History of AC Milan in Timeline
AC Milan is a professional football club based in Milan, Italy, founded in 1899. They compete in Serie A, the top tier of Italian football. Since 1926, Milan has played their home games at the San Siro stadium, shared with Inter Milan since 1947; the stadium has a capacity of 75,817. A notable aspect of the club is its rivalry with Inter Milan, leading to the Derby della Madonnina, a prominent event in football.
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1903: Milan Moved to Acquabella Pitch
In 1903, AC Milan moved to the Acquabella pitch, where the stands consisted of a section of ground raised for the purpose.
1905: Milan Played at Acquabella Pitch
AC Milan played at the Acquabella pitch until 1905.
1908: First Derby della Madonnina
In 1908, the first Derby della Madonnina was held in the final of the Chiasso Cup on October 18, with AC Milan winning 2-1.
1914: Largest Victory
During the 1914-15 season, AC Milan achieved its largest ever victory, defeating Audax Modena 13-0 in a league match.
1914: Milan Played at Velodromo Sempione
From 1914 to 1920, AC Milan played at the Velodromo Sempione.
1920: Milan Played at Viale Lombardia stadium
From 1920 to 1926, AC Milan played at the Viale Lombardia stadium.
September 1926: First Game Played at San Siro
On September 19, 1926, the first game was played at the San Siro, with Milan losing 6-3 in a friendly match against Internazionale. Also Milan played its first league game in San Siro on 19 September 1926, losing 1–2 to Sampierdarenese.
1926: Milan Played at Viale Lombardia stadium
From 1920 to 1926, AC Milan played at the Viale Lombardia stadium.
1926: Milan Moved to San Siro Stadium
In 1926, AC Milan moved to the San Siro stadium, officially known as Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
1935: Stadium Sold to the City
In 1935, the San Siro stadium was sold to the city of Milan.
1947: Internazionale Accepted as Joint Tenant
Since 1947, the San Siro stadium has been shared with Internazionale.
1950: Nordahl's Goal Record
In the 1950-51 season, Swedish forward Gunnar Nordahl scored 38 goals, with 35 in Serie A, setting an Italian football and club record.
1953: Release of "Sunday Heroes"
In 1953, the film "Sunday Heroes" by Mario Camerini, was released. The movie revolves around a fictional football match between AC Milan and a club facing relegation, and features appearances by Milan players like Lorenzo Buffon, Carlo Annovazzi, and the Gre-No-Li trio.
1971: Milan Lost Scudetto to Juventus
During the 1971-72 season, AC Milan lost the scudetto to Juventus by just one point.
1972: Milan Lost Scudetto to Juventus
During the 1972-73 season, AC Milan lost the scudetto to Juventus by just one point.
1979: AC Milan Shirt Adds Player Surnames
Between the 1979-80 and 1980-81 seasons, the AC Milan shirt achieved an important record by adding the surnames of the players above the number for the first time in Italian football.
1979: Awarded Golden Star for Sport Excellence
In 1979, as is customary in Italian football, AC Milan was awarded the star above the logo after winning 10 league titles.
1980: Stripes Changed to Middle Size
From 1980 to 1982, the stripes on the AC Milan kit changed to a middle size, marking a brief interlude within the broader period of thin stripes.
1982: Stripes Changed to Middle Size
From 1980 to 1982, the stripes on the AC Milan kit changed to a middle size, marking a brief interlude within the broader period of thin stripes.
1985: Thin Stripes Style Lasts Until 1985-86 Season
The thin stripes style of the AC Milan kit lasted until the 1985-86 season, with a small intermezzo from 1980 to 1982 when the stripes changed to a middle size again.
1986: Berlusconi Purchases the Club
In 1986, Silvio Berlusconi purchased AC Milan and became the club's longest-serving president, holding the position for 23 years.
1986: Berlusconi Changes Kit Style
In the 1986-87 season, under Silvio Berlusconi, the stripes on the AC Milan kit were brought back to a middle size, and the color of the socks was changed to white.
1988: "AC Milan Anthem – Milan Milan" Debuts
In 1988, the "AC Milan Anthem – Milan Milan," composed by Tony Renis and Massimo Guantini, debuted.
