All of Italy is talking about the upcoming Milan derby.
The Apennine Peninsula has not only produced countless superstars and given birth to various great teams, but it is also permeated with centuries-old grievances between rivals in the same city. Everyone knows how popular the "Eternal Derby" between Roma and Lazio is, but the most exciting one is
, and the Milan Derby should be the first choice.
AC Milan and Inter Milan are both famous. In terms of city honors, Milan has few rivals: the two teams have won a total of 30 Serie A championships, 10 Italian Cups, 9 Champions Leagues, 4 European Super Cups, and 3 Intercontinental Cups.
Cup, 3 UEFA Cups and 1 Club World Cup. Wandering in the museum at San Siro Stadium is like being in a huge treasure house.
The Italian name for the Milan Derby is "Derby Madonnina", which comes from the statue of the Virgin Mary standing in the Milan Cathedral. Probably for this reason, every Milan Derby, the stadium gives people a sense of pious religious rituals. Every season
During the two Milan derbies, fans from both sides challenged each other and the scene was full of curses. The Milan derby is not only a typical window for observing European football, but also an excellent showcase for understanding this sport.
In 1980, in order to commemorate the legendary striker Meazza, the official name of the San Siro Stadium was changed to the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium. Meazza played in both Milans, and between these rivals that spanned a century, they became
A bridge of connection. The peak of his career was naturally at the international level, but he also played for Milan for two years. According to reports at the time, he shed tears after representing AC Milan in the Derby and scoring.
Just like all football derbies, the Milan derby is also mixed with multiple factors such as politics and society. For the two Milans, the derby can enhance their feelings and increase their mutual dislike. This extends to football.
The opposition in China has its historical background: due to differences in political stances, both the left and the right regard Derby as a potential powder keg.
In 1899, AC Milan was founded by Englishmen Herbert Gilpin and Alfred Edwards. At that time, it was called "Milan Football and Cricket Club". They quickly emerged as one of the most powerful football teams in Italy.
1. In 1908, this club, which was less than 10 years old, split, and its influence continues to this day. Due to disagreements over the use of foreign players, a small number of people in the Milan club left and formed Inter Milan Football Club.
Under the xenophobic social trend in Italy at the time, Milan focused on cultivating local players, while the Internationale became a refuge for foreign players.
After the separation, the two Milans grew up under their own ideas. Soon, Inter Milan became the home team of the urban middle class and wealthy businessmen, while AC Milan became popular among the working class. In the football world, both sides of Derby speak for the upper class.
It is very common for the other party to speak out for the working class. This division implies many social issues, different social classes and their respective social impacts, and the Milan Derby is no exception. This is why fans from both sides come to the Derby.
That's one of the reasons for the tense situation.
When a city has two incompatible teams, then the exciting derby will set the label for the city. On October 18, 1908, history ushered in the first "Milan Derby". Although AC Milan won 2:1
They won their first victory, but due to the departure of Inter Milan at that time, AC Milan's strength was seriously weakened and its vitality was severely damaged. Since the Serie A championship in 1907, it has not won a championship for 42 years. This is a famous event in the history of AC Milan.
The "42-year Ice Age". Although this period was not Inter Milan's glorious period, they still suppressed AC Milan with 5 Serie A championships.
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The escalation of competition between the two sides began in the 1960s, when two of the greatest talents in football were able to become models of elegance for their respective clubs - Sandro Mazzola (Inter Milan) and Rivera (AC Milan).
He was the leading star of the Milan derby at that time.
The two lived in the same era and were both responsible for the rise of Milan as a major European football center. AC Milan won the European Champions Cup in 1963, followed by Inter Milan back-to-back championships in 1964 and 1965. This
During that period, the highlight of the Milan derby was Inter beating Milan 5-2. Mazzola scored twice and led his teammates to a victory. This battle also established the status of an international legend. After this game, Inter Milan once
Undefeated in 7 derbies and won three Serie A championships in the four years from 1963 to 1966.
