AC Milan v Inter and the tale of an iconic image
AC Milan versus Inter will be shown live on the BBC on Saturday - this is the story of the fixture's most iconic image.
The iconic image of AC Milan versus Inter in their 2005 Champions League quarter-final remains etched in football history. Photographer Stefano Rellandini captured the powerful moment when Marco Materazzi elbowed the shoulder of Portuguese midfielder Rui Costa, embodying the clash between beauty and brawn. The image symbolized the intensity of the encounter, which ultimately ended after flares and objects were thrown from sections of Inter fans onto the San Siro turf, injuring Milan goalkeeper Dida.
The match was abandoned with 73 minutes played, and Milan was awarded the tie 3-0 on aggregate. The atmosphere was charged with passion and anticipation, reflecting the longstanding rivalry between the two Italian giants.
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