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Javier Zanetti Champions Youth MagiCup and Publicly Backs Chivu’s Inter

He leverages his legacy to link grassroots opportunity with the club’s long-term stability.

Overview

  • Zanetti is serving as an ambassador for the inaugural MagiCup, an international U12/U13 tournament designed to give grassroots teams exposure against elite academies.
  • The event is slated for June at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Florida, with sides expected from top academies and countries including Ivory Coast, Ukraine and Brazil.
  • Sky Sports reports that Zanetti has been elected vice-president of FIFA’s social responsibility in football committee as he expands his work in inclusion-focused programs.
  • As Inter’s vice-president, Zanetti endorsed Cristian Chivu’s summer appointment as head coach, praising his intelligence and suitability for the role.
  • Under Chivu, Inter ended 2025 without silverware—losing the Scudetto by two points to Napoli and the Champions League final to Paris Saint-Germain—yet remain competitive, with the team described as top of Serie A in recent coverage.