5 stadiums that are shared by rival teams

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Roma v Lazio

#4 San Siro (AC Milan & Inter)

FC Internazionale Milano v FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk - UEFA Europa League
FC Internazionale Milano v FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk - UEFA Europa League

Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, better know as San Siro for the region of Milan it is located, is arguably the world’s most famous shared venue. Teams do not come much bigger than AC Milan and Inter, between them having lifted 36 Serie A titles and 10 European Cups, and yet they have coexisted at this iconic ground since 1947.

Milan moved into the 80,000 all-seater stadium first, when it was first built in 1926, though of course it has been renovated on multiple occasions since then, most recently in 2016. The first match that was played at the stadium was a Milan derby, which the Rossoneri claimed by a 6-3.

At that time, Inter were playing in the crumbling Arena Civica, which is still used today for athletics. While it is an arena that offers history and character – it was built in 1807 – it is entirely unsuitable for modern top-flight football. The Nerazzurri soon realised this and following the conclusion of World War 2 moved in with their neighbours.

Since then, San Siro has become one of the most fabled grounds in the game. It has notably hosted four European Cup finals, most recent the 2016 showcase between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, while it was also the venue for six matches at the 1990 World Cup.

Along with Rome’s Stadio Olimpico, it is one of only two venues shared by club sides to reach the prestigious UEFA Category 4 stadium classification.

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