Milan: Berlusconi's Revolution

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  • Опубликовано: 28 сен 2023
  • There are a few men who've succeeded in changing the course of an entire club, and Silvio Berlsuconi is one of these men. Under the controversial Italian, the Rossoneri was able to write their own successful history in the world of Italian, European, and international football. He brought in talents, stars, titles, geniuses, joy and sadness. This is the story of AC Milan in the era of Silvio Berlsuconi.
    This episode will cover where Milan was prior to Berlusconi’s acquistion of the club which will cover a brief on Milan’s status in the 60’s and 70’s, the Totonero Scandal, and their trips to Serie B. Then will start with Silvio’s early decisions, Sacchi’s arrival and the Dutch trio. The European cup success. The battle with Napoli and the dissension internally with Sacchi. Capello’s undertaking and domestic history. Silvio’s focus on politics and Galliani’s management and the fall before the rise in the early 2000’s which coincided with Ancelotti’s arrival and huge investment in the team which brought domestic and European success. The 2005 final and how they managed to get one last season out of their old guard to deliver one last Champions League trophy in 2007.
    Written, Directed, and Voiced by:
    Fahad Al-Thekair
    Instagram: / balonmedia
    Twitter: / balonenglish
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  • @balon-english
    @balon-english  7 месяцев назад +44

    To support the channel through Patreon:
    www.patreon.com/balon

    • @noblemann4898
      @noblemann4898 4 месяца назад +2

      Yaaa khee, you are an excellent RUclipsr

    • @ericfurst6091
      @ericfurst6091 Месяц назад

      A video about Parma's great success in the 90s would be great. 🤔

  • @cactustonija
    @cactustonija 7 месяцев назад +1537

    I can't believe I can watch this for free, the quality of all of your videos is absolutely stunning. Keep up the great work 👏

    • @yaw_
      @yaw_ 7 месяцев назад +29

      one of the only people who make youtube good to watch, none of these clout chasing begs

    • @TheKaan19
      @TheKaan19 7 месяцев назад

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      These two are absolutely TOP'S!

    • @eplv3432
      @eplv3432 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@yaw_this

    • @jasonm42
      @jasonm42 7 месяцев назад +17

      This channel and “retroroute” make amazing documentary type football content

    • @nirjhar3836
      @nirjhar3836 7 месяцев назад +3

      Get out of capitalistic mindset

  • @bzilla1090
    @bzilla1090 7 месяцев назад +556

    As a Milanista who grew up during the early Berlusconi era this was a true masterpiece. Well done you never fail to deliver, this took me on a massive trip of nostalgia.

    • @smokedsalmon9666
      @smokedsalmon9666 7 месяцев назад +13

      The first UCL final I ever watched was Milan vs Barcelona in 1994, I remember everyone talking about Barca's Dream Team and how they were heavy favorites to win. Naturally, I wanted the underdog to win and Milan certainly didn't disappoint. They won 4-0 and I've been a faithful fan ever since. Let's hope our beloved Milan can get back to those glory days soon!

    • @bzilla1090
      @bzilla1090 7 месяцев назад +3

      @@smokedsalmon9666 FORZA MILAN SEMPRE

    • @smokedsalmon9666
      @smokedsalmon9666 7 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@bzilla1090FORZA MILAN!

    • @imranlion1996
      @imranlion1996 7 месяцев назад

      What do you think about the current Ac Milan team?

    • @bzilla1090
      @bzilla1090 7 месяцев назад +4

      @@imranlion1996 they're a good young core, with some experience sprinkled in, they are still a bit naïve, but that disappears with time. Can't wait to have Bennacer back as he will bring what we are currently missing

  • @tg-sus7897
    @tg-sus7897 7 месяцев назад +291

    This guy is just fantastic in what he does

    • @andjelkozlotvor
      @andjelkozlotvor 6 месяцев назад +1

      What I like the most is his professional approach, based on facts and not on tiny lies and sensationalism, like “Daily dose of football” channel is doing. You can see his objectivity the best in case if you’re old enough to witness all these events. Huge respect!

  • @jdramiga
    @jdramiga 7 месяцев назад +139

    As a fan of football, history, and film, I can truly say that there is no entity on this planet that can compete with the masterpieces you create! The quality of your videos FAR surpasses the content of multibillion dollar media outlets. The level of detail down to the tactical analysis, the storytelling ability to immersively follow a team's timeline, the way you interweave the plots of different videos with each other, even the visuals like including newspaper headlines, quotes, and formations... And when it comes to setting up the moment? The grand finale? No one does it better. I always feel as if I'm reliving the moment, even for moments I wasn't alive for/never even witnessed. I simply cannot get enough of how special you are at making these videos, and you deliver EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. You are in a world of your own, and I hope we as fans can continue to enjoy your art for years to come!

