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Gianni Infantino, FIFA President. JEAN BIZIMANA / AI / Reuters / Panoramic
The FIFA president paid tribute to Silvio Berlusconi, former president of AC Milan and Monza, who ped away on Monday at the age of 86.
Fifa President Gianni Infantino paid tribute in a statement on Monday to a “visionary” Who “in football had planned everything long before the others“, after the death of Silvio Berlusconi, former Italian Prime Minister and successful ex-boss of AC Milan.
“Many considered him a visionary, and they were right. When it comes to football, he had planned everything long before the others“wrote Gianni Infantino.
“I want to remember him like this, as the person who – in our beloved sport – dreamed and then turned those thoughts into reality. A big hug and my deepest condolences to everyone who loved him. And thank you for making us love this amazing game“Added the president of the International Football Federation about the former leader and businessman, who died of leukemia at the age of 86.
Football fan Silvio Berlusconi chaired AC Milan for 31 years, which won the Champions League five times during his era, before selling the club in 2017 to Chinese investors. He bought the Monza club in 2018.