Football World Mourns Franco Baresi, AC Milan Legend and Defensive Icon, Dead at 66
Franco Baresi, the legendary defender who spent his entire 20‑year playing career at AC Milan and captained the side for 15 seasons, died aged 66. The club and the football world mourned his passing, recalling his numerous titles, his role in Italy’s 1982 World Cup win, and his lasting influence on the Rossoneri.