  • @roryslaine7896
    @roryslaine7896 7 месяцев назад +26

    "The media expected Sacchis sacking, but he had Berlusconi's backing." Pure poetry haha.

  • @DrHydroxide
    @DrHydroxide 7 месяцев назад +128

    Damn, this video pulled my heartstrings... I started supporting Milan in 2001 when I was 7. The 2003 UCL final was the nail that stuck my heart to the red-black side of Milano forever.
    Even though his reign ended in a less ideal way, nobody can deny the historic supremacy of Berlusconi's Milan.
    May you rest in peace, Presidente. There will always be a special place reserved for you in every single Milanisti's hearts.

  • @kentakobayashi3223
    @kentakobayashi3223 7 месяцев назад +30

    Channels like this are why I hate the word "content". Our guy here isn't a RUclipsr creating content. He's a documentary filmmaker creating art.

  • @NuradinAbdiADER
    @NuradinAbdiADER 7 месяцев назад +92

    Filippo Inzaghi was a sensational striker. Ancelotti made good decision to start him that final. Pippo had always had that look of the special moments.

    • @txlmu
      @txlmu 7 месяцев назад +5

      Criminal that he was removed from fifa

    • @sargonsblackgrandfather2072
      @sargonsblackgrandfather2072 7 месяцев назад +12

      I never understood why people rated Pippo. To me he looked small and slow and I couldn’t see what his talent was, he was just lucky always in the right place at the right place. The more I watched him I began to realise that it wasn’t luck that was his talent

    • @nishalsairamgaming7892
      @nishalsairamgaming7892 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@sargonsblackgrandfather2072yes

    • @fabiodm1137
      @fabiodm1137 7 месяцев назад +7

      @@sargonsblackgrandfather2072thats it! He knew where he has to be. He was a pure striker! He scored with every single part of his body

    • @deathrager2404
      @deathrager2404 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@sargonsblackgrandfather2072 thomas muller is another version of him. this guy just always is in the right spot at the right time. muller is underrated.

  • @mrkipling2201
    @mrkipling2201 6 месяцев назад +19

    Their demolition of a very good Barcelona team in the 1994 Champions League final, 4-0, was one of the best performances I've ever seen. They nearly won it 5 times from 1989 to 1995. They still won the European Cup/CL 3 times in that period. One of the best teams ever.

  • @marcomolinari94
    @marcomolinari94 7 месяцев назад +159

    As a Milan fan, i could not have hoped for a better video release than this 😍🥳

  • @tumpasarkar2370
    @tumpasarkar2370 7 месяцев назад +287

    Absolutely briliant stuff, can't wrap my head around the fact that this is done by one person.

    • @yohan9633
      @yohan9633 7 месяцев назад +3

      He working with some guys

    • @osama476
      @osama476 7 месяцев назад +12

      ​@@yohan9633It is not true that he works alone

    • @NazriB
      @NazriB 7 месяцев назад +1

      Lies again? Nashville Dallas Black Red

    • @Caesarsinclairjr17
      @Caesarsinclairjr17 6 месяцев назад +2

      Lol what would even make you think that

    • @m4rcin847
      @m4rcin847 3 месяца назад

      Wow, 2024 and people still thinks that youTube channels is one person who talks and shows his/her face.

  • @WillyWonkaII
    @WillyWonkaII 7 месяцев назад +83

    Though the final of 07 still stings as a Liverpool fan, fair play to Milan. They showed that Italian football can and was still dominant and wasn't regressing at all while English football was still rising to be dominant. This video has showed me that Milan even while winning European and continental championships, were still struggling a lot domestically. Thank you Balon for showing us everything up until 07 of Berlusconi's Milan era. ❤

    • @akwilson1676
      @akwilson1676 7 месяцев назад +1

      Then after that Italian football started regressing.

    • @Al-ji4gd
      @Al-ji4gd 7 месяцев назад +19

      Italian football was definitely regressing at that point. Milan were no longer the best, Juve were relegated, etc..

    • @WillyWonkaII
      @WillyWonkaII 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@Al-ji4gd sure, but Italian football wasn't regressing fast tho, just slowly, but you could notice it a little, but Milan still showed that they could compete with the other big clubs though their defense and team in general was ageing.

