Inzaghi keen to play at Olympics

FILIPPO Inzaghi loves the spotlight and the Olympics could be his next big event.

The AC Milan striker wants to be part of Italy's team for the Beijing Games later this year.

"I would gladly go to China. The Olympics have always fascinated me and to play in one would be an honor," Inzaghi was quoted as saying in yesterday's Corriere dello Sport.

"What's important is that I am in good physical condition," Inzaghi said. "If the tournament were to be played right now, I would be the first to put myself forward as a candidate."

The 16 countries sending soccer teams to the Olympics can use professional players, but only three can be 23 or older.