CHAPTER Filippo Inzaghi was one of AC Milan's emotional leaders as it recovered from the 2006 Italian soccer scandal CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE In the summer of 2006 AC Milan's fans were looking forward to a historic season The club had finished second in Serie A Italy's top league It also had beaten out its biggest rival Internazionale also known as Inter Milan or simply Inter Now it needed to take the next step and win a trophy or two But then everything changed A scandal rocked the Italian soccer world Defending Serie A champion Juventus and other teams were accused of trying to influence which referees would officiate their games Milan was one of the clubs accused of cheating It was given a 15 point penalty in the standings
