As you have probably noticed, the coverage on this blog has slowed down over the last two weeks. Unfortunately, I am finding it almost impossible to find the time each day to devote to the blog and write about Inter in English.
I have always worked very hard to make Inter UK a respectable source of information about Internacional but without being able to commit the time the blog deserves, the quality and content of the blog will eventually suffer.
Because of this, I have sadly decided to stop writing on the blog.
Over the last 18 months which the blog has been running, I have really enjoyed writing about Inter and it has been a pleasure to have learnt to understand the uniqueness of the club and the Gaúcho culture. I have been contacted by several wonderful Colorado’s and have even been sent gifts ranging from Inter flags to even erva-mate and Chimarrao!
The blog has almost had 70,000 visitors which I think is incredible! I never predicted so many people would visit the blog and a number of incredible things have happened through the blog. I was able to write a weekly blog on Globo Esportes ‘Blog do Torcedor’ thanks to Mateus Reck, I was interviewed by the club for the official publication ‘Revista do Inter’ and I have even been contacted by journalists in UK, Europe and Brazil as well as representatives from a major European club.
I would like to thank everyone who has visited the blog or contacted me, especially those who have contributed regularly – Flávio, Ronald, Emerson just to name a few.
Even though I am no longer writing about Inter, I will still of course continue to follow the fortunes of the famous red shirt from south Wales!
MUITO OBRIGADO!
Matt
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About Me
- Colorado Matt
- Swansea, País de Gales, United Kingdom
- I began supporting Internacional over ten years ago and began this site in June 2008. Since then I have featured in the official club publication 'Revista do Inter', Zero Hora newspaper and I also now write a weekly article on Globo.com Blog do Torceda Internacional. My aim is to get some of my writing published and to finally visit Porto Alegre and the Beira-Rio!!
Here are some excellent links that have come to my attention which I recommend-
- Beco do Sapulha
- Blog Vermelho
- Campeonato Brasileiro Results and Live Scores on Footbo
- Guarda popular Colorada
- Internacional official site
- Les Rosbifs - English footballers abroad
- Mateus Reck's Globo Blog do Torcedor
- Mateus Reck's Globo Blog do Torcedor
- Pitaco do gringo's Brazilian football blog
- scinternacional.net
- soccerblogs.net
- Supremacia Colorada
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74 comments:
I'm very much sad!
Hi, Matt
This is a very bad new...
I know your dedication and your passion... If you need to make this move, is only because you do not have another solution.
My friend Matt, on behalf of all fans who were here almost 70 thousand opportunities, thank you.
You did a great job.
Have a nice day.
sorry to hear that you're calling it a day, Matt.
there are not too many people writing about Brazilian football in English (or Welsh in your case haha) now there's one less
best of luck
Sorry to this. Thank you!
Huge blow!
What's left for me to say?
Your blog is/was a reliable source about Inter.
Your passion is overwhelming and your commitment to this glorious club is remarkable!
Matt, you are colorado's pride in UK!!
Anyway, keep in touch! You got my gmail account.
The Future Is Bright... The Future Is Red!!
Reddish Cheers!!
Yours Reddish Friend From Afar
Hi guys, thanks for the comments. I really am sad to be stopping the blog.
Pitacodogringo - even though your not Colorado, thanks for all your help etc and I'll certainly keep in touch with you! I really did enjoy sharing the magic of the Brazilian game in English.
I am more than happy than anyone to contact me to discuss Inter, Brazilian football or to even ask English questions!
Thanks again!!!
Emerson - Your regular contributions were always greatly appreciated and I will by all means keep in contact with you.
Your work was well appreciated! Best of luck, mate!
We "mourn the passing" of the most reliable and passionate source of Inter information available over the internet
You have redefined the idea of "supporter", just when I was about to think I had seen everything
Words are not enough to express the HUGE favor you've done to Inter these last years.
Respect.
Flávio
Thanks for all man.
Valew Cara, parabéns pela iniciativa e espero que volte um dia!
Abraços Colorado!
Man, that's so sad.. Although, I hope you keep cheering for INTER with your passion, that even at the other side of the sea, kept strong.
May our INTER win this Champion, man!
Best wishes, Marlon Reis.
VAMO VAMO INTER!
Congratulations for your work.
We all hope you, one day, will be able to keep doing the blog.
Remember, you are always welcome in Porto Alegre, and at the Giant Beira-Rio Stadium.
A trip to Brazil is not that expensive, you will have a great exeperience, especially watching a game at the stadium!
Good luck!
