Category Archives: AC Milan

ON THIS DAY: 9TH VIAREGGIO TRIUMPH FOR THE AC MILAN YOUTH TEAM

MILAN – As Football Data reminds, two years ago Milan won the Viareggio Cup for the ninth time in their history setting a new record. The youth team, coached by Pippo Inzaghi, defeated 3-1 Anderlecht after the extra times to clinch the trophy. The goals came from Leya in 63rd minute, from Petagna in 71st, from Fabbro in 93rd and Mastalli in 99th. Thanks to this success, Milan became the team with more Viareggio Cup triumphs.

ON THIS DAY 17th February: RONALDO DOUBLE AT SIENA

MILAN – On this day, February 17th, nine years ago, Ronaldo was back scoring in Italy. In the Serie A 24th Day of season 2006/2007, the Brazilian star returned to goal in Milan’s 4-3 win at Siena, as he scored a brace for the Rossoneri. At the end of the season he totalled 7 strikes which helped Milan to reach fourth place in the league and qualify to the Champions League. The same year, on May 23rd, the Rossoneri then triumphed in the Athens final.