Gerry Cardinale at Milanello wearing a 'Make Milan Great Again' cap
AC Milan owner Gerry Cardinale visited Milanello on the eve of the match against Sassuolo, sporting a 'Make Milan Great Again' cap, according to several Italian media outlets.
Milan owner Gerry Cardinale was spotted at the Milanello training centre on Friday 10 October, the day before the trip to Sassuolo. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, he wore a Trump-style cap with the inscription "Make Milan Great Again". ANSA confirms his presence and also mentions this inscription on the cap.
A presence to motivate the team
According to Corriere dello Sport, Cardinale was present to "charge up Amorim's squad" ahead of the match. TuttoMercatoWeb specifies that he followed the coach's press conference wearing his cap. The Italian outlet stresses that this match marks the resumption of the season for Milan after the international break.
A message inspired by Trump
The slogan "Make Milan Great Again" is an adaptation of Trump's campaign phrase, "Make America Great Again". According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Cardinale thus wishes to "make Milan great again". This initiative was noted by several media outlets, including Calciomercato.com, which also headlines on the cap worn by the executive.
Media attention
Cardinale's presence at Milanello and his cap have been widely commented on by the Italian press. Corriere dello Sport reports on the details of this visit, while TuttoMercatoWeb notes that he attended the coach's press conference. This appearance comes as Milan resume competition after the long break, a key moment for the team.
