AC Milan marked their 125th anniversary with a 0-0 stalemate against Genoa at the San Siro on Sunday, a result that put a damper on their celebratory mood.
The Rossoneri paid homage to their history with a special ceremony, featuring legendary strikers Marco van Basten and Filippo Inzaghi.
Both icons graced the pitch, holding commemorative plates as they were inducted into the club’s Hall of Fame before kickoff.
Despite the fanfare, Paulo Fonseca’s team fell short of expectations, leaving supporters disappointed and booing at full-time.
Sporting retro kits designed for the occasion, Milan dominated possession from the outset but struggled to craft clear-cut chances during the first half.
Controversy arose when teenage forward Mattia Liberali escaped punishment for a challenge on Genoa midfielder Fabio Miretti that could have resulted in a penalty.
The hosts pressed harder after the break but failed to convert their opportunities. Álvaro Morata, introduced at halftime, came closest to scoring.
The Spaniard weaved through Genoa’s defense in the 76th minute but fired over the bar, then rattled the crossbar three minutes later, further frustrating the home crowd.
Milan registered 22 shots but managed just four on target, failing to find the breakthrough they desperately sought.
Still eighth in Serie A with 23 points from 15 matches, Milan sit eight points shy of the Champions League spots.
The draw also highlighted their inconsistent league form, with the Rossoneri now winless in four of their last five domestic outings.
This contrasts sharply with their midweek success in the Champions League, where they defeated Red Star Belgrade 2-1 to extend their unbeaten run in Europe.
Patrick Vieira’s Genoa, on the other hand, continued their upward trajectory. The result extended their unbeaten streak to six matches, leaving them 13th in the standings with 16 points, just two clear of the relegation zone.
Elsewhere in Serie A, Bologna ended Fiorentina’s eight-match winning streak with a narrow 1-0 victory, keeping the Viola in fourth place.
Meanwhile, AS Roma suffered a late collapse, conceding two stoppage-time goals to lose 2-0 at struggling Como.
The defeat leaves Roma 12th with 16 points from 16 games—their worst start to a season in the three-points-per-win era.
