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Torino 2-2 Inter Milan – Granata Player Of The Match Hails Nerazzurri Superstar As ‘Our Idol’ Ahead Of FIFA World Cup
TL;DR
Torino and Inter Milan played to a 2-2 draw, with Emirhan Ilkhan named Player of the Match. Ilkhan praised Inter's Hakan Calhanoglu, calling him 'our idol' ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Key points
- Torino drew 2-2 with Inter Milan
- Emirhan Ilkhan received the Player of the Match award
- Ilkhan assisted Giovanni Simeone's goal
- Ilkhan praised Hakan Calhanoglu as 'our idol'
- The match took place at Olimpico Grande Torino
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Torino 2-2 Inter Milan – Granata Player Of The Match Hails Nerazzurri Superstar As ‘Our Idol’ Ahead Of FIFA World Cup
Emirhan Ilkhan delivered a starring performance as Torino held Inter Milan to a 2-2 draw at the Olimpico Grande Torino, and the Turkey midfielder used his post-match moment in the spotlight to pay warm tribute to Inter star Hakan Calhanoglu.
Ilkhan earned the Panini Player of the Match award after a display that included the assist for Giovanni Simeone’s goal.
Speaking to Sky Sport after collecting his award, the Torino midfielder was asked how it felt to win the prize in front of his Turkish international teammate, who watched from the substitutes’ bench after not starting.
“In Turkey he is an idol for us and our captain,” Ilkhan said, with quotes via FCInterNews.
“We hope he keeps playing. I am happy to be able to play alongside someone like him.”
Torino 2-2 Inter – Ilkhan & Calhanoglu Could Star Together At World Cup
Indeed, the warmth between the two Turkey internationals was clear, a shared national bond that transcends club rivalries.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Torino vs Inter Milan match?
The final score was 2-2.
Who was named Player of the Match in the Torino vs Inter Milan game?
Emirhan Ilkhan was named Player of the Match.
What did Emirhan Ilkhan say about Hakan Calhanoglu after the match?
Ilkhan referred to Calhanoglu as 'our idol' during his post-match interview.
