Il Museo Rossonero · Archive
Era: Gre-No-Li
4 stories and 62 matches from the Milan Club Adelaide history museum, in the order they happened.
1953
In 1953 the oldest of the Swedes, Gunnar Gren, left Milan for Fiorentina, quietly closing the book on the Gre-No-Li forward line after four intoxicating seasons together. The Professor would later grace Genoa before returning to Sweden, but his surname stayed forever fused to those of his compatriots. Nordahl and Liedholm carried the flame onward, yet the original trinity of Milanese legend had played its final note.
Serie A 1952-53
With Mario Sperone now on the bench, Milan finished third behind champions Inter — the ultra-pragmatic side of Alfredo Foni — and Juventus. Gunnar Nordahl remained irresistible, reclaiming the capocannoniere title with 26 goals even as the scudetto slipped across town.
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1953
La Domenica Sportiva began during RAI's experimental transmissions in 1953, shortly before regular Italian television service opened in January 1954, making it the oldest sports programme on Italian TV. On Sunday nights its film of the afternoon's Serie A action was developed and rushed to air so that viewers could, for the first time, see moments of matches played only hours earlier. Television sets were still rare and precious, so Milan's goals were watched collectively — in bars, parish halls and the living rooms of the few neighbours who owned a set. For rossoneri supporters, the programme's early years opened a new era in which the team was no longer only read about and heard, but finally seen.
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11 October 1953
Months before RAI began regular national programming, La Domenica Sportiva went on air — a Sunday-night liturgy that would become one of the oldest sports television programmes in the world. For milanisti of the Gre-No-Li years it was a revelation: fans who had only ever heard Nordahl's goals described over the wireless could now watch grainy filmed highlights hours after the final whistle. From the bar with the neighbourhood's only television set, the rossoneri entered the Italian Sunday evening and never left it.
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Serie A: AC Torino 1-1 Milan
6 January 1953 · Season 1952-53, matchday 15: Milan drew with AC Torino 1-1 away on 6 January 1953. Venue: Corso Filadelfia, Torino. Reti: 10' Sentimenti III, 13' Frignani TORINO. Milan XI: Buffon, Silvestri, Zagatti, Annovazzi, Tognon, Celio I, Burini, Gren, Nordahl III, Liedholm I, Frignani - All.: Sperone - DT: Busini III.
Serie A: Bologna 2-0 Milan
11 January 1953 · Season 1952-53, matchday 16: Milan lost to Bologna 0-2 away on 11 January 1953. Venue: Comunale, Bologna. Reti: 10' e 87' La Forgia BOLOGNA. Milan XI: Buffon, Silvestri, F. Pedroni, Annovazzi, Tognon, Beraldo, Burini, Gren, Nordahl III, Liedholm I, Frignani - All.: Sperone - DT: Busini III.
Serie A: Milan 5-1 Atalanta
18 January 1953 · Season 1952-53, matchday 17: Milan beat Atalanta 5-1 at San Siro on 18 January 1953. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 24' e 28' rig. Burini, 39' Nordahl III, 60' Soerensen, 74' e 90' Nordahl III MILAN. Milan XI: Buffon, Tognon, Zagatti, Annovazzi, F. Pedroni, Celio I, Burini, Gren, Nordahl III, Liedholm I, Frignani - All.: Sperone - DT: Busini III.
Serie A: Novara 2-1 Milan
25 January 1953 · Season 1952-53, matchday 18: Milan lost to Novara 1-2 away on 25 January 1953. Venue: Comunale, Novara. Reti: 6' Miglioli, 59' rig. Burini, 77' Miglioli NOVARA. Milan XI: Buffon, Tognon, Zagatti, Annovazzi, F. Pedroni, Celio I, Burini, Gren, Nordahl III, Liedholm I, Frignani - All.: Sperone - DT: Busini III.
