Javier Zanetti was present in Nyon for the Champions League round of 16 draw, but the former Argentina defender forgot his identification details and only entered the pitch after bumping into a security guard.

Javier ZanettiPhoto: Andrii Tarfila / Zuma Press / Profimedia

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Javier Zanetti was stopped by a security guard – the vice-president of “Inter” forgot his registration documents

The vice-president of the Milan club “Inter” Zanetti was in a hurry to enter the hall where the draw was held, but he was stopped by a security guard. He asked for accreditation and did not give up until his colleagues intervened.

“Inter Milan” will meet with “Atletico” in the 1/8 finals of the Champions League. The first match will take place at “Giuseppe Meazza” (February 20), and the return match – at “Civitas Metropolitano” (March 13).

What will happen next in the Champions League, edition 2023 – 2024

the eighth

Tour: 13/14 February 2024 and 20/21 February 2024

Return: 5/6 March 2024 and 12/13 March 2024

quarters

Tour: April 9/10, 2024

Return: April 16/17, 2024

Semifinal

Tour: April 30/May 1, 2024

Return: May 7/8, 2024

Last

June 1, 2024 at Wembley Stadium in London.

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