Derby d'Italia
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The Derby d'Italia was coined back in 1967 by the famous Italian sports journalist Gianni Brera
as the biannual football fixture in Italian football
between Internazionale
of Milan
and Juventus
of Turin
. The name was also given to this fixture as Inter and Juventus were the two teams with the highest number of international (the former) and national (the latter) honours.
The matchup between Juventus and Inter is perhaps the most intense match in Italy between two teams from different cities. The two teams are also ranked first and second in wins and goals in Serie A history. The match features two clubs who have never been relegated from the Serie A
(prior to the Calciopoli scandal in which Juventus were forcefully relegated for their role in it).
abusing Inter's Italian striker Mario Balotelli
(who was of Ghanaian descent) due to a history of racial abuse from fans who disliked the teenager. This prompted Juventus chairman Jean-Claude Blanc
and the widow of Juventus legend Gaetano Scirea
to write letters urging fans to refrain from using racist chants. The match itself was marred by seven bookings, a red card and a number of heated on-pitch altercations, in particular between Juve goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon
and Inter midfielder Thiago Motta
. Inter manager José Mourinho
was dismissed in the first half for arguing with the referee. A second-half winner from Claudio Marchisio
re-opened the Scudetto race as Inter's lead was cut to 5 points.
* More than 7 goals in single match
* Four or more goals difference, OR Inter scored five or above
* Four or more goals difference, OR Juventus scored five or above
G: Total number of games | W: Total number of wins | D: Total number of draws | L: Total number of losses | F: Goals scored | A: Goals against | +/-: Goal difference
Gianni Brera
Giovanni Luigi "Gianni" Brera was an Italian sports journalist and novelist.-Biography:Brera was born in San Zenone al Po, near Pavia, the son of Carlo, a tailor, and Marietta Ghisoni...
as the biannual football fixture in Italian football
Football in Italy
Football is the most popular sport in Italy. The Italian national football team has won the FIFA World Cup 4 times , trailing only Brazil . Italy's club sides have won 27 major European trophies, making them the most successful European nation in the subject of football...
between Internazionale
F.C. Internazionale Milano
Football Club Internazionale Milano, often referred to as Internazionale or simply Inter, is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Italy. Outside Italy, the club is often called Inter Milan. They are the reigning FIFA Club World champions and Coppa Italia holders.Inter have always...
of Milan
Milan
Milan is the second-largest city in Italy and the capital city of the region of Lombardy and of the province of Milan. The city proper has a population of about 1.3 million, while its urban area, roughly coinciding with its administrative province and the bordering Province of Monza and Brianza ,...
and Juventus
Juventus F.C.
Juventus Football Club S.p.A. , commonly referred to as Juventus and colloquially as Juve , are a professional Italian association football club based in Turin, Piedmont...
of Turin
Turin
Turin is a city and major business and cultural centre in northern Italy, capital of the Piedmont region, located mainly on the left bank of the Po River and surrounded by the Alpine arch. The population of the city proper is 909,193 while the population of the urban area is estimated by Eurostat...
. The name was also given to this fixture as Inter and Juventus were the two teams with the highest number of international (the former) and national (the latter) honours.
The matchup between Juventus and Inter is perhaps the most intense match in Italy between two teams from different cities. The two teams are also ranked first and second in wins and goals in Serie A history. The match features two clubs who have never been relegated from the Serie A
Serie A
Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
(prior to the Calciopoli scandal in which Juventus were forcefully relegated for their role in it).
Notable encounters
Before the derby on 5 December 2009 in Turin, there were fears about the Juventus ultrasUltras
Ultras are a type of sports fans renowned for their fanatical support and elaborate displays. They are predominantly European followers of football teams...
abusing Inter's Italian striker Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli is an Italian footballer who plays as a striker for English team Manchester City and the Italian national team.He started his professional football career at Lumezzane and only played for the first team twice before having an unsuccessful trial at FC Barcelona, and subsequently...
