AC米兰俱乐部的简介
AC米兰俱乐部历史
1899年12月16日，一群球迷在杜诺德（Du Nord）宾馆的房间里成立了一家体育俱乐部——米兰足球和板球俱乐部。创始人是阿尔弗雷德·爱德华兹，历经百年风风雨雨，发展成为今天世界顶级俱乐部之一。
早期的AC米兰队
早期AC米兰全名被称为“Milan Cricket and Football SERIE A ”(米兰板球--足球协会),简称“AC Milan”。随着足球魅力的不断延伸，很快就成为俱乐部和当地最受欢迎的项目。到了1905年，俱乐部正式改名为“米兰足球俱乐部”(Milan Football Club)。1906年和1907年，AC米兰接连2年夺得意大利全国锦标赛的冠军。值得一提的是，AC米兰也是意大利历史上第二支夺得全国冠军的球队（第一支是热那亚）。
1908年，AC米兰队(Milan)中的瑞士及意大利球员因为不满球队意大利人占主导的局面，宣布脱离球队，成立现在的国际米兰队，也就是“Inter.”，这也一直延续到了今日，成为世界足坛举世瞩目，最伟大最炫目的城市德比------“米兰德比”。
AC米兰的大本营位于意大利米兰的“圣西罗区”(Sansiro)，在米兰市的西部。由于AC米兰的主体育场就建在圣西罗区内，所以球场就被AC米兰球迷成为“圣西罗球场”( Stadio San Siro)，产权归属于米兰市政府。
二次世界大战结束后，意大利足球甲级联赛重新恢复。1947年，为了提高联赛质量，足协重新开放外援政策，米兰终于迎来了第一个黄金时代--瑞典“三驾马车”时代。
1949年1月22日，是米兰球迷最重要的日子之一。1948年伦敦奥运会横扫诸强勇夺冠军的瑞典诺达尔三兄弟中的老三——冈纳·诺达尔正式加盟米兰。此君生于1921年10月19日，身高1米74，体重92公斤，强悍的体魄使得后卫闻风丧胆难以阻挡。尽管仅仅参加了1948－49赛季下半个赛程的比赛，就证明了自己，如猛虎下山，出场15次，进球16个，米兰最终获得了联赛第三。
好戏刚刚开始，随后米兰又引进冈纳·格伦、尼尔斯·利德霍尔姆，这就是足球史上最著名的“Gre－No－Li”组合，从此奏响了米兰历史上最为绚丽的篇章。在崭新的1949－50赛季，米兰在联赛中38战27胜3平8负积57分，以5分之差屈居尤文图斯之后，获得亚军。诺达尔出场37次，攻入35球，这一纪录至今无人问津。然而这远远不是米兰的最终目标，只会是前进的动力。
1958年世界杯结束后，米兰再下杀手，从巴西帕尔梅拉斯队挖来世界冠军巴西队的主力中锋何塞·阿尔塔菲尼。他生于1938年7月24日，被人称作“艺术坦克”，“狮子和兔子的结合体”。从这些绰号中我们不难看出他的风格和特点，技术出众又不乏力量，能力极为全面。米兰队又重新组建了“新三驾马车”，在1958－59赛季34战20胜12平2负进84球失32球积52分重夺联赛冠军（米兰的第7个联赛冠军），阿尔塔菲尼出场32次攻入28球。在随后的两个赛季中，米兰分获第3和亚军。
分别的时间终于来到了，1960年夏，乌拉圭射手斯基亚菲诺转会至罗马。瑞典英雄利德霍尔姆随着米兰征战12年之久，于1961年宣布退役，共参加联赛359场，攻入81球，4夺联赛冠军，2夺拉丁杯冠军。1976年这位昔日队长再次回到米兰，3年后再夺联赛冠军，这是后话。他的退役，标志着瑞典“三驾马车”时代的终结，米兰将迎接另一个时代的来临。
步入辉煌的AC米兰队
吉亚尼·里维拉1943年8月26日出生于亚历山德罗亚市，自幼喜好足球，13岁时被佩德罗尼教练发现，加入了亚历山德罗亚足球俱乐部乙级队。球队为他专门配置教练，一招一式地教他。15岁参加了8场青年联赛，很快被当时财大气粗的米兰（其实米兰一直财大气粗）发现，以18.2万美元的天价挖走，为了他的前途，原俱乐部只好忍痛割爱。
当时里维拉身材单薄，个头不高，场下静若处子，场上势如猛虎，技术动作非常漂亮，控球稳，传球准，盘带过人如入无人之境，禁区内射门脚法奇妙，头球功夫出色。小小少年就以超凡脱俗的球技、乖巧的性格以及对足球敏感的意识深得米兰上下的欢喜。也正是他的到来，米兰迎来了另一个春天。
1960－61赛季初战不利，屈居尤文图斯之后，获得亚军。1961－62赛季在阿尔塔菲尼的带领下，米兰以52分的积分超过尤文图斯3分的优势获得冠军（米兰第8个联赛冠军）。里维拉攻入20球名列射手榜首，同年入选了意大利国家队，并有不俗表现。
1962－63赛季是米兰历史上重要的一年，球队把精力完全投入到欧洲赛场，联赛最终名列第3，但功夫不负有心人，米兰又一次进入了冠军杯决赛。1963年5月22日伦敦温布利大球场，对手是“黑豹”尤西比奥带领的葡萄牙本菲卡队。米兰队中当时拥有秘鲁盯人后卫维克托·贝尼特兹、巴西中场迪诺·桑尼以及锋线上的得分机器阿尔塔菲尼组成的“南美三驾马车”，但尤西比奥上半场第18分钟带球晃过特拉帕托尼率先打破僵局。下半场开始轮到里维拉表演了，第58、66分钟两次妙传，帮助阿尔塔菲尼梅开二度，米兰终于反败为胜，首次称雄欧洲足坛（米兰的第1个冠军杯）。
同时米兰获得了洲际杯（丰田杯前身，分主客场举行）的参赛资格，当时对手是球王贝利领军的巴西桑托斯队。米兰主场4比2获胜，客场2比0领先下却被对手连扳4球（若干年后米兰冠军杯又一次重蹈覆辙），两天后的附加赛中，米兰0比1败北引恨洲际杯。
由于里维拉的杰出表现，当年欧洲最佳球员评选中名列第二，第一就是大名鼎鼎的前苏联门将“八爪鱼”雅辛，而当时里维拉还不到20岁。
也许是成名过早，也许是承载了过多的期望，随后几个赛季，里维拉表现一般。球队成绩一再下滑，1963－64赛季获得季军，次年获得亚军，但1965－66赛季跌到第7，1966－67赛季，尽管获得足协杯（米兰的第1个足协杯），但联赛仅仅名列第8，队长塞萨尔·马尔蒂尼（老马尔蒂尼）戎马一生，解甲归田。1966年的世界杯赛里维拉的表现平平，也倍受非议。
在这关键时刻，球队老板重新召回带领米兰首夺冠军杯的教练内雷奥·罗科。1967－68赛季米兰恢复神勇，在罗科的指导下，联赛中30战18胜10平2负进53球失24球积46分重登冠军宝座（米兰的第9个联赛冠军），领先第2名达9分之多。而欧洲赛场上也是高奏凯歌，捷报频传。1968年荷兰鹿特丹2比0击败德国汉堡队获得欧洲优胜者杯桂冠（米兰的第1个优胜者杯）。这一年另一位传奇人物来到人世间，他就是米兰王——保罗·马尔蒂尼（小马尔蒂尼，估计还会有小小马尔蒂尼）。
在接下来的1968－69赛季联赛荣获亚军，冠军杯一路过关斩将，又一次杀到决赛，对手正是一代天骄克鲁伊夫率领的欧洲新贵阿贾克斯队。1969年5月28日西班牙伯纳乌球场，米兰以4比1的大比分干净利落地击败对手荣获冠军杯（米兰的第2个冠军杯），其中普拉蒂一人在第10、39、75分钟上演帽子戏法，第66分钟索曼尼锦上添花。若干年后，米兰在冠军杯中又一次4比0戏耍了克鲁伊夫率领的欧洲梦之队--巴塞罗那，也许米兰是克鲁伊夫永远的梦魇，但是正是他的3位得意门生创造了米兰的另一个辉煌，这是后话。同年底，米兰以4比2的总比分击败比拉尔多·贝隆（切尔西贝隆的父亲）率领的阿根廷拉普拉塔大学队，首次夺取洲际杯（米兰的第1个洲际杯）。
正是这些优异表现，1969年里维拉被评为欧洲足球先生，随后的1970年世界杯中，半决赛面对西德队，双方战成3比3平，关键时刻，里维拉披挂上阵攻入关键一球，送走西德队。
就在米兰节节胜利时，足协再次对外籍球员作出限制，红黑军团损失极大，1969－70赛季仅获得联赛第4，1970－73三个赛季均功亏一篑，连续三年获得亚军，但是1971－73两个赛季两夺足协杯（米兰第2、3个足协杯），1972－73赛季再次加冕欧洲优胜者杯冠军（米兰的第2个优胜者杯）。
1973－74赛季米兰卫冕欧洲优胜者杯失利，联赛下滑到第7，一代名帅罗科年过花甲（62岁），辞去帅印告老还乡。尽管罗科走了，但他给米兰带来无尽的荣耀，而且给世界足坛留下了一大批优秀的教练员。其中包括：1975－76赛季带领都灵获得联赛冠军的路易吉·拉迪塞，1989－90赛季带领那不勒斯获得联赛冠军的阿尔贝蒂诺·比安奇，1992－96赛季帕尔马队主教练内维奥·斯卡拉，获得欧洲优胜者杯、联盟杯、超级杯，因为无法参加冠军杯被解职，接替他的就是现在的米兰主帅安切洛蒂。以及率领意大利21岁国家队获得欧洲冠军的主教练塞萨尔·马尔蒂尼。
