Milan icon Franco Baresi passes away
The article announces the death of the Milan club and Italian national team legend, Franco Baresi, at the age of 66. It reviews his football career spanning 20 years with AC Milan, during which he played in 719 matches and won numerous titles, including six Serie A championships and three European Cup titles. He also lifted the World Cup with Italy in 1982 and led the national team to the 1994 World Cup final, despite undergoing shoulder surgery just days before the final match. Baresi is considered a symbol of resilience and leadership in defense, known for redefining the role of the libero, and contributed to building one of the strongest defensive lines that helped Milan achieve an unprecedented streak of 58 consecutive unbeaten matches. Health-wise, he underwent surgery in 2025 to treat a pulmonary nodule, and his official cause of death has not been disclosed, despite appearing last February while carrying the Olympic torch. His departure represents a great loss to football, as he is regarded as one of the greatest defenders in the history of the game, and his dedication and leadership are forever linked to the history of his club and country.
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