World Cup: Inter Milan players who have been part of the last 10 World Cup finals 

Samuel Umtiti's goal for France against Belgium was the only goal in the first semi-final of the World Cup. Les Bleus have reached their third final in the last six editions of the tournament. The Croatians pulled off another stunning comeback victory against England to book their place in the final of the competition.

The last 10 editions of the World Cup have been contested in various climates and locations around the world and have had countries battle one another of the coveted prize and title, world champions. The game of football has been mastered by a few institutions around the world and like Bayern Munich, Italian club Inter Milan have also produced good footballers.

The Italian giants have honed and developed players from around the globe for a number of years who have gone on to shine at the World stage. In the last 10 editions of the World Cup, Inter Milan players have been part of the last 10 finals achieving a unique feat in world football.

The club has produced superstars in various positions and helped players from various countries better their abilities and game with world-class facilities and treatment. Inter Milan are skilled educators with a great love and passion for the game as well as a rich history of producing great talent.

Here we take a look at 10 Inter Milan players who have represented their respective countries in the final of World Cup in the last 10 editions.

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#10 2018: Ivan Perisic

Croatian sensation, Ivan Perisic was sublime in the second half for his country against England in the semi-final scoring the equaliser and then assisting the winning goal as well. Perisic before the start of last season was tipped with a move to Manchester United but stayed at Inter. The Croatian winger has been instrumental for Dalic's side who are surprise finalists in Russia.

Persic joined Inter from Wolfsburg in 2015 and has been crucial to the clubs' redevelopment. His price tag has just risen considerably and suitors for the player may have to be willing to shed the extra few quid to land their target.

Perisic and Croatia will head into the final of the World Cup against France as underdogs yet again but the wave of Croatian magic could spell the end to another disastrous final for France.

Ivan Perisic will be a key player the French will have to contain in order to win the golden prize for the second time. For the minnows, Croatia, a win against France will go down in history as one of the greatest World Cup moments and upsets in history as every one of the Croatian players will go down in history.

A special bunch of players with a unique style, Croatia, on Sunday, in Moscow, has a chance to shock the globe and become world champions for the first time in their history.

#9 2014: Rodrigo Palacio

Palacio during his time with Inter

Former Argentine footballer, Rodrigo Palacio was a smart forward operator for the country. Palacio was part of the Sabella's World Cup squad that finished runners-up to Germany in final at the Maracana in Brazil.

Palacio enjoyed a five-year stint at Inter Milan before moving to Bologna where he still currently plays. The Argentine international won 27 caps for his country and retired after the 2014 World Cup. The 36-year-old is coming close to the end of his career and will look back in joy and relive some of his best moments.

Palacio spent a majority of his career with Inter Milan and earlier with Boca Juniors both five-year spells. The player won multiple honours with Boca during his time and was also a runner-up in the 2007 Copa America final.

#8 2010: Wesley Sneijder

Sneijder in action during Dirk Kuyt Testimonial

A former teammate of Marco Materazzi at Inter, Dutchman Wesley Sneijder was one of the best players in world football during his time with Inter. He guided Holland to a final appearance in South Africa and was one of the standout players of the tournament despite Spain's victory over the Dutch in the final.

Sneijder was also instrumental in Inter Milan's first Champions League triumph at Inter and will also be considered a legend at the club. The Dutchman came close in 2014 as well with the Dutch as they lost on penalties to Argentina in Brazil.

Sneijder recently retired from international football but still plies his trade at club level with Al-Gharafa in Qatar. After a year in Nice, since four in Turkey, Qatar was next one the Dutchman's football journey.

#7 2006: Marco Materazzi

Materazzi playing in Andrea Pirlo Farewell Match

Controversial World Cup figure, Italian defender Marco Materazzi won the trophy in 2006 as Italy overcame France on penalties to claim their fourth crown. The defender along with Fabio Cannavaro was immense for the team in central defence and guided the nation to a historic triumph.

Like Berti, Materazzi spent 10 years at the club and a majority of his career at the club where he won multiple leagues and cups, including the elusive Champions League trophy.

Now a manager, Materazzi oversaw Indian Super League Chennaiyin FC and won the ISL with the club in the second edition of the tournament.