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AC米兰俱乐部的简介
AC米兰俱乐部历史
1899年12月16日，一群球迷在杜诺德（Du Nord）宾馆的房间里成立了一家体育俱乐部——米兰足球和板球俱乐部。创始人是阿尔弗雷德·爱德华兹，历经百年风风雨雨，发展成为今天世界顶级俱乐部之一。
早期的AC米兰队
早期AC米兰全名被称为“Milan Cricket and Football SERIE A ”(米兰板球--足球协会), 简称“AC Milan”。随着足球魅力的不断延伸，它很快就成为俱乐部和当地最受欢迎的项目。到了1905年，俱乐部正式改名为“米兰足球俱乐部”(Milan Football Club)。1906年和1907年，AC米兰接连2年夺得意大利全国锦标赛的冠军，值得一提的是，AC米兰也是意大利历史上第二支夺得全国冠军的球队（第一支是热那亚）。
1908年，AC米兰队(Milan)中的瑞士及意大利球员因为不满球队意大利人占主导的局面，宣布脱离球队，成立现在的国际米兰队，也就是 “Inter.” 这也一直延续到了今日，成为世界足坛举世瞩目，最伟大最炫目的城市德比------“米兰德比”。
AC米兰的大本营位于意大利米兰的“圣西罗区”(Sansiro)，在米兰市的西部。由于AC米兰的主体育场就建在圣西罗区内，所以球场就被AC米兰球迷成为“圣西罗球场”( Stadio San Siro)，产权归属于米兰市政府。
二次世界大战结束后，意大利足球甲级联赛重新恢复。1947年，为了提高联赛质量，足协重新开放外援政策，米兰终于迎来了第一个黄金时代——瑞典“三驾马车”时代。
1949年1月22日，是米兰球迷最重要的日子之一。1948年伦敦奥运会横扫诸强勇夺冠军的瑞典诺达尔三兄弟中的老三——冈纳·诺达尔正式加盟米兰。他生于1921年10月19日，身高1米74，体重92公斤，强悍的体魄使得后卫闻风丧胆难以阻挡。尽管仅仅参加了1948－49赛季下半个赛程的比赛，就证明了自己，如猛虎下山，出场15次，进球16个，米兰最终获得了联赛第三。
好戏刚刚开始，随后米兰又引进冈纳·格伦，尼尔斯·利德霍尔姆，这就是足球史上最著名的“Gre－No－Li”组合，从此奏响了米兰历史上最为绚丽的篇章。在崭新的1949－50赛季，米兰在联赛中38战27胜3平8负积57分，以5分之差屈居尤文图斯之后，获得亚军。诺达尔出场37次，攻入35球，这一纪录至今无人问津。然而这远远不是米兰的最终目标，只会是前进的动力。
1958年世界杯结束后，米兰再下杀手，从巴西帕尔梅拉斯队挖来世界冠军巴西队的主力中锋何塞·阿尔塔菲尼。他生于1938年7月24日，被人称作“艺术坦克”，“狮子和兔子的结合体”。从这些绰号中我们不难看出他的风格和特点，技术出众又不乏力量，能力极为全面。米兰队又重新组建了“新三驾马车”，在1958－59赛季34战20胜12平2负进84球失32球积52分重夺联赛冠军（米兰的第7个联赛冠军），阿尔塔菲尼出场32次攻入28球。在随后的两个赛季中，米兰分获第3和亚军。
分别的时间终于来到了，1960年夏，乌拉圭射手斯基亚菲诺转会至罗马。瑞典英雄利德霍尔姆随着米兰征战12年之久于1961年宣布退役，共参加联赛359场，攻入81球，4夺联赛冠军，2夺拉丁杯冠军。1976年这位昔日队长再次回到米兰，3年后再夺联赛冠军，这是后话。他的退役，标志着瑞典“三驾马车”时代的终结，米兰将迎接另一个时代的来临。
步入辉煌的AC米兰队
吉亚尼·里维拉1943年8月26日出生于亚历山德罗亚市，自幼喜好足球，13岁时被佩德罗尼教练发现，加入了亚历山德罗亚足球俱乐部乙级队。球队为他专门配置教练，一招一式地教他。15岁参加了8场青年联赛，很快被当时财大气粗的米兰（其实米兰一直财大气粗）发现，以18.2万美元的天价挖走，为了他的前途，原俱乐部只好忍痛割爱。
当时里维拉身材单薄，个头不高，场下静若处子，场上势如猛虎，技术动作非常漂亮，控球稳，传球准，盘带过人如入无人之境，禁区内射门脚法奇妙，头球功夫出色。小小少年就以超凡脱俗的球技、乖巧的性格以及对足球敏感的意识深得米兰上下的欢喜。也正是他的到来，米兰迎来了另一个春天。
1960－61赛季初战不利，屈居尤文图斯之后，获得亚军。1961－62赛季在阿尔塔菲尼的带领下，米兰以52分的积分超过尤文图斯3分的优势获得冠军（米兰第8个联赛冠军）。里维拉攻入20球名列射手榜首，同年入选了意大利国家队，并有不俗表现。
1962－63赛季是米兰历史上重要的一年，球队把精力完全投入到欧洲赛场，联赛最终名列第3，但功夫不负有心人，米兰又一次进入了冠军杯决赛。1963年5月22日伦敦温布利大球场，对手是“黑豹”尤西比奥带领的葡萄牙本菲卡队。米兰队中当时拥有秘鲁盯人后卫维克托·贝尼特兹，巴西中场迪诺·桑尼以及锋线上的得分机器阿尔塔菲尼组成的“南美三驾马车”，但尤西比奥上半场第18分钟带球晃过特拉帕托尼率先打破僵局。下半场开始轮到里维拉表演了，第58、66分钟两次妙传，帮助阿尔塔菲尼梅开二度，米兰终于反败为胜，首次称雄欧洲足坛（米兰的第1个冠军杯）。
同时米兰获得了洲际杯（丰田杯前身，分主客场举行）的参赛资格，当时对手是球王贝利领军的巴西桑托斯队。米兰主场4比2获胜，客场2比0领先下却被对手连扳4球（若干年后米兰冠军杯又一次重蹈覆辙），两天后的附加赛中，米兰0比1败北引恨洲际杯。
由于里维拉的杰出表现，当年欧洲最佳球员评选中名列第二，第一就是大名鼎鼎的前苏联门将“八爪鱼”雅辛，而当时里维拉还不到20岁。
也许是成名过早，也许是承载了过多的期望，随后几个赛季，里维拉表现一般。球队成绩一再下滑，1963－64赛季获得季军，次年获得亚军，但1965－66赛季跌到第7，1966－67赛季，尽管获得足协杯（米兰的第1个足协杯），但联赛仅仅名列第8，队长塞萨尔·马尔蒂尼（老马尔蒂尼）戎马一生，解甲归田。1966年的世界杯赛里维拉的表现平平，也倍受非议。
在这关键时刻，球队老板重新召回带领米兰首夺冠军杯的教练内雷奥·罗科。1967－68赛季米兰恢复神勇，在罗科的指导下，联赛中30战18胜10平2负进53球失24球积46分重登冠军宝座（米兰的第9个联赛冠军），领先第2名达9分之多。而欧洲赛场上也是高奏凯歌，捷报频传，1968年荷兰鹿特丹2比0击败德国汉堡队获得欧洲优胜者杯桂冠（米兰的第1个优胜者杯）。这一年另一位传奇人物来到人世间，他就是米兰王——保罗·马尔蒂尼（小马尔蒂尼，估计还会有小小马尔蒂尼）。
在接下来的1968－69赛季联赛荣获亚军，冠军杯一路过关斩将，又一次杀到决赛，对手正是一代天骄克鲁伊夫率领的欧洲新贵阿贾克斯队。1969年5月28日西班牙伯纳乌球场，米兰以4比1的大比分干净利落地击败对手荣获冠军杯（米兰的第2个冠军杯），其中普拉蒂一人在第10、39、75分钟上演帽子戏法，第66分钟索曼尼锦上添花。若干年后，米兰在冠军杯中又一次4比0戏耍了克鲁伊夫率领的欧洲梦之队--巴塞罗那，也许米兰是克鲁伊夫永远的梦魇，但是正是他的3位得意门生创造了米兰的另一个辉煌，这是后话。同年底，米兰以4比2的总比分击败比拉尔多·贝隆（切尔西贝隆的父亲）率领的阿根廷拉普拉塔大学队，首次夺取洲际杯（米兰的第1个洲际杯）。
正是这些优异表现，1969年里维拉被评为欧洲足球先生。随后的1970年世界杯中，半决赛面对西德队，双方战成3比3平，关键时刻，里维拉披挂上阵攻入关键一球，送走西德队。
就在米兰节节胜利时，足协再次对外籍球员作出限制，红黑军团损失极大。1969－70赛季仅获得联赛第4，1970－73三个赛季均功亏一篑，连续三年获得亚军，但是1971－73两个赛季两夺足协杯（米兰第2、3个足协杯），1972－73赛季再次加冕欧洲优胜者杯冠军（米兰的第2个优胜者杯）。
