Iván Ramiro Córdoba visit to Malta a success

Inter Club PUPI Zanetti Malta organized a number of activities in the aid of Fundación Colombia te quiere ver onlus

The Inter Club Pupi Zanetti committee members with Ivan Cordoba
The Inter Club Pupi Zanetti committee members with Ivan Cordoba

The non-profit organisation created by the initiative of Ivan Cordoba, a former Inter player, who was present for all these activities alongside another former player of Inter, Felice Natalino.

The Foundation promotes and supports health programs, education and sports, especially targeted to the most needy children in Colombia. A one day training camp was organized, where Maltese children had the opportunity to learn on the ground with a former international football star.

Ivan Cordoba at the Gala Dinner. Photo by Charles Vassallo
Ivan Cordoba at the Gala Dinner. Photo by Charles Vassallo

Iván Ramiro Córdoba played 324 official matches and scored 15 goals for FC Internazionale Milano, moreover was also the vice captain of the team. Córdoba also represented his country, Colombia 73 times and also served as captain. In his illustrious career, he won 5 times Serie A, 4 Coppa Italia, 4 Supercoppa Italiana, UEFA Champions League and World Cup of Clubs between 2005 and 2010. The only success with Colombia was the victory of the Copa America in 2001, where Colombia has achieved victory 1-0 on Mexico, with a goal scored by Córdoba himself.

During his visit also a VIP Gala Dinner and lunch were organized, where Maltese Inter supporters met and talked to Cordoba, as well had the opportunity to take a photo as a souvenir of this former interista legend's visit, as well a photo with the medals won by the Colombian during the 2009/2010 season, during which Inter led by Jose Mourinho won the treble.

Former Inter players Felice Natalino and Ivan Cordoba at the Training Camp. Photo by Charles Vassallo
Former Inter players Felice Natalino and Ivan Cordoba at the Training Camp. Photo by Charles Vassallo

More information regarding the club can be found on their website www.icpupizanettimalta.com