The story behind a badge: Inter FC 112 years of history condensed into a simple logo

"This splendid night will give the colors to our emblem: black and blue against the golden background of the stars. It will be called International, because we are brothers of the world"

These words date back to March 9, 1908 and were pronounced by the painter Giorgio Muggiani, one of the 44 members of the new club and creator of the emblem of what we now call Inter. For what has been founded as an International Foot-Ball Club, a 112-year history made up of successes, difficulties, glory, tears, but above all a stylistic identity that has lasted for more than two centuries.

The emblem of a sports club has always been its brand, its logo, one of those distinctive characters that will never disappear. It can be seen waving on flags, worn by players and fans, it is seen in modern times on every marketing tool used by increasingly advanced companies that must keep up with the times. Yet FC Internazionale Milano - its official name today - has never deviated its way, has rarely bowed to market needs and trends and today maintains a more unique than rare integrity, with a fan base of 70 million of fans around the world.

112 years of history, of a long history also graphic. The Inter logo, however, has always remained faithful to the ideals of those 44 members who 112 years ago met at the "L'Orologio" restaurant in Piazza Duomo to found what is now FC Internazionale Milano. The best words that can tell the Nerazzurri story are by Gianfelice Facchetti, son of the great Giacinto.