AC Milan Legend Franco Baresi Passes Away at 66

Franco Baresi, the former captain of AC Milan and a celebrated figure in Italian football, has passed away at the age of 66. His death was reported by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on X.

Baresi had a remarkable career at AC Milan, where he played from 1977 to 1997, making over 700 appearances and winning six Serie A titles, three European Cups, four Italian Super Cups, and two Intercontinental Cups. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in football history.

On the international stage, Baresi earned 81 caps for the Italy National Team, contributing to their victory in the 1982 FIFA World Cup and captaining the team to the 1994 FIFA World Cup final, where they finished as runners-up to Brazil. Tributes have poured in from across the football community, honoring Baresi's achievements and his humility.

He is survived by his family.