AC Milan mourns iconic captain who defined an era of defensive excellenceLast updated: July 31, 2026 | 10:141 MIN READFranco BaresiAFPRome: Italian defender Franco Baresi, the captain of AC Milan in the 1980s and 1990s when they won three European Cups and six Italian league titles, has died at the age of 66, the club announced on Friday."Milan is in tears following the passing of Franco Baresi. His example and integrity will be forever etched into the Club's DNA, just as his iconic number 6 shirt is," AC Milan, of which he became honorary vice-president in 2020, wrote on X.Get Updates on Topics You Choose