The most iconic photo from Milan derbies gone by

Matt Morley 6 years ago 13.9k |

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Materazzi and Costa admire the mass of flares during the Milan derby. AFP
Materazzi and Costa admire the mass of flares during the Milan derby. AFP
When football fans of a certain age think of the Milan derby, they undoubtedly think about one photo: Marco Materazzi and Rui Costa stood side by side watching on, illuminated only by the light of a mass of flares. With both sides looking to return to their past glory starting with tonight's clash, we take a look back at the image and the story behind it.