1973－74赛季米兰卫冕欧洲优胜者杯失利，联赛下滑到第7，一代名帅罗科年过花甲（62岁），辞去帅印告老还乡。尽管罗科走了，但他给米兰带来无尽的荣耀，而且给世界足坛留下了一大批优秀的教练员。其中包括：1975－76赛季带领都灵获得联赛冠军的路易吉·拉迪塞，1989－90赛季带领那不勒斯获得联赛冠军的阿尔贝蒂诺·比安奇，1992－96赛季帕尔马队主教练内维奥·斯卡拉，获得欧洲优胜者杯、联盟杯、超级杯，因为无法参加冠军杯被解职，接替他的就是现在的米兰主帅安切洛蒂。以及率领意大利21岁国家队获得欧洲冠军的主教练塞萨尔·马尔蒂尼。
陷入低谷的AC米兰队
时光倒流至1960年5月8日，意大利一个名叫特拉瓦利亚托的北方小镇，有一个农民家庭增添了一个小男孩。时光如穿梭一般，10年后，这位男孩在当地俱乐部开始了他的足球生涯。足球场上他的性格有些害羞甚至胆怯，但球技娴熟，视野开阔。14岁时经过朋友推荐来到米兰连续参加了两次测试，第一次踢后卫，第二次作自由人，得到了包括特拉帕托尼、维塔利、里维拉等的一致赞赏，从此与红黑军团结下不解之缘。当时的主教练利德霍尔姆一眼就认定他是匹千里马，年方不足18岁，就委以重任，请走了后防大将图罗内为他让出位置，充当了自由人。1978年4月23日开始了自己在意甲的处子演出，2比1战胜维罗纳，他就是世界上最伟大的钢铁后卫、正直的化身、忠诚的象征——弗朗哥·巴雷
AC米兰俱乐部的简介
AC米兰俱乐部历史
1899年12月16日，一群球迷聚集在杜诺德（Du Nord）宾馆的房间里，成立了一家体育俱乐部——米兰足球和板球俱乐部。创始人包括阿尔弗雷德·爱德华兹。历经百年风风雨雨，AC米兰发展成为今天世界顶级俱乐部之一。
早期的AC米兰队
早期AC米兰全名为“Milan Cricket and Football SERIE A ”(米兰板球--足球协会), 简称“AC Milan”。随着足球魅力的不断延伸，它很快成为俱乐部和当地最受欢迎的项目。到了1905年，俱乐部正式改名为“米兰足球俱乐部”(Milan Football Club)。1906年和1907年，AC米兰连续2年夺得意大利全国锦标赛的冠军，值得一提的是，AC米兰也是意大利历史上第二支夺得全国冠军的球队 (第一支是热那亚)。
1908年，AC米兰队(Milan)中的瑞士及意大利球员因为不满球队意大利人占主导的局面，宣布脱离球队，成立现在的国际米兰队，也就是 “Inter.” 这也一直延续到了今日，成为世界足坛举世瞩目、最伟大最炫目的城市德比------“米兰德比”。
AC米兰的大本营位于意大利米兰的“圣西罗区”(Sansiro)，在米兰市的西部。由于AC米兰的主体育场就建在圣西罗区内，所以球场就被AC米兰球迷称为“圣西罗球场”( Stadio San Siro)，产权归属于米兰市政府。
二次世界大战结束后，意大利足球甲级联赛重新恢复。1947年，为了提高联赛质量，足协重新开放外援政策，米兰终于迎来了第一个黄金时代——瑞典“三驾马车”时代。
1949年1月22日，是米兰球迷最重要的日子之一。1948年伦敦奥运会横扫诸强勇夺冠军的瑞典诺达尔三兄弟中的老三——冈纳·诺达尔正式加盟米兰。此君生于1921年10月19日，身高1米74，体重92公斤，强悍的体魄使得后卫闻风丧胆难以阻挡。尽管仅仅参加了1948－49赛季下半个赛程的比赛，就证明了自己，如猛虎下山，出场15次，进球16个，米兰最终获得了联赛第三。
好戏刚刚开始，随后米兰又引进冈纳·格伦，尼尔斯·利德霍尔姆，这就是足球史上最著名的“Gre－No－Li”组合，从此奏响了米兰历史上最为绚丽的篇章。在崭新的1949－50赛季，米兰在联赛中38战27胜3平8负积57分，以5分之差屈居尤文图斯之后，获得亚军。诺达尔出场37次，攻入35球，这一纪录至今无人问津。然而这远远不是米兰的最终目标，只会是前进的动力。
1958年世界杯结束后，米兰再下杀手，从巴西帕尔梅拉斯队挖来世界冠军巴西队的主力中锋何塞·阿尔塔菲尼。他生于1938年7月24日，被人称作“艺术坦克”，“狮子和兔子的结合体”，从这些绰号中我们不难看出他的风格和特点，技术出众又不乏力量，能力极为全面。米兰队又重新组建了“新三驾马车”，在1958－59赛季34战20胜12平2负进84球失32球积52分重夺联赛冠军（米兰的第7个联赛冠军），阿尔塔菲尼出场32次攻入28球。在随后的两个赛季中，米兰分获第3和亚军。
分别的时间终于来到了，1960年夏，乌拉圭射手斯基亚菲诺转会至罗马。瑞典英雄利德霍尔姆随着米兰征战12年之久，于1961年宣布退役，共参加联赛359场，攻入81球，4夺联赛冠军，2夺拉丁杯冠军。1976年这位昔日队长再次回到米兰，3年后再夺联赛冠军，这是后话。他的退役，标志着瑞典“三驾马车”时代的终结，米兰将迎接另一个时代的来临。
步入辉煌的AC米兰队
吉亚尼·里维拉1943年8月26日出生于亚历山德罗亚市，自幼喜好足球，13岁时被佩德罗尼教练发现，加入了亚历山德罗亚足球俱乐部乙级队。球队为他专门配置教练，一招一式地教他。15岁参加了8场青年联赛，很快被当时财大气粗的米兰 (其实米兰一直财大气粗) 发现，以18.2万美元的天价挖走，为了他的前途，原俱乐部只好忍痛割爱。
当时里维拉身材单薄，个头不高，场下静若处子，场上势如猛虎，技术动作非常漂亮，控球稳，传球准，盘带过人如入无人之境，禁区内射门脚法奇妙，头球功夫出色。小小少年就以超凡脱俗的球技、乖巧的性格以及对足球敏感的意识深得米兰上下的欢喜。也正是他的到来，米兰迎来了另一个春天。
1960－61赛季初战不利，屈居尤文图斯之后，获得亚军。1961－62赛季，在阿尔塔菲尼的带领下，米兰以52分的积分超过尤文图斯3分的优势获得冠军（米兰第8个联赛冠军）。里维拉攻入20球，名列射手榜首，同年入选了意大利国家队，并有不俗表现。
1962－63赛季是米兰历史上重要的一年，球队把精力完全投入到欧洲赛场，联赛最终名列第3，但功夫不负有心人，米兰又一次进入了冠军杯决赛。1963年5月22日，伦敦温布利大球场，对手是“黑豹”尤西比奥带领的葡萄牙本菲卡队。米兰队中当时拥有秘鲁盯人后卫维克托·贝尼特兹，巴西中场迪诺·桑尼以及锋线上的得分机器阿尔塔菲尼组成的“南美三驾马车”，但尤西比奥上半场第18分钟带球晃过特拉帕托尼率先打破僵局。下半场开始轮到里维拉表演了，第58、66分钟两次妙传，帮助阿尔塔菲尼梅开二度，米兰终于反败为胜，首次称雄欧洲足坛 (米兰的第1个冠军杯)。
同时米兰获得了洲际杯 (丰田杯前身，分主客场举行) 的参赛资格，当时对手是球王贝利领军的巴西桑托斯队。米兰主场4比2获胜，客场2比0领先下却被对手连扳4球 (若干年后米兰冠军杯又一次重蹈覆辙)，两天后的附加赛中，米兰0比1败北引恨洲际杯。
由于里维拉的杰出表现，当年欧洲最佳球员评选中名列第二，第一就是大名鼎鼎的前苏联门将“八爪鱼”雅辛，而当时里维拉还不到20岁。
也许是成名过早，也许是承载了过多的期望，随后几个赛季，里维拉表现一般。球队成绩一再下滑，1963－64赛季获得季军，次年获得亚军，但1965－66赛季跌到第7，1966－67赛季，尽管获得足协杯 (米兰的第1个足协杯)，但联赛仅仅名列第8，队长塞萨尔·马尔蒂尼 (老马尔蒂尼) 戎马一生，解甲归田。1966年的世界杯赛里维拉的表现平平，也倍受非议。
在这关键时刻，球队老板重新召回带领米兰首夺冠军杯的教练内雷奥·罗科。1967－68赛季，米兰恢复神勇，在罗科的指导下，联赛中30战18胜10平2负进53球失24球积46分重登冠军宝座 (米兰的第9个联赛冠军)，领先第2名达9分之多。而欧洲赛场上也是高奏凯歌，捷报频传。1968年，荷兰鹿特丹2比0击败德国汉堡队，获得欧洲优胜者杯桂冠 (米兰的第1个优胜者杯)。这一年另一位传奇人物来到人世间，他就是米兰王——保罗·马尔蒂尼 (小马尔蒂尼，估计还会有小小马尔蒂尼)。
在接下来的1968－69赛季，联赛荣获亚军，冠军杯一路过关斩将，又一次杀到决赛，对手正是一代天骄克鲁伊夫率领的欧洲新贵阿贾克斯队。1969年5月28日，西班牙伯纳乌球场，米兰以4比1的大比分干净利落地击败对手，荣获冠军杯 (米兰的第2个冠军杯)。其中普拉蒂一人在第10、39、75分钟上演帽子戏法，第66分钟索曼尼锦上添花。若干年后，米兰在冠军杯中又一次4比0戏耍了克鲁伊夫率领的欧洲梦之队——巴塞罗那，也许米兰是克鲁伊夫永远的梦魇，但是正是他的3位得意门生创造了米兰的另一个辉煌，这是后话。同年底，米兰以4比2的总比分击败比拉尔多·贝隆 (切尔西贝隆的父亲) 率领的阿根廷拉普拉塔大学队，首次夺取洲际杯 (米兰的第1个洲际杯)。
