Nerazzurri

Nerazzurri is an Italian nickname used to describe teams or supporters associated with the colors black and blue (nero e azzurro). The term is most closely linked to F.C. Internazionale Milano, commonly known as Inter, a Milan-based football club.

Derived from the Italian words nero (black) and azzurro (blue), Nerazzurri is used by fans, media, and historians to describe Inter’s identity. The nickname stands in contrast to the rival A.C. Milan, whose colors are red and black, and whose supporters are known as the Rossoneri.

Inter was founded in 1908 after a split from Milan. The blue and black striped kit became the club’s defining symbol, a visual element that has endured through many seasons and branding changes. Over the decades, Nerazzurri has come to signify the team’s identity, its playing style, and its broad fan culture, including chants and banners associated with the club.

Colors and branding are central to the Nerazzurri identity. Inter’s home kit is traditionally blue and black stripes, with variations in design and color over time. The club’s emblem has likewise reflected the blue-black palette and the club’s founding year, evolving with branding while keeping the core color symbolism.

Although the term is most strongly associated with Inter Milan, Nerazzurri can also be used to describe other Italian clubs or teams whose colors are blue and black at various levels of competition.