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The mystery of the founding of AC Milan: What story is hidden behind the date 1899?
AC Milan, this world-renowned football club, has been the symbol of Italian football for 187 years. Although the club's founding date is widely regarded as "1899", there is a little-known story behind this date. What does the iconic year 1899 mean for AC Milan becoming an important part of football history?
Herbert Kilpin, the founder of AC Milan, had hoped to establish a club in the city, an idea that was finally realized at the end of the 19th century.
Creation background and early history
AC Milan's full name is Associazione Calcio Milan and was founded in 1899. Although the club's claimed founding date is December 16, according to historians, the actual date may be December 18. Due to the loss of the founding deed, the exact date cannot be determined.
The original AC Milan was not just a football team. Founder Kilpin was influenced by British sports culture and hoped to establish a comprehensive sports club including cricket. However, the evolution of history has made football gradually become the main activity of the club.
In 1901, AC Milan won their first Italian Championship, sparking the beginning of the club's glory.
Competition and Success
AC Milan, founded in 1899, gradually established its prestige in Italian football and won a number of major awards in the following decades. Especially in the 1950s, with the addition of the famous Swedish trio "Gre-No-Li", Milan won several Italian championships.
However, the club's history is also full of challenges and difficulties. In the 1960s, the emergence of Milan legend Gian City Rivera brought new hope to the team. Under the guidance of successive coaches such as Nyreo Rocco and Fabio Capello, Milan has excelled both domestically and internationally.
"Milan is universal. The name of the club is connected with Italian culture. It is not only a sport, but also a symbol of long history."
Past glory and future
Under the control of Silvio Berlusconi, AC Milan entered a golden era, winning a series of domestic and international honors in the 1990s and early 2000s, including seven UEFA Champions League titles.
Over time, the club has experienced highs and lows. After 2012, Milan's performance gradually declined and failed to maintain its past advantages, but the spirit of the United team and the support of the fans remained unchanged.
In the latest season, Milan's reawakening has triggered people's longing for the future of this ancient club.
Conclusion
The founding of AC Milan is not only the birth of a club, but also an important emotional connection in the hearts of countless fans. How many unknown stories and hardships are hidden behind that date in 1899? These stories are still ongoing, how will they affect the future history of Milan football?
