Most football fans will recognize the now-iconic photo of Inter midfielder Nicolo Barella after winning the Euros with Italy, where the 24-year-old dons sunglasses and a nonchalant expression.
The image has become familiar as a meme not only with Inter and Italy supporters, but with almost anyone who follows European football.
The club sat down with the midfielder where he explained the story behind the photo to set the record straight, in an interview on the club’s official Instagram account.
They captioned the post, “Speaking of the Quirinale Palace… Want to know the truth behind the meme of the year? Nicolo Barella reveals all.”