Inter Milan Legend To Feature In Coverage Of Libya Friendly Against Atletico Madrid | OneFootball

Today’s friendly between Inter and Atletico Madrid goes beyond football – it’s a ‘global message of peace, diplomacy, and social responsibility’.

As Tuttosport reports, via FCInterNews, the match in Benghazi was originally meant to feature Barcelona, who later withdrew due to scheduling conflicts.

Instead, the Nerazzurri will face Atletico Madrid.

Both squads face absences due to the international break but fans of the two teams will get to see some of their favourite players in action.

The Benghazi International Stadium has sold out its 40,000 seats, with the Libyan organisers aiming to prove they can host major international events safely.

Inter Milan Legend Zanetti To Commentate On Friendly Against Atletico

Inter Milan’s Italian Vice-president Javier Zanetti arrives for the draw of the 2022-2023 UEFA Champions League football tournament 2022-2023 in Istanbul on August 25, 2022. (Photo by OZAN KOSE / AFP) (Photo by OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images)

Among the high-profile guests are football icons Ronaldo Nazário, Roberto Carlos, and Ronaldinho.

Inter legend Javier Zanetti, now vice president of the Nerazzurri, will take part in the coverage of the event for beIN Sports, adding prestige to an already symbolic fixture.

Tuttosport also recalls a unique historical link – former Inter coach Eugenio Bersellini once managed both the Libyan national team and Tripoli clubs Al Ahly and Al Ittihad in 1999.