Brothers in arms

During the UEFA Champions League quarter final between AC Milan and Inter Milan on April 12, 2005, the match was halted in the 73’ minute after multiple flares were thrown onto the pitch by Inter fans. One of the flares struck AC Milan goalkeeper Dida, leading to a lengthy delay while the situation was cleared up. Amid the disruption, a memorable image emerged: rivals Rui Costa of Milan and Marco Materazzi of Inter were seen standing together, with Materazzi leaning casually on Costa, sharing a rare moment of camaraderie as the game paused. This iconic photo captured a rare, humanizing break in the intensity of the Milan derby.