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Month: April 2017

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Carlo Ancelotti at Reggiana: The humble beginnings of greatness

April 6, 2017April 6, 2017Mark Neale

“The world’s big things only can be done by paying attention to their humble beginnings.” Laozi On 17 May 1992 at the San Siro, Italian midfielder Carlo Ancelotti left...

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The unerring cool of Patrik Schick

April 5, 2017April 5, 2017Federico Manasse

Two days ago, Patrik Schick scored a crucial equalising goal for Sampdoria as they came from behind to win 2-1 against Inter at San Siro. That strike was his...

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Genoa CFC & the English roots of calcio

April 4, 2017August 18, 2021thegentlemanultra

The sea has long shaped the port of Genoa’s destiny. From here, local navigator Christopher Columbus set out to seek sponsorship from the Spanish crown to find a new...

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Silvio Berlusconi: AC Milan’s great conductor

April 4, 2017August 18, 2021Damon Main

It could be said that the San Siro has an association with Silvio Berlusconi in much the same way that La Scala has an association with Verdi. Many of...

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TGU Interview: Mark Hateley – AC Milan’s towering derby day hero

April 1, 2017August 18, 2021thegentlemanultra

I will never forget the first time I saw Stadio San Siro. Reaching the top of those famous winding steps, the pitch and its imposing four walls of noise, colour...

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