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Gianni Rivera
Directing Milan’s midfield and becoming the first Italian-born Ballon d’Or winner.
European Cups · European Championship
- Born
- 18 August 1943
- Birthplace
- Alessandria, Italy
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Gianni Rivera
Gianni Rivera is an Italian former playmaker whose passing and vision shaped a long career at Milan.
Early life
Alessandria beginnings
Developed at his local club and made his Serie A debut as a teenager.
Move to Milan
Joined Milan in 1960.
Career
- 1960–1979
Milan career
Spent nearly two decades at the club.
- 1960s–1970s
Italy
Played in four World Cups and a victorious European Championship.
- After retirement
Administration and politics
Worked in football leadership and entered elected politics.
Achievements
European Cups
Helped Milan win two titles.
European Championship
Won with Italy.
Ballon d’Or
Received the award after Milan’s European triumph.
Beyond football
Political career
Served in the Italian parliament and the European Parliament.
Club leadership
Held an executive role at Milan after retiring.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗UEFA: Ballon d’Or winners ↗Photo: Italian House of Representatives. CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