Serie A: Milan 5-0 Palermo
1 February 1953 · Season 1952-53, matchday 19: Milan beat Palermo 5-0 at San Siro on 1 February 1953.
Serie A: SPAL 1-1 Milan
8 February 1953 · Season 1952-53, matchday 20: Milan drew with SPAL 1-1 away on 8 February 1953. Venue: Comunale, Ferrara. Reti: 38' rig. Busnelli, 83' Longoni S.P.A.L. Milan XI: Buffon, Silvestri, Zagatti, Fontana, Tognon, Celio I, Longoni, Gren, Nordahl III, Liedholm I, Frignani - All.: Sperone - DT: Busini III.
Serie A: Milan 4-1 Roma
15 February 1953 · Season 1952-53, matchday 21: Milan beat Roma 4-1 at San Siro on 15 February 1953. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 32' Perissinotto, 57' Nordahl III, 60' Liedholm I, 74' Nordahl III, 86' Liedholm MILAN. Milan XI: Buffon, Silvestri, Zagatti, Annovazzi, Tognon, Celio I, Burini, Gren, Nordahl III, Liedholm I, Frignani - All.: Sperone - DT: Busini III.
Serie A: Sampdoria 2-1 Milan
22 February 1953 · Season 1952-53, matchday 22: Milan lost to Sampdoria 1-2 away on 22 February 1953. Venue: Marassi - Ferraris, Genova. Reti: 45' Righetto, 47' Conti, 59' Frignani SAMPDORIA. Milan XI: Buffon, Silvestri, Zagatti, Annovazzi, Tognon, Celio I, Burini, Gren, Nordahl III, Liedholm I, Frignani - All.: Sperone - DT: Busini III.
Serie A: Milan 4-1 Triestina
1 March 1953 · Season 1952-53, matchday 23: Milan beat Triestina 4-1 at San Siro on 1 March 1953.
Serie A: Inter 0-0 Milan
8 March 1953 · Season 1952-53, matchday 24: Milan drew with Inter 0-0 away on 8 March 1953. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Milan XI: Buffon, Silvestri, Zagatti, Annovazzi, Tognon, Pistorello, Frignani, Gren, Nordahl III, Celio I, Burini - All.: Sperone - DT: Busini III.
Serie A: Pro Patria 0-1 Milan
15 March 1953 · Season 1952-53, matchday 25: Milan beat Pro Patria 1-0 away on 15 March 1953. Venue: Comunale, Busto Arsizio. Reti: 66' Frignani PRO PATRIA. Milan XI: Buffon, Silvestri, Zagatti, Annovazzi, F. Pedroni, Pistorello, Longoni, Burini, Nordahl III, Tognon, Frignani - All.: Sperone - DT: Busini III.
Friendly: Padova 3-1 Milan
19 March 1953 · Season 1952-53 (friendly match): Milan lost to Padova 1-3 at Appiani, Padova on 19 March 1953. Reti: 1' Sperotto, 30' Marin, 57' e 88' rig. Scroccaro.
Serie A: Milan 2-2 Napoli
22 March 1953 · Season 1952-53, matchday 26: Milan drew with Napoli 2-2 at San Siro on 22 March 1953. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 10' Vitali, 33' Nordahl III, 34' Formentin, 48' Longoni MILAN. Milan XI: Buffon, Tognon, Zagatti, Annovazzi, F. Pedroni, Pistorello, Longoni, Burini, Nordahl III, Liedholm I, Frignani - All.: Sperone - DT: Busini III.
Serie A: Milan 0-0 Udinese
29 March 1953 · Season 1952-53, matchday 27: Milan drew with Udinese 0-0 at San Siro on 29 March 1953. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Milan XI: Buffon, Silvestri, Travagini, Annovazzi, F. Pedroni, Tognon, Longoni, Burini, Nordahl III, Liedholm I, Frignani - All.: Sperone - DT: Busini III.
