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Inter and Atlético Play Libya 'Reconstruction Cup' Friendly in Sold-Out Benghazi Today

Staged by Libya’s Development and Reconstruction Fund, the event uses Haftar-linked organizers to project stability through sport.

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Overview

  • Kickoff is scheduled for 18:00 local time at Benghazi International Stadium, with both clubs undertaking a compressed one‑day trip.
  • Inter will field a depleted side heavy on youth players, and first-choice goalkeeper Yann Sommer did not travel due to influenza.
  • The match airs live on DAZN via Inter TV, with streaming available on Inter TV and the club’s YouTube channel.
  • Atlético replaced Barcelona after the Catalan club withdrew for scheduling and organizational reasons, with Libyan sources reporting a reimbursement of about €5 million.
  • Roughly 40,000 tickets have been sold, eastern authorities including Khalifa Haftar are expected, and organizers are presenting the fixture as a message of recovery with VIP former stars invited.