Rivera becomes coach at 76
Italy legend Gianni Rivera says ‘I’m here if Milan need a hand’ after completing his coaching badges at the age of 76. Rivera played more than 600 games for Milan…
Sheva: ‘Maldini true symbol of Milan’
Andriy Shevchenko named Paolo Maldini as the symbol of the club as it celebrates its 120th birthday. “He represented my Milan, but also Milan through the years.” Sheva gave an…
Baresi: ‘Milan light at end of tunnel’
Milan legend Franco Baresi believes the Rossoneri will rise again if they learn from Nils Liedholm. “Fourth place is possible, you just need patience.” Monday will be the 40th anniversary…
Gravina: Ballon d’Or winners for Italy!
FIGC chief Gabriele Gravina has invited Fabio Cannavaro, Paolo Rossi, Roberto Baggio and Gianni Rivera to take up positions within the Italy set-up. Gravina had already put Gianluca Vialli forward…
Insigne bites back at Rivera
Lorenzo Insigne hit back after Gianni Rivera complained “they give the Number 10 shirt to anyone now, even goalkeepers or Insigne.” The Napoli talent wore the jersey when Italy lost…
On This Day: Milan 4-1 Ajax
On this day in 1969, Milan won their second European Cup by beating Johan Cruyff’s Ajax 4-1. After beating Malmo 5-3 on aggregate in the first round, the Rossoneri received…
On This Day: Milan’s first European Cup
On this day in 1963, Milan won the first of seven European Cups, beating Benfica 2-1 at Wembley. The Rossoneri had breezed to the final, thrashing Union Luxembourg 14-0 on…
Cairo: ‘Torino could surprise Juve’
Torino President Urbano Cairo reveals his belief that his side 'could be a surprise' in Saturday's derby with Juventus. The game kicks off at 19:45 UK time, click here for…
‘Pellegri good news for Italy’
Italy legend Gianni Rivera claims 15-year-old Pietro Pellegri “is ready” and that his breakthrough “is really good news” for the country’s youth development. Pellegri became Serie A’s youngest-ever player on…
Rivera plans football academy
Italy legend Gianni Rivera wants to open a football academy: 'I want to teach technique, not talent-crushing tactics'. The 72-year-old was the first Italian ever to win a Ballon D'Or,…
Rivera: ‘Italy surprised everyone’
Azzurri legend Gianni Rivera says Italy 'surprised everyone' against 'overconfident' Belgium at Euro 2016. The Euro 1968 champion and finalist in the World Cup 1970 recently released his autobiography, and…
Rivera: ‘Bernardeschi an inspiration’
Gianni Rivera says Fiorentina’s Federico Bernardeschi is ‘a model of inspiration’ for young Italians. The 22-year-old has been one of the breakout stars of the season for La Viola, making…
Rivera: ‘Juventus can progress but…’
Gianni Rivera believes Juventus can progress in the Champions League - but it would make Napoli Scudetto favourites. The Bianconeri take on Bayern Munich in the first leg of their…
Rivera: ‘Alessandria can make final’
Gianni Rivera believes Alessandria “can progress” against Milan in the Coppa Italia but they’ll need “a miracle”. The former midfielder played for both sides in the 50s and 60s, making…