AC Milan Colors, Facts and History

AC Milan history

Founded in 1899, Milan moved between grounds around the city before settling at San Siro in 1926. The stadium was built by Piero Pirelli, the club's second chairman, and Inter Milan has shared it since 1947. It is the largest in Italian football, and the Derby della Madonnina against Inter is one of the most watched rivalries anywhere.

Milan has lived in Serie A for its entire history apart from 1980-81 and 1982-83. Silvio Berlusconi's 31 years as president changed everything, turning the club into a dominant force in Europe with 29 trophies, including several Serie A and Champions League titles. In 1991-92 Milan won Serie A without losing a game, the first team to do it. Several Ballon d'Or winners played for the club, and in 1988 three of them, Frank Rijkaard, Marco van Basten and Ruud Gullit, filled the top three spots in the voting.

Did you know?

• Milan won 29 trophies during Silvio Berlusconi's tenure as president.
• In 1988, Milan players took first, second and third in the Ballon d'Or voting.
• Milan has spent only two seasons outside Serie A.