In 1986, Berlusconi acquired the failing team from his hometown and converted it into one of the most prosperous teams in football. Milan won five European Cups and eight Italian league championships during his management. For 740 million euros (£628 million), he sold the club to Chinese investors in 2017.

This was the tweet from AC Milan Twitter account: “Deeply saddened, AC Milan grieves the passing of the unforgettable Silvio Berlusconi and wishes to reach out to the family, associates, and most cherished friends to share our sympathies.”

Less than 18 months later, the former Italian prime minister returned to football when his holding firm, Fininvest, purchased all of the shares of third-division team Monza in 2018. For the first time in their 110-year history, Berlusconi and former Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani led the team to Serie A.

Monza released the following statement: “Forever with us. Adriano Galliani and all AC Monza mourn the loss of Silvio Berlusconi. A void that can never be filled, forever with us. Thank you for everything President.”

Milan performance and stats

Milan is currently 4th in the Serie A with 70 points.

In the last 38 games, it has won 20 times, drawn 10 times, and lost 8 times. In its last match, Milan won 3-1 against Hellas Verona.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 64 goals and conceding 43.​