To trace the origins of the poisons that usually flavor every match between Inter and Juve, we need to go back to 16 April 1961. On that day, Helenio Herrera’s Inter arrived in Turin in full sprint for the title, with two points behind the black and whites . The match, however, was interrupted after half an hour due to an invasion of the pitch which, following a Nerazzurri complaint, handed the win to Inter. However, a victory canceled by the black and white appeal, which required the match to be replayed. In response, the then Nerazzurri president Angelo Moratti sent Primavera to Turin, who were buried 9-1 (with six goals from Sivori). From that day on, the derby d’Italia becomes a clockwork challenge that systematically drags on controversies and recriminations. Until the memorable 26 April 37 years later, the day that ushered in a new era of fire and flames even on the pitch: in full battle for the title just a few days from the end of the championship, Inter came out narrowly defeated after being denied a clear penalty against Ronaldo, spread in the area by Iuliano a few moments before the referee Ceccarini grants the maximum punishment to Juventus on the rapid reversal in front. A furious brawl ensues, with Pagliuca who – as recently revealed – punches Ceccarini in the sides and gets away with it.
Juve-Inter, controversies and brawls: the precedents