    • @draganstojke1224
      @draganstojke1224 7 месяцев назад

      @@Al-ji4gd Inter 2010

    • @draganstojke1224
      @draganstojke1224 7 месяцев назад

      @@WillyWonkaII Inter 2010

  • @mowvu5380
    @mowvu5380 6 месяцев назад +10

    Italy's serie A during the 90s was something else.
    as a kid i couldn't understand why english teams were so far behind.
    i feared every italian team in european competition

  • @garymathe9863
    @garymathe9863 7 месяцев назад +13

    Gotta love Sacchi. In his 40s he looked 70

  • @cm2k-351
    @cm2k-351 7 месяцев назад +85

    This channel is still the only Patreon that I've contributed to, even then it still feels like a steal. The narration, archives, editing, and going through timelines of these teams is simply incredible. Amazing work. It's also the first time, I heard that Berlusconi really modernized football in all aspects not just the money. He also brought in the nutrition. I always thought Wenger was the first to do it, perhaps the first in England.

  • @mihkaylosyerviac3745
    @mihkaylosyerviac3745 7 месяцев назад +53

    I’m not even a hardcore football fan but I watch every single one of your videos. The production values are amazing and you are able to tell compelling stories that even someone with only basic football knowledge like me can appreciate. This is genuinely one of the best and most unique RUclips channels I’ve ever encountered.

  • @NereoSal
    @NereoSal 7 месяцев назад +20

    I was at the stadium when Napoli played against Atalanta and Alemao was "injured" by the coin.
    If you watch the TV images you can clearly hear Salvatore Carmando, Napoli massage therapist, saying "buttati in terra" (get on the ground, get on the ground!) to Alemao who wanted to keep playing and didn't look injured at all.
    That's what made Berlusconi furious when Napoli was awarded the 2-0 win.
    One thing I remember about those years was the amount of coins thrown by entire stadium when Napoli came to Bergamo, at the end of the games coins were everywhere, "paving" the area below the stands and some fans rushed to collect them back with full hands.
    Anyway, my compliments, great video and great knowledge of Serie A!

  • @dermoooojj255
    @dermoooojj255 7 месяцев назад +16

    I watched that Milan team in real time 35 years ago, still the best club side in football history

  • @vnegar843
    @vnegar843 7 месяцев назад +9

    The two constant Berslusconi and Maldini who saw the ups and downs but never gave on up AC Milan, They say LOYALTY I hear MALDINI , this is what we fans love the history the passion the love that this game give to us FORZA ITALIA FORZA MILAN.

    • @princessrosalina8079
      @princessrosalina8079 7 месяцев назад +1

      And Baresi too given he's never left the boat when they got relegated to Serie B 2 times despite being desperate

    • @vnegar843
      @vnegar843 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@princessrosalina8079Yeah sorry i forgot to mention Franco Baresi he was the loyal servant too the MALDINI AND BARESI duo The Italian Wall is still by far the best defensive duo i have ever seen in football history

  • @tashrif46
    @tashrif46 7 месяцев назад +33

    20:43 best backline of all time in club football. I dont think we have seen a better collection of players to marshall a backline since the Milan team of the late 80s and early 90s. Franco Baresi, Alessandro Costacurta, Mauro Tassotti and Paolo Maldini.
    Whats ironic is that Milan was never considered a "defensive" side even though they had an all time great backline. Thats how great Milan was as a team.

    • @andjelkozlotvor
      @andjelkozlotvor 6 месяцев назад +3

      You’re right about the best backline ever but I don’t agree that ACM was never considered as defensive side, especially by the legend of (ultra-attacking minded) Johan Cruyff. He spoke pretty arrogant and ugly about Milan before UCL final in 1994. His words motivated the Rossoneri even more and they’ve kicked Barca’s ass like no one before (caused him an incurable scars on his soul). The signs of this serious trauma were so hard that he spoke bad things, not just about ACM but Italian football in general, most notoriously during the all Italian UCL final in 2003, when he said: “UEFA should not award the prize, this is not football!”, like it was the first ugly final ever (which is not true).
      One more Dutch legend (Ruud van Nisterlooy) was completely shocked by the Milan’s defense, and he said: Well, Italian defenses are known for their defending, you know. They are horrible to play against, honestly. It’s like they don’t even wanna go forward because it’s a risk of scoring for the other team. They all stay behind… You can’t score. That’s the most important thing.”

    • @tashrif46
      @tashrif46 6 месяцев назад +1

      @andjelkozlotvor533 I meant during those times, AC Milan were against the norm of the whole Catenaccio style of playing. Even though they were an all time great defensive team, their attacking prowess got more attention due to how different they were from the league

    • @andjelkozlotvor
      @andjelkozlotvor 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@tashrif46 Yeah, Sacchi’s Milan was pretty offensive and innovative.

  • @arcadeseeker
    @arcadeseeker 7 месяцев назад +12

    This is the best historical reference on the most interesting, controversial, dramatic club I’ve known. It wonderfully narrates the best historical facts I’ve lived at an early age in the beginning of the 90s. That shift between Sacchi and the good old Capello is regarded one of the greatest periods in football modern history at clubs level. I expected at least a part that sheds light at Gianluigi Lentini’s rise to stardom as well as his end of football career in the beginning of the 90s, since it has always meant a lot to AC Milan fans. Beautiful documentary.

