Franco Baresi, the legendary Milan and Italy captain, who's died aged 66, leaves behind a unique legacy of trophies, titles and a record of defending the club's iconic red and black colours for more than two decades.
By Euronews Italia
Published on
31/07/2026 - 11:01 GMT+2
Italian football is paying tribute to one of its greatest icons, Franco Baresi, the legendary captain of AC Milan and the Italian national team, who has died at the age of 66.
Widely regarded as one of the finest defenders of all time, the news was announced on Thursday morning by the Rossoneri club in a message posted on its official channels.
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