AC Milan and Italy great Baresi dies aged 66
Summary
Franco Baresi, a legendary Italian football player and longtime AC Milan captain, died at the age of 66. He spent his entire playing career at AC Milan, won major titles, and was part of Italy's 1982 World Cup-winning team.Key Facts
- Franco Baresi died at age 66.
- He played for AC Milan from 1977 to 1997.
- Baresi won six Serie A titles and three European Cups/Champions Leagues with Milan.
- He was AC Milan’s captain for 15 years and played 719 games for the club.
- Baresi scored 33 goals as a defender.
- He played 81 times for Italy and helped win the 1982 World Cup.
- In 2020, he became AC Milan's honorary vice-president.
- AC Milan retired his number 6 shirt in 2024 to honor him.
- He had lung surgery in August 2025 and last appeared publicly in February 2026.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
