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Ernesto Pellegrini, Ex-Inter Milan President, Dies Hours Before Champions League Final

Steering Inter to a record-breaking Serie A title along with two UEFA Cup victories, he is being honored with black armbands in tonight’s Champions League final.

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Overview

  • Pellegrini passed away at age 84 on the morning of May 31, 2025, just hours before Inter Milan’s clash with PSG.
  • He first joined Inter’s board in 1979 and guided the club as president from 1984 to 1995.
  • During his tenure, Inter secured the 1988 Serie A championship and won two UEFA Cup titles.
  • The club recognized his influence in 2020 by inducting him into its Hall of Fame.
  • Inter Milan issued an official tribute on social media and will wear black armbands to honor his legacy in tonight’s final.