Inter and Milan draw 1‑1 in Perth pre‑season friendly
On 5 August 2026 the Italian rivals Inter Milan and AC Milan met in a pre‑season friendly at Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia. The match ended 1‑1. Inter took the lead in the 52nd minute when Federico Dimarco finished from a Federico Lavelli pass, and Milan equalised in the 83rd minute after Christopher Nkunku converted a penalty awarded for a foul on him. Both clubs paid tribute to late Milan legend Franco Baresi with a minute’s silence and a display of his image on the stadium screen.
Inter coach Cristian Chivu stressed that the result was secondary to the players’ development and fitness, while Milan manager Ruben Amorim highlighted the impact of veteran Luka Modrić and the need to fine‑tune the new tactical setup. The game also featured contributions from players such as Saelemaekers, Modrić, and newcomer Gonçalo Ramos, providing useful insights ahead of the upcoming Serie A season.
Entities: AC Milan · Associazione Calcio Milan (AC Milan) · Christopher Nkunku · Cristian Chivu · FC Internazionale Milano · Federico Dimarco · Football Club Internazionale Milano (Inter Milan) · Franco Baresi · Inter Milan · Optus Stadium · Ruben Amorim