Italian Soccer Legend Franco Baresi Dies at 66

Franco Baresi, the legendary AC Milan and Italy defender who won the 1982 World Cup, has died at the age of 66. Tributes are pouring in from the soccer world for the iconic player.

31 Jul, 09:55 — 31 Jul, 16:24

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Franco Baresi was a towering figure in Italian football, captaining AC Milan through a golden era and representing Italy in multiple World Cups. His defensive prowess and leadership made him an icon, and his passing marks the end of an era for a generation of football fans.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual31d ago

Italy World Cup winner and AC Milan legend Franco Baresi dies aged 66

Franco Baresi, who won the World Cup with Italy and was regarded as one of football's finest defenders, dies aged 66.

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YahooMostly Factual31d ago

Italian soccer icon Franco Baresi dies at 66 as tributes pour in for World Cup winner

FIFA World Cup winner Franco Baresi, one of the greatest defenders in the history of the game, has died at the age of 66, with tributes pouring in from around Italy

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ANSAMostly Factual31d ago

Baresi's funeral to be held at Milan's Sant'Ambrogio Basilica on Tuesday

(ANSA) - ROME, JUL 31 - The funeral of former Italy and AC Milan defender Franco Baresi, who died aged 66 on Friday, will be held at Milan's Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio on Tuesday. The current AC Milan squad will not be able to attend as they are currently on a pre-season tour of Australia and Indonesia. (ANSA). Read article...

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tmzMixed31d ago

Italian AC Milan Soccer Star Franco Baresi Dead at 66

Italian soccer icon Franco Baresi -- the former AC Milan defender who helped define Italian soccer's golden era in the 1980s and 1990s -- has died. AC Milan -- where he served as honorary vice president -- announced his death Thursday, writing ...…

By TMZ Staff

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