Inter and AC Milan join forces to present the Generali Stadium project

It was a historic and unforgettable evening that looked to an extraordinary new future for Italian football and the city of Milano. On Thursday, October 29th, Inter and AC Milan presented the Generali Stadium project, Milano’s new stadium, at an exclusive event held at the magnificent Castello Sforzesco, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

The focus of the evening was the Generali Stadium project, unveiled to the public for the first time in the presence of national and local officials, representatives from the Italian and international sporting communities, and media from around the world. The project was presented at Castello Sforzesco, a landmark steeped in centuries of Milanese history. Pavilions were set up to house a scale model of the proposed Generali Stadium in Milano, bringing the project to life. Officially opened during the event, the pavilion will be open to the public free of charge until Sunday, November 1st, giving Milano residents the opportunity to see the project up close. It marks another important chapter in the city’s development as Milano continues to look to the future through ambitious, innovative projects.

The highlight of the evening was a discussion between Lord Norman Foster and David Manica, the architects leading the new stadium project, with representatives from Inter and AC Milan in attendance. Representing Inter were members of the Oaktree ownership group, part of Brookfield’s credit platform; President and CEO Giuseppe Marotta; Vice President Javier Zanetti; Chief Sport Officer Dario Baccin; Chief Revenue Officer Giorgio Ricci and Chief of Staff Massimiliano Catanese. The men’s and women’s first teams were also present alongside their respective coaches, Cristian Chivu and David Sassarini. The event brought together all areas of the Club, with delegations from the youth academy, the Special teams, the Inter Club network, and several well-known Inter Friends in attendance.

Inter Legends were also an important part of the evening, represented by Giuseppe Baresi, GianfrancoBedin, Giuseppe Bergomi, Marco Materazzi, Walter Samuel, Walter Zenga, and Christian Vieri. Vieri took to the stage to share his thoughts on what was a historic evening for football in Milano.

Alongside representatives from all areas of AC Milan, the evening at Castello Sforzesco was attended by numerous dignitaries and officials. Guests included UEFA Executive Director for Euro 2032 Italy Michele Uva, Special Commissioner for Euro 2032 Stadiums Massimo Sessa, FIGC Special Commissioner Giovanni Malagò, Serie A President Ezio Simonelli and CEO Luigi De Siervo, as well as Milano’s Mayor Giuseppe Sala. Presidents and executives from Italian and international clubs also attended, alongside representatives of national, local and sporting institutions. The evening also welcomed editors of leading Italian and international newspapers and media outlets, as well as prominent figures from Milano’s social and cultural scene and the entertainment industry with ties to the city.