Zlatan Ibrahimović and Christian Pulisic appear in a lead-up video as Ibrahimović joins the Olympic torch relay ahead of Milano‑Cortina 2026. Betting angle: San Siro’s role as opening‑ceremony host and the high‑profile Inter vs Juventus fixture on Feb. 15 could draw heavier wagering and tighter markets — expect increased liquidity and sharper odds for that match.
Zlatan Ibrahimović and Christian Pulisic headline video ahead of Milano‑Cortina 2026
Zlatan Ibrahimović starred alongside Christian Pulisic in a video released ahead of the Milano‑Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The footage spotlighted Milan’s culture, cuisine and sporting heritage before following Ibrahimović as he carried the Olympic flame during the torch relay.
San Siro set for opening ceremony; city-wide Olympic programme
San Siro, home to AC Milan and Inter Milan, will host the Olympic opening ceremony, marking Italy’s return to staging a Winter Games opening since 2006. While competitive events will be spread across Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, and other venues, Milan will stage figure skating, speed skating, short track and the Olympic men’s hockey tournament, with the closing ceremony scheduled for the Verona Arena.
Key club fixture during the Games
A highly anticipated Inter Milan vs Juventus match is slated for Feb. 15 at San Siro, coinciding with the Olympic window. The club fixture is expected to draw extra attention given the stadium’s global spotlight during the opening events.
Torch relay stars and potential cauldron candidates
Hundreds of torchbearers will transport the flame across Greece and Italy before it reaches San Siro. Ibrahimović is among several notable football figures taking part, alongside Giorgio Chiellini, Marco Di Vaio, Robert Pires, Filippo Inzaghi, Fabio Cannavaro, Cesc Fàbregas and Alisha Lehmann.
There remains the possibility a sporting star will light the Olympic cauldron, following precedents like Zinedine Zidane and Rafael Nadal at recent Games.
Betting implications for punters
The San Siro opening ceremony and the Feb. 15 Inter–Juventus fixture create clear betting angles: expect higher betting volumes and tighter odds on that derby due to global interest and stadium prominence. Markets may also react to player availability or schedule adjustments during the Olympic period, so monitor team announcements and matchday conditions for sharper in‑play and pre‑match pricing.
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