Milan Football Association

 

Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly known as A.C. Milan or simply Milan, is a professional football club based in Milan, Italy. The club was founded in 1899, making it one of the oldest football clubs in the world. Milan is one of the most successful and iconic football clubs, not just in Italy but globally.

Stadium:
Milan plays its home matches at the San Siro Stadium, officially known as Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. The stadium is shared with their city rivals, Inter Milan.

Colors and Crest:
The team's colors are red and black, and their crest features the St. George's Cross, which is a red cross on a white background, symbolizing the city of Milan. The club's emblem also includes a shield with a red and black striped background and the acronym "ACM."

Success and Trophies:
A.C. Milan has a storied history and has achieved remarkable success both domestically and internationally. They have won numerous Serie A titles, which is Italy's top-tier football league, as well as Coppa Italia (Italian Cup) titles. Internationally, Milan has won the UEFA Champions League (formerly European Cup) several times, making them one of the most successful clubs in the competition's history. They have also won the UEFA Europa League (formerly UEFA Cup), UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup.

Rivalries:
A.C. Milan shares a heated rivalry with Inter Milan, known as the "Derby della Madonnina." Matches between the two Milanese clubs are highly anticipated and fiercely contested.

Famous Players:
Throughout its history, A.C. Milan has been home to many legendary footballers. Some of the club's most famous players include Paolo Maldini, Franco Baresi, Marco van Basten, Ruud Gullit, Andriy Shevchenko, Kaka, and many others.

Ownership:
As of my last update in September 2021, A.C. Milan was owned by Elliott Management Corporation, an American investment management firm. However, ownership situations in football clubs can change over time, so I recommend checking more recent sources for the latest ownership details.

It's important to note that information may have changed since my last update, so I advise consulting more current sources for the latest news and updates about A.C. Milan.