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“Baresi is forever”: AC Milan pays heartfelt tribute as legendary captain Franco Baresi passes at 66 AC Milan have announced the passing of club great Franco Baresi at the age of 66.
Regarded as one of the greatest defenders to have graced the game, Baresi spent his entire career with Milan to etch his name into club folklore.
He won six Serie A titles and three European Cups during a golden era for the Rossoneri, with his 719 appearances second only to Paolo Maldini.
Baresi was runner-up for the Ballon d'Or in 1989 after Milan's success in Europe, and won 81 caps for the Italian national team.
His performance in a losing effort during the 1994 World Cup final remains vivid in the tournament's history, having returned from a knee operation after only 25 days to feature.
In 1999, he was voted Milan's Player of the Century, with the club retiring his number six shirt upon his…
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