A horrible death at AC Milan gave the head coach heart palpitations.
“I feel more isolated now. To me, he was a father figure; to everyone else, he was a special and kind president. He enabled me to fulfill my dreams. Franco Baresi, the former captain of AC Milan.
___ “The joyous times we shared together are not overshadowed by the sadness of today. My appreciation for the president will never end, but I owe a special thanks to a funny, devoted, wise, and kind man who had a crucial role in both my journey as a player and my journey as a coach. Carlo Ancelotti, the coach and former Milan player, on Twitter.
___ Silvio Berlusconi was a brilliant man. Years ahead of his time, he had a vision. He accomplished amazing feats in a variety of industries, including business and soccer. – Fabio Capello, the former coach of Milan.
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“A genius, a dreamer and visionary, but above all a friend who changed our Italy’s story has left us,” said ___. ― director and former Milan captain Paolo Maldini on Instagram.
“You’re either crazy or a genius,” I told him when he took me to Milan. Tell me the solution after you’ve viewed the findings. ― Arrigo Sacchi, the former Milan coach.
READ MORE Bukayo Saka of Arsenal, left, and Galeno of Porto compete for the ball during Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the Emirates Stadium in London during the Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between Arsenal and Porto.
(AP via Zach Goodwin/PA)
Bukayo Saka leaves the England team due to an injury
FILE: Lukas Podolski, a soccer player for Germany, celebrates his victory in the World Cup final match in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday, July 13, 2014.
He departs the field with the trophy and sporting an Adidas outfit. Nike will take over from Adidas as the national teams’ new supplier starting in 2027, according to a recent announcement from the German Football Association (DFB). (Martin Meissner, File/AP Photo)
Adidas and German soccer have ended their long-standing partnership with Nike.
Ryoya Morishita, center, of Legia Warszawa, kicks the ball during Thursday, February 22, 2024, Europa Conference League soccer match between Legia Warszawa and Molde at the Municipal stadium in Warsaw, Poland. (Czarek Sokolowski/AP Photo)
UEFA cancels Legia Warsaw’s game due to supporter disturbances, including a large, profanity-filled poster.
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“The history of Italian soccer was altered by Silvio Berlusconi. He was victorious and left a lasting impression on the evolution of our planet. – Gabriele Gravina, president of the Italian Soccer Federation.
“I cry for my friend, the master of everything, the person who changed my life for more than 43 years, heartbroken, speechless, and in excruciating pain.” Adriano Galliani, CEO of Monza, on Facebook.
___ “I want to remember him as the person who dreamed and then made those ideas come true in our favorite sport. We appreciate you introducing us to such a fantastic game. – Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA.
___ “The secrets of your success: your intelligence, your ability to surround yourself with smart and interesting people at all times, your exuberance and your hunger for victory, I will always carry in my heart.” ― Filippo Inzaghi, a former Milan player and coach, on Instagram.
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___ “It is a portion of the nation that no longer exists. From every angle, we have truly lost a titan in sports. I feel everyone who was close to him hurting. The head of the Italian Olympic Committee, Giovanni Malagò.
“It will be difficult to find another in the soccer world with the same friendliness, ambition, bravery, and ambition.” Massimo Ambrosini, a former Milan player, on Instagram.
