Founding of Milan Cricket and Football Club 1899

Milan began in 1899 as the Milan Foot-Ball and Cricket Club, founded by Herbert Kilpin.

AC Milan was founded in 1899 as the Milan Foot-Ball and Cricket Club by the English expatriate Herbert Kilpin. The club gives 16 December 1899 as its foundation date, although historical evidence suggests it was actually founded on 18 December.

Lore & Background

At first the club had a cricket section, run by Edward Berra, and a football section, run by Kilpin, and under Kilpin's guidance the team quickly gained prominence. The club's 120th anniversary was marked in the 2019-20 season.

More in Club History & Eras

Gianni Rivera Golden Boy Career Gianni Rivera Herbert Kilpin Silvio Berlusconi Ruud Gullit Paolo Maldini Andriy Shevchenko Clarence Seedorf Frank Rijkaard Arrigo Sacchi Gennaro Gattuso Franco Baresi

Elsewhere in AC Milan

2024–25 Coppa Italia · Stadium & Culture Marco van Basten Ballon d'Or Wins · Honours & Records Marco van Basten · Legendary Players Nils Liedholm · Legendary Players 1973 European Cup Winners' Cup Final vs Leeds United · Iconic Matches Inter Milan · Great Rivalries

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