When Arrigo Sacchi’s Milan destroyed Steaua Bucharest 4-0 in the 1989 European Cup final, everything changed. Studded with the world-class talents of their legendary three Dutchmen - Ruud Gullit, Marco Van Basten and Frank Rijkaard – they threw off the shackles of Italian football’s defensive traditions to pioneer a modern, high-pressing and boldly attacking approach. Sacchi revolutionised football and altered the DNA of the next generation of coaches, including Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp. This is the story of the crowning achievement of one of football’s greatest-ever teams – told by the man who built it. This is the story of The Immortals.
Arrigo Sacchi
Arrigo Sacchi is an Italian football manager renowned for revolutionizing the game with his innovative tactics at AC Milan in the late 1980s and early 1990s. His literary style is characterized by clear, strategic thinking and meticulous attention to detail. His key contribution to literature is his influential coaching philosophy that has inspired a generation of coaches worldwide.