正是这些优异表现，1969年里维拉被评为欧洲足球先生。随后的1970年世界杯中，半决赛面对西德队，双方战成3比3平，关键时刻，里维拉披挂上阵攻入关键一球，送走西德队。
就在米兰节节胜利时，足协再次对外籍球员作出限制，红黑军团损失极大，1969－70赛季仅获得联赛第4。1970－73三个赛季均功亏一篑，连续三年获得亚军，但是1971－73两个赛季两夺足协杯 (米兰第2、3个足协杯)，1972－73赛季再次加冕欧洲优胜者杯冠军 (米兰的第2个优胜者杯)。
1973－74赛季，米兰卫冕欧洲优胜者杯失利，联赛下滑到第7。一代名帅罗科年过花甲 (62岁)，辞去帅印告老还乡。尽管罗科走了，但他给米兰带来无尽的荣耀，而且给世界足坛留下了一大批优秀的教练员。其中包括：1975－76赛季带领都灵获得联赛冠军的路易吉·拉迪塞，1989－90赛季带领那不勒斯获得联赛冠军的阿尔贝蒂诺·比安奇，1992－96赛季帕尔马队主教练内维奥·斯卡拉，获得欧洲优胜者杯、联盟杯、超级杯，因为无法参加冠军杯被解职，接替他的就是现在的米兰主帅安切洛蒂。以及率领意大利21岁国家队获得欧洲冠军的主教练塞萨尔·马尔蒂尼。
陷入低谷的AC米兰队
时光倒流至1960年5月8日，意大利一个名叫特拉瓦利亚托的北方小镇，有一个农民家庭增添了一个小男孩。时光如穿梭一般，10年后。这位男孩在当地俱乐部开始了他的足球生涯。足球场上他的性格有些害羞甚至胆怯，但球技娴熟，视野开阔。14岁时经过朋友推荐来到米兰连续参加了两次测试，第一次踢后卫，第二次作自由人，得到了包括特拉帕托尼、维塔利、里维拉等的一致赞赏，从此与红黑军团结下不解之缘。当时的主教练利德霍尔姆一眼就认定他是匹千里马，年方不足18岁，就委以重任，请走了后防大将图罗内为他让出位置 < lang="zh-CN">
AC米兰俱乐部的简介
AC米兰俱乐部历史
1899年12月16日，一群球迷在杜诺德（Du Nord）宾馆的房间里成立了一家体育俱乐部 - 米兰足球和板球俱乐部。创始人包括阿尔弗雷德·爱德华兹，经过百年风风雨雨，AC米兰发展成为今天世界顶级俱乐部之一。
早期的AC米兰队
早期AC米兰全名为“Milan Cricket and Football SERIE A ”(米兰板球--足球协会),简称“AC Milan”。随着足球魅力的不断延伸，它很快成为俱乐部和当地最受欢迎的项目。到了1905年，俱乐部正式改名为“米兰足球俱乐部”(Milan Football Club)。1906年和1907年，AC米兰接连两年夺得意大利全国锦标赛的冠军。值得一提的是，AC米兰也是意大利历史上第二支夺得全国冠军的球队（第一支是热那亚）。
1908年，AC米兰队中的瑞士和意大利球员因为不满球队意大利人占主导的局面，宣布脱离球队，成立现在的国际米兰队，也就是“Inter”。这成为世界足坛举世瞩目、最伟大最炫目的城市德比 - “米兰德比”。AC米兰的大本营位于意大利米兰的“圣西罗区”(Sansiro)，在米兰市的西部。由于AC米兰的主体育场就建在圣西罗区内，所以球场被AC米兰球迷称为“圣西罗球场”( Stadio San Siro)，产权归属于米兰市政府。
二次世界大战结束后，意大利足球甲级联赛重新恢复。1947年，为了提高联赛质量，足协重新开放外援政策，米兰终于迎来了第一个黄金时代 - 瑞典“三驾马车”时代。
1949年1月22日，是米兰球迷最重要的日子之一。1948年伦敦奥运会横扫诸强勇夺冠军的瑞典诺达尔三兄弟中的老三 - 冈纳·诺达尔正式加盟米兰。这位出生于1921年10月19日的球员，身高1米74，体重92公斤，强悍的体魄使得后卫闻风丧胆难以阻挡。尽管仅仅参加了1948－49赛季下半个赛程的比赛，他就证明了自己，如猛虎下山，出场15次，进球16个，米兰最终获得了联赛第三。
好戏刚刚开始，随后米兰又引进了冈纳·格伦和尼尔斯·利德霍尔姆，这就是足球史上最著名的“Gre－No－Li”组合，从此奏响了米兰历史上最为绚丽的篇章。在崭新的1949－50赛季，米兰在联赛中38战27胜3平8负积57分，以5分之差屈居尤文图斯之后，获得亚军。诺达尔出场37次，攻入35球，这一纪录至今无人问津。然而这远远不是米兰的最终目标，只会是前进的动力。
1958年世界杯结束后，米兰再下杀手，从巴西帕尔梅拉斯队挖来世界冠军巴西队的主力中锋何塞·阿尔塔菲尼。他生于1938年7月24日，被人称作“艺术坦克”，“狮子和兔子的结合体”。从这些绰号中我们不难看出他的风格和特点，技术出众又不乏力量，能力极为全面。米兰队又重新组建了“新三驾马车”。在1958－59赛季34战20胜12平2负进84球失32球积52分重夺联赛冠军（米兰的第7个联赛冠军），阿尔塔菲尼出场32次攻入28球。在随后的两个赛季中，米兰分获第3和亚军。
分别的时间终于来到了。1960年夏，乌拉圭射手斯基亚菲诺转会至罗马。瑞典英雄利德霍尔姆随着米兰征战12年之久，于1961年宣布退役，共参加联赛359场，攻入81球，4夺联赛冠军，2夺拉丁杯冠军。1976年这位昔日队长再次回到米兰，3年后再夺联赛冠军，这是后话。他的退役标志着瑞典“三驾马车”时代的终结，米兰将迎接另一个时代的来临。
步入辉煌的AC米兰队
吉亚尼·里维拉1943年8月26日出生于亚历山德罗亚市，自幼喜好足球。13岁时被佩德罗尼教练发现，加入了亚历山德罗亚足球俱乐部乙级队，球队为他专门配置教练，一招一式地教他。15岁参加了8场青年联赛，很快被当时财大气粗的米兰（其实米兰一直财大气粗）发现，以18.2万美元的天价挖走，为了他的前途，原俱乐部只好忍痛割爱。
当时里维拉身材单薄，个头不高，场下静若处子，场上势如猛虎，技术动作非常漂亮，控球稳，传球准，盘带过人如入无人之境，禁区内射门脚法奇妙，头球功夫出色。小小少年就以超凡脱俗的球技、乖巧的性格以及对足球敏感的意识深得米兰上下的欢喜。也正是他的到来，米兰迎来了另一个春天。
1960－61赛季初战不利，屈居尤文图斯之后，获得亚军。1961－62赛季在阿尔塔菲尼的带领下，米兰以52分的积分超过尤文图斯3分的优势获得冠军（米兰第8个联赛冠军）。里维拉攻入20球名列射手榜首，同年入选了意大利国家队，并有不俗表现。
1962－63赛季是米兰历史上重要的一年，球队把精力完全投入到欧洲赛场，联赛最终名列第3。但功夫不负有心人，米兰又一次进入了冠军杯决赛。1963年5月22日，伦敦温布利大球场，对手是“黑豹”尤西比奥带领的葡萄牙本菲卡队。米兰队中当时拥有秘鲁盯人后卫维克托·贝尼特兹，巴西中场迪诺·桑尼以及锋线上的得分机器阿尔塔菲尼组成的“南美三驾马车”。但是尤西比奥上半场第18分钟带球晃过特拉帕托尼率先打破僵局。下半场开始轮到里维拉表演了。第58、66分钟两次妙传，帮助阿尔塔菲尼梅开二度，米兰终于反败为胜，首次称雄欧洲足坛（米兰的第1个冠军杯）。
同时米兰获得了洲际杯（丰田杯前身，分主客场举行）的参赛资格，当时对手是球王贝利领军的巴西桑托斯队。米兰主场4比2获胜，客场2比0领先下却被对手连扳4球（若干年后米兰冠军杯又一次重蹈覆辙）。两天后的附加赛中，米兰0比1败北，引恨洲际杯。
由于里维拉的杰出表现，当年欧洲最佳球员评选中名列第二，第一就是大名鼎鼎的前苏联门将“八爪鱼”雅辛，而当时里维拉还不到20岁。
也许是成名过早，也许是承载了过多的期望，随后几个赛季，里维拉表现一般。球队成绩一再下滑。1963－64赛季获得季军，次年获得亚军。但是1965－66赛季跌到第7，1966－67赛季，尽管获得足协杯（米兰的第1个足协杯），但联赛仅仅名列第8，队长塞萨尔·马尔蒂尼（老马尔蒂尼）戎马一生，解甲归田。1966年的世界杯赛里维拉的表现平平，也倍受非议。
