Italian football has always had its fair share of legends. In recent years, the Azzurri have enjoyed the talents of players like Alessandro Del Piero, Andrea Pirlo, Paolo Maldini and Gianluigi Buffon to name but a few. However, a name that is seldom mentioned in the 21st Century is that of Giuseppe Meazza: the pioneer of the Italian game.
The Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, commonly known as San Siro, is named after the Italian forward who built a legacy at Inter Milan before moving to AC Milan followed by Juventus. A young Giuseppe was discouraged from playing football, as its modern riches held no place in 1920s Italy.