Franco Baresi, iconic Milan and Italy legend, dies aged 66

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

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