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Franco Baresi, Milan and Italy legend, dies aged 66

The Guardian Football about 3 hours 1 mins read

Former defender had had surgery on pulmonary nodule
‘The entire history of ⁠Milan is in ⁠tears,’ Serie A club says

The former Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi, one of the most recognisable players of the ⁠golden era of Italian football in the 1980s and 1990s, has died at the age of 66.

“The entire history of ⁠AC Milan is in ⁠tears following the passing of Franco Baresi,” his former club said on Friday. “His example and integrity will be forever etched into the club’s DNA, just as his iconic No 6 shirt is.”

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