OP‑ED: A DEEP‑ROOTED PASSION

Derby della Madonnina, September 2019.
“Miranda, it doesn’t matter how it ends, you’re here for the love of AC Milan. You’ve got the Diavolo in you, you don’t know what fear is.” That was the constant thought that ran through my mind. My heart was beating wildly. I looked over to the Curva Sud, it was as beautiful as ever. I looked up at the sky and was struck by its unusual brightness, it looked like a painting come to life. As I lowered my gaze, the players were making their way out onto the field to warm up. My world shifted into a vision of red and black. I do not have the words to explain the feelings and emotions that took over my entire body at that moment. That was the moment I decided to put my love for the Diavolo above all else, above my own happiness even though deep down I was afraid. My love for this club continues to grow with each passing day; and has done so for 120 years.

by Miranda Rovetto

Miranda, it is this love which makes you feel alive, this pleasant fear that wells up in the pit of your stomach before every game. Despite all the difficulties, we continue to believe and to fight with our sight fixed on the immensity of San Siro, determined to climb back up to the Olympus where we deserve to be. You world will always be painted in two colours; red and black.  

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