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Milan: Berlusconi's Revolution

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Berlusconi transformed Milan's football history by bringing in new talent and implementing strategic changes, leading to numerous titles and success. The managerial shifts, tactical innovations, and key player signings under various coaches like Capello and Ancelotti propelled Milan to significant victories, including their sixth European Cup win.

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Silvio Berlusconi's ownership of AC Milan revolutionized the club, focusing not only on on-field success but also on creating a lifestyle brand, leading to significant personnel and infrastructure changes.
The managerial transitions under Berlusconi, from Sacchi to Capello and later Ancelotti, brought tactical innovations, key signings, and a focus on sports medicine, culminating in multiple Scudetto wins and Champions League triumphs for Milan.

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Berlusconi's Milan: Revolutionizing Football History

Silvio Berlusconi changed the course of Milan's history in football, bringing in talents, stars, titles, and joy.
Milan's success in the 70s was below expectations, with only three Copa Italia titles and one European Cup winners Cup.
Milan faced a disaster in the early 80s due to their involvement in the 1980 Italian football betting scandal.
Berlusconi bought Milan in 1986, aiming to make it a lifestyle brand beyond just a winning team.
Berlusconi introduced changes like appointing a psychologist, improving training facilities, and hiring a dietitian.
The signing of Roberto Donadoni marked the beginning of personnel changes under Berlusconi's ownership.
Fabio Capello took over as caretaker manager after Liedholm was sacked, leading Milan to a fifth-place finish.
Arrigo Sacchi, an unknown manager, was appointed by Berlusconi and led Milan to their 11th Scudetto in 1987.
Sacchi's tactical innovations and coaching philosophy led Milan to European success, winning the European Cup in 1989.
Despite European success, Milan struggled in the Italian League, narrowly missing out on the Scudetto in 1990.

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Capello's Milan: Dominance in European Football

Bernard Tapi, president of the European Cup favorites, was working on a similar project to Berlusconi's at Milano.
In a crucial match against Club Brugge, Milan faced pressure due to the absence of Baresi and a 1-1 draw in the first leg.
An ultimatum from Berlusconi to Sacchi was leaked, stating that failure to win the league or European Cup would result in Sacchi's dismissal.
Milan faced Marseille in the second leg, with the match halted for 20 minutes due to floodlight failure.
Despite Milan's request to replay the match, the European Federation awarded Marseille the victory, banning Milan from European competitions.
Capello replaced Sacchi as Milan's manager, focusing on maintaining the squad and implementing an innovative rotation system.
Milan's unbeaten season under Capello included 22 wins, 12 draws, and 74 goals scored, with Van Basten excelling with 25 goals.
Capello's strategic rotation system and strong defense led Milan to retain the Scudetto, conceding only 21 goals.
Milan's success continued in the Champions League, reaching the final against Marseille, who won due to a match-fixing scandal.
Milan's subsequent seasons saw changes in the squad, with new signings and a focus on defensive strength leading to further successes in the league and European competitions.

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Milan's Rise and Fall: Weah to Ancelotti

Milan faced a gap in their team due to van Basten's persistent ankle injury, leading to his retirement at the age of 30 in 1995.
Milan filled the gap by signing George Weah, a Liberian player who excelled in scoring, assisting, and linking play effectively.
Weah won the Ballon d'Or in 1995, becoming the first African player to achieve this prestigious award.
Milan, led by Weah and others like Baggio and Savicevic, dominated the Serie A, winning their 15th Scudetto under Capello's management.
Following Capello's departure, Milan faced hardships under managers like Tabarez and Sacchi, finishing 11th in the league.
Capello's return in the next season did not bring success, with Milan finishing 10th in the league and losing in the Coppa Italia final to Lazio.
Milan then appointed Alberto Zaccheroni as manager, who implemented a successful 3-4-3 formation and led Milan to win the Scudetto in a surprising victory.
Despite high expectations and significant signings like Shevchenko, Milan struggled under Zaccheroni, failing to progress in the Champions League and finishing third in Serie A.
Zakironi was replaced by Cesare Maldini and Tassotti, who achieved a historic 6-0 win against Inter in the Derby de la Madonna but failed to secure a Champions League spot.
Milan then appointed Carlo Ancelotti, who brought in key players like Nesta, Seedorf, and Rivaldo, and introduced innovative sports medicine methods through Milan Lab to reduce injuries and enhance player performance.

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Milan's Successful Season Under Ancelotti

Milan faced Deportivo at the Riazor stadium, where Ancelotti introduced the 4-3-2-1 formation.
Details returned from loan to cover for injured Dabiati and Pirlo, with Gattuso and Seedorf in midfield.
Rui Costa and Rivaldo formed a roaming duo under the lone striker, Inzaghi.
Milan reached the Champions League semi-finals, facing Inter Milan in a fiery encounter.
Milan missed Pirlo in the first leg but secured a place in the final against Juventus.
The final was an Italian affair, with Milan winning their sixth European Cup under Berlusconi.
Milan won the Copa Italia against Roma three days after the final.
Ancelotti gained more authority in transfer decisions, signing players like Cafu and Kaka.
Kaka quickly proved his potential, leading to Rivaldo's contract termination.
Milan won the Scudetto after a fierce competition with Roma, securing their 17th title.

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