#6 2002: Ronaldo

Ronaldo at the Russia World Cup

Legendary Brazilian forward Ronaldo has played some of the biggest clubs in world football and dazzled audiences around the globe. During his most menacing years, the player plied his trade at Inter Milan from 97-02 winning multiple honours. During this time period, Brazil enjoyed a lovely international period after their 94 success, but a defeat in 98 in the final set back the Brazilians.

However, in 2002, Ronaldo turned up and guided Brazil to the title and ensured his legacy in the history books. The quick, creative, skilful, powerful modern centre-forward, Ronaldo troubled defences with his wit on the field.

#5 1998: Youri Djorkaeff

Djorkaeff in action in a friendly game

Former French attacking midfielder, Youri Djorkaeff spent three years at Inter Milan from 96-99 and it was during this time that he blossomed into the form of his life earning him a call-up for the World Cup squad.

Ranked 25th before the start of the 98 home tournament, the French national team surprised and shocked the footballing world by going on to win the competition. Djorkaeff was a key member of Aime Jacquet's winning team that outplayed Brazil in the final.

The industrious attacking player enjoyed a fruitful career with spells in England, Italy, Germany and won 82 caps for his national side.

#4 1994: Nicola Berti

Italy's Nicola Berti challenged by Brazil's Dunga

Former Italian midfielder, Nicola Berti spent a majority of his career at Inter Milan in a spell spanning 10 seasons from 88-98. In 1994, Berti was part of the Italian contingent who finished runners-up in the USA to Brazil. The Italians lost a shootout to Brazil as they claimed the title of world champions.

Berti was an influential player who had a long club career that spanned two decades and won 34 caps with the national team. Berti enjoyed a season at Spurs in the Premier League after leaving Inter but moved to Spain shortly after.

#3 1990: Lothar Matthäus

Matthaus in action at a Legends Football Match - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia

Former German captain Lothar Matthaus led his country to victory in the 1990 World Cup in Italy. Matthaus was the squad that reached the final of the 1986 World Cup as well, as the Argentines were victorious and crowned world champions. One of only three players along with Antonio Carbajal and Gianluigi Buffon, the German legend Matthaus has appeared in five editions of the World Cup and spent four years in Italy with Inter Milan from 88-92.

He appeared 25 times, during his stint in the national squad in the 82, 86, 90, 94 and 98 editions of the tournament. A box to box midfielder, Matthaeus guided the side for over two decades, enjoying one of the longest international careers, in the history of the game.

A decorated player in all aspects of the game, winning every trophy in world football, Lothar Matthaeus is a German and football legend. With 150 caps for Germany, he is also the most capped German footballer of all-time. Klinsmann and Brehme were also Inter Milan players part of the 1982 German squad.

#2 1986: Karl-Heinze-Rummenigge

Karl Hopfner with Rummenigge as the former Is Awarded The Federal Cross of Merit

Former German forward Karl Heinze-Rummenigge was part of the 1982 and 1986 World Cup teams where the country lost the final to Italy and Argentina but watched from the stands as the country lifted the World Cup in 1990. However, Rummenigge won the 1980 Euro title and was a distinguished Bayern and Inter player with multiple accolades to his name.

Rummenigge moved to Inter Milan in 1984 and spent three years at the club before moving to Servette in Switzerland. An industrious forward and a lethal finisher, he is one of the few Germans who deserves to have the competition but has eluded him.

Currently a CEO of a Bayern Munich sister group called AG, Rummenige is very much connected to the game.

#1 1982: Giuseppe Bergomi

Bergomi in action in a legends game

Let’s start in Spain, with World Cup 1982 where Italy took on West Germany in the final, winning 3-1, as Inter players Giuseppe Bergomi and Gabriele Oriali both coming out on top. Italy claimed their third World title in 1982 before getting their fourth 24 years later in 2006.

Giuseppe Bergomi, one of Italy's finest defenders of all-time and a one club servant with Inter throughout his playing career, Bergomi won the World title in Spain. A robust defender who spent his entire career in Italy is a widely respected figure in the country.

Bergomi appeared 81 times for the national team and was also part of the Italy squad that finished third at Italia 90.