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The End of San Siro: A Farewell to Football’s Cathedral
San Siro was more than a stadium—it was Milan’s cathedral of football. Since 1926, it stood as a paradox: one ground, two names, two tribes. For AC Milan, it was San Siro, home of red-and-black triumphs led by Van Basten, Gullit, and Rijkaard. For Inter, it was the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, named after Italy’s first superstar, and later graced by Ronaldo R9, Il Fenomeno. Under its glowing red girders, the Derby della Madonnina became a Milanese opera of smoke, song, and rivalry. Legends from Zidane to Messi called it a temple of history, a stage where glory mattered more than commerce. Its design inspired stadiums worldwide, its atmosphere defined Italian calcio. Now facing demolition, San Siro’s towers may fall, but its echoes—of passion, rivalry, and artistry—will remain eternal. A story of elegance, legacy, and the beautiful game’s true soul.
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