Overview
- AC Milan confirmed on Friday that Franco Baresi died at age 66 while receiving care at the Humanitas clinic in Rozzano.
- His health worsened after a pulmonary nodule was detected in 2025, for which he underwent surgery and later treatment that limited his public appearances.
- Baresi spent his entire professional career at AC Milan, appearing in roughly 700–719 matches, captaining the team for about 15 seasons and winning six Serie A titles and three European Cups.
- For Italy he earned about 81–82 caps, was part of the 1982 World Cup squad that won the title, helped the team to third place in 1990 and captained the side that lost the 1994 final on penalties.
- Immediate condolences came from former teammates, the FIGC president Giovanni Malagò and national leaders including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, while supporters and clubs paid tribute to a player whose No. 6 was retired and who served as Milan’s honorary vice‑president.