“Aperti al mondo. Dal 1908”: A celebration of Inter’s 118 - year history
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— 4 hours agoTo celebrate the 118th anniversary of the Club’s founding on March 9, Inter presented “Aperti al mondo. Dal 1908” (Open to the world. Since 1908), a theatrical piece recounting the Nerazzurri’s history, written and performed by Gianfelice Facchetti.
The project was commissioned by the Club, with the support of the minority shareholders’ associations Asso.PAI and AMI, and in collaboration with Pirelli. It was designed to shine a light on the true meaning of being part of Inter: an identity rooted in openness, courage and inclusion since 1908.
The show was performed twice at the Auditorium Pirelli in Milano. The first performance, dedicated to the Club’s Youth Academy players and Special Teams, formed part of its Educational programme. It was a moment of reflection aimed at helping younger generations understand what it truly means to wear these colours, and the weight, pride and responsibility they carry.
At the end of the first performance President and CEO Giuseppe Marotta addressed the audience:
“Do you know what happened on March 9, 1908? It wasn’t just a football club that was born, but a promise. A promise to be truly International. Open. Courageous. To look beyond boundaries, beyond fear of what’s different, and beyond distrust toward those who come from elsewhere. Inter has never asked where you come from, but one simple question: how much do you care about being part of this club? That legacy is not built on trophies. It is built on strong character and real determination. Because you are not the future of Inter – you already belong. ”
Giuseppe Marotta
The second performance was dedicated to the representatives of the minority shareholders and their guests, to the partners of the Club, to the Inter Clubs, as well as the Nerazzurri staff and executives.
Joining Gianfelice Facchetti on stage were several Nerazzurri legends: Vice President Javier Zanetti, Riccardo Ferri, Samir Handanovic, Aristide Guarneri, Gianfranco Bedin, Giuseppe Bergomi, Francesco Toldo and Walter Samuel. They took the audience on a journey through the different eras of Inter’s history, revisiting iconic line-ups, unforgettable moments and the anticipation that builds before every match.
In closing, President Marotta reiterated the cultural and social value of the initiative:
“Gianfelice Facchetti delivered an extraordinary monologue. He gave voice to his father, a legacy and to an idea. Because that story is about something that goes far beyond football. Sport, and football in particular, is one of the most powerful and effective tools we have to be truly inclusive. Inter represents both memory and the future combined. And we have to do our part, not just on the pitch, but every day, to bring these values to the community through concrete actions and projects. ”
Giuseppe Marotta