    • @balon-english
      @balon-english  7 месяцев назад +6

      Lentini was unfortunately omitted just because there is a lot to cover and something had to give. Although I usually like to cover these types of characters (like how I covered Juve's Fortunato).

  • @Ivan-iz4mo
    @Ivan-iz4mo 7 месяцев назад +14

    I'm glad that this piece of art is available to watch on RUclips, you have dropped another masterpiece balon. I only hope for you to be widely recognized all over the world. Thank you.

  • @carlosbarton763
    @carlosbarton763 7 месяцев назад +85

    Beautifully done, I feel not a lot of attention is often given to Milan's difficulties before Berlusconi took over, so it's awesome that you covered them, as well as the origins of Sacchi, Capello, Baresi etc.
    I'd love to see a 'Context' episode on the "Aguero!!" goal, for example exploring City's years outside of the Premier League e.g. the '99 playoff final, before their ownership change

    • @Eric-hu2dw
      @Eric-hu2dw 7 месяцев назад +8

      City doesnt have a interesting history to make a video of a hour about.

    • @YashMezzala
      @YashMezzala 7 месяцев назад +4

      Good Suggestion

    • @SNKRKings-fz3sd
      @SNKRKings-fz3sd 7 месяцев назад +3

      ​@@Eric-hu2dwas a united fan even though it pains they are quite interesting to study they were ridiculed by many teams and were considered pretty much shit and now they're treble winners and you might say it's only cuz of oil money then what about psg,malaga and more

  • @robbie260
    @robbie260 7 месяцев назад +17

    Time to watch this 100 times until you come out with your next video. Keep it up

    • @Eric-hu2dw
      @Eric-hu2dw 7 месяцев назад +5

      We have to wait 100 years again lol. But cant blame him

  • @jubran88
    @jubran88 7 месяцев назад +8

    bloody hell
    too much class in this club
    Van Basten Sheva Maldini Baresi Kaka Rijkard Guillet and many many many others
    Sacchi Capello Ancelotti
    and bloody hell, what a channel
    keep the unbelievable highly valuable work up

  • @user-ib8su5gg5b
    @user-ib8su5gg5b 7 месяцев назад +28

    I have the utmost respect for Italian football (Serie A) so many great teams. Juventus, Inter , AC Milan, Lazio, Roma, Napoli, Fiorentina and company. Thanks for posting this gem

  • @Yeety_
    @Yeety_ 7 месяцев назад +7

    You know it’s a good day when balón uploads. The GOAT of football documentaries

  • @ConorMccabehere
    @ConorMccabehere 7 месяцев назад +35

    Another masterpiece Fahad. A gripping documentary helped by you narration, editing and research. I love how you also end the narration before the climatic end that plays out with raw emotion. Greatest football channel on this platform ! Thank you.

  • @jedogbonna1439
    @jedogbonna1439 7 месяцев назад +6

    I was 16 when I first started watching him now I’m 19 best channel ever

  • @creative_soul-recolo
    @creative_soul-recolo 7 месяцев назад +8

    Thank you for doing this video brother. As a ROSSONERO🔴⚫🔴⚫, he was Perez before Perez. A true hero who loved the club with everything that he had with him, not just with money but having a true vision of turning this CLUB into a true FOOTBALL institution especially WORLDWIDE.

    • @honeyqueen1091
      @honeyqueen1091 7 месяцев назад +4

      Yeah, that's why he was unique and charismatic

  • @ihsanramavideo
    @ihsanramavideo 7 месяцев назад +10

    I am crying. Thanks for this, so many memories up and down.
    We as Milanisti still waiting for the next moment of glory in the Champions League. #ForzaMilan

  • @adamghossen
    @adamghossen 7 месяцев назад +21

    We are seated for this Masterclass. amazing work❤

  • @patrickbrawner2438
    @patrickbrawner2438 6 месяцев назад +4

    I’m an American trying to learn more on the clubs in Europe and this channel is great. Love seeing that it’s getting great reviews too.

  • @sportm1lgrau550
    @sportm1lgrau550 7 месяцев назад +7

    A masterpiece in the form of a documentary, it is surprising that it is still free on RUclips. This Milan and Inter 2010 made me a fan of the Italian league. Greetings from Brazil, Fahad.

