OP-ED: MY HERO BOATENG

Back in August 2011, my father bought two tickets to the Trofeo Berlusconi, and it was my first time at San Siro. I couldn’t wait to see that game. As soon as I set foot inside the stadium, I felt all the excitement, the fans were chanting… it gave me goosebumps; it’s something I can’t describe, my heart was racing because I was in love with AC Milan.

I was wearing Boateng’s shirt, my idol, and he was the one to break the deadlock 9 minutes into the game: it was incredible. I will forever thank my father for raising me as a Milanista, I am honoured to be a Rossonero, I couldn’t have asked for anything better.

My love for these colours will never fade. I will forever be a loyal Milanista, in good and bad times. 

by Elia Azzalin

That was a truly wonderful goal by Boateng, what a delightful first time it must have been for you. It is because of passionate fans like you that our AC Milan is truly great!

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