From the Olympics to Serie A: the Rebirth of the San Siro Pitch

San Siro transformed into a global stage for the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, then — within days — back into a football temple ready to host the Derby d’Italia. Giovanni Castelli reveals the behind-the-scenes work behind a technical feat: dismantling operations, removal of the turf, installation of “big rolls” weighing hundreds of kilos and the integration of a hybrid system combining natural and synthetic fibres without compromising the players’ feel. A race against time where it is not just about being able to play, but about doing so on a true performance surface: ball speed, bounce, stability and safety. Because in modern football, even the pitch must rise to the level of the spectacle