1990: Renovations for 1990 FIFA World Cup
In preparation for the 1990 FIFA World Cup, the San Siro stadium underwent major renovations, setting the capacity to 85,700.
May 1991: Unbeaten Streak Start
On May 26, 1991, Milan began an unbeaten streak that would last 58 games, beginning with a 0-0 draw against Parma.
1995: Champions League Final Loss to Ajax
In 1995, AC Milan lost a Champions League final to Ajax while wearing their white away kit.
1995: Rivalry Worsened
In 1995, the rivalry between Milan and Genoa intensified after Genoa fan Vincenzo Spagnolo was fatally stabbed by a Milan supporter.
1998: Kits Modified on Yearly Basis
Starting from the 1998-99 season, AC Milan kits started to be modified on a yearly basis in their design.
December 1999: Launch of Milan Channel
In December 1999, Milan Channel, a subscription-based television channel dedicated to the club, was launched on the day of AC Milan's centenary.
2003: Milan Wins Champions League Title
In 2003, AC Milan won the UEFA Champions League final against Juventus at the penalties, which granted Milan the sixth Champions League title of their history.
2004: Contesting Serie A Titles
Between the 2004–05 and 2005–06 seasons, Milan and Juventus contested each other for the Serie A titles, both won by Juventus but then revoked due to the Calciopoli scandal.
2004: Dolce & Gabbana Partnership
In 2004, Dolce & Gabbana began a partnership with AC Milan, designing the team's official off-field suits. The collaboration continued for over 10 years.
2004: Champions League Match Abandoned
In 2004-05 season, the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final match between AC Milan and Inter on April 12, 2005, was abandoned due to a flare thrown from the crowd.
April 2005: Champions League Match Abandoned
On April 12, 2005, the second leg of the 2004-05 Champions League quarter-final match between AC Milan and Inter was abandoned after a flare thrown by an Inter supporter struck Milan goalkeeper Dida.
December 2005: Galliani Announces Relocation Plans
On December 19, 2005, Adriano Galliani announced that AC Milan was seriously working towards a relocation.
2005: Contesting Serie A Titles
Between the 2004–05 and 2005–06 seasons, Milan and Juventus contested each other for the Serie A titles, both won by Juventus but then revoked due to the Calciopoli scandal.
2005: Champions League Final Loss to Liverpool
In 2005, AC Milan lost a Champions League final to Liverpool while wearing their white away kit.
2007: FIFA Club World Cup Win
In 2007, AC Milan won the FIFA Club World Cup for the first time, completing an international treble of Champions League, Super Cup and Club World Cup.
2008: Superleague Formula Participation
In 2008, AC Milan took part in the Superleague Formula car competition, supporting the Dutch team Scuderia Playteam in the first season.
2008: Stadium Capacity Reduced
In the summer of 2008, the capacity of the San Siro stadium was reduced to 80,018 to meet UEFA standards.
May 2009: Maldini's Serie A Appearances
As of May 2009, Paolo Maldini holds the record for Serie A appearances for Milan, with 647 games played.
2009: Kaká Transfer Record
In 2009, the sale of Kaká to Real Madrid for €67 million broke the world football transfer record.
2010: Milan Most Supported Italian Team
According to a 2010 study, AC Milan is the most supported Italian team in Europe and seventh overall, with over 18.4 million fans.
2010: Emirates Sponsorship
In 2010, Emirates became the main shirt sponsor for AC Milan, starting from the 2010-11 season and continuing through to the 2019-20 season.
2010: First League Title Since 2010-11 Season
In 2021-22 season, Milan secured their 19th Italian championship title, which was their first league title since the 2010-11 season.
2011: Highest Finish Since 2011-12 Serie A
In 2011, AC Milan's second-place finish in the 2020-21 Serie A marked their highest finish in the league since the 2011-12 Serie A season.
2013: Last Appearance in UEFA Champions League
In 2013, specifically the 2013-14 UEFA Champions League season, was AC Milan's last appearance in the UEFA Champions League before qualifying again for the 2021-22 season.
December 2014: Berlusconi Announces Proposal to Build a New Stadium
On December 11, 2014, Barbara Berlusconi announced a proposal to build a property stadium of 42,000 seats in Portello.
