Inter and AC Milan meet Western Australian officials ahead of historic Perth derby
Inter Milan and AC Milan coaches, along with players, gathered at Optus Stadium with Western Australian officials before their inaugural Australian derby.
Coaches Cristian Chivu of Inter and Ruben Amorim of AC Milan, accompanied by players Federico Dimarco and Alexi Saelemaekers, met with Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti at Perth's Optus Stadium. The gathering served as a ceremonial welcome for the clubs' first match on Australian soil. The event highlights the expansion of the famed Derby della Madonnina to a new international audience.
Why it matters
The meeting signals the growing importance of Australia as a venue for high-profile international football matches.
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