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World Cup winner and AC Milan Hall of Famer became top rally driver after hanging up his boots


AC MILAN legend Daniele Massaro became a rally driver after retiring from football.

The attacker enjoyed a decorated playing career with the Rossoneri while also featuring for giants like Fiorentina and Roma.

Daniele Massaro became a rally driver after ending his football careerCredit: AFP
He was part of a star-studded AC Milan team that won the Champions League twiceCredit: Getty

Massaro won four Serie A titles during the late 80s to early 90s and the Champions League twice in 1990 and 1994.

He also lifted the World Cup with Italy in 1982 and was inducted into the AC Milan Hall of Fame after hanging up his boots.

Massaro ended his time as a footballer at Japanese side Shimizu S-Pulse but continued to compete in other sports.

He swapped his studs for bare-feet when he captained the Italian beach football team soon after retiring.

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The legend then had enough of scoring goals and became a top rally driver.

Massaro raced in the Italian division for the Opel team.

He competed twice in the prestigious World Rally Championship’s at the Sanremo Rally in 1998 and 1999.

Massaro won two lesser races in 2000 while driving a Subaru Impreza.

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The 62-year-old is now back working in football with AC Milan.

He has taken a role at the San Siro involved in public relations.

Massaro has had a go at punditry and is an avid golfer.


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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