AC Milan Legend Franco Baresi Dies at 66

Baresi was a one-club man who revolutionized the sweeper role with his elegance and tactical intelligence.

He won six Serie A titles and three European Cups with Milan, and was a key figure in Italy's 1982 World Cup triumph.

Tributes poured in from across the football world, with former Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro calling him a model for defenders of his generation.

AC Milan said his "example and integrity will be forever etched into the club's DNA."