Marotta: Milan derby will be an advertisement for Italian football

Inter president Beppe Marotta hopes the derby against Milan will be a promotional opportunity for Italian football. The match will be played on one of the last nights of the Derby della Madonnina at San Siro. Kick-off is at 19:45 UK time, or 20:45 Central European time, at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.

The design of the new Generali Stadium was unveiled two days ago. Construction is expected to begin in 2028, but the plan to demolish the existing Stadio Meazza will take until 2032. Marotta said the past and present of San Siro should be respected. At the same time, he pointed to the future needs of safe and comfortable stadiums. He praised the efforts of the Oaktree and RedBird management teams on this project.

Inter had won six consecutive derbies. This was followed by five defeats and two draws. In their last three official meetings, they have not managed to score against their rivals. Inter's most recent win over Milan came in April 2024, a 2-1 victory. That match mathematically secured the Scudetto.

Marotta said the derby has a special place in the calendar. He reminded that the match will reach hundreds of millions of viewers around the world. Stressing that they want to win and are motivated, he added that they have great respect for their rivals.