England may have officially gifted the world with soccer, but the sport has since been transformed by many nations, each ...

Serie A was once the strongest league in world football. During its golden era, from the 1980s to the early 2000s, it ...

From missing big chances, scoring own goals, and even head-butting their own teammates, these footballers are incredibly ...

Maldini's tenure is punctuated by indelible moments, such as the mythic unbeaten streak of 58 matches and the heartbreak of the 2005 UEFA Champions League Final, known as “Istanbul Night.” His legacy ...

Looking through history, AC Milan have often got it so right when it comes to central defenders. However, in recent years, they have struggled massively.Paolo Maldini, Franco Baresi, Billy Costacurta ...

Amidst the defensive struggles, head coach Sergio Conceicao is planning a tactical overhaul—one that could redefine Milan’s ...

With Marco Van Basten, Ruud Gullit, and Franco Baresi, Milan won back-to-back European Cups in 1989 and 1990. These victories set new tactical standards. Napoli, led by Diego Maradona, won Serie A ...

Football teams are only as good as the strength of their spine and strong centre-backs are a crucial part of building a trophy-winning unit.Central defenders have evolved in the modern game, with a ...

Ancelotti and Van Basten played 117 games together at Milan, including back-to-back European Cup Finals (now Champions League ...

MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 15: Filippo Inzaghi, Franco Baresi and Marco van Basten with their commemorative plate after being inducted in to the AC Milan Hall of Fame prior to the Serie A match ...