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San Siro’s greatest moments, from champagne football to Bob Marley’s historic gig, as demolishment plans are revealed

THANKS for the memories, San Siro. Demolishment plans have been confirmed for the iconic football stadium, as its residents AC and Inter Milan get ready for life in a new arena. Construction on a new smaller stadium is set to…

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 12:56 PM
San Siro’s greatest moments, from champagne football to Bob Marley’s historic gig, as demolishment plans are revealed
Key Things to Know
  • Demolition plans have been confirmed for the San Siro as Milan clubs prepare to move to a new arena.
  • A new 71,500-capacity stadium costing £1.84 billion is scheduled to open in 2032.
  • The venue hosted iconic matches, including Cameroon's shock 1-0 win against Argentina at the 1990 World Cup.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Demolition plans have been confirmed for the historic San Siro stadium as AC Milan and Inter Milan prepare to relocate. Construction on an adjacent £1.84 billion stadium housing 71,500 spectators is set to begin next year, with completion projected for 2032 ahead of the European Championship co-hosted by Italy and Turkey.

The iconic venue has hosted legendary football and music events over decades. Notable milestones include Arrigo Sacchi's dominant AC Milan era, Inter Milan's 3-1 triumph over Barcelona in 2010, Cameroon's shock 1-0 defeat of Argentina at Italia '90, and Bob Marley's record-setting 1980 concert before 120,000 fans.

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