  • @amintukur8503
    @amintukur8503 7 месяцев назад +6

    This guy is RUclips underrated legend

  • @YungEmmakulata
    @YungEmmakulata 7 месяцев назад +17

    An absolute masterpiece once again. Dare I say turned the fire up more on my love for Milan. Didn't know that could happen. Became a die hard football fan and AC Milan fan in 2002, so when this story got around that time, it made me reminisce.
    Thank you again for this wonderful video and your masterclass of a channel ♥️🖤

  • @FC-ju9et
    @FC-ju9et 7 месяцев назад +13

    Let's goooo! He is back with another masterpiece 😀

  • @panagiotishadjipierou5841
    @panagiotishadjipierou5841 7 месяцев назад +2

    The fact that these are youtube videos anyone can access is incredible

    • @efootballpes9736
      @efootballpes9736 7 месяцев назад

      This man is incredible at telling real life stories and making documentaries

  • @lukaivic7771
    @lukaivic7771 7 месяцев назад +5

    By far the best football documentaries on the internet, never stop making them!

  • @PODTIER
    @PODTIER 7 месяцев назад +5

    Kaka in 07 was damn near flawless.

  • @edishyti1
    @edishyti1 7 месяцев назад +3

    I have been a witness of these wonderful Milan years that will surely be hard to repeat . A fantastic feeling going again through these legendary wins and unfortunately those only 2 non deserved loses against OM and Liverpool in those champions league finals.Great narrative that made me even cry watching the great players that have worn the Rossoneri shirt through these years. Very accurate , very professional and with a very emotional and retro atmosphere and voice that gave me the goosebumps during the whole time watching. It gives such an indescribable emotion that is hard to see elsewhere except in this channel . Thanks for this great documentary.

  • @Raydensheraj
    @Raydensheraj 7 месяцев назад +2

    I've been a Bayern München Fan since 1993....but been following football since 1990 when Germany won the World Cup...but I've ALWAYS had a "love affair" with Seria A.... especially with Inter Milan due to Trapattoni, Matthäus, Klinsmann & Brehme. But AC Milan....what a Team under Sacci....what an incredible defense they had with Baresi, Maldini, Costacurta etc....
    This team was tactically just incredibly hard to beat.....their offside trap and incredible will to win.

  • @serhateskin9613
    @serhateskin9613 7 месяцев назад +7

    My friend,
    You are a GENIUS!
    I absolutely love every single one of your videos
    Thank you for these brilliant pieces of art

  • @user-zt9hi7oh4y
    @user-zt9hi7oh4y 7 месяцев назад +1

    This guy should be acting as a narrator...in web series....he is one of the best narrators I have ever seen and heard... BALON LEGENDA

  • @bibashdhungana9913
    @bibashdhungana9913 7 месяцев назад +4

    He can make a video in any topic and turn it to masterpiece...best thing ever..worth a wait

  • @user-zl8oc9dr3y
    @user-zl8oc9dr3y 7 месяцев назад +2

    AC Milan...my first love

  • @hodtoyt3964
    @hodtoyt3964 7 месяцев назад +7

    Watching the last 10 minutes with tears in my eyes. I miss the 2005 - 2007 Milan team so much

    • @honeyqueen1091
      @honeyqueen1091 7 месяцев назад

      Me too, but I guess they look okay now

  • @Kinghavs
    @Kinghavs 7 месяцев назад +5

    Felt sad watching this.. and remembering all the emotions and nerves I felt while watching the matches in real time… perfect end shot as well.. as everything after the 2007 win is just another bit of dirt on the coffin.. 🔴⚫️🔴⚫️… back then I definitely thought we would catch and surpass madrid in the CL cup race.. all after 2007 it was milan 7 madrid 9.. since milan fell off all of Europe combined has allowed madrid to gain 5 more.. Milan were there only rivals

    • @ezraezra2928
      @ezraezra2928 6 месяцев назад

      Bayern and Liverpool were close in matching Milan's UCL trophies, with Liverpool almost surpassed this had they won the 2018 and 2022 Finals against Real Madrid.

    • @Kinghavs
      @Kinghavs 6 месяцев назад

      @@ezraezra2928 could of, would of, should of.. by that measure Milan can also count the 4 times they lost in champions league. Liverpool is the best epl side in europe. And Bayern has a monopoly on all german talent.

  • @ronald3836
    @ronald3836 7 месяцев назад +2

    Van Basten has always stressed how well things were organised at Milanello. I think AC Milan at the time was ahead of all other teams in professionalism.

  • @tashrif46
    @tashrif46 7 месяцев назад +3

    13:33 we need a Napoli video as well. But in all seriousness, Serie A was so strong during that time. There were incredible teams like Maradona's Napoli, Juventus, Inter and of course Milan

  • @Coach_Vedo
    @Coach_Vedo 7 месяцев назад +2

    i remember Zvonimir Boban!! Damn,that was great player!

