Hundreds of Milan fans gathered in New York to watch the Serie A match against Juventus and know Alessandro Florenzi in person, Matt Santangelo was at the spot for Football Italia.
Proud Rossoneri fans from across North America took to the 40/40 Club in New York on Saturday, October 8, when Alessandro Florenzi joined Milanisti in a watch party of the club’s dominance over Juventus.
After Milan’s trophy tour series wrapped up in London this past week, New York set the scene for a weekend full of red and black festivities. The following Saturday morning, supporters came out in droves to the 40/40 Club, eagerly anticipating the encounter against Juventus back home at the San Siro – and of course, the arrival of the special guest of honour, Alessandro Florenzi.
Milan Club New York had announced via their social media channels that the 2020 UEFA European Champion and Serie A-winning fullback would be in attendance for the watch party, fueling further excitement for match-day in the Big Apple.
Originally founded in 2008 with a burning desire to bring together as many Milan fans as possible, Milan Club New York has graciously hosted legends like Franco Baresi and Daniele Massaro over the years at the Football Factory and continues to grow its footprint as one of the Rossoneri’s most recognizable supporter clubs across the world.
With the help from event collaborators RocNation, Puma NYC and Lega Serie A, the 300-plus in attendance who came out saw the red carpet rolled out before them. Snapping photos with the club’s jealously guarded 19th Scudetto trophy and meeting Florenzi himself, attendees could only hope the result on the pitch went the way of the red and black.
Capping off the occasion, Fikayo Tomori and Brahim Diaz’s goals led the way for Milan in a dominant 2-0 victory that encapsulated a perfect occasion for all who crammed into the bar.
Witnessing the trophy in person, meeting a champion like Florenzi and sharing in an eventful afternoon with hundreds of Milan supporters made for an incredible atmosphere; unsurprisingly so given the direction of the club’s off-pitch vision.
The performance on the pitch the last few seasons has been nothing shy of impressive. Off the
pitch, the fashion in which the club has seen restored strength to its global brand, serves millions of supporters, elevating an already massive footballing institution that cannot be overlooked.
It is due in large part to the grassroots efforts of numerous supporter groups (Milan Club Philly,
Boston, Toronto and Montreal for example) who continue hosting watch parties and rallying fans
for away days that, in conjunction with Milan club representatives like Marketing and CRM
Director Peter Morgan can only lead to even more exciting outings.
Well, I was actually in New York that weekend. Missed it.