Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFormer AC Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi has died at the age of 66 (Getty)Former AC Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi has died at the age of 66, his former club announced on Friday. AC Milan expressed profound sadness, writing on X: “His example and integrity will be forever etched into the Club's DNA, just as his iconic number 6 shirt is.”Baresi spent his entire 20-year career with the club, winning six Serie A titles and three top European trophies, and captaining the team for 15 seasons. He was a member of Italy's 1982 World Cup-winning squad and captained the national team to the 1994 World Cup final. Renowned for redefining the sweeper role, Baresi was a cornerstone of Milan's defence, helping perfect the high defensive line and offside trap.More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Franco Baresi, iconique défenseur et capitaine de l'équipe de l'AC Milan double championne d'Europe est décédé à l'âge de 66 ans vendredi. Le vice-président honoraire du club…

Former AC Milan defender Franco Baresi has died. He was 66. His death was announced by Milan which was the club where he spent his entire 20-year playing career.