Inter Vs AC Milan – Third Derby Della Madonnina Appearance For Experienced Serie A Referee | OneFootball

Simone Sozza will be in charge of Sunday’s high-stakes Serie A showdown between Inter and AC Milan.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, it will be his third appearance in this fixture.

Indeed, he officiated one of Inter’s most dominant derby victories in recent memory.

Led by Simone Inzaghi, the Nerazzurri thrashed Milan 5-1 in September 2023.

However, Sozza’s second appearance in this matchup was nothing short of scandalous.

Simone Sozza Ready for Third Appearance in Inter vs AC Milan Derby

MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 04: FC Internazionale coach Cristian Chivu looks on before the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Cremonese at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Sozza’s controversial decisions resulted in Milan’s stunning 3-2 triumph in last year’s Supercoppa Italiana semifinal.

Indeed, he initiated Milan’s second-half comeback by refusing to sanction Alvaro Morata’s foul on Kristjan Asllani.

Milan would go on to score from that sequence, setting the tone for an epic turnaround.

Only four referees have appeared in this fixture more frequently, with legendary Pierluigi Collina leading the way with six matches.