Former Inter president Massimo Moratti is in intensive care at the Humanitas hospital in Rozzano, near Milan, after developing pneumonia. Italian outlets report doctors intubated the 80-year-old because he was struggling to breathe unaided; while the situation is serious, it is not considered critical at this stage.
Moratti, who turned 80 on 16 May 2025, led Inter through one of the most successful eras in the club’s history. Across 18 years at the helm (1995–2004 and 2006–2013), the Nerazzurri won 16 major trophies, including the historic 2010 treble under José Mourinho, Serie A, Coppa Italia and the UEFA Champions League.
Only three months ago, the club icon marked his milestone birthday with a surprise celebration in Imbersago attended by family and a host of former Inter players, among them Ronaldo, Álvaro Recoba and Christian Vieri, an illustration of his enduring stature within the Inter community.
News of Moratti’s hospitalisation has prompted concern across Italian football. Inter supporters and former players have shared messages of support as the club awaits further updates from the family and medical staff. Local media first reported that Moratti was admitted late on Tuesday and transferred to intensive care after a difficult night, when intubation became necessary to stabilise his breathing.
Moratti’s impact on Inter is woven into the fabric of modern Nerazzurri history. Following in the footsteps of his father, Angelo Moratti, who presided over the “Grande Inter” of the 1960s, Massimo’s stewardship delivered serial domestic success and a long-awaited European crown in Madrid in 2010. His tenure remains a reference point for the club’s identity and ambition.
Inter and the wider football world will watch closely for positive news from Humanitas in the coming days. For now, the hope, shared across rivalries, is for a full and swift recovery.
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