Inter and Milan unveil €1.2bn stadium plan as United coach Michael Carrick addresses club turmoil

Inter Milan and AC Milan revealed plans for a joint stadium that will replace San Siro from the 2031-32 season, ahead of Italy’s co-hosting of Euro 2032. The Generali-sponsored venue will hold 71,500 spectators and is projected to cost about €1.2 billion. The announcement, made at a gala in Milan’s Castello Sforzesco, was met with protests from some fans who displayed a banner reading “You will never extinguish the lights at San Siro” and chanted “Hands off San Siro.” Construction is slated to begin in 2028 on the current site.

In the Premier League, Manchester United manager Michael Carrick acknowledged a difficult week for the club, noting that conversations with staff and owners have been “hard truth” but necessary for progress. Carrick said he remains fully committed to the players and emphasized the need to move forward together. He also confirmed that Bruno Fernandes will retain the captaincy and that discussions about his own future are ongoing.

Chelsea face a challenging home match against Manchester United after a recent loss to Tottenham and a Carabao Cup defeat to Liverpool. Coach Xabi Alonso is dealing with injuries to Reece James, João Pedro and Maxence Lacroix, with the club expecting their return in several weeks.

Other fixtures on the day include Premier League clashes such as Bournemouth vs Leeds, Brentford vs Nottingham Forest, and Tottenham vs Crystal Palace, as well as a Women’s Super League game between Everton and Manchester United. In Europe, Bayern Munich host Borussia Dortmund and Milan play Inter in the Serie A derby.