Juventus, AC Milan began as cricket and football clubs

Italian football clubs such as AC Milan, Juventus and Genoa CFC began as cricket-and-football institutions before shifting their focus to football only, as per ESPNcricinfo. AC Milan started in 1899 as Milan Football and Cricket Club, Juventus were a multi-sport club, while 'C' in Genoa CFC stands for cricket. Notably, Italy are a part of the T20 World Cup 2026.