In the following 20 years, the Nerazzurri won many Serie A championships. Former Inter Milan vice president Prisco said proudly at the time: "The city of Milan has two great teams, one is Inter Milan and the other is Inter Milan Youth.
Team."
In the 1980-81 season, AC Milan was fined for being involved in a match-fixing incident and was relegated to Serie B. After returning to Serie A, the team suffered a huge loss and was relegated again. Then, they were promoted for the second time and returned to the top of the standings. In October 1984
The Milan Derby in March was another classic. AC Milan won 2-1, announcing that they once again led Serie A after many years.
With the arrival of Silvio Berlusconi in 1986, AC Milan began to reverse its disadvantage and became the most prestigious club in the world. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Sacchi's AC Milan first swept across Europe, and in 1989
Won the Champions League title; Capello then succeeded him and beat Barcelona 4-0 in the 1994 Champions League final, winning the Big Ears Cup again.
The most infamous Milan derby is the infamous Champions League quarter-finals in the first half of 2005. This was supposed to be a Milan derby that will go down in history, but in the end, fans were banned from entering.
, AC Milan was ruled to win 3-0. The trigger of the conflict was that Inter Milan midfielder Cambiasso's goal was ruled invalid. Nerazzurri was immediately furious. Fireworks and drinks bottles flew into the stadium, and the game was interrupted.
20 minutes later. The game resumed for a while, but not long after the game was played, the referee decided to stop the game.
Although the "Fireworks Derby" is a dark chapter in the history of the Milan Derby, there is one scene in the game that will always be frozen: international defender Materazzi put an arm on the shoulder of Milan midfielder Rui Costa, and the two of them, together,
Quietly watching the rioting fans and the thick smoke covering the sky.
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For Inter Milan, the most embarrassing thing is that they have been insulated from the Serie A championship for 16 consecutive years since 1989. From 2002 to 2005, Inter Milan lost 10 consecutive derbies to AC Milan, and even lost to AC Milan in 2001 with 0.
:6 defeat, creating the largest Milan derby point difference record in history.
As the Milan derby is approaching, AC Milan club president Silvio Berlusconi once again became restless. When a media reporter mentioned that AC Milan is now four points behind Inter Milan in the Serie A standings, the Italian Prime Minister and Chairman said
He said proudly: AC Milan has won ten consecutive games against Inter Milan, and in the weekend's derby, this number will become eleven consecutive victories.
In addition, Berlusconi began to talk about the 6-0 match in 2001, "Every time I recall this game, I am still extremely excited. People can't live in memories, so I hope we can continue
Write brilliantly.”
Berlusconi’s words were immediately released by the media, and Tuttosport even used the words, ‘Berlusconi gave an order to Ancelotti to recreate the glory of 6-0’.
Suddenly, the whole of Italy became excited because of Berlusconi's big mouth.
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Li Ang was a little angry. Before the Milan Derby, he had no intention of provoking a fight. He was not a Saint. Inter Milan is in good shape now, and the Milan Derby is almost a game that does not require mobilization. The players are bound to go all out. In this situation
Well, there is really no need to create tension.
However, he rarely calmed down, but Berlusconi's big mouth made him angry.
"I really sympathize with Ancelotti." Li Ang said in an interview with Inter Milan's official radio station, "The chairman always told him what to do and always made unrealistic demands of this kind. Now people on earth
Everyone knows that we play better than our city rivals, we always win, and we are ranked higher than them. Under such circumstances, asking AC Milan to beat us and also win well is an impossible task. This is not
It’s hard to force others to do something difficult.”
The next day, Li Ang's response immediately detonated the Italian media.
Li Ang’s remarks mainly expressed four views:
First, Silvio Berlusconi always points fingers at Ancelotti.
Second, Inter Milan now plays better than AC Milan.
Third, Inter Milan ranks higher than AC Milan.
Fourth, AC Milan wants to win, which is just a fantasy.
