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AC Milan in 1929

Era: The Split & San Siro

4 stories and 55 matches from the Milan Club Adelaide history museum, in the order they happened.

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The stories of 1929

1928-1936

The forgotten Depression-era presidents and the rescue by Pozzani

Between Piero Pirelli's departure in 1928 and the club's stabilisation in the 1930s, Milan passed through a string of short-lived, poorly documented presidencies during the Great Depression, when finances were desperate and the team languished far from the title. It was in this fragile period that the club was consolidated as the Milan Associazione Sportiva under the Fascist Italianisation of names. This under-chronicled interregnum — a genuine gap in most popular histories — represents the club's quiet survival through economic and political turbulence before better days returned.

Sources

  • Storia del Milan 1928-1936 club records
  • FIGC inter-war administrative archives
  • Italian football historiography of the Fascist era

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1929–30

A Founder of Serie A, Adrift in the Wilderness

When Italian football consolidated into a single national round-robin in 1929–30, Milan took its place among the founding members of the new Serie A. Yet the decades between the wars were lean and joyless: the Rossoneri drifted through mid-table anonymity, unable to recapture the glory of their Edwardian titles. Astonishingly, no Scudetto would return to the club for forty-four long years — from 1907 until 1951.

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late 1920s

The interwar seal: cross and stripes framed in an oval

Between the wars the badge tightened from an open shield into a roundel — cross and stripes compressed into a circular disc — and was set within a bordered oval. By the late 1920s that oval carried the club's initials above and the founding year 1899 below, a compact heraldic seal for the era of the newly built San Siro. It was the first time the stemma began to read as a designed mark rather than a simple divided crest.

Sources

  • Football Kit Archive — AC Milan logo history
  • 1000logos.net — A.C. Milan logo history

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Divisione Nazionale 1928-29

1928-29: Booking a place in the new Serie A

In the last championship before the great reform, Milan — now guided by the Austrian coach Engelbert König — performed well enough in its Divisione Nazionale group to secure a place among the founder members of the single-division Serie A launching in 1929-30. The title was decided by a playoff in Rome, where Bologna beat Torino to be crowned champions. Milan thus closed a barren but formative decade with its elite status intact and a modern stadium awaiting the new era.

Sources

  • RSSSF Italian championship archives
  • magliarossonera.it
  • Almanacco Illustrato del Calcio (Panini)

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Every match of 1929

  1. Cup: La Dominante 0-2 Milan

    6 January 1929 · Season 1928-29: Milan beat La Dominante 2-0 away on 6 January 1929. Venue: Littorio di Cornigliano, Genova. Reti: 73' Gai, 82' Santagostino DOMINANTE. Milan XI: Compiani, Perversi, Schienoni, Marchi, Sgarbi, Pomi, Torriani, Santagostino, Pastore, Gai, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  2. Cup: Milan 3-2 Pro Patria

    13 January 1929 · Season 1928-29: Milan beat Pro Patria 3-2 at San Siro on 13 January 1929. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 6' Pastore, 15' Gai, 35' aut. Sgarbi, 54' Santagostino, 63' Colombo I MILAN. Milan XI: Compiani, Perversi, Schienoni, Marchi, Sgarbi, Pomi, Torriani, Santagostino, Pastore, Gai, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  3. Cup: Atalanta 0-1 Milan

    20 January 1929 · Season 1928-29: Milan beat Atalanta 1-0 away on 20 January 1929. Venue: Clementina Brumana, Bergamo. Reti: 30' Pastore ATALANTA. Milan XI: Compiani, Perversi, Schienoni, Marchi, Sgarbi, Pomi, Torriani, Santagostino, Pastore, Gai, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  4. Cup: Roma 1-1 Milan

    27 January 1929 · Season 1928-29: Milan drew with Roma 1-1 away on 27 January 1929. Venue: Stadio del Partito (P.N.F.), Roma. Reti: 28' Torriani, 54' Chini Luduena ROMA. Milan XI: Compiani, Perversi, Schienoni, Marchi, Sgarbi, Pomi, Torriani, Santagostino, Pastore, Gai, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  5. Cup: Triestina 1-0 Milan