2014: Wealthiest Football Club
As of 2014, AC Milan was ranked as the eighth-wealthiest football club in the world by Forbes magazine, making it the wealthiest in Italian football.
2014: Al Ahly Overtakes Milan
In 2014, Al Ahly SC from Egypt overtook AC Milan in the number of FIFA recognised international club titles after their CAF Confederation Cup win.
September 2015: Berlusconi Ends Plans to Build New Stadium
On September 20, 2015, Silvio Berlusconi called an end to AC Milan's plans to build a new stadium in the city.
2016: Failed to Qualify for European Competition
Despite winning the 2024–25 Supercoppa Italiana, the team finished in 8th place and failed to qualify for European competition for the first time since 2016.
April 2017: Acquisition by Rossoneri Sport Investment
In April 2017, AC Milan became a subsidiary of Rossoneri Sport Investment Luxembourg, with Li Yonghong as the new chairman.
October 2017: Adidas Deal Termination
In October 2017, an early termination of the deal between AC Milan and Adidas was announced, with the termination effective on June 30, 2018.
2017: New CEO Considers Stadium Options
In 2017, new CEO Marco Fassone stated that AC Milan may look at either staying in the San Siro or moving to a new stadium.
June 2018: Last Issue of Forza Milan!
In June 2018, Forza Milan!, the official magazine of AC Milan, published its final issue after over half a century of publication.
2018: Damiani Partnership
In 2018, AC Milan partnered with Italian luxury jewelry company Damiani, designating them as the team's new "luxury partner".
2019: Thirteenth Highest Average Attendance
During the 2019–20 season, AC Milan had the thirteenth highest average attendance of European football clubs.
2020: Skrill Partnership
In 2020, Skrill became AC Milan's official global payments partner in a deal originally for four years, with Skrill also acting as a match sponsor.
2020: Milan's Unbeaten Streak and Pioli's Contract Extension
In 2020, after the Serie A campaign restarted due to the COVID-19 outbreak, AC Milan went on a 10-match unbeaten streak, winning 7 games. As a result, Milan abandoned plans to hire Ralf Rangnick and extended Stefano Pioli's contract for 2 years.
June 2021: FFP Break Even Condition
AC Milan was allowed to achieve the break even condition on or before 30 June 2021, after appealing the initial ban from European competitions due to a breach in UEFA Financial Fair Play Regulations.
2021: Milan Wins 19th Italian Championship Title
In 2021-22 season, Milan secured their 19th Italian championship title, which was their first league title since the 2010-11 season, with a club-record tally of 86 points.
2021: Milan Secures Second Place and Champions League Qualification
In the 2020-21 Serie A season, AC Milan, under Pioli, secured a second-place finish, which was their highest since the 2011-12 Serie A. This finish allowed Milan to qualify for the 2021-22 UEFA Champions League, marking their first appearance in seven years since 2013-14.
June 2022: RedBird Capital Partners to Acquire AC Milan
On June 1, 2022, RedBird Capital Partners agreed to acquire AC Milan for $1.3 billion, with Elliott Management Corporation retaining a minority stake.
2022: Off-White Partnership
In 2022, AC Milan announced a partnership with Italian luxury streetwear brand Off-White.
2022: Serie A Title Win
In 2022, AC Milan won its most recent Serie A title, earning the right to place a star on its jersey for winning its tenth scudetto.
September 2023: Proposal to Build New Stadium
On September 27, 2023, chairman Paolo Scaroni announced that AC Milan had filed a proposal to build a new 70,000-seater stadium in San Donato Milanese.
2023: Pioli Steps Down at End of 2023-24 Season
At the end of the 2023-24 season, after five seasons with Milan, Pioli stepped down and Paulo Fonseca was named as his replacement.
2023: Banco BPM Deal Renewal
In 2023, Banco BPM renewed its long-term premium partnership with AC Milan, continuing a deal that started in 2013.
2024: Off-White Partnership for Kit
For the 2024–2025 season, AC Milan released a fourth kit in partnership with Off-White described as a "manifesto of style".
2024: Fonseca Sacked Mid-Season
Halfway through the 2024-25 season, Fonesca was sacked and replaced by Sérgio Conceição.
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