  • @CrofanCrofan
    @CrofanCrofan 7 месяцев назад +1

    FORZA MILAN CHEERS FROM CROATIA

  • @tashrif46
    @tashrif46 7 месяцев назад +3

    15:25 what great build up play and interchange between Rijkaard and Van Basten. Just goes to show that the principles of football that are so revered today, has been going on for a long time and now that media spotlight has heightened, especially in the English game, now all of a sudden it is being treated as a revolution, while countries like Italy and Spain have been revolutionizing European football for a long time

  • @randydubin7118
    @randydubin7118 6 месяцев назад +1

    42:21 And, to think, Sheva did something that not even Ronaldo or Batiustia, two of the best foreign-born strikers in Serie A in the 1990s, and two of the greatest Pure No. 9s of all time, did in their first season in Italian ⚽. Didn't even know that. Truly amazing.

  • @Manuel0_3
    @Manuel0_3 7 месяцев назад +13

    You are one of the very few channels where I like the videos before I even started watching them. Simply because I know how awesome they will be, especially when I see it's gonna be over an hour long.
    Your work is breathtakingly good, there's really no other way for me to describe it anymore. The never ending appreciation from your subscribers under every vid speaks for itself.

  • @killbotone6210
    @killbotone6210 4 месяца назад +1

    I cant begin to explain to this generation how good this team and era was. I can only compare the Van Basten Gullit Rikard status to that of Messi Iniesta and Xaxi circa 2010.
    Were talking the 3 best players in the world at that time playing together. It was incredible to watch.

  • @plastikkmann
    @plastikkmann 6 месяцев назад

    Every video this guy makes is a piece of cinematic art and its unbelieveble he doesnt have more subscribers and get more support. All his videos give me goosebumps and make me feel like the biggest fan of the team/player hes talking about. Especially since pretty much most of these things ive witnessed as a child. Its just fantastic. Keep up the great work!

  • @gomolemomoabelo1129
    @gomolemomoabelo1129 7 месяцев назад +2

    I've been hooked to this channel for a few years now, since watching the barca video, and I can honestly conclude this is the best and heartfelt video released. My joy and love for football started at the age of 9 in the Liverpool and Milan final and I have a huge craving for football heritage. Such videos give a proper insight and understanding to the rich history of Milan and its talented players, understanding how dominant Capello was in the football world, realizing that invincible seasons have been done before, realizing Berlusconi was as positively-influential as the likes of Perez and that Milan was as dominant as barca 08-12 and the current man city side.
    Fantastic!
    FORZA MILANO

  • @eL--RaL
    @eL--RaL 7 месяцев назад +6

    I've been waiting a long time for another content since MESSI's one ..Your voice, the editing, the background, content and themes are so top notch 🤩

  • @tangl3
    @tangl3 7 месяцев назад +9

    As always phenomenal work! Your style and quality of documentary is unmatched on RUclips!

  • @SempreMilan2712
    @SempreMilan2712 7 месяцев назад +1

    As a milanista for the past 20 years, this is the video I was waiting for. You’re the best in the business my brother, the music, the editing, the cohesiveness. Everything is 10/10.

  • @gurustyleacmilan
    @gurustyleacmilan 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this incredible video for the most iconic team in the world. Oh my god . I couldn't remember how many legendary players played for this enormous club. The Berlusconi era changed completely for me Italian and the European football. Grazie Presidente for all this unforgettable years . Forza Milan ❤️🖤

  • @ezraezra2928
    @ezraezra2928 6 месяцев назад +5

    First off all, what a best video you made, but it's so sad that Berlusconi had passed away 4 months earlier (several days after Manchester City won the Treble at Istanbul).
    There are important things you mentioned here regarding this video:
    1.The Bosman system also changed an European football a lot. Although bigger clubs in Europe had a better performance with the presence of best foreign players, it also reduced chances of several clubs outside England, Spain, Italy, or Germany to have a full potential of becoming the greatest. Had this system didn't implemented, it might be exciting to see clubs from France, Portugal, and Netherlands to win the Champions League. Even Lyon in 2000s were destined to have more success.
    2.The Calciopoli also destroyed the Italian Football. Inter Milan's 2010 Treble proved to be the last time a Serie A club managed to win the Champions League, although in the last season, there are 3 Italian clubs playing in the 3 different European Finals. National team of Italy also affected. Even though the European Championship was still good, reaching the 2012 Final and even winning it in 2020, the World Cup was a different story. They failed to play in the last 2 editions after losing the playoffs (2018 and 2022).
    3.You also mention the English dominance in the Champions League, when 3 PL clubs did progressed to the semifinals of 2006/07. Between 2005 and 2009, England had at least 1 clubs featuring in the Final, but they only won twice. The 2007/08 was the best campaign of the Premier League in the Champions League, with 4 PL clubs reaching the quarterfinal and Manchester United and Chelsea produced the first all-English Final at Moscow. Both sides had almost made the rematch in Rome 2009, if not a Stamford Bridge Scandal was truly happened. Chelsea's 2012 triumph at Munich marked the end of the dominance, and PL clubs didn't dominate again until 2019. Between 2019 and 2023, PL won three times in the Champions League and there were 2 all-English Finals in 2019 and 2021. I hope this dominance will continue again when Wembley hosted the penultimate stage of this season on June 1, 2024.

