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David Irvine

Celtic legend Scott Brown name-checked during Inter vs AC Milan derby in cup final

Celtic legend Scott Brown was name-checked in commentary of last night's cup final derby between Inter and AC Milan.

Milan emerged victorious in a 3-2 contest on Monday night with the Suppercoppa Italiana cup final match played in Suadi Arabia.

Tammy Abraham netted deep into stoppage time for Milan to claim victory from two goals down after Theo Hernandez and Christian Pulisic had scored to level.

Lautaro Martinez and Mehdi Taremi had put Inter Milan two goals up after 47 minutes.

However, while the action on the pitch was enthralling, there was another reason to pique the interest of Scottish football fans following the action.

On co-commentary for the match was former Kilmarnock captain Manuel Pascali and he referenced Brown during the final.


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Patrick Kendrick quizzed the Italian footballer, asking: "Did you have anyone in your career, that you came up against and you looked forward to playing against them?

"Those 1v1 battles, you as a centre half, maybe there was a forward that you thought?"

Without hesitation, Pascali name-checked now Ayr United boss Brown stating: "In my seven years in Scotland, Scott Brown is one. I remember about him, his character."

Kendrick joked: "Broony! There you have it, Scott Brown if you’re listening, Manuel Pascali still has your number."

Before Pascali added: "You know, there was always respect, by the way.

"We loved to play each other, against each other, because we know we are kind of old school players, loved a tackle, loved the banter, but there was always, always respect."

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