Milan is preparing to co-host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, set to commence next month in the city and the neighboring alpine town of Cortina d’Ampezzo.
In anticipation of the event, one of Milan’s oldest and most esteemed sports institutions is making an effort to greet the world as it arrives in this Lombardy locale.
The renowned Serie A club AC Milan has brought together a roster of big names, both legendary and current, in a special video shared across social media. Featured in the clip are iconic figures such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Luka Modric, and Christian Pulisic, representing the United States men’s national team, as they present a mini-guide to the city of the Rossoneri.
The video begins with Zlatan lauding the city, after which Pulisic shares tips on coffee culture for Olympic visitors. Modric is seen capturing the elegance of the San Siro stadium through oil paints, while Adrien Rabiot gets fitted for a stylish suit.
AC Milan’s women’s team member Soo-Jeong Park introduces various local sights, including the stunning gothic architecture of the Duomo cathedral, before Zlatan wraps up with a warm “Benvenuti a casa nostra.”
With just two weeks until the Winter Olympics kick off, thousands of winter sports enthusiasts are set to flock to Milan for this unforgettable experience. They will surely enjoy their time, as long as they adhere to the vital rule: NO cappuccino after 11 a.m.!