在这关键时刻，球队老板重新召回带领米兰首夺冠军杯的教练内雷奥·罗科。1967－68赛季米兰恢复神勇，在罗科的指导下，联赛中30战18胜10平2负进53球失24球积46分重登冠军宝座（米兰的第9个联赛冠军），领先第2名达9分之多。而欧洲赛场上也是高奏凯歌，捷报频传。1968年，荷兰鹿特丹2比0击败德国汉堡队获得欧洲优胜者杯桂冠（米兰的第1个优胜者杯）。这一年另一位传奇人物来到人世间，他就是米兰王 - 保罗·马尔蒂尼（小马尔蒂尼，估计还会有小小马尔蒂尼）。
在接下来的1968－69赛季联赛荣获亚军，冠军杯一路过关斩将，又一次杀到决赛，对手正是一代天骄克鲁伊夫率领的欧洲新贵阿贾克斯队。1969年5月28日，西班牙伯纳乌球场，米兰以4比1的大比分干净利落地击败对手荣获冠军杯（米兰的第2个冠军杯），其中普拉蒂一人在第10、39、75分钟上演帽子戏法，第66分钟索曼尼锦上添花。若干年后，米兰在冠军杯中又一次4比0戏耍了克鲁伊夫率领的欧洲梦之队 - 巴塞罗那。也许米兰是克鲁伊夫永远的梦魇。但是正是他的3位得意门生创造了米兰的另一个辉煌，这是后话。同年底，米兰以4比2的总比分击败比拉尔多·贝隆（切尔西贝隆的父亲）率领的阿根廷拉普拉塔大学队，首次夺取洲际杯（米兰的第1个洲际杯）。
正是这些优异表现，1969年里维拉被评为欧洲足球先生。随后的1970年世界杯中，半决赛面对西德队，双方战成3比3平。关键时刻，里维拉披挂上阵攻入关键一球，送走西德队。
就在米兰节节胜利时，足协再次对外籍球员作出限制，红黑军团损失极大。1969－70赛季仅获得联赛第4。1970－73三个赛季均功亏一篑，连续三年获得亚军。但是1971－73两个赛季两夺足协杯（米兰第2、3个足协杯），1972－73赛季再次加冕欧洲优胜者杯冠军（米兰的第2个优胜者杯）。
1973－74赛季米兰卫冕欧洲优胜者杯失利，联赛下滑到第7。一代名帅罗科年过花甲（62岁），辞去帅印告老还乡。尽管罗科走了，但他给米兰带来无尽的荣耀，而且给世界足坛留下了一大批优秀的教练员。其中包括：1975－76赛季带领都灵获得联赛冠军的路易吉·拉迪塞，1989－90赛季带领那不勒斯获得联赛冠军的阿尔贝蒂诺·比安奇，1992－96赛季帕尔马队主教练内维奥·斯卡拉，获得欧洲优胜者杯、联盟杯、超级杯。因为无法参加冠军杯被解职，接替他的就是现在的米兰主帅安切洛蒂。以及率领意大利21岁国家队获得欧洲冠军的主教练塞萨尔·马尔蒂尼。
陷入低谷的AC米兰队
时光倒流至1960年5月8日，意大利一个名叫特拉瓦利亚托的北方小镇，有一个农民家庭增添了一个小男孩。时光如穿梭一般，10年后，这位男孩在当地俱乐部开始了他的足球生涯。足球场上他的性格有些害羞甚至胆怯，但球技娴熟，视野开阔。14岁时经过朋友推荐来到米兰连续参加了两次测试，第一次踢后卫，第二次作自由 < lang="en">
AC Milan Club Introduction
AC Milan Club History
On December 16, 1899, a group of football enthusiasts gathered in a room at the Du Nord hotel and founded a sports club - Milan Football and Cricket Club. Among the founders was Alfred Edwards, who has witnessed the club's century-long development into one of the top clubs in the world today.
Early AC Milan Team
The early AC Milan team, known as "Milan Cricket and Football SERIE A", was simply referred to as "AC Milan". As the allure of football grew, it quickly became the most popular sport for the club and the locals. In 1905, the club officially changed its name to "Milan Football Club". In 1906 and 1907, AC Milan won the Italian national championship for two consecutive years. It is worth noting that AC Milan is the second team in Italian history to win the national championship (the first being Genoa).
In 1908, Swiss and Italian players within the Milan (Milan) team, dissatisfied with the team's Italian dominance, declared their departure to form the current Inter Milan team, also known as "Inter." This rivalry continues to this day, making it one of the most watched and spectacular city derbies in the world - the "Milan Derby".
AC Milan's home base is located in the "San Siro district" of Milan, Italy, in the western part of the city. Since AC Milan's main stadium is located in the San Siro district, the stadium is known by AC Milan fans as the "San Siro Stadium" (Stadio San Siro), owned by the Milan city government.
After World War II, the Italian Serie A was revived. In 1947, to improve the quality of the league, the Football Association reopened its policy on foreign players, and Milan finally entered its first golden age - the era of the Swedish "Three Musketeers".
January 22, 1949, is one of the most important days for Milan fans. Gunnar Nordahl, the youngest of the three Nordahl brothers who swept through the competition at the 1948 London Olympics, officially joined Milan. Born on October 19, 1921, standing at 1.74 meters tall and weighing 92 kilograms, his strong physique made defenders tremble in fear. Despite only playing in the second half of the 1948-49 season, he proved his worth like a tiger descending the mountain. In 15 appearances, he scored 16 goals, and Milan ultimately finished third in the league.
