Legendary Italian defender Franco Baresi passes away
Italian football has lost its legend, AC Milan's defender and its all-time captain, Franco Baresi, who passed away at the age of 66. Baresi led the team for over two decades, playing in 719 matches for AC Milan and winning six Serie A titles and three Champions League trophies. He also made significant contributions to the Italian national team, with whom he secured the 1982 World Cup title and participated in the 1990 and 1994 tournaments. Baresi was known for his tactical intelligence and exceptional leadership, and he symbolized loyalty and devotion, remaining faithful to AC Milan throughout his career. In his honor, his number 6 jersey has been retired. The cause of his death has not been disclosed, following surgery he underwent last summer. His departure marks the loss of one of football's pillars and one of the greatest defenders in its history.
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