Serie A: Lazio 0-0 Milan
5 April 1953 · Season 1952-53, matchday 28: Milan drew with Lazio 0-0 away on 5 April 1953. Venue: Stadio Torino, Roma. Venue: Stadio Torino, Roma. Milan XI: Buffon, Silvestri, Zagatti, Beraldo, F. Pedroni, Tognon, Longoni, Annovazzi, Liedholm I, Burini, Frignani - All.: Sperone - DT: Busini III.
Serie A: Milan 1-2 Juventus
12 April 1953 · Season 1952-53, matchday 29: Milan lost to Juventus 1-2 at San Siro on 12 April 1953. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 11' Praest, 14' Nordahl III, 69' Boniperti MILAN. Milan XI: Buffon, Silvestri, Zagatti, Beraldo, Tognon, Celio I, Burini, Gren, Nordahl III, Liedholm I, Frignani - All.: Sperone - DT: Busini III.
Serie A: Como 3-1 Milan
19 April 1953 · Season 1952-53, matchday 30: Milan lost to Como 1-3 away on 19 April 1953. Venue: Sinigaglia, Como. Reti: 49' e 65' Baldini, 74' Ghiandi, 84' Nordahl III COMO. Milan XI: Buffon, Silvestri, Zagatti, Beraldo, Tognon, Celio I, Longoni, Gren, Nordahl III, Liedholm I, Radaelli - All.: Sperone - DT: Busini III.
Friendly: Bordeaux 2-4 Milan
26 April 1953 · Season 1952-53 (friendly match): Milan beat Bordeaux 4-2 at Bordeaux (Francia) on 26 April 1953. Reti: 28' Abdselem, 38' aut. Dekubber, 56' Burini, 59' Beraldo, 65' Liedholm I, Deharder.
Serie A: Fiorentina 0-3 Milan
3 May 1953 · Season 1952-53, matchday 31: Milan beat Fiorentina 3-0 away on 3 May 1953. Venue: Comunale, Firenze. Reti: 36', 73' e 89' Burini FIORENTINA. Milan XI: Buffon, F. Pedroni, Zagatti, Annovazzi, Tognon, Celio I, Beraldo, Gren, Liedholm I, Burini, Frignani - All.: Sperone - DT: Busini III.
Serie A: Milan 5-1 AC Torino
10 May 1953 · Season 1952-53, matchday 32: Milan beat AC Torino 5-1 at San Siro on 10 May 1953. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 24' Buhtz, 41' Nordahl III, 42' Annovazzi, 45' Burini, 51' aut. Sentimenti III, 78' Frignani MILAN. Milan XI: Buffon, F. Pedroni, Zagatti, Annovazzi, Tognon, Celio I, Burini, Gren, Nordahl III, Liedholm I, Frignani - All.: Sperone - DT: Busini III.
Serie A: Milan 1-1 Bologna
24 May 1953 · Season 1952-53, matchday 33: Milan drew with Bologna 1-1 at San Siro on 24 May 1953. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 44' Nordahl III, 57' Bacci MILAN. Milan XI: Buffon, F. Pedroni, Zagatti, Annovazzi, Tognon, Celio I, Frignani, Gren, Nordahl III, Burini, Radaelli - All.: Sperone - DT: Busini III.
Serie A: Atalanta 1-1 Milan
31 May 1953 · Season 1952-53, matchday 34: Milan drew with Atalanta 1-1 away on 31 May 1953. Venue: Comunale, Bergamo. Reti: 5' Nordahl III, 41' Testa ATALANTA. Milan XI: Buffon, Silvestri, Travagini, Annovazzi, Tognon, Celio I, Longoni, Gren, Nordahl III, Burini, Liedholm I - All.: Sperone - DT: Busini III.
Friendly: Atletico Madrid 1-1 Milan
10 June 1953 · Season 1952-53 (friendly match): Milan drew with Atletico Madrid 1-1 at Metropolitano, Madrid (Spagna) on 10 June 1953. Reti: 43' Longoni, 70' Molina.
