Juve-Milan Derby 1960s
A historic rivalry, but not the Derby d'Italia.
The rivalry between Juventus and AC Milan is one of the most significant in Italian football, though it is not called the 'Derby d'Italia'; that term refers to Juventus vs. Inter Milan.
- Rivalry Name
- Derby d'Italia
- Primary League
- Serie A
- Key Juventus Star
- Omar Sívori
- Key Milan Star
- Gianni Rivera
- Notable Individual Honour
- Sívori Ballon d'Or 1961
- Era Context
- Post-War Reconstruction
Lore & Background
Juventus and AC Milan have long-standing rivalries. Juventus players have won eight Ballon d'Or awards and three FIFA World Player of the Year awards. The club has provided more players to the Italy national team than any other, including to its FIFA World Cup-winning squads of 1934, 1982, and 2006.
In Their Own Story
The autumn sun cast long shadows over the Stadio Comunale as the crowd roared for the team in black and white. Omar Sívori adjusted his socks, feeling the weight of expectation from the terraces. Across the line stood the Milan players, calm and composed in their red and black kits. The referee blew the whistle, sending a vintage leather ball into play. For ninety minutes, two cities would fight for pride on this patch of grass, with every pass echoing through history.
Did You Know?
- Juventus have won a record 36 Italian league titles.
- Juventus have won 15 Coppa Italia trophies.
- Juventus have won nine Supercoppa Italiana trophies.
- Juventus have won two European Cup/UEFA Champions League titles.
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