Costacurta: 'San Siro is incredibly beautiful but not functional' as stadium turns 100
Former AC Milan and Italy defender Alessandro Costacurta has marked San Siro's centenary by praising the stadium's iconic status while questioning its suitability for contemporary football. Costacurta, who spent most of his career at the ground, acknowledged the emotional and cultural weight of the venue shared by Milan and Inter, but argued that infrastructure demands have evolved beyond what the original design can accommodate. His comments come amid ongoing debate about the clubs' future stadium plans and the potential replacement of San Siro.
Read the full story at theguardian.comCostacurta's remarks cut to the heart of a long-running debate in Italian football: how to honor historic venues while meeting the commercial and experiential standards of modern European football. San Siro's 100th birthday provides a natural inflection point, and a figure of Costacurta's stature lending his voice to the 'beauty vs. functionality' argument carries weight. With Milan and Inter both weighing new stadium projects, this kind of commentary from club legends will shape the narrative around any redevelopment or relocation decision.
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