Departed: Antonio Seveso
1953-54 season window · Antonio Seveso left Milan in the 1953-54 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).
Departed: Carlo Annovazzi
1953-54 season window · Carlo Annovazzi left Milan in the 1953-54 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).
Departed: Celestino Celio
1953-54 season window · Celestino Celio left Milan in the 1953-54 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).
Departed: Germano Travagini
1953-54 season window · Germano Travagini left Milan in the 1953-54 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).
Departed: Giuseppe Radaelli
1953-54 season window · Giuseppe Radaelli left Milan in the 1953-54 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).
Departed: Gunnar Gren
1 July 1953 · Gunnar Gren left Milan in the 1953-54 season (exact date 1 July 1953, per Transfermarkt player records).
Departed: Renzo Burini
1953-54 season window · Renzo Burini left Milan in the 1953-54 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).
Signed: Albano Vicariotto
1953-54 season window · Albano Vicariotto joined Milan in the 1953-54 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).
Signed: Alberto Piccinini
1953-54 season window · Alberto Piccinini joined Milan in the 1953-54 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).
Signed: Angelo Gandini
1953-54 season window · Angelo Gandini joined Milan in the 1953-54 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).
Signed: Jørgen Leschly
1953-54 season window · Jørgen Leschly joined Milan in the 1953-54 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).
Signed: Mario Bergamaschi
1953-54 season window · Mario Bergamaschi joined Milan in the 1953-54 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).
Signed: Silvano Moro
1953-54 season window · Silvano Moro joined Milan in the 1953-54 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).
Signed: Stelio Darin
1953-54 season window · Stelio Darin joined Milan in the 1953-54 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).
Friendly: Fiorentina 2-0 Milan
30 August 1953 · Season 1953-54 (friendly match): Milan lost to Fiorentina 0-2 at Comunale, Firenze on 30 August 1953. Reti: 13' Gren, 26' Bacci.
Coppa Pasinetti: Internazionale 3-1 Milan
2 September 1953 · Season 1953-54 (coppa pasinetti match): Milan lost to Internazionale 1-3 at Civica Arena, Milano on 2 September 1953. Reti: 3' Nordahl III, 16' Lorenzi, 52' Buzzin, 68' Brighenti.
Friendly: Milan 3-2 Juventus
6 September 1953 · Season 1953-54 (friendly match): Milan beat Juventus 3-2 at San Siro, Milano on 6 September 1953. Reti: 7' e 43' Nordahl III, 60' Moro, 61' Boniperti, 81' J. Hansen.
Friendly: Como 0-1 Milan
9 September 1953 · Season 1953-54 (friendly match): Milan beat Como 1-0 at Sinigaglia, Como on 9 September 1953. Reti: 70' Turrini.
Serie A: Udinese 2-2 Milan
13 September 1953 · Season 1953-54, matchday 1: Milan drew with Udinese 2-2 away on 13 September 1953. Venue: Moretti, Udine. Reti: 43' Soerensen, 50' Virgili, 62' Beltrandi, 69' Nordahl III UDINESE. Milan XI: Buffon, F. Pedroni, Silvestri, Bergamaschi, Tognon, Moro, Vicariotto, Soerensen, Nordahl III, Liedholm I, Frignani - All.: Morselli - DT: Busini III.
Serie A: Milan 0-0 Novara
20 September 1953 · Season 1953-54, matchday 2: Milan drew with Novara 0-0 at San Siro on 20 September 1953. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Milan XI: Buffon, F. Pedroni, Silvestri, Bergamaschi, Tognon, Moro, Vicariotto, Soerensen, Nordahl III, Liedholm I, Frignani - All.: Morselli - DT: Busini III.
