FIFA President Gianni Infantino paid tribute to Silvio Berlusconi, former Prime Minister of Italy and former president of the Milanwho died on Monday at the age of 86.
“Many considered him a visionary, and they were right. With regard to football, he foresaw everything before anyone else,” Infantino wrote in a statement.
“I want to remember him like this, as the person who – in our beloved sport – dreamed and then turned those thoughts into reality. A big hug and my deepest condolences to all those who loved him. And thank you for making us love this amazing game “, added the FIFA president about Berlusconi, who died of leukemia.
Silvio Berlusconi was AC Milan president for 31 years. Under his administration, the Rossoneri’s team won the European Champions League five times. In 2017, he sold the club to Chinese investors.
The following year, he bought Monza and took the team to the first division of the Italian Championship for the first time since its foundation in 1912.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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