    • @demianmbagwu4111
      @demianmbagwu4111 3 месяца назад +1

      Fabulous👍

    • @blaquenguni9249
      @blaquenguni9249 13 дней назад +1

      When Italy dominates in CL it's usually with a lot of Italian player and coach's, when English teams dominate its always with 11 foreigners and a foreign coach, but their media and fans brag as it it's their local talents, example Pep and De Bruyne or Klopp and Salah. These are all exported talents, Milan and Inter had enough Italians to be proud of their achievements locally

    • @ezraezra2928
      @ezraezra2928 13 дней назад

      @@blaquenguni9249 I think this is the main reason why England had always been a great underachievers when it comes to success in clubs and national team. The lack of playing experience for the local players in Premier League also contributed to their national team's underachieving performances in major tournaments (Euro and World Cup).
      Bundesliga and La Liga also achieved big success in Europe with a lot of local players and coaches, which also controbuted to the national team's performances. When Spain had dominated the world football in 2008-2012, they had some players from Barcelona that also dominated the world football under Pep Guardiola. When Germany achieved success in world football stage, most of the local players were from two successful clubs in the country, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. The 2014 World Cup squad in Brazil that won the tournament had some players from Bayern and BVB, who were featured in the 2013 Champions League Final at Wembley.

  • @Engehaugen82
    @Engehaugen82 7 месяцев назад +1

    I watched this 3 times. Really great work. Gives Me Shivers.

  • @emnvl_
    @emnvl_ 7 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks to FIFA 05’, my love for Milan was all thanks to the brilliance of my childhood idols of Shevchenko, Seedorf, Pirlo, & Kaka. FORZA MILAN 🔴⚫️

  • @vitalgreenspace
    @vitalgreenspace 7 месяцев назад +3

    This is one of the best documentaries I’ve ever watched. It’s gripping, nostalgic, well researched, full of quality, well presented, carefully paced but never slow and extremely informative. Thank you for producing something at this high level. This reflects the football I fell in love with as a child during the Maradona years: art, philosophy, drama and history all perfectly balanced.

  • @sambrooks6103
    @sambrooks6103 7 месяцев назад +4

    Incredible documentary as always. The amount of work and effort put in is above big football documentary makers. I look forward to the next one!

  • @johannaalgeirsson1424
    @johannaalgeirsson1424 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for posting all this documentaries🙏

  • @raggmedia
    @raggmedia 7 месяцев назад +5

    Amazing, as usual. Best football content on RUclips, bar none. Always worth the wait!

  • @faizabracadabra2685
    @faizabracadabra2685 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this fantastic documentary. Bring back my childhood memories supporting this great club. Once Milan Forever Milan!

  • @leobestbote4244
    @leobestbote4244 7 месяцев назад

    Balon, Thank you. I have been stuck for a few minutes trying to find the best words to say just in appreciation of your work. You are the best narrator I have listened to kn this channel snd despite my good attention span you just make it easy and leaves me craving for more

  • @tashrif46
    @tashrif46 7 месяцев назад +2

    I sometimes wish that football go back to the days of the 80s and 90s. Where only the champions of a certain league and the winners of the European Cup will get into the following seasons's European Cup. And that 2nd and 3rd place teams in the league would go to the UEFA Cup and the domestic cup winners who didnt get those two other qualifications, would get into the Cup Winners' Cup. That way all the European trophies would be strong and prestigious rather than now where everyone wants to be in the Champions League and call the other competitons irrelevant. Back then peoole took pride in winning a UEFA Cup or a Cup Winner's Cup because they were playing great sides to win it. Now they are playing 5th or 7th best teams in the top divisions.
    And also the foreign players quota helped some national teams to develop their own players through clubs

  • @abishekkhatri3055
    @abishekkhatri3055 7 месяцев назад +1

    Absolutely Amazing. The details and the research is incredible. Throughly enjoyed it and will probably watch it again in 2-3 months. Hope the next video comes out before the end of the year Fahad. ♾️🐐

  • @vikmediahub
    @vikmediahub 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this beautiful piece of work. I enjoyed every part of it.

  • @mohamadalshb9898
    @mohamadalshb9898 7 месяцев назад

    It’s been a while, I’ve been checking your channel every now and then for a few months now, awesome to have you back on RUclips ❤️

  • @maxomat4319
    @maxomat4319 7 месяцев назад +1

    There is no better football history channel than yours. Thank you for posting.