Serie A: Sampdoria 2-1 Milan
27 September 1953 · Season 1953-54, matchday 3: Milan lost to Sampdoria 1-2 away on 27 September 1953. Venue: Marassi - Ferraris, Genova. Reti: 60' Frignani, 71' Gotti, 76' Conti SAMPDORIA. Milan XI: Buffon, Silvestri, Zagatti, Beraldo, F. Pedroni, Tognon, Vicariotto, Liedholm I, Nordahl III, Soerensen, Frignani - All.: Morselli - DT: Busini III.
Serie A: Milan 4-0 Triestina
4 October 1953 · Season 1953-54, matchday 4: Milan beat Triestina 4-0 at San Siro on 4 October 1953. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 44' e 59' Nordahl III, 62' rig. e 77' Liedholm MILAN. Milan XI: Buffon, Silvestri, Zagatti, Moro, Tognon, Bergamaschi, Darin, Soerensen, Nordahl III, Liedholm I, Frignani - All.: Morselli - DT: Busini III.
Friendly: Avellino 0-1 Milan
7 October 1953 · Season 1953-54 (friendly match): Milan beat Avellino 1-0 at Campo di Piazza d'Armi, Avellino on 7 October 1953. Reti: 57' Nordahl III.
Serie A: Napoli 0-1 Milan
11 October 1953 · Season 1953-54, matchday 5: Milan beat Napoli 1-0 away on 11 October 1953. Venue: Collana - Vomero, Napoli. Reti: 37' Liedholm NAPOLI. Milan XI: Buffon, Silvestri, Zagatti, Moro, Tognon, Bergamaschi, Beraldo, Soerensen, Nordahl III, Liedholm I, Frignani - All.: Morselli - DT: Busini III.
Friendly: Catania 1-4 Milan
14 October 1953 · Season 1953-54 (friendly match): Milan beat Catania 4-1 at Cibali, Catania on 14 October 1953. Reti: 14' Soerensen, 17' Fontana, 30' Soerensen, 60' Nordahl III, Quoiani.
Serie A: Palermo 1-4 Milan
18 October 1953 · Season 1953-54, matchday 6: Milan beat Palermo 4-1 away on 18 October 1953. Venue: Comunale La Favorita, Palermo. Reti: 18' Nordahl III, 46' Martegani, 65' Nordahl III, 69' Soerensen, 76' Nordahl III PALERMO. Milan XI: Buffon, Silvestri, Zagatti, Moro, Tognon, Bergamaschi, Beraldo, Soerensen, Nordahl III, Liedholm I, Frignani - All.: Morselli - DT: Busini III.
Serie A: Milan 3-3 Atalanta
25 October 1953 · Season 1953-54, matchday 7: Milan drew with Atalanta 3-3 at San Siro on 25 October 1953. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 6' e 20' Frignani, 24' Angeleri, 39' Rasmussen, 77' Vittoni, 86' Soerensen MILAN. Milan XI: Buffon, Silvestri, Zagatti, Moro, Tognon, Bergamaschi, Beraldo, Soerensen, Nordahl III, Liedholm I, Frignani - All.: Morselli - DT: Busini III.
Friendly: Milan 5-2 Tradate
28 October 1953 · Season 1953-54 (friendly match): Milan beat Tradate 5-2 at San Siro, Milano on 28 October 1953. Reti: 9' Soerensen, 13' Vicariotto, 15' Carissimi, 22' Mazzucchelli, Secchi, Moro, Longoni.
Serie A: Inter 3-0 Milan
1 November 1953 · Season 1953-54, matchday 8: Milan lost to Inter 0-3 away on 1 November 1953.
Serie A: Milan 3-0 Genoa
8 November 1953 · Season 1953-54, matchday 9: Milan beat Genoa 3-0 at San Siro on 8 November 1953. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 17' e 35' Nordahl III, 76' rig. Liedholm MILAN. Milan XI: Buffon, Silvestri, F. Pedroni, Moro, Tognon, Bergamaschi, Fontana, Soerensen, Nordahl III, Liedholm I, Frignani - All.: Morselli - DT: Busini III.
