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Gaetano Morazzoni, AC Milan President During Serie B Rebound, Dies at 92

His funeral is set for Thursday at San Vittore parish in Rho, marking the end of a career defined by leadership roles in football, politics, media, aviation

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Overview

  • Morazzoni passed away on June 24, 2025, at 92 years old.
  • He assumed the AC Milan presidency on October 30, 1980, after Felice Colombo was removed over the Totonero match-fixing scandal.
  • Under his guidance, Milan secured immediate promotion back to Serie A in the 1980-81 season.
  • He stepped down on January 18, 1982, handing over to Giussy Farina before Silvio Berlusconi’s takeover later that year.
  • After football, Morazzoni led SEA, managing Linate and Malpensa airports, and in 1997 became a consultant for Forza Italia and a collaborator for Mediaset.