Franco Baresi: AC Milan and Italy great dies aged 66

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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBaresi has passed away at the age of 66 (Reuters)Franco Baresi, the legendary AC Milan defender and Italy World Cup winner, has died at the age of 66, with his former club announcing the news on Friday morning. Baresi spent his entire 20-year professional career at AC Milan, making 719 appearances and winning three Champions League titles and six Serie A crowns before his iconic No. 6 jersey was retired upon his retirement in 1997.On the international stage, he was part of Italy's 1982 World Cup-winning squad and featured in the 1994 World Cup final, where Italy lost to Brazil on penalties. Baresi’s cause of death was not given, but he underwent surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule in his lung in August 2025 and had been receiving treatment.Tributes poured in from across the football world, including from former teammate Paolo Maldini, who described Baresi as the “greatest player” he ever played with, and Italian Football Federation President Giovanni Malago. In fullFranco Baresi, legendary AC Milan and Italy defender, dies aged 66More 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

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