The best was yet to come. Milan subsequently brought in Gunnar Gren and Nils Liedholm, forming the most famous "Gre-No-Li" trio in football history, ushering in the most glorious chapter in Milan's history. In the brand new 1949-50 season, Milan played 38 games, winning 27, drawing 3, and losing 8, accumulating 57 points, finishing second in the league, 5 points behind Juventus. Nordahl appeared in 37 games, scoring 35 goals - a record that remains unbroken. However, this was far from Milan's ultimate goal, merely a driving force for progress.
After the 1958 World Cup, Milan went all out, poaching Jose Altafini, the main striker for the Brazilian national team, from Palmeiras in Brazil. Born on July 24, 1938, he was nicknamed "The Artistic Tank" and "The Combination of a Lion and a Rabbit." These nicknames reveal his style and characteristics: exceptional technique combined with strength, making him a very versatile player. Milan once again assembled a new "Three Musketeers" and in the 1958-59 season, they won 20 out of 34 games, drew 12, lost 2, scored 84 goals, conceded 32 goals, accumulating 52 points, reclaiming the league championship (Milan's 7th league title). Altafini appeared in 32 games, scoring 28 goals. In the following two seasons, Milan finished 3rd and runner-up respectively.
The time for separation arrived. In the summer of 1960, Uruguayan striker Schiaffino transferred to Roma. Swedish hero Liedholm, having fought alongside Milan for 12 years, announced his retirement in 1961, having participated in 359 league games, scoring 81 goals, winning 4 league championships, and 2 Latin Cup titles. In 1976, the former captain returned to Milan and won another league title 3 years later, which is a story for another time. His retirement marked the end of the Swedish "Three Musketeers" era, and Milan would enter another era.
AC Milan Entering Glory
Gianni Rivera was born on August 26, 1943, in Alessandria. He developed a love for football from a young age and was discovered by Coach Pedroni at the age of 13, joining the Alessandria Football Club's second division team. The team assigned a dedicated coach to him, teaching him every move. At 15, he played in 8 youth league games, quickly attracting the attention of the then wealthy Milan (Milan has always been wealthy). They paid a whopping $182,000 to bring him in, and the original club had no choice but to part ways with him for his future.
At the time, Rivera was slender, short, calm and composed off the field, but fierce and powerful on the field. His technical movements were beautiful, his ball control was steady, his passing was accurate, his dribbling skills were unmatched, his shooting was magical within the penalty area, and he was excellent at heading. This young man, with his extraordinary skills, gentle personality, and football acumen, quickly won the hearts of everyone at Milan. It was his arrival that ushered in another spring for Milan.
The 1960-61 season began poorly, finishing runner-up to Juventus. In the 1961-62 season, under the leadership of Altafini, Milan scored 52 points, surpassing Juventus by 3 points to win the championship (Milan's 8th league title). Rivera scored 20 goals, topping the goalscoring charts. In the same year, he was selected for the Italian national team and performed admirably.
The 1962-63 season was an important year in Milan's history. The team focused all their energy on the European stage, finishing third in the league. But their hard work paid off, and Milan once again reached the Champions Cup final. On May 22, 1963, at Wembley Stadium in London, their opponent was Benfica of Portugal, led by the "Black Panther" Eusebio. The Milan team at the time featured the Peruvian marking defender Victor Benitez, the Brazilian midfielder Dino Sani, and the scoring machine Altafini up front, forming the "South American Three Musketeers". However, Eusebio broke the deadlock in the 18th minute of the first half by dribbling past Trapattoni. As the second half began, it was Rivera's turn to shine. In the 58th and 66th minutes, he delivered two magical passes, helping Altafini score twice, and Milan finally turned the tide to win their first European title (Milan's 1st Champions Cup).
Milan also earned a place in the Intercontinental Cup (predecessor to the Toyota Cup, played over two legs). Their opponent was Santos of Brazil, led by the legendary Pele. Milan won 4-2 at home and were leading 2-0 away before being pegged back by four goals (Milan would repeat this unfortunate experience in the Champions Cup several years later). In the playoff two days later, Milan lost 0-1 to the Intercontinental Cup.
Due to Rivera's outstanding performance, he was ranked second in the European Player of the Year award that year. The winner was the legendary Soviet goalkeeper "Octopus" Yashin, while Rivera was not even 20 years old at the time.
Perhaps due to his early fame or perhaps due to the excessive expectations placed on him, Rivera's performance in the following seasons was average. The team's results declined. They finished third in the 1963-64 season, runner-up the following year, but slipped to 7th in the 1965-66 season. In the 1966-67 season, despite winning the Italian Cup (Milan's first Italian Cup), they only finished 8th in the league. Captain Cesare Maldini (Old Maldini), a veteran warrior, hung up his boots. Rivera's performance in the 1966 World Cup was also underwhelming and drew criticism.
At this crucial juncture, the club owner brought back Coach Nereo Rocco, who had led Milan to their first Champions Cup victory. In the 1967-68 season, Milan regained their strength. Under Rocco's guidance, they won 18 out of 30 league games, drew 10, lost 2, scored 53 goals, conceded 24 goals, accumulating 46 points and reclaiming the championship (Milan's 9th league title), finishing 9 points ahead of the second-placed team. In European competition, they also achieved great success. In 1968, they defeated Hamburg of Germany 2-0 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, to win the European Cup Winners' Cup (Milan's first Cup Winners' Cup). Another legendary figure was born that year: Paolo Maldini (Little Maldini, and perhaps even a Little Little Maldini).
In the following 1968-69 season, they finished runner-up in the league and continued their winning streak in the Champions Cup, reaching the final once again. Their opponent was Ajax, the new European powerhouse, led by the legendary Johan Cruyff. On May 28, 1969, at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Spain, Milan defeated their opponents 4-1 in a clean and decisive victory, winning their second Champions Cup (Milan's 2nd Champions Cup). Prati scored a hat-trick in the 10th, 39th, and 75th minutes, while Sormani added another goal in the 66th minute. Years later, Milan would once again humiliate Cruyff's European dream team, Barcelona, with a 4-0 victory. Perhaps Milan was forever a nightmare for Cruyff, but it was his three most talented pupils who created another glorious chapter for Milan - a story for another time. At the end of the year, Milan defeated Argentina's Estudiantes de La Plata, led by Bilardo Beron (father of Chelsea's Beron), 4-2 on aggregate, to win their first Intercontinental Cup (Milan's 1st Intercontinental Cup).
It was these outstanding performances that led to Rivera being named European Footballer of the Year in 1969. In the subsequent 1970 World Cup, in the semi-final against West Germany, the two sides were locked at 3-3. In a crucial moment, Rivera entered the fray and scored the decisive goal, sending West Germany packing.
As Milan continued their victorious streak, the Football Association once again imposed restrictions on foreign players, resulting in significant losses for the Rossoneri. The 1969-70 season saw them finish only fourth in the league. For three consecutive seasons from 1970-73, they narrowly missed out on the championship, finishing runner-up in each year. However, they won the Italian Cup twice in the 1971-73 seasons (Milan's 2nd and 3rd Italian Cups), and once again crowned champions in the European Cup Winners' Cup in the 1972-73 season (Milan's 2nd Cup Winners' Cup).
In the 1973-74 season, Milan failed to defend their European Cup Winners' Cup title and slipped to 7th in the league. The legendary coach Rocco, in his 60s, decided to retire. Although Rocco left, he left Milan with countless glories and left the world of football with a plethora of talented coaches. These included: Luigi Radice, who led Turin to the league title in the 1975-76 season; Alberto Bianchi, who led Napoli to the league title in the 1989-90 season; Nevio Scala, the Parma coach from 1992-96, who won the Cup Winners' Cup, UEFA Cup, and Super Cup, but was sacked for being ineligible to participate in the Champions League; and his successor, the current Milan manager Carlo Ancelotti; as well as Cesare Maldini, who led the Italian Under-21 team to the European championship.
AC Milan's Fall from Grace
Time rewinds to May 8, 1960, in a small town called Travagliato in northern Italy. A farmer's family welcomed a new baby boy. Time flew by, and ten years later, this boy began his football career at a local club. On the football field, he was somewhat shy, even timid, but possessed skillful technique and a wide vision. At the age of 14, through a friend's recommendation, he went to Milan for two trials, the first as a defender, the second as a libero, and received unanimous praise from the likes of Trapattoni, Vitali, and Rivera. From that moment, he was bound to the Rossoneri. The coach at the time, Liedholm, immediately recognized him as a star. At the tender age of 18, he was entrusted with a significant responsibility. He replaced the defensive stalwart Turone, who was moved to a different position, and took on the role of libero. On April 23, 1978, he made his Serie A debut, leading Milan to a 2-1 victory over Verona. He was none other than the greatest iron-clad defender in the world, the embodiment of righteousness, and the symbol of loyalty - Franco Baresi.