    3 February 1929 · Season 1928-29: Milan lost to Triestina 0-1 away on 3 February 1929. Venue: Montebello, Trieste. Reti: 54' Ostromann II TRIESTINA. Milan XI: Compiani, Perversi, Schienoni, Marchi, Sgarbi, Pomi, Torriani, Santagostino, Pastore, Gai, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  6. Cup: Milan 4-0 Prato

    10 February 1929 · Season 1928-29: Milan beat Prato 4-0 at San Siro on 10 February 1929. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 58' Santagostino, 62' Pastore, 78' Santagostino, 79' Gai MILAN. Milan XI: Compiani, Perversi, V. Colombo, Marchi, Sgarbi, Pomi, Torriani, Santagostino, Pastore, Gai, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  7. Cup: Livorno 1-0 Milan

    17 February 1929 · Season 1928-29: Milan lost to Livorno 0-1 away on 17 February 1929. Venue: Villa Chayes, Livorno. Reti: 49' Maini LIVORNO. Milan XI: Compiani, Schienoni, Perversi, Pomi, Sgarbi, De Franceschini I, Torriani, Santagostino, Pastore, Gai, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  8. Friendly: Milan 1-2 Barracas

    24 February 1929 · Season 1928-29 (friendly match): Milan lost to Barracas 1-2 at San Siro, Milano on 24 February 1929. Reti: Segundo Luna, 39' Cruz, 85' Tansini.

  9. Cup: Milan 7-0 Novara

    6 March 1929 · Season 1928-29: Milan beat Novara 7-0 at San Siro on 6 March 1929. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 11' e 33' Santagostino, 40' Aigotti I, 47' Torriani, 64' Santagostino, 72' Gai, 81' Aigotti I MILAN. Milan XI: Compiani, Perversi, Schienoni, Marchi, Sgarbi, Pomi, Torriani, Santagostino, Gai, Aigotti I, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  10. Cup: Bari 2-2 Milan

    17 March 1929 · Season 1928-29: Milan drew with Bari 2-2 away on 17 March 1929. Venue: San Lorenzo, Bari. Reti: 10' Francovich, 62' Sgarbi, 64' Santagostino, 87' Rastelli BARI. Milan XI: Compiani, Perversi, Schienoni, Marchi, Sgarbi, Pomi, Torriani, Santagostino, Gai, Aigotti I, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  11. Friendly: Napoli 2-4 Milan

    19 March 1929 · Season 1928-29 (friendly match): Milan beat Napoli 4-2 at Arenaccia, Napoli on 19 March 1929. Reti: 2' e 8' Gai, 18' Aigotti I, 41' e 43' Gariglio, 61' Gai.

  12. Torneo 'Lombardi E Macchi': Milan 2-3 Ambrosiana

    24 March 1929 · Season 1928-29 (torneo 'lombardi e macchi' match): Milan lost to Ambrosiana 2-3 at San Siro, Milano on 24 March 1929. Reti: 9' Blasevich, 28' Meazza, 59' Aigotti I, 63' Blasevich, 88' Tansini.

  13. Cup: Milan 2-2 Alessandria

    31 March 1929 · Season 1928-29: Milan drew with Alessandria 2-2 at San Siro on 31 March 1929. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 6' aut. Lauro, 30' Ferrari, 39' rig. Banchero I, 50' Pastore MILAN. Milan XI: Compiani, Schienoni, Perversi, Marchi, Sgarbi, Pomi, Torriani, Santagostino, Pastore, Aigotti I, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  14. Cup: Legnano 1-5 Milan

    14 April 1929 · Season 1928-29: Milan beat Legnano 5-1 away on 14 April 1929. Venue: Via Pisacane, Legnano. Reti: 10', 37' rig. e 50' Tansini, 65' Pastore, 66' Rossi, 75' rig. Pastore LEGNANO. Milan XI: Compiani, Perversi, Schienoni, Marchi, Sgarbi, Pomi, Torriani, Santagostino, Pastore, Aigotti I, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  15. Cup: Torino 2-2 Milan

