A.C. Milan


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An introduction to the A.C. Milan European soccer club. Includes information about the team's history and culture, stadium, star players, uniforms and more. Features photos, vintage trading card reproductions, maps, and records. Includes access to the Extra Time website which provides regularly updated information and photos. Aligns to Common Core State Standards requirements for Reading Informational Text. Table of Contents, glossary, additional resources and index.




AC Milan


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Did you know that AC Milan was formed more than 100 years ago? The team plays in San Siro, the largest stadium in Italy. Learn more exciting facts about this fascinating soccer club in AC Milan, an Inside Professional Soccer book.




AC Milan


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For more than one hundred years, AC Milan has been considered one of the top soccer clubs in Italy. This book charts the team's rise to become the most valuable team in the nation and one of the richest in the world. In its early years, it faced local class rivalries and threats from fascism, while more recent challenges have often been financial in nature. Yet AC Milan continues to push forward as a global icon. This book explores these aspects and more to define what has made the club the powerhouse it is today.




AC MILAN Glories and Future


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"AC Milan: Glories and Future" offers a comprehensive look at Italy's most iconic club, exploring its rich history and its journey towards modernity. From its past glories to its recent challenges and achievements, this book examines how AC Milan has reinvented and adapted to maintain its relevance on the global football stage. With a detailed analysis of key signings, management and recent strategies, as well as a look at the club's future, the book reveals how Milan are preparing for new successes while honouring their historic legacy. A must-read for football fans and enthusiasts who want to understand the Rossoneri's path to a new era of excellence.




AC Milan


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This action-packed book gives young readers a full history of AC Milan, from the club's founding to the present day. The book features a table of contents, informative sidebars, a Superstar Profile special feature, a Quick Stats page, a glossary, links to additional resources, and an index.




Always Milan!


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"A faithful companion our whole lives long ... So it was for our grandparents, so it was for our parents ... and so it shall be for our children. That's how it's been for 120 years now. That's how it'll be in future [sic]. Yes, Always Milan!, this team of joys and emotions, of victories and triumphs on pitches around the world, for that is the story told in these pages that overflow with love for our colours, for the red and black of AC Milan! Yes, Always Milan!, a club of players who have brought honour to the shirt, an infinite number of champions who have given us so much entertainment and enjoyment, unforgettable greats who have written its legendary history! Always Milan!, ever since that cold and foggy December evening the club was founded, and now at the start of the third millennium. A shot, the ball nestles in the back of the net, the players embrace ... An outburst of joy at a Milan goal, the same as it ever was, 120 glorious years on!"--




AC MILAN (1991-1995) The Rossoneri Supremacy


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Between 1991 and 1995, Milan experienced a glorious period in football history, characterized by exceptional talent, tactical innovation, and an indomitable spirit. Under the guidance of Arrigo Sacchi and later Fabio Capello, the Rossoneri became a winning machine, recognized for their solid defense and rapid attacks. This era wasn't just about victories; it profoundly influenced how football is played and understood. Sacchi introduced a high-pressing style and collective organization, which evolved under Capello. The emergence of stars like Marco van Basten, Ruud Gullit, and Frank Rijkaard further transformed European football. This book delves into Milan's achievements during this time and the broader context of Italian and European football in the early 1990s. It serves as a celebration of Milan's extraordinary journey, honoring its legacy and reflecting on its enduring impact on global football.




Seconda Pelle. The Complete History of AC Milan Jerseys 1899-2013


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Il rosso e il nero, la vittoria e la sconfitta, la gloria e l'oblio. Sono le regole del gioco, non ci si sottrae. Vanno imparate a memoria, tatuate sul corpo, scandite con regolarita'; come un diagramma per misurare la resistenza di corpi plasmati alla lotta. Con avversari come compagni di strada, in un confronto leale e solenne tra colori e simboli. Cercare l'equilibrio tra il rosso e il nero; un continuo giocare col fuoco, l'unica condizione per essere il Club piu' titolato al mondo.




Quiet Leadership


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Carlo Ancelotti is one of the greatest managers of all time, with five Champions League titles to his name. Yet his approach could not be further from the aggressive theatricals favoured by many of his rivals. His understated style has earned him the fierce loyalty of players like David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristiano Ronaldo. In Quiet Leadership, Ancelotti reveals the full, riveting story of his managerial career - his methods, mentors, mistakes and triumphs - and takes us inside the dressing room to trace the characters, challenges and decisions that have shaped him. The result is both a scintillating memoir and a rare insight into the business of leadership.




The Immortals


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When Arrigo Sacchi’s Milan destroyed Steaua Bucharest 4-0 in the 1989 European Cup final, everything changed. Studded with the world-class talents of their legendary three Dutchmen – Ruud Gullit, Marco Van Basten and Frank Rijkaard – they threw off the shackles of Italian football’s defensive traditions to pioneer a modern, high-pressing and boldly attacking approach. Sacchi revolutionised football and altered the DNA of the next generation of coaches, including Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp. This is the story of the crowning achievement of one of football’s greatest-ever teams – told by the man who built it. This is the story of The Immortals.