However, fate played a cruel hand. Rivera, nearing the end of his career, retired, and the Football Association once again imposed restrictions on foreign players. In 1980, the team finished third in the league, but news broke after the season that the Milan owner was allegedly involved in match-fixing, players were involved in gambling, and Lazio were accused of match-fixing, leading to the Football Association forcibly relegating Milan to Serie B.
Following relegation, most of the team's players sought greener pastures. But Baresi stayed, because he lived by a life motto: "A good man does not serve two masters." In the 1980-81 season, Milan valiantly won the Serie B championship, earning their way back to Serie A. However, due to their lack of strength, they finished 14th in the 1981-82 season, plummeting back into the Serie B abyss. But Baresi, once again, chose loyalty. He uttered a simple, yet profoundly touching phrase: "I am an AC Milan player, I am determined to stay!" After a season of hard work, Milan returned to Serie A once again as Serie B champions. From this point on, Milan embarked on a path to revival, leaving behind the nightmare they had endured.
His character and skills deeply impressed Enzo Bearzot, the coach of the Italian national team at the time, ultimately leading Italy to its third World Cup title. In the 1982 World Cup in Spain, Italy emerged victorious, achieving two jaw-dropping feats. First, Rossi, who had served a two-year ban, was selected for the national team and scored a remarkable 6 goals, earning him the Golden Boot and the Golden Ball awards. The other feat was the selection of Serie B player Baresi for the national team. Italy became the second team after Brazil to win three World Cups.
AC Milan on the Rise
In May 1980, the Italian Football Association once again opened up foreign player policies, limiting each team to two foreign players. After Milan returned to Serie A, they purchased foreign players year after year, but their results remained mediocre, stuck in the middle of the league table. Even with the arrival of "Milan Prince" Maldini in 1984 and the "Golden Boy" Rossi in 1985, the team remained stagnant, completely plagued by problems. They needed a drastic overhaul.
February 1986 was a turning point for Milan. The tycoon Silvio Berlusconi bought a majority stake in the club for $20 million, seizing control of Milan's fate. It was his relentless efforts and almost gambling-like investments and decisions that gave birth to the greatest "Dutch Three Musketeers" era in Milan's history and even in European football history, making them the most brilliant spectacle in world football.
Berlusconi was born on September 29, 1936, in Milan. He earned a law degree. His father was an official at a local bank. Due to his genetic inheritance, he displayed sharp business acumen from childhood, making extra money by helping classmates with their exam papers during his student days. At the age of 26, he founded a construction company. In the 1960s, he profited greatly from the real estate boom in Milan. In 1978, at the age of 42, he established a cable television channel. Although the law stipulated that privately owned commercial television stations could only broadcast locally, he used his intelligence to buy cheap American TV series and intersperse them with his own recorded commercials, quickly winning over viewers nationwide. By 1986, he had captured 80% of the national commercial television market.
Currently, Berlusconi is one of the wealthiest people in the world. He owns over 500 companies, including three of Italy's largest television stations, the largest publishing company, the famous AC Milan team, banks, insurance companies, and other businesses. According to Forbes magazine in 2000, he was ranked 21st on the list of the world's richest people.
As one of the founders of Milan, Hubert Kipling said, "Red is the color of the devil, and black exudes terror." In February 1986, after taking over AC Milan, Berlusconi immediately implemented a complete transformation. He purchased high-profile players like Giovanni Galli, the "Jade-Faced Yan" Massaro, and Donadoni, whose presence alone was enough to set the San Siro ablaze. In April, he dismissed Liedholm, the team's legendary player and coach, and another former Milan player, Capello, took over as coach. The intention was clear: to win. However, the results were not satisfactory.
He continued to search for the right coach. Then, one man entered his field of vision - Arrigo Sacchi, who would go on to create the greatest era in Milan's history. Sacchi was relatively unknown at the time, only having stints in Serie B and Serie C. In the 1985-86 season, he led Parma to second place in Serie C, earning promotion to Serie B. In the 1986-87 season, he eliminated Milan in the second round of the Italian Cup. In that match, Sacchi fully demonstrated his tactical philosophy of zonal defense and aggressive offense, which was a breath of fresh air in the Italian football scene that was dominated by rigid defenses. It was this that impressed Berlusconi, who was eager to find a new coach. After the end of the 1986-87 season, he disregarded the concerns and doubts of others and resolutely handed the reins of Milan to this coach born on April Fools' Day, who had transformed from a shoe salesman to a coach. Sacchi could never have imagined such a stroke of luck, and he was moved to tears.
Sacchi was tenacious, never giving up. He was rigid and dogmatic, not very sociable, but Berlusconi was confident in his judgment. He decided to bet everything on Sacchi, trusting him implicitly, and accepted Sacchi's transfer plans, which included the Dutch Three Musketeers, determined to make a great impact and truly embody the deep meaning of the Rossoneri colours.
Just as the Milan club underwent a dramatic change, aggressively recruiting players, some exceptionally talented players emerged in the Netherlands, the country with the lowest elevation in the world. They seemed to be specifically prepared for Milan. In fact, the Netherlands has always been known for more than just tulips and windmills. Footballing talent has never been lacking, as witnessed by the legendary Johan Cruyff who once swept through the world.
Ruud Gullit was born on September 1, 1962, in Aalsmeer, a suburb of Amsterdam. His father was from Suriname, and his mother was Dutch. He inherited his father's skin color and his mother's agility. He started playing football at the age of 9. Being tall, he played as a striker, and was known for his strong headers, earning him the nickname "Lionhead". At the age of 12, Cruyff was showcasing his extraordinary skills in the 10th World Cup, and Gullit, watching from his television screen, was mesmerized. At the same time, he made a vow to play football like Cruyff. At 16, he joined Ajax's youth team, and the following year moved up to the senior team. At 18, he transferred to Aalsmeer, and at 20, he joined Feyenoord, helping the team finish second in the league and reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup, attracting the attention of the world.
In 1983, 36-year-old Cruyff joined Feyenoord, and his masterful skills, footballing intelligence, and exceptional vision greatly inspired Gullit. With his idol and role model by his side, Gullit progressed rapidly. In 1985, he transferred to PSV Eindhoven once again, beginning his rise to stardom. One wonders how many clubs there are in the small country of Holland, but Gullit seemed to have to run through every single one, much like a young martial arts warrior visiting every martial arts school in the world. His subsequent transfers to Milan, Sampdoria, Chelsea, Newcastle United, and other teams continued to showcase his ability to adapt and change.
Gullit played as a libero, and his movements were agile, his speed was astonishing, his passing was accurate, his headers were powerful, and most impressively, he possessed strong organizational abilities, a wide vision, and a vast range of motion. His strides were rarely seen, and his dribbling skills were unmatched, leading to him primarily playing as an attacking midfielder or striker during his glorious career. When Cruyff became the manager of Ajax, Marco van Basten emerged, but Gullit's PSV Eindhoven team defeated Ajax 5 times and drew once in the 1985-87 season, winning the Dutch Eredivisie three times, winning one Golden Boot award (27 goals), and being named Dutch Player of the Year three consecutive times. He became another all-round footballing superstar after Cruyff, earning him the moniker "Black Tulip" (the best of the best tulips).
On March 21, 1987, AC Milan signed him for $8.5 million, marking the beginning of a legend.
People have heard of the "White Crane Spreads Its Wings" move, but now they witnessed something new, and not just one, but two: the Utrecht Swan and the Black Swan.
Just two days after the birth of footballing legend Diego Maradona, on October 31, 1964, on the other side of the world, one of the greatest No. 9s in football history was born: Marco van Basten of Utrecht, Netherlands. At the age of 4, he moved to the capital with his family and settled near the famous Ajax stadium. At the age of 7, he joined the Ajax youth team. At 17, he became a professional player for the club, and was fortunate to receive guidance from Johan Cruyff, training diligently and making rapid progress. On April 3, 1982, he made his debut in a match against Nijmegen, coming on for Cruyff (a classic moment marking the passing of the torch between two titans). He scored a goal shortly after entering the game. In 1984, he won the European Silver Boot with 18 goals, and in 1987, he won the European Golden Boot with 35 goals. His trajectory was meteoric. His graceful playing style earned him the nickname "Utrecht Swan". On the evening of November 19, 1986, he signed a contract with Milan, for a transfer fee of $12.5 million.
