Watch Tresoldi echo Bale As he dazzles Inter at San Siro
Club Brugge striker Nicolò Tresoldi became the second player ever to net a hat‑trick against Inter after Gareth Bale, sparking a jubilant reaction that captured the imagination of fans worldwide. The Italy‑born forward’s three goals powered a dramatic 4‑3 victory for Brugge at San Siro on Tuesday, a decisive moment in the Champions League Round 2 tie.
Hat‑trick heroics seal a thrilling win
From the first whistle, Tresoldi was central to the action, scoring the club’s second, fourth and sixth goals of the match. His performance mirrored Bale’s famous three‑goal haul at the same venue in October 2010, when the Welsh winger struck three times for Tottenham in a 4‑3 group‑stage defeat of Inter. By replicating that feat, Tresoldi etched his name alongside the only other player to achieve the feat against the Nerazzurri.
After the final whistle, Tresoldi laughed as he recalled the flood of messages from AC Milan supporters urging him to “SCORE and WIN”. He described the night as “indescribable”, adding that scoring three goals at San Siro was a dream he had chased for years.
Dual nationality fuels future debate
Born in Cagliari, Italy, Tresoldi moved to Germany as a child and has represented Germany at youth level. He will feature for the Germany Under‑21 side at the European Championship next summer, before deciding his senior allegiance. In a post‑match interview with Sky Sport Italia, he confirmed conversations with both Italy coach Roberto Mancini and Germany coach Jürgen Klopp, saying, “I always speak Italian at home; I was born in Italy too. We’ll see.”
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Italian pundits quickly speculated that the striker had already chosen Germany. Journalist Marco Bucciantini declared, “I think he’s already chosen, and he’s chosen Germany.” Former striker Paolo Di Canio echoed the sentiment, noting Tresoldi’s ambition to win the U21 Euros with Germany as a clear indicator of his preference.
The victory leaves Inter, now joint Serie A leaders with Lazio, still reeling after losing seven of their last eight Champions League matches. Their narrow 4‑3 defeat underscores the challenges they face in Europe despite domestic form.
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Club Brugge’s triumph not only secures a crucial advantage in the tie but also raises the profile of a young forward whose future national team decision remains a hot topic across both Italy and Germany.