An article about The Laudrup brothers (Michael and Brian) and teammate Jan Bartram boycotting the Danish National Team because of Manager Richard Moeller-Nielsen’s tactics.
As well as another article profiling the two brothers
(Magazine / Language : World Soccer, January 1991 / English)
(Magazine / Language : Onze-Mondial, January 1991 / French with English Translation attached at end)
Photo From: Azzurri, Storia della Nazionale di calcio tre volte campioni del Mondo, 1910-1983
(Luigi Riva scoring vs. hosts Mexico, June 14, 1970, World Cup, Mexico 1-Italy 4)
An interview with France’s Didier Six, where he talks about his reputation as a difficult character and frequent change of clubs and specially his difficulties at Olympique Marseille
(Magazine / Language : Onze, October 1979 / French with English Translation attached at end)
Memorable European Confrontations, Part two-1989 AC Milan vs. Real Madrid
In April of 1989, Italy’s AC Milan and Spain’s Real Madrid were paired in the semi finals of the 1989 edition of Champions Cup.
Milan backed by ambitious owner Silvio Berlusconi, were making their first entry in the Champions Cup in nearly a decade.
This team managed by Arrigo Sacchi, led by its Dutch trio of Ruud Gullit, Marco van Basten and Frank Rijkaard, was about to make its mark in Europe.
AC Milan was off the pace in the League to cross-town rivals Inter and had all their attention in winning the Champions Cup.
They had easily disposed of Bulgaria’s Vitoscha in the first round, but had endured two difficult matches with Yugoslavia’s Red Star Belgrade led by Dragan Stojkovic.
After two one-one ties, they defeated Red Star and penalty kick shoot-out. In the quarterfinals, West Germany’s Werder Bremen were also defeated by a van Basten penalty kick after a scoreless first leg.
Photo From: Guerin Sportivo, April 12-18, 1989
(AC Milan lineup, standing left to right: Maldini, van Basten, Galli, Ancelotti, Gullit, Rijkaard, Bottom left to right: Donadoni, Baresi, Evani, Colombo, Tassoti)
Real Madrid with its prolific Mexican striker Hugo Sanchez and a host of Spanish internationals were playing in their third straight Champions Cup Semifinals and were well on their way to a fourth straight League title.
Real had defeated Norway’s Moss and Poland’s Gornik Zabrze in the first two rounds.
In the quarterfinals they had gained revenge over defending champions PSV Eindhoven of Holland, who had eliminated them in the previous season’s semifinals.
Photo From: L’Annee du Football 1989
(Manuel Sanchis and Ruud Gullit heading for the ball)
The Semifinals between these two historical teams promised to be memorable, though no one could have predicted just how one sided it would turn out.
The first leg on April 5th was played at Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu stadium. Naturally given their past, most expected Real to completely dominate from the onset.
Real Manager, Dutchman Leo Beenhakker ruled against individual marking and in defense selected Miguel Tendillo in place of Esteban.
AC Milan played a zonal game with constant pressing.
However, AC Milan was clearly the better team.Real’s Michel and Schuster had no ideas against Milan’s game plan and were never in control.
It was estimated that Real lost the ball 48 times during this match.
Photo From: France Football, April 11, 1989, issue 2244
(Franco Baresi and Emilio Butragueno)
Despite falling behind just before halftime to a Sanchez goal, Milan was unfazed and looked more in control.
Sanchez scored from an acrobatic volley after a corner taken by Schuster and headed by Tendillo.
The Italians tied when van Basten scored off an incredible jumping header from the edge of the 18-yard box from a cross by Tassoti.
Gullit also scored a goal in the 64th minute, which was ruled out.
This was a significant result, because Real had not been dominated at home in this fashion in European play in recent memory.
In fact their results against Italian opposition was mostly positive. Most teams had arrived at Bernabeu expecting a massacre and defended en masse. However, this Milan was different and was taking the fight to the opposition even away from home.
Real’s Butragueno went as far as to say that he has never met such a strong team and it is obviously led by a great Manager. Some took this as a subtle insult to his manager.
Photo From: Guerin Sportivo, April 12-18, 1989
(van basten scoring)
Photo From: Guerin Sportivo, April 12-18, 1989
(Hugo Sanchez scoring)
April 5, 1989
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (Spain) 1-Associazione Calcio Milan-Milano (Italy) 0
Other Subs: 12-Davide Pinato, 14-Roberto Mussi, 15-Fabio Viviani
Team Captain: Franco Baresi
Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Kappa
Shirt Sponsor: Mediolanum
Uniform Colors: Red/Black Vertical striped Shirts, Black Shorts , Black Socks
For the return leg on April 19th, Milan had the away goal advantage and therefore, Real could not afford to play a defensive game.
Days prior to the match, AC Milan’s Alberigo Evani had been injured by a youth team player in practice, which led to the re-organization of the squad.
