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Inter and AC Milan meet with authorities ahead of Perth derby

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Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Inter and AC Milan meet with authorities ahead of Perth derby

Summary

An institutional meeting occurred at Optus Stadium on the eve of the derby between Inter and AC Milan. Coaches Cristian Chivu and Ruben Amorim, along with players Federico Dimarco and Alexi Saelemaekers, met with Western Australia's Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti. This match marks Inter's inaugural appearance in Australia, adding significance to the historic rivalry set to be showcased at the stadium. Local enthusiasm surrounding the event has been high leading up to the fixture.

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By the Numbers

•The derby is set for Optus Stadium in Perth.
•Both teams have been welcomed enthusiastically in Australia.
•This will be Inter's first match on Australian soil.
•Chivu and Amorim participated in the pre-match meeting.
•The fixture highlights the global reach of football.

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What they're saying

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After days of work, the Rossoneri's Pre-Season Tour gets underway. The first Derby of the season is set to take place at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Here are the official teams picked by Amorim and Ch...
— Yahoo Sports

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PERTH – On the eve of the derby, an institutional meeting took place at Optus Stadium between the coaches of Inter and AC Milan, Cristian Chivu and Ruben Amorim, Federico Dimarco and Alexi Saelemaek...
— Yahoo Sports