Trained at Inter Milan, the former Tunisian international Tijani Belaïd said he was grateful to the Lombard club which allowed him to launch his career in an exclusive interview with « Foot Africa ».
« It was my first professional stint. I spent unforgettable moments with Inter Milan especially as I had the chance to rub shoulders with very high level players like Javier Zanetti, Walter Samuel, Juan Sebastián Verón, Iván Córdoba, Julio Cruz, Adriano .. »
On another level Tijani Belaïd mentioned the case Adrianothe former Brazilian international Adriano which according to several observers passed next to a large quarry.
« I don’t agree, Adriano had a very good career whether at club or national team. iWe must not forget that he won the Italian championship on numerous occasions and was the great architect of Brazil’s coronation during the 2005 Confederations Cup. It is true that he could have remained at the very highest European level. for a longer period, but, unfortunately for him, he was affected by some personal problems which affected his career.