Alessandro Costacurta was called up in central defense and Rijkaard moved up in midfield.
Photo From: Guerin Sportivo, April 26-May 2, 1989
(Ancelotti scoring the first goal, with Martin Vasquez looking on)
The result that followed was completely unbelievable. AC Milan demolished the mighty Real 5-0 and inflicted it one of its worst defeats ever.
It was not just the result but also the manner. Italian teams were still in general defensive minded teams, yet this Milan was the epitome of attacking Football.
Photo From: Guerin Sportivo, April 26-May 2, 1989
(Rijkaard scoring of a header)
AC Milan led 3-0 by halftime; a long-range shot by Ancelloti was followed by two headed goals by Rijkaard and Gullit.
In early second half Rijkaard and Gullit combined to assist their Dutch compatriot van Basten to score from close range.
Photo From: Guerin Sportivo, April 26-May 2, 1989
(van basten scoring the fourth goal)
Roberto Donadoni completed the scoring with another long-range shot and with still half an hour left in the contest, Milan played possession football and controlled the rest of the contest.
Gullit sustained an injury and was substituted midway in the second half.
Real had never looked so out of sorts and this was one of its most humiliating performances.
Europe witnessed the birth of a new team and a dynasty.
Photo From: Guerin Sportivo, April 26-May 2, 1989
(Martin Vasquez and Baresi)
April 19, 1989
Associazione Calcio Milan-Milano (Italy) 5-Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (Spain) 0
Champions Cup- Semi Finals, Second Leg
Venue: Milano-Stadio Giuseppe Meazza ,San Siro
Attendance:70,000
Referee:Alex Ponnet (Belgium)
Goalscorers: (AC Milan): Carlo Ancelotti 19, Frank Rijkaard 27, Ruud Gullit 45, Marco van Basten 49, Roberto Donadoni 60
(Juventus squad, 1984/85, Standing left to right: Boniek, Favero, Scirea, Caricola??, Platini, Tacconi, Seating left to right: Bonini, Briaschi,Rossi, Cabrini, Tardelli)
Photo from: Guerin Sportivo, December 10-16, 1986
(Steaua Bucharest squad, 1986)
Photo from: Guerin Sportivo, December 10-16, 1986
(River Plate squad 1986, Standing left to right: Gordillo, Gallego, Pumpido,Guttierez, Ruggeri,Montenegro, Seating, left to right: Alzamendi, Enrique,Funes, Alonso, Alfaro)
Photo from: Fussball magazin, March April 1982
(Real Madrid squad, 1981/82)
Photo from: Calcio 2000, April 2000
(Flamengo squad, 1987)
Photo from: Onze, June 1980
(Valencia squad celebrating, May 14, 1980, Cup Winners Cup, Valencia 0-Arsenal 0)
Photo from: 100 Anni del Campionato del Calcio
(Juventus squad, 1932/33)
Photo from: 100 Anni del Campionato del Calcio
(Torino 1940s)
Photo from: Onze, June 1980
(Dinamo Tblissi 1980)
(Atletico Madrid 1970/71)
Photo from: Calcio 2000, January 2000
(Real Madrid 1960)
Photo from: Calcio 2000, February 2001
(Inter squad 1953/54)
Photo from: Onze, Hors Serie 7, 1978
(Scotland squad, June 18, 1977, Argentina 1-Scotland 1)
Photo from: Foot Magazine, January 1982
(China squad, September 24, 1981, World Cup Qualifying, China 0-New Zealand 0)
Photo from: Rahvuskoondise Kumme Aastat 1992-2002, Author Olev Reim
(Croatia squad, September 3, 1995, European Championship Qualifying, Croatia 7-Estonia 1)
Photo from : Onze, April 1984
(West German squad, October 26, 1983,European Championship Qualifying, West Germany 5-Turkey 1)
Photo from: L'Equie de Suisse, Authors Guy Balibouse, Roger Felix, Pierre Tripod, 1993
(Swiss squad, April 15, 1964, Switzerland 2-Belgium 0)
Photo From: Ireland on the Ball, Author: Donal Cullen
(Republic of Ireland squad, October 3, 1956,World Cup Qualifying, Republic of Ireland 2-Denmark 1)
Photo From: Todo Sobre La Seleccion Espanola, Felix Martialay, 2006
(Spain squad, May 30, 1948, Spain 2-Republic of Ireland 1)
Photo From: Forever England, A History of the National Side, Authors Mark Shaoul, Tony Williamson
(England squad, April 9, 1932,British Championship, England 3-Scotland 0)
Photo From: Chronik des deutschen fussballs, 2005
(German squad, April 28, 1929, Italy 1-Germany 2)
Photo from:år med Svensk Fotboll 1904-84, Author Glanell Thomas red
(Sweden squad, October 8, 1916, Sweden 4-Denmark 0)
Photo From: IFFHS, Danmark (1908-1940), Sverige (1908-10940)
