and full of anticipation. They move fast, seeing many shirts, and sensing that something is about to happen. She has a pink headband on and is just three and a half years old, but she's just as excited as her father, Sofian.   Ghazal already boasts an impressive resume: six appearances at San Siro to cheer for Inter. And the title of the youngest fan to welcome Inter in Riyadh. She wears Lautaro's jersey, holding another shirt that her Dad brought with pride and hope. The players arrive: they take photos, say hello, and sign autographs. Riyadh’s colours are black and blue, thanks in part to the Inter Club members. They come from all over the world, as always.   The passion of Inter fans transcends boundaries: it has no geographical limits and no age constraints. There are Nerazzuri jerseys from the 90s, there are those who tell you about Ronaldo the Phenomenon, Adriano, and Lautaro. The anticipation is tangible: it's all over the billboards in the city, and the black and blue colours spread throughout the hotel lobbies.   In the complicated traffic of a city that seems to never sleep, football nestles in every corner, trying to conquer every inch. The youngsters have transformed these small spaces in the city into impromptu football pitches. They juggle, dribble, and invent challenges without goals, which is the essence of a passion for football that never fades. Abdul is unstoppable: wearing slippers but he controls the ball like a champion.   There it is: as the sun sets, indeed, another lad, with the same passion as Ghazal, with the same passion as Abdul and his friends, also continue their dreams of being a football player someday. Along with his teammates, and with his friends, Ghazal, Abdul, and all the other Inter fans are waiting. All together.