Italy stands ready to host as Musk talks up Zuckerberg rumble

Tesla boss Elon Musk stated on Friday his deliberate cage battle with billionaire rival Mark Zuckerberg could be held at an “epic location” with an historical Roman theme, as Italy indicated it was able to stage the scrap.

Italy’s Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano stated in a press release that he had spoken to Musk about internet hosting a “large charitable and historically evocative event”.

He didn’t specify what the occasion could be, or when it could be held, saying solely that it might not happen in Rome.

Opposition politicians denounced his willingness to let the social media and tech moguls battle it out in Italy.

“I find it simply mind-boggling that the Italian cultural heritage is being made available to two billionaires who want to indulge themselves like foolish teenagers,” stated Carlo Calenda, a former business minister and head of Azione get together.

“There are things that simply are not for sale. One of these is the dignity and history of a great nation,” he stated.

Musk and Zuckerberg have been egging one another right into a blended martial arts (MMA) cage match since June. At one level, Musk stated Rome’s historical Colosseum would host the battle, however Italy dominated that out. However, the proprietor of media platform X, previously referred to as Twitter, stated on Friday that the conflict would nonetheless have an historical Roman theme.

“Everything in camera frame will be ancient Rome, so nothing modern at all. I spoke to the PM of Italy and Minister of Culture. They have agreed on an epic location,” the Tesla CEO stated in a publish on X.

Sangiuliano stated on Friday that any occasion would respect and safeguard Italy’s heritage websites.

“It will not take place in Rome. Above all, a substantial amount, many million euros, is expected to be donated to two important Italian paediatric hospitals for strengthening facilities and scientific research to combat children’s diseases,” he stated in a press release.

“It will also be an opportunity to promote globally our history and archaeological, artistic and cultural heritage,” he added.

Italy’s Corriere della Sera newspaper urged that if the battle occurred, it could be staged in Pompeii, close to Naples.

Musk threw down the gauntlet to Zuckerberg in a June 20 publish, saying he was “up for a cage match” along with his business rival, who’s skilled in jiujitsu.

A day later, Zuckerberg, who has posted footage of matches he has gained on his firm’s Instagram platform, requested Musk to “send location” for the proposed throwdown.

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