Former Inter defender Marco Materazzi has jokingly praised Zlatan Ibrahimovic, saying he's the greatest Inter supporter in history due to his current performances at AC Milan. Materazzi and Ibrahimovic have a history of on-field clashes and verbal spats, but Materazzi downplayed the tension. He made the comments during an interview with La Tripletta, a podcast from La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Materazzi's praise came with a hint of sarcasm, as he acknowledged Ibrahimovic's significant contributions to AC Milan. The Swedish striker has been instrumental in Milan's recent successes, and Materazzi seemed to be acknowledging his impact. Materazzi's comments also referenced their past encounters, both on and off the field.

The interview also touched on Materazzi's gratitude towards Ibrahimovic for leaving Inter and joining Barcelona, which led to the arrival of Samuel Eto'o. Materazzi credited Eto'o's signing as a key factor in Inter's 2010 Treble-winning season. This move allowed Inter to strengthen their squad and ultimately dominate European competition that year.

Materazzi's lighthearted jabs at Ibrahimovic highlight the ongoing rivalry between the two football legends, even if they are no longer directly competing against each other.