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AC Milan was founded on December 16, 1899, by English expatriates and has a rich history with 19 Serie A titles and 7 UEFA Champions League titles. The club experienced notable golden eras in the 1950s, 1980s-90s, and 2000s, marked by iconic players and tactical innovations. However, from 2010 to 2020, AC Milan faced financial struggles and management changes, impacting their performance in European competitions.

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Milan

AC Milan was founded on December 16, 1899, by English expatriates and has a rich history with 19 Serie A titles and 7 UEFA Champions League titles. The club experienced notable golden eras in the 1950s, 1980s-90s, and 2000s, marked by iconic players and tactical innovations. However, from 2010 to 2020, AC Milan faced financial struggles and management changes, impacting their performance in European competitions.

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🟥⚫ AC MILAN: Club History Overview

📅 Foundation

 Founded: December 16, 1899


 Original Name: Milan Foot-Ball and Cricket Club
 Founders: English expatriates Alfred Edwards and Herbert Kilpin
 Colors: Red (for fire) and Black (for fear) — as per Kilpin's original vision.

🏆 Domestic Success

Serie A (Italian League)

 First title: 1901


 Total league titles: 19 (as of 2024)
 Notable eras of dominance:
o 1950s (Gre-No-Li trio)
o Late 1980s–1990s (Sacchi & Capello era)
o Early 2000s (Ancelotti era)

Coppa Italia

 Total wins: 5
 Not as dominant as some Italian rivals in this competition.

Supercoppa Italiana

 Wins: 7

🌍 European & International Glory

🏆 UEFA Champions League (formerly European Cup)

 Total titles: 7
o 🏆 1963 – 1st title (beat Benfica)
o 🏆 1969 – with Gianni Rivera
o 🏆 1989 & 1990 – Sacchi’s all-conquering side
o 🏆 1994 – Destroyed Barcelona 4–0 in the final
o 🏆 2003 – Beat Juventus on penalties
o 🏆 2007 – Beat Liverpool in the final, revenge for 2005
 Second-most Champions League titles (behind Real Madrid)
🏆 FIFA Club World Cup / Intercontinental Cup

 4 titles combined (1969, 1989, 1990, 2007)

🏆 UEFA Super Cup

 5 titles – joint most (with Barcelona)

🔝 Golden Eras & Iconic Teams

⚽ 1950s: The Gre-No-Li Era

 Swedish trio: Gunnar Gren, Gunnar Nordahl, Nils Liedholm


 Dominated Italian football post-WWII

⚽ 1980s–90s: Sacchi & Capello Era

 Manager: Arrigo Sacchi, then Fabio Capello


 Players: Marco van Basten, Ruud Gullit, Frank Rijkaard, Franco Baresi, Paolo
Maldini
 Known for: Tactical innovation, pressing, beautiful football
 Unbeaten in 58 games (1991–1993) under Capello

⚽ 2000s: Ancelotti’s AC Milan

 Manager: Carlo Ancelotti


 Midfield: Pirlo, Gattuso, Seedorf, Kaká
 Defense: Maldini, Nesta, Cafu
 Won 2 UCL titles (2003, 2007), lost the dramatic 2005 final to Liverpool

💸 Downfall & Rebuild (2010–2020)

 Financial struggles and management changes


 Slipped out of Champions League for several years
 Ownership changed multiple times (Silvio Berlusconi sold in 2017)

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