Meazza (San Siro) Stadium

The San Siro (otherwise known as the Meazza is named after Giuseppe Meazza who was a very famous soccer player who played for both AC Milan and Inter Milan. The fact that AC Milan and Inter Milan are two of the greatest football teams of present day only adds to the heated atmosphere at the derbys.

The stadium was first constructed in 1926 and since that date has continually been added on to and renovated to such an extent that today the San Siro is one of the finest soccer stadiums in the world with an all seated capacity of 85,000 people. During Italia 90 FIFA World Cup the San Siro was home to group games, second round games, quarter final games and semi final games.

The design of the San Siro is unique with two massive tiers. In each corner are massive posts upon which a mettle scaffolding type structure is built which gives relief from the Sun. The relief from this structure is so much that the ground staff have a tough time growing grass in this well shaded arena.

If you are planning to visit Milan during the soccer season it would be well worth your while trying to get in a Seria A game, particularly if AC Milan and Inter Milan are playing in a derby.

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