Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner arrives for a press conference after he announced his withdraw from the International Tennis Championship, in Rome on May 5, 2024. Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner announced on May 5, 2024 he will not play at the upcoming Italian Open due to a hip injury which forced him out in Madrid earlier this week. (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP) (Photo by ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP via Getty Images)
Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner arrives for a press conference after he announced his withdraw from the International Tennis Championship, in Rome on May 5, 2024. Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner announced on May 5, 2024 he will not play at the upcoming Italian Open due to a hip injury which forced him out in Madrid earlier this week. (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP) (Photo by ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP via Getty Images)

There are many stars in attendance at the Coppa Italia Final between Milan and Roma, including Jannik Sinner, Roberto Baggio, Pepe, Alessandro Del Piero, Roberto Mancini, Nelson Dida, Beppe Signori and Luciano Spalletti.

It kicks off on neutral turf at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT, 21.00 CET).

You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog.

The winner will be decided after 90 minutes, extra time or even a penalty shoot-out, with the victors also qualifying for the Europa League.

It is sold out at the Stadio Olimpico, with the Bologna supporters put into the Curva Nord and the Milan fans in the Curva Sud.

ROME, ITALY - MAY 14: General view inside the stadium as fans of Bologna show their support prior to the Coppa Italia Final match between AC Milan and Bologna at Stadio Olimpico on May 14, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi/Getty Images)
ROME, ITALY โ€“ MAY 14: General view inside the stadium as fans of Bologna show their support prior to the Coppa Italia Final match between AC Milan and Bologna at Stadio Olimpico on May 14, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi/Getty Images)

Legends watch Coppa Italia Final

There are numerous stars from the world of sport in attendance, including world tennis Number 1 (and lifelong Milan supporter) Jannik Sinner, who is currently competing in a different tournament in Rome.

Italy coach Spalletti is here, while Baggio who played for both Milan and Bologna, was tasked with carrying the Coppa Italia trophy to its podium during the opening ceremony.

Portuguese defender Pepe played for neither, but he is here to cheer on his old boss Sergio Conceicao, who is now the coach of Milan.

Bologna legend Signori and ex-Milan goalkeeper Dida naturally have their favourites for the final victory.

Dida the goalkeeper of AC Milan shouts during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on November 8, 2009 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
Dida the goalkeeper of AC Milan shouts during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on November 8, 2009 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
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