Suddenly, all the media became excited. This is the Milan Derby. How could it be so calm before the game? It is normal to be so full of gunpowder and shoot at each other.
Some media helped Li Ang summarize these remarks. The summary is: Inter Milan played well and won continuously, but AC Milan is not as good as them!
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The most direct follow-up development of this incident is that some media broke the news that Berlusconi was so angry that he directly issued an order to Ancelotti, demanding that the Milan Derby must be won to show the shameless Chinese, and
Not only to win, but also to win beautifully! His AC Milan plays the most beautiful football in Italy!
A reporter immediately went to interview AC Milan head coach Carlo Ancelotti and asked the president whether he had issued this order.
Ancelotti refused to respond to this question. He just said, "For the head coach, winning is always what we pursue, especially the Milan derby! The president's love for AC Milan is great, and of course he wants us to win."
ball."
Li Ang's sarcasm followed: "Yes, they have always done a great job, but we are even better, so we are ranked at the top..."
Berlusconi's butler Galliani immediately came to the rescue, "This is just the cry of the weak. We have won ten consecutive Milan derbies. This is the best explanation."
Li Ang's response came immediately, "Only those who are left behind will remember the past."
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Ancelotti was a little upset. Li Ang kept barking like a mad dog, constantly exaggerating the power of Inter Milan. This affected the entire AC Milan team, as if this Milan derby was a Champions League game.
If we lose in the finals, the season will be over.
This is a very unfavorable situation for AC Milan.
Inter Milan leads AC Milan by four points. Even if Li Ang's team loses the game, it is still ahead of AC Milan. The loss is at best a loss of morale. However, now it is about to enter the winter break. After the winter break
The impact on Inter Milan will be minimized.
But AC Milan is not the case. They have won ten consecutive games against Inter Milan. This is an honor and a huge pressure. In addition, they are behind Inter Milan in points. Once they lose this game, they will be seven points behind Inter Milan.
This is a result that AC Milan cannot bear. Coupled with the current media hype, AC Milan seems to have really reached the point where losing this game will end the season. The whole team is like a tight spring.
This is a good thing and a bad thing. Once the spring pressure is too high, it will break.
Under such circumstances, Berlusconi flew into Milanello in his private helicopter the day before the game. The president lectured the whole team with only one theme: we must win this Milan derby and play well!
Later, he talked to Ancelotti again and even put forward requirements for the tactics of this game. He wanted two forwards, attacked, played well, scored more goals, and... severely attacked Li Ang's arrogance.
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Ancelotti couldn't tell the truth. He was confident that he had studied Liang's Inter Milan, and playing against this team was simply outrageous, even seeking death.
In this game, Ancelotti's original tactics were to focus on defensive counterattacks, using AC Milan's powerful midfield and backfield to deal with Inter Milan in an effort to find a fatal opportunity.
However, now, the atmosphere of public opinion and Berlusconi's strict orders have made all Ancelotti's plans useless.
Ancelotti felt like he was being screwed.
He is really dissatisfied with Mr. Chairman. Why did you provoke that mad dog when you said you had nothing to do? Both parties will focus all their energy on the game and it will be harmonious, isn't it good?!
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Li Ang immediately complained about Berlusconi's inspection trip to Milanello, "Look, this is a sign of lack of confidence. They are afraid of us!"
The AC Milan players couldn't help it anymore.
AC Milan captain Maldini criticized Liang not to go too far, "The game is played on the court, not by words."
Li Ang: "Yes, so we are four points ahead of them now."
Gattuso: "We must win this game."
Li Ang: "Those who are truly confident don't need to shout loudly."
The entire Italian media is excited, and so are Italian fans. As long as they open the newspapers and turn on the TV, they can see the war between Li Ang and AC Milan.
On the AC Milan side, Berlusconi, Galliani, Ancelotti and even their players also came out to speak. On the Inter Milan side, Leon single-handedly challenged the entire AC Milan team!
This quarrel continued until the start of the game.
