Inter Milan Vs AC Milan – Global Match: 18 World Cup Participants Feature In Tonight’s Derby Della Madonnina

Marko Vrakela
San Siro Inter Milan AC Milan

MILAN, ITALY - APRIL 23: General view outside the stadium prior to the coppa Italia Semi Final match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

One of the most heavily anticipated fixtures in the Serie A calendar pits Inter and AC Milan against each other at San Siro later tonight.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the latest edition of the iconic Derby della Madonnina has all the makings of a ‘global match.’

With only two points separating joint-leaders Inter and third-placed Milan, this clash could have a massive bearing on the Scudetto race.

Furthermore, there’s more than just bragging rights at stake, with Cristian Chivu looking to leave a telling impression in his maiden coaching appearance in this game.

Global Match – 18 World Cup Participants to Face Off in Inter vs AC Milan Clash

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 11: Alessandro Bastoni of Italy and Nicolo Barella of Italy celebrate following their team’s victory in the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium on July 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

Both Inter and Milan boast star-studded squads, featuring a number of elite internationals and proven champions.

Therefore, it’s unsurprising that 18 players who have helped them national teams qualify for next summer’s FIFA World Cup could be on the field tonight.

However, that number could grow exponentially should Italy booked their tickets to the upcoming tournament.

Indeed, Nicolo Barella, Alessandro Bastoni, Federico Dimarco, and Francesco Pio Esposito would all add to the tally.

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