AC MILAN AND SÃO PAULO LEGENDS FACE OFF IN A GIANTS' REUNION AT MORUMBI

On 16 December, many great champions from two of the most legendary clubs in football history, AC Milan and São Paulo, will face each other at the Morumbi Stadium, São Paulo (Brazil) with the event starting at 5:00 pm (local time). There will be as many as 7 world titles on the pitch, with AC Milan’s 3 Intercontinental Cups and 1 FIFA Club World Cup and São Paulo’s 2 Intercontinental Cups and 1 FIFA Club World Cup.

Fans will be able to witness live the prowess of some of the greatest champions to have played for the two teams, with names such as Seedorf, Costacurta, and Panucci in the Rossoneri ranks, whilst Palhinha, Cafu, Lugano and many others from the 1992, 1993 and 2005 teams will once again adorn the Tricolor shirt. In addition to celebrating the illustrious history of both teams, the reunion also honors the respect and friendship between São Paulo and AC Milan.

Maikel Oettle, AC Milan's Chief Commercial Officer, said: "We are happy and honored to take part in this match together with São Paulo, with whom we share a splendid friendship. We can’t wait to get onto the pitch but, above all, we're excited to be able to embrace the 32 million+ Milanisti fans in Brazil in such a big event, rich with history and football champions".

"São Paulo and Milan are teams that have a historical relationship, both on and off the field, with grandiose stories. They are two giants of world football that decided a World Championship in one of the most spectacular finals of all time. Now, 30 years later, it will be a pride and great satisfaction for us to welcome them to the Morumbi, a temple of football, for this grand celebration", says Eduardo Toni, Executive Marketing Director of São Paulo FC.

The Giants' Reunion is an initiative of São Paulo FC, with the conceptualization by FOREVER Sports and execution by Octagon Brasil. Giants in their segments, the three groups joined forces in a distinguished event to revive a generation that marked the history of world football.

"The event is a dream that has been planned for years. FOREVER is proud to provide the reunion of two of the biggest clubs in the world and bring the legends that are part of the history of world football", says Diego Benech, CEO of FOREVER Sports. 

"For us at Octagon, is a pleasure working together on a project of such international relevance. The world titles are kept in all fan's hearts. And helping each of them to relive this moment together with their families is unique for us", says Nicolas Mêmolo, Account Director at Octagon Latam.

Fans can purchase tickets starting from November 20th through the website reencontrodegigantes.com.br. The first batch prices range from R$80 (full), R$40 (half-price), to R$240 (full) for seats.