    21 April 1929 · Season 1928-29: Milan drew with Torino 2-2 away on 21 April 1929. Venue: Corso Filadelfia, Torino. Reti: 11' rig. Pastore, 18' Baloncieri, 47' Rossetti II, 63' Aigotti I TORINO. Milan XI: Compiani, Perversi, Schienoni, Marchi, Sgarbi, Pomi, Torriani, Santagostino, Pastore, Aigotti I, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  16. Friendly: Spal 1-5 Milan

    24 April 1929 · Season 1928-29 (friendly match): Milan beat Spal 5-1 at Ferrara on 24 April 1929. Reti: 3' e 17' Gai, 27' Romani, 44' Pastore, 87' Torriani, 90' Gai.

  17. Friendly: Saronno 1-5 Milan

    28 April 1929 · Season 1928-29 (friendly match): Milan beat Saronno 5-1 at Saronno on 28 April 1929. Reti: 43' Tognana I, 51' Pigorini, 52', 68' e 80' Pasqualetto, 83' Veroni.

  18. Cup: Milan 1-2 Padova

    5 May 1929 · Season 1928-29: Milan lost to Padova 1-2 at San Siro on 5 May 1929. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 23' Pastore, 62' Okely II, 79' Vecchina MILAN. Milan XI: Compiani, Perversi, Schienoni, Marchi, Sgarbi, Pomi, Torriani, Santagostino, Pastore, Gai, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  19. Cup: Modena 3-0 Milan

    19 May 1929 · Season 1928-29: Milan lost to Modena 0-3 away on 19 May 1929. Venue: Ex Velodromo, Modena. Reti: 1' Piccaluga, 17' Manzotti, 38' Piccaluga MODENA. Milan XI: Carmignato, Perversi, Schienoni, Marchi, Sgarbi, Pomi, Torriani, Santagostino, Pastore, Aigotti I, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  20. Cup: Casale 3-3 Milan

    23 May 1929 · Season 1928-29: Milan drew with Casale 3-3 away on 23 May 1929. Venue: Natale Palli, Casale Monferrato. Reti: 13' Santagostino, 20' Pastore, 35' Albertoni, 45' Orcesi, 83' Santagostino, 84' Zanni CASALE. Milan XI: Compiani, Schienoni, Perversi, De Franceschini I, Sgarbi, Pomi, Torriani, Santagostino, Pastore, Gai, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  21. Cup: Milan 5-2 La Dominante

    26 May 1929 · Season 1928-29: Milan beat La Dominante 5-2 at San Siro on 26 May 1929. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 4' Losi, 6' Torriani, 20' e 24' Santagostino, 34' Poggi I, 79' Aigotti I, 82' aut. Bellini MILAN. Milan XI: Compiani, Schienoni, Perversi, De Franceschini I, Sgarbi, Pomi, Torriani, Santagostino, Pastore, Aigotti I, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  22. Cup: Pro Patria 0-4 Milan

    2 June 1929 · Season 1928-29: Milan beat Pro Patria 4-0 away on 2 June 1929. Venue: Comunale, Busto Arsizio. Reti: 40' Tansini, 54' Torriani, 57' e 84' Pastore PRO PATRIA. Milan XI: Compiani, Perversi, Schienoni, Marchi, Sgarbi, Pomi, Torriani, Santagostino, Pastore, Aigotti I, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  23. Cup: Milan 5-1 Atalanta

    9 June 1929 · Season 1928-29: Milan beat Atalanta 5-1 at San Siro on 9 June 1929. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 6' Simonetti, 9' Tansini, 14', 30', 69' e 70' Santagostino MILAN. Milan XI: Compiani, Bonfiglio, Perversi, Marchi, Pomi, De Franceschini I, Torriani, Santagostino, Pastore, Aigotti I, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  24. Cup: Milan 0-1 Roma

    16 June 1929 · Season 1928-29: Milan lost to Roma 0-1 at San Siro on 16 June 1929. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 45' rig. Barzan MILAN. Milan XI: Compiani, Perversi, Schienoni, Marchi, Sgarbi, Pomi, Torriani, Santagostino, Pastore, Aigotti I, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  25. Departed: Abdon Sgarbi

