Relegation to Serie B (1980)

Milan's first relegation: sent down to Serie B in 1980 over the Totonero scandal.

In 1980 AC Milan were caught up in the Totonero scandal and, as punishment, were relegated to Serie B for the first time in the club's history.

Lore & Background

Milan won Serie B comfortably in 1980-81 and returned to Serie A for 1981-82, but had their worst season ever and went down again. They won Serie B for the second time in three seasons in 1983 and finished sixth in Serie A in 1983-84.

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