Former Inter Milan defender Cristian Ranieri has launched a new project called Athletics Mind, which focuses on mental health services for athletes with the philosophy of "Human First." The project is athlete-led and serves athletes, with a team comprising sports psychologists, sports nutritionists, and other experts. It aims to make mental conditioning and nutritional planning integral components of athletes' training systems. Ranieri states that the inspiration for the project came from his personal experiences during his playing career.

Ranieri said: "Athletes are often viewed as mere machines designed for maximum performance, with their humanity overlooked. This prevents them from truly enjoying sports. I only discovered sports psychology late in my career, and it benefited me enormously—both on the pitch and in everyday life. If I had access to this kind of psychological support as a young player, I would have handled many periods of my career very differently."

The platform operates online through a mobile app and website, serving youth athletes, professional athletes, and even retired athletes, providing sports psychology consultations and nutritional guidance. The project collaborates with the University of Milan's Sports Psychology Department, Italy's oldest and most authoritative institution for sports psychology, which is responsible for providing professional training to the platform's psychologists. Several prominent sports figures, including Giannelli, Magnini, Fognini, Pirlo, Ambrosini, Bastoni, Perin, and Padelli, are involved in the project.

Ranieri emphasizes that sports psychology consulting is not equivalent to mental illness treatment. Athletes seeking psychological support are not necessarily facing problems; rather, they are learning tools to enhance competitive performance, adjust their lifestyle, and better manage both positive and challenging situations. In the past, mental health was a taboo subject in sports, but now an increasing number of elite athletes are willing to open up.

In the interview, he also shared his thoughts on his former club Inter Milan and coach Simone Inzaghi: "Inzaghi possesses solid knowledge. He studied extensively before becoming a coach, and as a player, he learned from renowned coaches at top clubs. Now he has tremendous authority within the team. This Inter Milan squad is very strong; they signed excellent players this summer, and the team has great depth. Selecting the starting eleven for each match is a pleasant problem for Inzaghi. Few teams can come back from 0-2 down in the second half against a strong opponent, but Inter Milan did."

Speaking about captain Lautaro Martínez, Ranieri praised him: "He is an excellent captain and a remarkable player who improves every year. He always sends positive signals regardless of the circumstances. I hope he can stay at Inter Milan throughout his career; with his personality and abilities, he has every chance to finish his career here."

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