    1929-30 season window · Abdon Sgarbi left Milan in the 1929-30 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  26. Departed: Attilio Veroni

    1929-30 season window · Attilio Veroni left Milan in the 1929-30 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  27. Departed: Bruno Tognana

    1929-30 season window · Bruno Tognana left Milan in the 1929-30 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  28. Departed: Dario Gai

    1929-30 season window · Dario Gai left Milan in the 1929-30 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  29. Departed: Paride Pasqualetto

    1929-30 season window · Paride Pasqualetto left Milan in the 1929-30 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  30. Departed: Pietro Pastore

    1929-30 season window · Pietro Pastore left Milan in the 1929-30 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  31. Departed: Stefano Aigotti

    1929-30 season window · Stefano Aigotti left Milan in the 1929-30 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  32. Signed: Gennaro Bonsanto

    1929-30 season window · Gennaro Bonsanto joined Milan in the 1929-30 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  33. Signed: Guglielmo Borgo

    1929-30 season window · Guglielmo Borgo joined Milan in the 1929-30 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  34. Signed: Guglielmo Zanasi

    1929-30 season window · Guglielmo Zanasi joined Milan in the 1929-30 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  35. Signed: József Zilisy

    1929-30 season window · József Zilisy joined Milan in the 1929-30 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  36. Signed: Luigi Giunta

    1929-30 season window · Luigi Giunta joined Milan in the 1929-30 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  37. Signed: Luigi Oscar Moroni

    1929-30 season window · Luigi Oscar Moroni joined Milan in the 1929-30 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  38. Signed: Luigi Rizzatti

    1929-30 season window · Luigi Rizzatti joined Milan in the 1929-30 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  39. Signed: Roberto Sternisa

    1929-30 season window · Roberto Sternisa joined Milan in the 1929-30 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  40. Signed: Rocco Ranelli

    1929-30 season window · Rocco Ranelli joined Milan in the 1929-30 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  41. Friendly: Milan 2-2 Pro Vercelli

    8 September 1929 · Season 1929-30 (friendly match): Milan drew with Pro Vercelli 2-2 at San Siro, Milano on 8 September 1929. Reti: 2' Moroni, 14' Baiardi, 29' Casalino, 42' Torriani.

  42. Torneo 'Lombardi E Macchi': Milan 2-4 Brescia

    15 September 1929 · Season 1929-30 (torneo 'lombardi e macchi' match): Milan lost to Brescia 2-4 at San Siro, Milano on 15 September 1929. Reti: Ranelli, aut. (Brescia), 46' Prosperi, Braga, Braga, 80' Reggiani.

  43. Coppa Quindicennio Iris Club Milan: Milan 7-1 Iris Milan

    20 September 1929 · Season 1929-30 (coppa quindicennio iris club milan match): Milan beat Iris Milan 7-1 at Comunale via Botta, Milano on 20 September 1929.

  44. Serie A: Milan 4-1 Brescia

    6 October 1929 · Season 1929-30, matchday 1: Milan beat Brescia 4-1 at San Siro on 6 October 1929. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 18' Barbieri II, 19' e 20' Tansini, 36' Ranelli, 65' Sternisa MILAN. Milan XI: Compiani, Perversi, Schienoni, Marchi, Borgo I, Pomi, Moroni, Santagostino, Sternisa, Ranelli, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  45. Serie A: Milan 1-0 Modena

    13 October 1929 · Season 1929-30, matchday 2: Milan beat Modena 1-0 at San Siro on 13 October 1929. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 33' Ranelli MILAN. Milan XI: Compiani, Perversi, Schienoni, Marchi, Borgo I, Pomi, Moroni, Santagostino, Sternisa, Ranelli, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  46. Serie A: Napoli 2-1 Milan

    20 October 1929 · Season 1929-30, matchday 3: Milan lost to Napoli 1-2 away on 20 October 1929. Venue: Arenaccia, Napoli. Reti: 32' Santagostino, 75' Buscaglia, 85' Sallustro I NAPOLI. Milan XI: Compiani, Perversi, Schienoni, Marchi, Pomi, Borgo I, Torriani, Santagostino, Moroni, Ranelli, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  47. Serie A: Milan 3-1 Roma

