A.C. Milan founded in Milan (1899)

A.C. Milan was founded in Milan in December 1899 as Milan Foot-Ball and Cricket Club by English expatriate Herbert Kilpin. The exact date is debated between 16 and 18 December due to the loss of the club's charter. Alfred Edwards served as the first elected president, while Kilpin managed the football section.

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Background and detail

Background. Associazione Calcio Milan is an Italian professional football club based in Milan, Lombardy. Founded in 1899, the club retains the English spelling of the city's name in honour of its English origins. The modern badge displays the flag of the Comune di Milano and the foundation year 1899.

Foundation. AC Milan was founded as Milan Foot-Ball and Cricket Club in 1899 by English expatriate Herbert Kilpin. The club claims 16 December as its foundation date, but historical evidence suggests 18 December. The exact date remains open to debate because the club's charter was lost.

Early Structure. Alfred Edwards, a former British vice-consul in Milan, was the club's first elected president. The initial team included a cricket section managed by Edward Berra and a football section managed by Kilpin. The official colours chosen were red and black.

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