Kaká ahead of the derby: “Materazzi remains a friend of mine”

Ahead of the Milan derby, Kaká spoke about his connection with Marco Materazzi, the former Inter defender he faced several times during his years in the Rossoneri shirt. Their rivalry was fierce on the pitch, but it did not erase the personal relationship built over the years. The former playmaker’s words add a note of memory and sporting respect to the build-up to the city clash.

Kaká’s message was clear: “Materazzi remains a friend of mine.” It is a short sentence, but a meaningful one, recalling the human side of a fixture often defined by duels, incidents and intense emotion. The two were leading figures during one of the most competitive periods in Italian football, when Milan and Inter were battling for prominence and prestige on the international stage as well. The comment is not related to transfers or market activity, but to a personal bond that survived their rivalry.

Inter’s derby takes place on Saturday, October 31, at 20:45 against Milan. The Nerazzurri enter the match after three straight wins: 1-0 against Shakhtar in the Champions League, 2-1 against Fiorentina and 2-0 against Venezia in Serie A. After the Meazza clash, Inter will face Feyenoord on Tuesday, November 3, at 21:00 in the Champions League.