  • @Sukyboy2103
    @Sukyboy2103 6 месяцев назад +2

    Great video but as a Milan fan and cattenacio expert i noticed that you forgot shevchenko goal in 2003 champions league final vs Juventus on old traffod😎

  • @ronanhaughey1196
    @ronanhaughey1196 7 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing amazing editing, and story telling. The quality is so much higher than any other football documentarian

  • @crystianpivaral871
    @crystianpivaral871 6 месяцев назад

    This is my 3rd video and I am amazed of the quality and detail. Definitely some of the best videos I’ve had the pleasure of watching. Keep up your amazing content.

  • @ronyeeto5068
    @ronyeeto5068 7 месяцев назад +1

    Wow... just wow, im so happy you are back and give us more of these amazing content... a blessing

  • @ericfurst6091
    @ericfurst6091 7 месяцев назад +3

    The GOAT is back. I salute you Sir for your dedication & product. Keep going. 👍

  • @rasheedraheem3335
    @rasheedraheem3335 7 месяцев назад

    Long time, glad to have you back...
    Amazing work as always.

  • @johnocallaghan6873
    @johnocallaghan6873 7 месяцев назад +1

    These videos are incredibly well put together 👏

  • @arronblack67
    @arronblack67 7 месяцев назад +1

    Oh I’m a happy person today 😁😁 this is by far the best footballing channel on RUclips. The research and work put into the videos are absolutely first class 😎

  • @qiqa2433
    @qiqa2433 7 месяцев назад +1

    This is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen in my life.

  • @Ergys333
    @Ergys333 7 месяцев назад

    The best AC Milan video I’ve seen on RUclips. Keep up the brilliant work👏🏽

  • @cheangizzz
    @cheangizzz 7 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you for this video, beautiful and sad. Can you do a video on Real Madrid's three peat? You already did one on La Decima. But for this video, I think this time it needs to be longer, to cover the 2022 win as an ending chapter for that squad.

  • @themamo8249
    @themamo8249 7 месяцев назад +8

    Bro the editing of your vids are just stunning. Fair play brother I can understand the amount of time you spend on it.

  • @FORZAACMILAN
    @FORZAACMILAN 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you ❤️🖤
    Great quality 👊🔥

  • @jeremyowen_
    @jeremyowen_ 6 месяцев назад

    Goosebumps throughout the video. This is class 👑👑👑

  • @TCPH
    @TCPH 7 месяцев назад +2

    You produce the most incredible football documentaries on RUclips. It's actually mind-blowing what you've achieved here. 👏

  • @obiohaedwardchisom3339
    @obiohaedwardchisom3339 5 месяцев назад

    You are a master narrator. You bring awe and shivering passion to your listeners and revive the lost awe of football. Thank you so much

  • @Joediq
    @Joediq 7 месяцев назад +1

    Fahad, you are such a hard-working man. I watched every single masterpiece you put 10/10 always.

  • @benilinshingoseth2086
    @benilinshingoseth2086 7 месяцев назад +2

    You're the Best.
    Nothing else to say.
    Your talent to tell a story needs to be spread EVERYWHERE on this planet, for all true football fans !
    B-R-A-V-O !

  • @miroslavmarkov5161
    @miroslavmarkov5161 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for this video!
    Forza Milan!

  • @DeolTheBeast
    @DeolTheBeast 7 месяцев назад

    incredibly well put together video - thankyou

  • @RandyDubin
    @RandyDubin 7 месяцев назад +3

    One thing you forgot to mention about the 1994 CL Final; Because of the 3 non-nationals rule, Cruyff decided to not play Michael Laudup in the final (ironically, his brother, Brian, did not play for Milan in the final either, something that obviously would had been historic), something that Capello noted after the match when he said that Michael was the only player on Barça that he feared coming into the match. Would the Final would had been different if he would've been able to play? We'll never know. Love your videos!

    • @balon-english
      @balon-english  7 месяцев назад +6

      Great point Randy ! There is only so much that I can mention within this successful and eventful period. Thanks for watching!

    • @ezraezra2928
      @ezraezra2928 6 месяцев назад +1

      The Bosman system eliminates this old rule, but this resulted in what was called the boring Champions League. With each European clubs being able to sign as many foreigners as possible, clubs outside England, Spain, Italy, or Germany couldn't challenge for becoming the greatest.

  • @marcotesti6393
    @marcotesti6393 2 месяца назад

    Excellent video. I'm italian and I remember very well the great Milan - late 80s and early 90s. It's rare to see a foreign video that tells that story so well.

  • @divozidane6053
    @divozidane6053 7 месяцев назад +1

    you should post more often! this is brilliant as usual🤘🏼