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Ruud Gullit and Marco van Basten’s AC Milan Debut – A New Era Begins Under Arrigo Sacchi

September 12, 2024 • 80's • ac milan • Debut • football team • Gullit • Sacchi • serie a • van Basten • xi

September 13th, 1987, marked the dawn of a revolutionary chapter in football, as AC Milan took on Pisa in the opening match of the 1987/88 Serie A season. It wasn’t just any regular season opener. This game signified the start of Arrigo Sacchi’s reign as Milan’s head coach, with the highly anticipated debut of Dutch superstars Ruud Gullit and Marco van Basten. What unfolded that day was a glimpse into what would become one of the most dominant teams in football history.

Celebrating Serie A Legends: Del Piero, Maldini, Zanetti, and Totti

June 3, 2024 • 00s • 90s • ac milan • Del Piero • inter milan • Maldini • Roma • serie a • Totti • Zanetti

Francesco Totti – Roma 2000/01

Francesco Totti, is AS Roma’s eternal captain and symbol. The 2000/01 season saw Totti lead Roma to their first Serie A title in nearly two decades. His creativity, vision, and scoring ability made him one of the most beloved figures in Italian football. Totti’s loyalty to Roma, spending his entire career with the club, further endears him to fans around the world.

Paolo Maldini's Final Game: A Legend Bows Out

May 30, 2024 • 00s • 90s • ac milan • football team • line up • Maldini • serie a • xi

The anticipation leading up to Maldini's final game was immense. Having debuted for Milan on January 20, 1985, Maldini's career spanned an incredible 25 years, during which he made over 900 appearances for the club. His list of achievements is staggering: seven Serie A titles, five Champions League trophies, and numerous other accolades. Maldini wasn’t just a player; he was an institution, a symbol of Milan's enduring legacy.

Team of Footballers who wore Number 5

May 23, 2024 • 00s • 90s • ac milan • football team • la liga • line up • Number 5 • real madrid

Paolo Maldini

Considered one of the greatest defenders of all time, Maldini spent his entire career at AC Milan. He won numerous Serie A titles and five Champions League trophies. Known for his elegance, tackling, and tactical intelligence, Maldini was versatile enough to excel both as a left-back and a center-back.

Clarence Seedorf - The only player to Win The Champions League with Three different clubs

March 6, 2024 • 00s • 90s • ac milan • Ajax • real madrid • UCL

Seedorf's feat of winning the Champions League with three different clubs is exceptionally rare in football history. His ability to adapt to different teams and playing styles while maintaining a high level of performance is a testament to his versatility and footballing intelligence. Seedorf's achievement places him among the all-time greats of the game and highlights his impact on European football over the course of his illustrious career.