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First Milan Derby heads to Perth 2026

8/5/2026

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Milan Derby

AC Milan and Inter Milan will meet in a friendly at Optus Stadium in Perth on August 8, 2026.
The match is the first “Derby della Madonnina” ever played on Australian soil.
AC Milan arrived under new manager Ruben Amorim, who signed a three-year contract in June 2026.
Predictions forecast a 1-1 draw as coaches aim to give minutes to new signings and test systems.

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Inter Fitness Doubts

Inter coach Cristian Chivu doubts players on World Cup holiday will be ready for the opening match, stressing fitness and jet-lag recovery after a Europe-Asia-Australia tour.
Defender Federico Dimarco said the Perth derby aims to raise squad fitness and give youth players Pio and Stankovic minutes.
Inter officials floated staging the Serie A opener abroad, warning of logistical challenges, and will host an open training session before the Juventus friendly.

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Milan Derby

AC Milan and Inter Milan will meet in a friendly at Optus Stadium in Perth on August 8, 2026.
The match is the first “Derby della Madonnina” ever played on Australian soil.
AC Milan arrived under new manager Ruben Amorim, who signed a three-year contract in June 2026.
Predictions forecast a 1-1 draw as coaches aim to give minutes to new signings and test systems.

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