{"id":5403,"date":"2026-04-09T02:33:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T21:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsdive.net\/index.php\/2026\/04\/09\/ac-milan-announces-clash-with-arch-rival-in-perth\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T02:33:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T21:03:12","slug":"ac-milan-announces-clash-with-arch-rival-in-perth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsdive.net\/index.php\/2026\/04\/09\/ac-milan-announces-clash-with-arch-rival-in-perth\/","title":{"rendered":"AC Milan Announces Clash with Arch-Rival in Perth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>AC Milan has revealed plans for a preseason encounter with their long-standing rivals, Inter Milan, set to take place at Perth Stadium. This marks the third consecutive year that AC Milan will hold a preseason match in Perth.<\/p>\n<p>While the specific date for this highly anticipated match has yet to be disclosed, the clash is part of the teams&#8217; preparations for the upcoming European football season.<\/p>\n<p>As one of the most prestigious clubs in Italian football, AC Milan\u2014winners of 19 Serie A titles and seven UEFA Champions League trophies\u2014will return to Perth as part of their international preseason tour.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, AC Milan faced AS Roma, and they played against A-League Men&#8217;s team Perth Glory earlier this year. In 2026, the club will once again meet their local rivals, Inter Milan, in what is famously known as the Derby della Madonnina, but this time on a global stage.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, AC Milan expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming trip, highlighting the dual benefits it presents both on and off the field. 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