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Massimo Ambrosini
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Massimo Ambrosini (Italian pronunciation: [ˈmassimo ambroˈziːni]; born 29 May 1977) is an Italian former professional footballer who mainly played as a defensive midfielder. At club level, he is mostly known for his successful time at Italian team AC Milan, where he spent eighteen years of his career, winning several titles, and captained the side from 2009 to 2013 following the retirement of Paolo Maldini. Ambrosini retired from professional football in 2014, after a season with Fiorentina. At international level, he represented Italy at the 2000 Summer Olympics, and in two UEFA European Championships, winning a runners-up medal at UEFA Euro 2000. He currently works as a pundit and football commentator for Sky Sport Italia.
Career
- 1977Born
- 1994Joined AC Cesena
- 1995Joined AC Milan
- 1995Joined Italy national under-18 football team
- 1995Joined Italy national under-21 football team
- 1997Joined Vicenza Calcio
- 1999Joined Italy men's national association football team
- 2000Won Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
- 2013Joined ACF Fiorentina
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Pesaro
- •Citizenship: Italy
- •Known as: association football player
- •Sport: association football
What happened recently
Massimo Ambrosini: «Per la malattia di mio figlio ero disperato. La vicinanza dei miei compagni? Fondamentale. Oggi corro per la ricerca»
Massimo Ambrosini: «La malattia di mio figlio mi ha fatto capire il valore dell’amicizia»Domani su Buone Notizie
Ambrosini reflects on favourite Milan memory, captain’s armband and difficult exit
MN - Ambrosini ammette: "Avessi costruito la mia storia l'avrei finita al Milan"
Ambrosini: "Mi ha dato noia il modo in cui ho lasciato il Milan. Non c'è stata chiarezza"
MN - Ambrosini: "Le champions o essere stato capitano del Milan? Le emozioni in Coppa Campioni furono uniche"
Massimo Ambrosini, un gregario di lusso per il centrocampo del Milan. Capitano post Maldini
Ambrosini explains why Maldini sacking was a mistake and outlines ‘one condition’ for return
Ambrosini deeply worried about Milan: “They have nothing left, they have no soul”
Ambrosini doesn’t see David’s ‘ruthlessness’, McKennie goes ‘wherever’ Juventus need
“Not like they did with Camarda” – Ambrosini expresses sadness over state of Italian football
Ambrosini: "Gattuso made me a promise; I hope he keeps it. It really moved me, both as an Italian and as a friend"
Ambrosini unsure about Pulisic’s AC Milan fate despite personal conviction: “This is the problem”
EXCLUSIVE | Massimo Ambrosini: ‘Right now France is on a different planet to Italy.’
EXCLUSIVE | Massimo Ambrosini: ‘Rabiot and Maignan have been incredibly important for AC Milan.’
Why have goals dried up for USMNT star Christian Pulisic at AC Milan? Rossoneri legend Massimo Ambrosini explains 12
Ambrosini says Man City desperately need change: They lack quality, a fighting spirit!
Ambrosini worried about Leao’s diminishing ‘threat’ but insists Pulisic ‘should have come off’
Ambrosini says Arsenal must focus on the title: The first goal should be to win the league
Milan, listen to Ambrosini: "Leao needs to show his anger on the pitch. He doesn’t get fired up easily and is wasted as a centre-forward; I wouldn’t have taken him off."
Ambrosini sheds light on Milan’s dressing room at half-time in Istanbul collapse vs. Liverpool
Ambrosini reveals details of emotional Milan exit: “I cried in Siena’s dressing room”
Massimo Ambrosini: “Piansi da solo dopo Siena-Milan, i compagni non sapevano che avevo capito tutto”
Ambrosini believes Inter are ‘superior’ to Scudetto rivals but ‘can’t leave Milan out’
Massimo Ambrosini: “Baggio aveva aura pure imitando Fantozzi. Chi sparla di Maldini non ha capito”
Ambrosini claims Milan ‘can do without’ Leao: “Allegri wanted to send him a message”
‘Some credit has to go to Santi’ – AC Milan icon Massimo Ambrosini says Santiago Giménez has boosted Christian Pulisic’s form
Massimo Ambrosini promuove Modric: "Darebbe prestigio e lustro anche a livello psicologico"
Massimo Ambrosini alla maratona di Milano per sostenere la ricerca sul Diabete di Tipo 1