Inter Milan & Italy Superstar Visits Sick Children In Hospital In Hometown Cagliari

Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella paid a visit to sick children in hospital during his team’s visit to his hometown Cagliari.

This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

This weekend, Inter travelled to Sardinia to face Cagliari in Serie A.

And for midfielder Barella, it was a special match.

Clashes with Cagliari always mean something a bit more for the 27-year-old. He is a native of Sardinia and came through the youth ranks at the Rossoblu.

Cagliari are the team for whom Barella initially broke through in Serie A.

And there will always be a feeling of connection between Barella and both the team and the city.

Inter Midfielder Nicolo Barella Visits Children In Hospital After Serie A Clash Vs Cagliari

On the pitch, Barella had a starring role on Saturday. The Italian international capped off a fine performances with two assists on his return to Cagliari.

But off the pitch, Barella’s business in his hometown was not finished.

The Gazzetta report that the 27-year-old Inter midfielder also paid a visit to a local hospital.

There, Barella met with some sick children, in an event organized by the Make-A-Wish foundation.

Barella spent some time chatting with the children and their families.

The Italian international took selfies with them, as well as gifting them Inter shirts and autographs.