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Mihajlovic, Allegri, Seedorf, Inzaghi: AC Milan coaches fail because of Berlusconi and Galliani

The Serb is the fourth Milan boss in just over two years to be sacked for poor results - it's now clear the real problem at San Siro is the club owner and his long-time lieutenant

When Silvio Berlusconi offered Arrigo Sacchi the AC Milan job in 1987, the then-Parma coach returned to his family and said: "He's either crazy or a genius." As it transpired, Berlusconi's decision to take a gamble on a former shoe salesman with just two years' experience in the professional game proved inspired, with Sacchi going on to fashion arguably the greatest club side the game has ever seen.