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Franco Baresi, iconic former Milan and Italy defender, dies aged 66

The Guardian UK Friday 31 July 2026, 06:54 UTC By Reuters 1 min read
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Italian icon had undergone surgery on pulmonary nodule‘The entire history of ⁠Milan is in ⁠tears,’ Serie A club saysThe former Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi, one of the most recognisable players of the ⁠golden era of Italian football in the 1980s and 1990s, has died at the age of 66.“The entire history of ⁠AC Milan is in ⁠tears following the ​passing of Franco Baresi,” his former club said on Friday. “His example and integrity will be forever etched into the club’s DNA, just as his...

  • Italian icon had undergone surgery on pulmonary nodule

  • ‘The entire history of ⁠Milan is in ⁠tears,’ Serie A club says

The former Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi, one of the most recognisable players of the ⁠golden era of Italian football in the 1980s and 1990s, has died at the age of 66.

“The entire history of ⁠AC Milan is in ⁠tears following the ​passing of Franco Baresi,” his former club said on Friday. “His example and integrity will be forever etched into the club’s DNA, just as his iconic No 6 shirt is.”

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