Former AC Milan defender Franco Baresi dies at 66
Summary
Franco Baresi, a former AC Milan defender and World Cup winner with Italy, has died at age 66. He spent his entire 20-year playing career at AC Milan, where he became captain and won many titles, and was honored by the club after his retirement.Key Facts
- Franco Baresi died at 66, as announced by AC Milan; no cause of death was given.
- He played only for AC Milan during his professional career, starting in 1978 and retiring in 1997.
- Baresi captained AC Milan and helped the team win multiple trophies including three Champions League titles and six Serie A championships.
- He was part of Italy’s 1982 World Cup winning team and played in the 1994 World Cup final.
- AC Milan retired his No. 6 jersey, the first time an Italian club retired a player number.
- In 2020, Baresi was made honorary president of AC Milan.
- He underwent surgery and immunotherapy in 2025 for a lung condition.
- Baresi’s last public appearance was carrying the torch at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony in 2026.
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