    27 October 1929 · Season 1929-30, matchday 4: Milan beat Roma 3-1 at San Siro on 27 October 1929. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 19' Chini Luduena, 25' Moroni, 56' Ranelli, 68' rig. Tansini MILAN. Milan XI: Compiani, Bonfiglio, Schienoni, Marchi, Pomi, Borgo I, Torriani, Santagostino, Moroni, Ranelli, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  48. Serie A: Bologna 1-1 Milan

    3 November 1929 · Season 1929-30, matchday 5: Milan drew with Bologna 1-1 away on 3 November 1929. Venue: Littoriale, Bologna. Reti: 75' Schiavio, 88' Moroni BOLOGNA. Milan XI: Compiani, Perversi, Schienoni, Marchi, Pomi, Borgo I, Torriani, Santagostino, Moroni, Ranelli, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  49. Serie A: Milan 1-2 Ambrosiana

    10 November 1929 · Season 1929-30, matchday 6: Milan lost to Ambrosiana 1-2 at San Siro on 10 November 1929. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 6' Visentin III, 9' Tansini, 60' Meazza MILAN. Milan XI: Compiani, Perversi, Schienoni, Marchi, Pomi, Borgo I, Torriani, Santagostino, Moroni, Ranelli, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  50. Serie A: Livorno 4-1 Milan

    17 November 1929 · Season 1929-30, matchday 7: Milan lost to Livorno 1-4 away on 17 November 1929. Venue: Villa Chayes, Livorno. Reti: 27' Corsetti, 29' Alberti, 45' Santagostino, 51' Alberti, 60' Magnozzi II LIVORNO. Milan XI: Carmignato, Bonfiglio, Moroni, Marchi, Pomi, Borgo I, Torriani, Santagostino, Giunta, Ranelli, Tansini — All.: Koenigs.

  51. Serie A: Milan 2-1 Lazio

    24 November 1929 · Season 1929-30, matchday 8: Milan beat Lazio 2-1 at San Siro on 24 November 1929. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 2' e 6' Santagostino, 36' Malatesta MILAN. Milan XI: Compiani, Bonfiglio, Schienoni, Marchi, Giunta, Pomi, Torriani, Santagostino, Moroni, Sternisa, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  52. Serie A: Juventus 3-1 Milan

    8 December 1929 · Season 1929-30, matchday 9: Milan lost to Juventus 1-3 away on 8 December 1929. Venue: Corso Marsiglia, Torino. Reti: 7' Tansini, 34' Orsi, 54' Zanni, 59' Orsi JUVENTUS. Milan XI: Compiani, Perversi, Schienoni, Marchi, Giunta, Pomi, Torriani, Santagostino, Moroni, Sternisa, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  53. Serie A: Milan 5-2 Cremonese

    15 December 1929 · Season 1929-30, matchday 10: Milan beat Cremonese 5-2 at San Siro on 15 December 1929. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 17', 22' e 35' Sternisa, 37' Zanasi, 55' Serdoz, 63' aut. Schienoni, 65' rig. Tansini MILAN. Milan XI: Compiani, V. Colombo, Schienoni, Marchi, Zilisy, Pomi, Zanasi, Santagostino, Sternisa, Torriani, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  54. Serie A: Milan 0-1 Alessandria

    22 December 1929 · Season 1929-30, matchday 11: Milan lost to Alessandria 0-1 at San Siro on 22 December 1929. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 41' Cattaneo MILAN. Milan XI: Compiani, V. Colombo, Schienoni, Marchi, Borgo I, Pomi, Manazza, Giunta, Moroni, Sternisa, Tansini — All.: Koenig.

  55. Friendly: Milan 3-2 Hungaria

    26 December 1929 · Season 1929-30 (friendly match): Milan beat Hungaria 3-2 at San Siro, Milano on 26 December 1929. Reti: 4' Tansini, 58' Baratky, 64' Sternisa, 66' Teleki, 92' Sternisa.