Franco Baresi: An all-time great who defined an iconic club and an entire nation
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Trubutes to the AC Milan and Italy defender have been pouring in after he died at the age of 66 and the game is united in acclaiming him as one of its best defenders
AC Milan Legend Franco Baresi Dies at 66
- Franco Baresi, the ‘Johan Cruyff of defenders’, dies aged 66 South China Morning Post —
- Franco Baresi, iconic former Milan and Italy defender, dies aged 66 The Guardian —
- Farewell Franco Baresi: Milan mourns an icon, world football loses a legend Euronews —
- Franco Baresi, legendary AC Milan and Italy defender, dies aged 66 The Independent —
- Franco Baresi dead at 66: AC Milan legend passes away with club sharing heartbreaking tribute to one of football's best ever defenders Daily Mail —