With both teams vying for a place in the Round-of-32 of the UEFA Cup, one of the most memorable Fratton Park nights in the club’s history unfolded.
But it was to be late heartbreak for the Fratton faithful as goals from superstars Ronaldinho and Filippo Inzaghi late-on secured progress for the visitors.
However, the fixture will live long in the memories of those who were there including the former Barcelona forward who described the PO4 atmosphere as ‘the best in the world’
After the latest anniversary of the clash, we’ve looked into what those who wore royal blue against the the Rossoneri are up to now?
Click through the list to see what happened to the Pompey players from that evening.
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9. LM: Armand Traore
The versatile Traore could operate down the left in a variety of roles which made him a useful asset for a number of clubs. He followed his loan spell in PO4 with spells at Juventus, QPR, and Cardiff to name a few. He was last seen playing for the Bluebirds in 2019 but was released at the end of the season and is still searching for a club. PICTURE:STEVE REID(090381-231) Photo: STEVE REID
10. ST: Peter Crouch
After leaving Pompey for Aston Villa earlier in his career, Crouch returned to PO4 as a Premier League and England favourite. He followed Redknapp to Spurs in 2009 where he spearheaded the Tottenham attack in the Champions League. He spent eight years at Stoke after his White Hart Lane spell before retiring after a short stay with Burnley. Crouch is now a TV personality and hosts his own podcast which has gained much success. During the first COVID wave that postponed EURO 2020, he hosted 'Peter Crouch: Save our summer', on TV. Picture: PA Wire/Press Association Images Photo: Nick Potts
11. ST: Kanu
Kanu added his strike against AC Milan to his list of memorable Pompey goals. The former Arsenal man stayed in PO4 despite relegation to the Championship and retired in 2012. He has since set up his own charitable foundation for young African children with heart defects while being an ambassador for UNICEF. He also owns his own football club - Papilo FC Academy. Picture: Barry Zee Photo: Barry Zee
12. Arnold Mvuemba
Mvuemba's stay at the club was brief as he failed to cement himself in the first-team picture at Pompey. He joined Umm Salal in Qatar via Lyon and Lorient before joining Roeselare in Belgium where he still plies his trade. Picture: Barry Zee Photo: Barry Zee