(who was of Ghanaian descent) due to a history of racial abuse from fans who disliked the teenager. This prompted Juventus chairman Jean-Claude Blanc
Jean-Claude Blanc
Jean-Claude Blanc is a former CEO of Juventus FC. He holds an International Business and Marketing degree from CERAM Business School in Nice .-Biography:...
and the widow of Juventus legend Gaetano Scirea
Gaetano Scirea
Gaetano Scirea was an Italian football player who is considered one of the greatest defenders of all-time.Scirea is one of only five players in European football history to have won all international trophies for football clubs recognized by UEFA and FIFA...
to write letters urging fans to refrain from using racist chants. The match itself was marred by seven bookings, a red card and a number of heated on-pitch altercations, in particular between Juve goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon
Gianluigi Buffon
Gianluigi "Gigi" Buffon, Ufficiale OMRI , is an Italian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Juventus and the Italian national team. He has won the FIFA World Cup and is widely considered by fans and experts to be one of most dominant and successful goalkeepers in history...
and Inter midfielder Thiago Motta
Thiago Motta
Thiago Motta Santon Olivares , known as Thiago Motta, is a Brazilian-born Italian footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Serie A club Internazionale....
. Inter manager José Mourinho
José Mourinho
José Mário dos Santos Félix Mourinho is a Portuguese football manager and the current manager of Real Madrid. He is commonly known as "The Special One".Mourinho is regarded by some players, coaches and critics as the best ever coach in football....
was dismissed in the first half for arguing with the referee. A second-half winner from Claudio Marchisio
Claudio Marchisio
Claudio Marchisio is an Italian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Juventus and the Italian national team. A product of the Juventus youth system, he has spent his whole career thus far at his hometown club, with the exception of a season-long loan spell at Empoli...
re-opened the Scudetto race as Inter's lead was cut to 5 points.
Most goals in a match
- 10 goals on 10 June 1961 Juventus 9-1 Inter
- 9 goals on 14 December 1913 Juventus 7-2 Inter
- 8 goals on 17 January 1932 Juventus 6-2 Ambrosiana Inter
- 8 goals on 19 June 1975 Inter 2–6 Juventus in Coppa ItaliaCoppa ItaliaThe Coppa Italia is an Italian football annual cup competition. Its first edition was held in 1922, but the second champions were not crowned until 1936. Roma and Juventus lead the way with nine wins. Roma has contested more finals, 16, while Torino and Juventus follow with 13...
- 7 goals on 4 January 1913 Inter 6-1 Juventus
- 7 goals on 26 November 1911 Inter 6-1 Juventus
F.C. Internazionale Milano biggest wins
- Inter 6-1 Juventus on 26 November 1911
- Inter 6-1 Juventus on 4 January 1913
- Ambrosiana Inter 4-0 Juventus on 17 November 1935
- Ambrosiana Inter 5-0 Juventus on 16 October 1938
- Ambrosiana Inter 4-0 Juventus on 17 September 1939
- Inter 6-0 Juventus on 4 April 1954
- Inter 4-0 Juventus on 11 November 1979
- Inter 4-0 Juventus on 11 November 1984
Juventus F.C. biggest wins
- Juventus 7-2 Inter on 14 December 1913
- Juventus 6-2 Ambrosiana Inter on 17 January 1932
- Juventus 4-0 Ambrosiana Inter on 17 May 1942
- Juventus 9-1 Inter on 10 June 1961
- Inter 2–6 Juventus on 19 June 1975 in Coppa ItaliaCoppa ItaliaThe Coppa Italia is an Italian football annual cup competition. Its first edition was held in 1922, but the second champions were not crowned until 1936. Roma and Juventus lead the way with nine wins. Roma has contested more finals, 16, while Torino and Juventus follow with 13...
Statistics
- Statistics as of 3 October 2010.
G: Total number of games | W: Total number of wins | D: Total number of draws | L: Total number of losses | F: Goals scored | A: Goals against | +/-: Goal difference
| # | Club | G | W | D | L | F | A | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | ||||||||
| 1 | Juventus | 182 | 81 | 46 | 55 | 260 | 228 | +32 |
| 2 | Internazionale | 182 | 55 | 46 | 81 | 228 | 260 | -32 |
| Coppa Italia | ||||||||
| 1 | Juventus | 29 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 44 | 36 | +8 |
| 2 | Internazionale | 29 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 36 | 44 | -8 |
| Supercoppa d’Italia | ||||||||
| 1 | Internazionale | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| 2 | Juventus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Totals | ||||||||
| 1 | Juventus | 211 | 92 | 53 | 66 | 303 | 265 | +38 |
| 2 | Internazionale | 211 | 66 | 53 | 92 | 265 | 303 | -38 |
| Campionato di Guerra | ||||||||
| 1 | Juventus | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1 | Internazionale | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Overall Totals | ||||||||
| 1 | Juventus | 214 | 94 | 53 | 67 | 305 | 268 | +37 |
| 2 | Internazionale | 214 | 67 | 53 | 94 | 268 | 305 | -37 |