Perth hosts an event to celebrate Italian football

On the eve of their final match of the tour, an event was hosted in Perth to promote Italian football, bringing together representatives from Inter, Juventus and Palermo. The institutional gathering celebrated the strength of Italian football in Australia, just days after the series of friendlies got underway with the Derby di Milano.

The event was also attended by Rita Saffioti, Deputy Premier of Western Australia, underlining the strong institutional and sporting ties between the region and Italian football.

Representing Inter were Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Vice President Javier Zanetti and Nerazzurri legend Christian Vieri, who took part alongside delegates from the other participating clubs.

Juventus were represented by Giorgio Chiellini and Alessandro Del Piero, while Palermo were represented by head coach Filippo Inzaghi and players Mattia Bani and Joel Pohjanpalo.

The event formed part of the programme of activities surrounding the summer tour, with the aim of strengthening the bond between Italian clubs and supporters in Australia while showcasing the values, history and tradition of Italian football on the international stage.