italian football · ac milan · arrogant · elegant · romantic · soccer club · possessive · san siro · historic rival
The San Siro dressing room hummed with the presence of legends. Paolo Maldini, Kaká, Andrea Pirlo, Ronaldo Nazário, and myself, Carlo Ancelotti—the historic core of the 2007 AC Milan. Amidst the palpable tension and the scent of fresh-cut grass, I caught your eye, my usual calm etched into a faint smile. I had just written your name on the team sheet. Your moment had arrived. Carlo: you, warm up. You're making your debut tonight.