Edu do Canto
sad
beautiful work, really liked, and that could continue the work
hey matt
that's so sad :C
but I hope someday you'll be able to keep going with this amazing blog =]
you did a great job ;P
look forward hearing from you,
tamara.
how man that´s sad news! i hope you find out some time to devote to the blog and keep the good jog you have done till here.
good luck for u buddy, your blog is a great simbol aobut your love with our club.
thank you.
hey dude
congratulations to every work making in the last 18 month´s
good look in your projets and special thanks for these days...
Hey man... thanks very mutch for your contribution talking about the greatest team of the world.
And I hope that you can return in the futute, to show to everybody that the red shirt and the Inter´s history are the most important thing to ours life;
Respect;
Fábio Selbach
valeu pelo blog e por divulgar o nosso club ai na terra da rainha ^^. Espero que volte. Um grande abraço T+.
Espero que seja algo momentaneo. E volte a postar um dia.
Abraaaço Bruuuuuuuuuxo !!
Parabéns pelo trabalho, esperamos que você continue acompanhando e torcendo pelo Inter e que um dia tu possas voltar a escrever no blog! :)
Abraços!
Dear unknown friend.
First of all would like to let you know that us, Inter's fans, are really proud to have you amoung. Your dedication along this time has been really helpful and useful to many people to know our huge soccer team. Congratulations for all your efforts and i really wish to see you here once in my life, to grab some beers and watch our team win a championship!
Thanks for all Matt,
"BIG" MATT!
Thanks man.
Jean
congratulations for the GREAT job... and thanks for all! GRANDE COLORADO.
(bad english.)
This is sad, but understandable.
The end of the blog will not be the end of our friendship. Thanks a lot for your services to Inter, Matt.
Good luck man! Obrigado!
it's so sad
Congratulations for your job onde for our Inter! Anyway that's sad. I would like to have your e-mail to write you. Is it possible? Take note of mine one: becker82@gmail.com
you did a really great job!
It was really nice of knowing someone who has never been in Brazil can love this soccer team. We all know how great are the teams in UK that's why made us feel more pride of our INTER when it can get your attention.
Thanks a lot.
Hope someday you'll be back writing for all Inter Fans around the world
Belo trabalho, espero que volte!
abraço
Thanks for everything!!!
Your blog was an example of that love has no international boundaries!
Big hug!
Hi Matt,this notice its really sad.
I cant believe, and i still think you will return to write about Inter in english.You're very famous and this blog just give you happiness, why stop?
You dont need post things everyday, if you dont have time all of us will understand you and just wait your post.
Colorados's Fans want you to talk about english and help you with this blog, you dont need to close the blog and stop writing, just post if you can, all of us will understand..
So, if this cant happened, good luck for you and your life and never stop loving Inter, and make other "Colorados" in you country!
Good luck man!
Thanks for every thing!
Please stay in touch with our time!
God bless you!
Hey Matt
You've done a great job!
Congratulations guy!
I hope you back when possible
And good luck..
Bye my friend
INTEEEERR
thanks
;D
Parabéns pelo blog cara!
COLORADOS ETERNAMENTE
obrigado parceiro por divulgar o colorado ae!
thank you bro! Go INTER go!!!!
Thank you for everything, there's no words to explain our gratitude for everything you did.
VAMOS MEU INTER, VAMOS!
Thiago B. Ribeiro
don't stop :/
Thanks, Matt! We'll always remember your support!
In december you might have to do an extra post to comment our victory in the League, why not? :D
Cheers, man!
Hi Matt
Congratulations for your job!!!
Thanks for all!!!
Hey man!!!
This is sad, but anyways, we're still colorado fan's and thats what really matters!
"...e vamos inter só te peço este campeonato!"
That's too bad =/
But good luck to you, and thank you for all you've done to the Colorados.
INTER ESTAREMOS CONTIGO
TU ÉS MINHA PAIXÃO
NÃO IMPORTA O QUE DIGAM
SEMPRE LEVAREI COMIGO
MINHA CAMISA VERMELHA
E A CACHAÇA NA MÃO
O GIGANTE ME ESPERA
PARA COMEÇAR A FESTA
XALAIA LAIA
XALAIA LAIA
XALAIA LAIA
VOCE ME DEIXA DOIDÃO
XALAIA LAIA
XALAIA LAIA
XALAIA LAIA
INTER DO MEU CORAÇÃO
Parabéns pela iniciativa, é uma pena você largar!!
VAMO VAMO INTER!!!!
Tancks you matt.
nice blog
acess my blog, http://row51.blogspot.com
After a nice victory over Goias and a wonderful shot of Guiñazu, this is not a good new.
