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AC Milan's 2005 Side Hailed as Greatest Team Never to Win Champions League

AC Milan's 2005 Side Hailed as Greatest Team Never to Win Champions League
UEFA Champions League · 23:57:08 - Monday, 9 November 2026

AC Milan's 2005 squad, featuring Paolo Maldini, Hernan Crespo, and Kaka, has been described as the greatest team never to win the UEFA Champions League. The side is remembered for its exceptional talent and near miss in European competition.

The team combined defensive solidity with attacking flair, earning recognition as one of the most formidable lineups in the tournament's history despite falling short of the title.

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