AC Milan pay tribute to Berlusconi, who passed away at 86

AC Milan have paid tribute to former owner Silvio Berlusconi, who passed away at the age of 86 on Monday.

The Italian bough the Milano club in 1986 and turned it into one of the most successful sides in Europe. Under his reign Milan won 5 European trophies and 8 Serie A titles.

In 2017 the enigmatic tycoon sold the club to Chinese investors for 740m euros.

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In a online post AC Milan wrote: “Deeply saddened, AC Milan grieves the passing of the unforgettable Silvio Berlusconi and wishes to reach out to the family, associates, and most cherished friends to share our sympathies.”