AC Milan legend Franco Baresi dies at 66
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Franco Baresi
Italy
July 2026
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Former AC Milan captain and Italian football legend Franco Baresi has passed away at 66. Baresi spent his entire 20-year career at AC Milan, winning numerous titles. He was widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in football history.
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