Your work is wonderful and honest, elegant, and made with passion.
I hope you come back soon.
The Inter's british embassy is a happy and necessary connection.
Congratulations
Please, don´t give up this nice work.
good luck
Marcos
Just leaving one more big thank you, Matt. It's been great having you on our side.
From Vicente, Colorado in Norfolk.
Inter, Campeao Brasileiro 2009.
fiquei impressionado!
seu blog é show! muito bom mesmo!!!
parabéns:)
meu blog é originalpr
Don't stop write here man!
I'm live in Brazil and when i see anything of inter left here im stay very happy ;D!
Sorry, my english is very poor!
Lets go Inter!
Man you've doing great. Dont worry about you lack of posts, sometimes it happens. Keep you mind ahead and bring us new posts whenever you can.
Many thanks from Brazil.
Cheers!
Please, try to restart the blog.
Internacional was a great choice!
Congratulations.
Hi Matt,
I live in New Zealand now and I'm really surprised on how did you manage to put this blog on air. I'm impressed. Please reconsider it someday. Or even, please try to find another one that could replace you. :)You'll be more than welcome in Rio Grande do Sul. I'm really sad you'll stop, but I think you got your reasons to do that. We will miss you! Cheers mate!
Mauricio
Thanks for caring! Tell us! kisses
e-mail: kayxa_dudu@hotmail.com
Colorado, Colorado, nada vai nos separar!
Thank you.
Very sad Matt.
I assume you must be tied with work, family and stuff like that...
Anyway, as an oasis in the Island you've been a delightful source of love and respect to our club and I cannot epress that feeling in simple words.
I still remeber my first contribution, explaining what a real greNAL was.. back in the days.
Unless you're going through something really harsh over there, don't give up on us, ok?
Anyway, I wish you all the best and don't forget to write about the brazilian championship winners in december.
All the best, mate!
Hey man, dont give up!
Keep going with this great job!!
Congratulations from Brazil, Florianópolis-SC!
This new let me sad but I understand you. I hope you continue following our Inter and Congratulations for your blog.
Badanha
Rio-Brazil
VAMO VAMO INTER
SAUDAÇÕES COLORADAS
Eu nunca me esquecerei dos dias que passei contigo INTER.
Thank you! ;]
Parabéns pelo blog, mto massa !
Se quiser da uma olhada no meu ae.. http://rikrdoregert.blogspot.com/
E Dálhe Inter! Nação Colorada Sempre Unida!
Abraço
Hello again Colorado's!
Once again, thank you so much again for all the nice messages. It is very nice to read them and I feel proud to share my love of Inter with such passionate people.
You are welcome to contact me through matbur59@hotmail.com
Colorado Ate Morrer!!!
Matt
Boa amigo!
NICE FRIEND!
INTERNACIONAL EVER!
BRASIL! :D
ABRAÇO MANO!
brother! :D
It's sad to hear that, Matt, since your blog has always been great - and a pleasure to see there could be colorados being born everywhere in the world to live the club as passionately as we do. You'll forever be one of the supporters' symbols and I hope you decide to write for Blog do Torcedor once in a while.
My best wishes and VAMO, VAMO INTER!
Grande abraço!
- Gabriel
Hey Matt!
Thanks for keeping the blog up and running for so long! We, Colorados spread around the world, really apreciate that!
I hope I get to meet you in person one day... I'm going for a round trip in europe late this year and will make sure I get a glorious-red-jersey for you mate!
All the best!
PS: how about getting back to writing once every 2 weeks perhaps? sorry to ask, I dont mean to push you , but I'm really a big fan of your blog!
Cheers fromi Australia,
Wagner.
VALEUU MATT MANDOU BEM CARA ESSE BLOG FOI SENSACIONAL QUANTO DUROU TOMARA QUE UM DIA TU VOLTE A PUBLICAR ...GRANDE ABRAÇO.
VAMOOO INTER !!!
muito obrigado Matt!!
VIVA O SPORT CLUB INTERNACIONAL CAMPEÃO DE TUDO !!!
DONT STOP MAN.............
We won another grenal!
Matt, thanks for spreading further strength of the internacional red shirt.
Unfortunately I can not longer access your information and your point of view. I hope the board of inter can bring you the Riverside for the party's centenary.
Greetings Coloradas!
Guilherme Tavares
Matt, we'll be champions again... Come back... We need you either..
Very proud of seeing Colorados around the world! Keep the blog alive!
I just have to thank you for all you did for Inter.
I hope the blog come back soon.
Greetings from Porto Alegre!
Luciano Maffa
Please, come back writing! We all look forward to hearing from you!
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