OP‑ED: EMBRACING A STRANGER
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I’ve been a life-long Rossonero, but it wasn’t until I was 21 years old that I finally got to see them play at San Siro. I lived over 1000 km away, so travelling to a home game was a big endeavour and I remember it as if it was yesterday. AC Milan v Roma, 24 March 2012. A game we would win 2-1 with a brace from Zlatan. As Ibra scored his second, I couldn’t hold in my joy any more and passionately embraced a stranger who happened to be standing next to me. That first time at San Siro was an unforgettable moment, made better by the proximity of Champions League quarter-final first leg against Barcelona. I remember the Curva’s choreography, a depiction of PacMan, and the “Mangiamoli” banner (let’s devour them) and the 80 thousand people in the stands. Two thrilling matches, two unforgettable experiences.
by Pierluigi de Iaco
Two wonderful games, a truly unforgettable first time. A packed San Siro, the embrace with your Rossonero brother to celebrate a comeback win: these are the games all Milanisti live for.
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