Milan, foreign players excluded!

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By: Manu Tournoux

Milan, foreign players excluded!

AC Milan was the first club established in the Lombardy capital, and when the Italian federation banned foreigners in 1907, most of the Rossoneri players left the club to form Inter Milan.

Before becoming one of the most prestigious clubs in the world, with seven Champions League titles under their belt, AC Milan had a special start. An English merchant from Nottingham, a Torino player, settled in Milan and created the Milan Football and Cricket Club with other British expatriates in 1899.

Milan won some of the first editions of the Italian championship in 1901, 1906 and 1907, but the federation decided, in 1907, to reserve its ā€œPrima Categoriaā€ for Italian players only, by creating a secondary division with clubs owning foreign players. Huge clash within the Lombard club. Many Italian and Swiss players left the club and created Internazionale.

Milan will suddenly sink and Inter will quickly experience a little success. AC Milan will wait until the 1950s to become a Serie A leader and it is above all the genius of Gianni Rivera who will put the club at the forefront, with two coronations in the Champion Clubs’ Cup (1963 and 1969). ) and two in the Cup Winners’ Cup (1968 and 1973).

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Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.