Published 20:38 IST, May 11th 2020

Giorgio Chiellini claims he hates Inter Milan as much Michael Jordan hates the Pistons

Juventus legend Giorgio Chiellini claimed he can't help hating Inter Milan and added that he hates the Nerazzurri as much as Michael Jordan hates Pistons.

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Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini will reportedly release his autobiography next week and Italian legend has kept secrets while taking shots at rivals Inter Milan. Chiellini compared Juventus vs Inter Milan rivalry to Bulls vs Pistons rivalry. Chiellini furr stated that he hates Inter Milan as much as Michael Jordan hates Pistons. 

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Giorgio Chiellini claims he hates Inter as much as Michael Jordan hates Pistons

In his autobiography, lo Giorgio, Giorgio Chiellini lashed out at bitter rivals Inter Milan and compared rivalry to famed Bulls vs Pistons rivalry in NBA. Bulls led by Michael Jordan fiercely competed against 'Bad Boys' Pistons in early 1990s, which has been well documented in Michael Jordan's documentary Last Dance. NBA legend claimed that he hates  Pistons to this day and Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini stated that he reserves same sentiment for Inter Milan. 

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Giorgio Chiellini in an interview with La Repubblica as reported by Football-Italia said that he hates Inter Milan same way Bulls legend Michael Jordan hates Pistons. He added that while he cant help hate  Nerazzurri, he has spent some good moments with rival players. Giorgio Chiellini added that one of most pleasing messs he received after injuring his knee last year was from Javier Zanetti, despite him being a rival. Juventus defender added that sporting hatred can push players to a certain extent to defeat a rival and gives a certain meaning to sport.

Juventus vs Inter Milan rivalry: Giorgio Chiellini slams Mario Balotelli, Felipe Melo in his autobiography

In his autobiography, Giorgio Chiellini hit out at former Inter Milan players Mario Balotelli and Felipe Melo. Chiellini claimed that Balotelli wasn't among top 20 strikers and never helped any of his teammates during 2013 Confederations Cup. Juventus skipper revealed that he left like slapping striker who w plays for Brescia in Serie A. Giorgio Chiellini also gave a damning assessment of Felipe Melo, claiming he was " worst" while adding that  midfielder lacked respect. Chiellini called him a "bad apple" and said that having him around was permanently a situation where it could break into a brawl.  

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Mario Balotelli hit back at Chiellini's comments suggesting that he had cour to at least say things to a person's face. striker added that since 2013, Chiellini has had opportunity to act like a real man but hasn't. Balotelli called Chiellini a strange captain and added that he's never disrespected Azzuri and would rar t be a champion than be like Juventus star. Felipe Melo also volleyed back Chiellini's comments, suggesting that he did t disrespect anyone at Juventus. Melo added that some things should remain in dressing room and hit out at Italian defender.

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Also Read: Bulls Vs Pistons Rivalry: From Michael Jordan's Heartbreak To End Of 'Bad Boys' Pistons

20:38 IST, May 11th 2020