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AC Milan names Massimo Calvelli as CEO as it goes "in house" in bid to restore winning culture
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 26, 2026
· 2 min read
AC Milan named Massimo Calvelli as chief executive officer on Friday in a bid to “bring a winning culture” back to the club.The 51-year-old Calvelli replaces Giorgio Furlani, who was fired by U.S. owner, RedBird Capital Partners, last month as it cleaned house after what it deemed “an unequivocal...
Key takeaway The 51-year-old Calvelli replaces Giorgio Furlani, who was fired by U.
Why this matters in The Pearland
The appointment of Massimo Calvelli as CEO of AC Milan has no direct impact on Pearland , but it does reflect the growing influence of American investment in international sports. As a community in the Houston area, Pearland is home to many residents who follow soccer and may be interested in the changing landscape of the sport. The fact that RedBird Capital Partners, a US-based owner, is taking a hands-on approach to restoring a winning culture at AC Milan could have implications for other sports teams with American ownership. In Pearland, where sports are an integral part of community life, residents may be watching to see if this approach yields success and whether it could be applied to local teams. The city's own sports scene, including its schools and community leagues, may also be influenced by the trends and strategies emerging from international sports.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? AC Milan named Massimo Calvelli as chief executive officer on Friday in a bid to “bring a winning culture” back to the club.The 51-year-old Calvelli replaces Giorgio Furlani, who was fired by U.S. owner, RedBird Capital Partners, last month as it cleaned house after what it deemed “an unequivocal...
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