Italy legend Franco Baresi dies at 66
The legendary AC Milan and Italy national team defender, Franco Baresi, has passed away at the age of 66. He was one of the icons of Italy's golden era in the 1980s and 1990s. Baresi spent his entire career at Milan for 20 years, during which he won six Serie A titles and three European trophies, captaining the team for 15 seasons before retiring in 1997. His No. 6 jersey was retired in his honor, making him the first player in the club’s history to receive this distinction. Last year, Baresi underwent surgery to treat a pulmonary nodule and received cancer treatment from specialists. He participated in the Olympic torch relay in February and appeared at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
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