Frank Rijkaard was born on September 30, 1962, in a poor neighborhood in Amsterdam. Like Gullit, he was of Surinamese descent. Influenced by his football-loving father, he started playing football at the age of 5. At the age of 6, he and Gullit both joined the "nursery of stars", the Amsterdam Blue White children's football team. At 12, he joined the Ajax youth team, at 16 he was selected for the national youth team, and at 18 he was selected for the national team and made his debut, while Gullit was still on the bench at this time.
Rijkaard inherited the essence of the Dutch total football philosophy. He anchored midfield, tackling ruthlessly when defending, and organizing midfield with composure, his passing was like flowing water, and he would charge into the attack to score goals, particularly excelling at headers. In 1985, Cruyff became the manager of Ajax and highly valued Rijkaard, making him captain and personally guiding him to quickly become one of the best midfielders in world football.
In 1987, Gullit and van Basten left for the Apennines, leaving Rijkaard isolated, his spirits low, his form dropping, and his performance slipping. After being reprimanded by Cruyff, he left the team in a fit of anger, severing ties with his mentor.
In 1988, he finally joined AC Milan, marking the beginning of the intoxicating "Dutch Three Musketeers" era.
AC Milan Dominating the World
The eagerly anticipated 1987-88 season finally arrived. In the first 10 rounds of matches, they won 3, drew 4, and lost 3, accumulating only 10 points (at that time, the system was 2 points for a win). They were knocked out of the UEFA Cup. Was this the golden AC Milan? Gullit, Ancelotti, Galli, and Donadoni were all out of form and plagued by injuries. Berlusconi could no longer sit idly by. He summoned Sacchi to the Villa San Martino. Just when the media was convinced that Sacchi was about to be sacked, after consulting with Baresi and Galliani, Berlusconi announced that Sacchi would remain as manager. But he simultaneously turned his attention to Maradona, secretly meeting with him. The ubiquitous media broke the news, and Napoli quickly increased Maradona's annual salary and extended his contract for four years.
Gold will always shine. The 1987 World Footballer of the Year, Gullit, truly began to dazzle in 1988. On January 3, in a match against defending champions Napoli, he was inspired. After Careca received a brilliant pass from Maradona and opened the scoring, Gullit repeatedly delivered threatening passes, organizing Milan's ferocious counter-attack, which ultimately led to a stunning 4-1 victory.
From that point on, Milan became unstoppable. Sacchi's zonal defense theory gradually took root in the team, Gullit and van Basten formed a formidable partnership, and Baresi led a watertight defense. On May 1, they traveled to Naples to face Napoli. Baresi described it as "a duel in hell, in the darkness." The match was full of tension. The King (Maradona) gave his all, leading Napoli to a 2-0 lead, but the "辫帅" (Gullit) was even more impressive, leading Milan to score three goals in a row, eventually winning 3-2 in a crucial victory. In the end, Milan finished 3 points ahead of Napoli, reclaiming the championship throne after 9 years (Milan's 11th league title).
After a stint with Ajax and a loan spell at Zaragoza, Rijkaard officially joined Milan at the end of the 1987-88 season, forming the awe-inspiring "Dutch Three Musketeers".
In the following 1988-89 season, under Sacchi's guidance, the Three Musketeers were in top form, while Baresi and Maldini's defense was impenetrable. Although they ultimately finished third in the league, their performance in the Champions Cup was a triumphant march. In the semi-finals, they crushed Real Madrid with five goals from Gullit, Rijkaard, van Basten, Ancelotti, and Donadoni, sending shivers down the spines of their opponents. The final was equally terrifying. It was May 25, 1989, at the Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Spain. Around 80,000 Italian Milan fans traveled with the team, perhaps the largest migration in modern human history. The excitement before the game overwhelmed everyone, almost forgetting to introduce the opponent. The opponents were Steaua Bucharest, the 1986 Champions Cup winners. The game was only 30 minutes old, and the Romanians were completely bewildered, with Gullit and van Basten both scoring twice. They defeated their opponents 4-0 in a clean and decisive victory, reclaiming the European championship after 20 years (Milan's 3rd Champions Cup). This was the AC Milan of that era, a true embodiment of the Rossoneri colors, truly terrifying. Subsequently, Milan also won the European Super Cup (Milan's 1st European Super Cup) and the Italian Super Cup (Milan's 1st Italian Super Cup).
After a glamorous season, the 1989-90 season arrived. They narrowly missed out on the league title, a particularly bitter disappointment as they were comfortably ahead in the league standings. However, they suffered a 0-3 defeat to Napoli, led by the South American Three (Maradona, Careca, Alemão), in a match towards the end of the season. In their subsequent match against Verona, Milan's hotheadedness led to four players being sent off, including Sacchi, Costacurta, Rijkaard, and Gullit. They ultimately finished runner-up. In the Champions Cup, their performance remained spectacular. In May 1990, at the Prater in Vienna, Austria, Milan defeated Benfica of Portugal 1-0 thanks to a goal from Rijkaard, successfully defending their title (Milan's 4th Champions Cup). In the subsequent matches of this season, Milan won the European Super Cup again (Milan's 2nd European Super Cup), and on December 9, 1990, at the Tokyo National Stadium in Japan, they faced South American powerhouse Olimpia Asunción. The Dutch Three Musketeers were particularly impressive, with Rijkaard scoring two goals and Stroppa adding another. They eventually won 3-0 (Milan's 3rd Toyota Cup), and Rijkaard drove off in a Toyota.
In the following 1990-91 season, Sampdoria's "Italian Twin Stars" (Mancini, Vialli) emerged from the shadow of the World Cup and, under the leadership of Eriksson, defeated their rivals to claim the championship. Milan once again finished runner-up. In the Champions Cup, they faced Marseille away. Due to Milan players protesting the insufficient lighting at the stadium, they refused to play. Ultimately, UEFA ruled that they had forfeited the match and were banned for one year. The final was contested between Marseille and Red Star Belgrade. Red Star, led by the Yugoslav "Three Musketeers" Savicevic, Pančev, and Prosinecki, won the match 5-3 on penalties. They subsequently shone in the Toyota Cup, becoming the talk of the town. Sadly, the Yugoslav civil war erupted, and they were banned from European competition. The Three Musketeers went their separate ways. It is a shame that the Dutch Three Musketeers almost defeated the South American Three, the German Three, and the Italian Twin Stars, but were denied the opportunity to face the Yugoslav "Three Musketeers" due to a single protest.
Despite winning the Champions Cup and Toyota Cup twice in four years, Milan lost the league title for three consecutive years. Berlusconi could no longer tolerate this, finally sacking Sacchi, who went on to manage the Italian national team. As everyone was speculating and guessing who would be the next person to lead Milan, Berlusconi, true to form, appointed the relatively unknown Fabio Capello. Even Capello himself was astonished when he received the appointment.
With their European competition ban, Milan focused all their efforts on domestic competition. The 1991-92 season was undoubtedly a dream season. The Dutch Three Musketeers were in top form, and they added the "Metronome" Albertini to the midfield. Baresi, Maldini, Costacurta, Galli, Rossi, Donadoni, and Simone all shone brightly, and they especially crushed Foggia 8-2 in the final away game, achieving an unbelievable unbeaten season and winning the championship (Milan's 12th league title), setting an incredible record. Van Basten won the Golden Boot for the second consecutive year with 25 goals. At the end of the season, Milan also claimed the Italian Super Cup (Milan's 2nd Italian Super Cup).
The new 1992-93 season arrived, and Berlusconi once again spent lavishly, purchasing Savicevic, one of the Yugoslav Three Musketeers, and the World and European Footballer of the Year Papin. He also signed Lentini from Turin for a record 22.5 billion lira, and Eranio from Genoa also joined the Rossoneri. With these reinforcements, Capello was at ease and continued Milan's unbeaten run, ultimately achieving an unbelievable record of 58 games unbeaten (finally ended by Parma, Colombian star Asprilla scoring a free-kick to give Parma a 1-0 victory). The league championship was a foregone conclusion, a walk in the park (Milan's 13th league title). After returning to European competition, Milan once again reached the final, facing their nemesis, Marseille. On May 26, 1993, in Munich, Germany, Milan struggled to score and were caught on the counter-attack, ultimately losing 0-1. Soon after, Marseille were stripped of the Champions Cup and relegated to Serie B due to a match-fixing scandal. With the absence of the Dutch Three Musketeers, Milan took their place in the Toyota Cup. On December 12, 1993, in Tokyo, Japan, they faced São Paulo of Brazil, led by Cafu. The game was incredibly exciting, with Milan trailing twice, only for Massaro and Papin to equalize each time. However, Muller scored the winning goal, leaving Milan heartbroken. There were many regrets, but they successfully defended their Italian Super Cup title (Milan's 3rd Italian Super Cup).
Van Basten's outstanding performance that season saw him win the European Footballer of the Year for the third time, after 1988 and 1989, and the World Footballer of the Year for the
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