Friendly: Como 1-3 Milan
15 November 1953 · Season 1953-54 (friendly match): Milan beat Como 3-1 at Sinigaglia, Como on 15 November 1953. Reti: 45' Turrini, 62' Soerensen, 79' Vicariotto, 80' Moneta.
Friendly: Nazionale Principato Di Monaco 1-3 Milan
19 November 1953 · Season 1953-54 (friendly match): Milan beat Nazionale Principato Di Monaco 3-1 at Principato di Monaco on 19 November 1953. Reti: 6' e 39' Soerensen, 64' Nordahl III, 68' Skyba.
Serie A: Milan 3-1 Legnano
22 November 1953 · Season 1953-54, matchday 10: Milan beat Legnano 3-1 at San Siro on 22 November 1953. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 33' Silvestri, 50' Vicariotto, 71' Motta, 86' Soerensen MILAN. Milan XI: Buffon, Silvestri, Zagatti, Bergamaschi, Tognon, Piccinini, Vicariotto, Soerensen, Nordahl III, Liedholm I, Frignani — All.: Guttmann.
Serie A: AC Torino 1-4 Milan
29 November 1953 · Season 1953-54, matchday 11: Milan beat AC Torino 4-1 away on 29 November 1953. Venue: Corso Filadelfia, Torino. Reti: 36' Nordahl III, 37' Soerensen, 63' rig. Moltrasio, 81' Soerensen, 85' rig. Liedholm TORINO. Milan XI: Buffon, Silvestri, Zagatti, Bergamaschi, Tognon, Piccinini, Vicariotto, Soerensen, Nordahl III, Liedholm I, Frignani — All.: Guttmann.
Serie A: Fiorentina 0-0 Milan
6 December 1953 · Season 1953-54, matchday 12: Milan drew with Fiorentina 0-0 away on 6 December 1953. Venue: Comunale, Firenze. Venue: Comunale, Firenze. Milan XI: Buffon, Silvestri, Zagatti, Bergamaschi, Tognon, Piccinini, Beraldo, Soerensen, Nordahl III, Liedholm I, Frignani — All.: Guttmann.
Friendly: Sanremese 2-2 Milan
12 December 1953 · Season 1953-54 (friendly match): Milan drew with Sanremese 2-2 at Comunale, Sanremo on 12 December 1953. Reti: 14' Gelio, 63' Nordahl III, 75' Soerensen, 85' Rao.
Serie A: Milan 1-0 Juventus
20 December 1953 · Season 1953-54, matchday 13: Milan beat Juventus 1-0 at San Siro on 20 December 1953. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 28' Soerensen MILAN. Milan XI: Buffon, Silvestri, Zagatti, Bergamaschi, Tognon, Piccinini, Vicariotto, Soerensen, Nordahl III, Liedholm I, Frignani — All.: Guttmann.
Serie A: Bologna 2-1 Milan
27 December 1953 · Season 1953-54, matchday 14: Milan lost to Bologna 1-2 away on 27 December 1953. Venue: Comunale, Bologna. Reti: 9' Pivatelli, 12' rig. Liedholm I, 76' Cappello IV BOLOGNA. Milan XI: Buffon, Silvestri, Zagatti, Bergamaschi, Tognon, Piccinini, Beraldo, Soerensen, Nordahl III, Liedholm I, Frignani — All.: Guttmann.
Friendly: Grosseto 2-7 Milan
31 December 1953 · Season 1953-54 (friendly match): Milan beat Grosseto 7-2 at Grosseto on 31 December 1953. Reti: 21' Bergamaschi, 27' Soerensen, 31' Novelli, 35' Liedholm I, 58' Soerensen, 71' e 80' Nordahl III, 87' Ciabattini, 89' Soerensen.
