AC Milan legend Franco Baresi dies at 66 FAST-MOVING

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• [● 5 SOURCES] The lung surgery was performed using a minimally invasive technique and was uncomplicated. (Club’s health update.)
• [● 8 SOURCES] AC Milan asked the public to respect Franco Baresi's privacy. (AC Milan)
• [● 8 SOURCES] The statement said Franco Baresi is alive and facing a delicate health situation. (Club’s official statement.)
• [● 2 SOURCES] Italian politician Matteo Salvini briefly posted condolences for Franco Baresi before deleting the message. (Media reports.)
• [● 5 SOURCES] After surgery, Franco Baresi was prescribed a consolidation immunotherapy regimen. (Club’s health update.)
• [● 8 SOURCES] AC Milan issued an official statement on July 29, 2026 denying the death rumors. (Club’s official X post.)
• [● 5 SOURCES] Franco Baresi, aged 66, underwent surgery in August 2025 to remove a lung nodule. (Club’s prior health update.)
• [● 8 SOURCES] Rumors claimed that Franco Baresi had died on July 29, 2026. (Multiple sources reported the false death rumor.)
• [● 4 SOURCES] Italian politician Matteo Salvini posted a condolence message about Baresi's death and later deleted it. (existing)
• [● 6 SOURCES] After surgery, Franco Baresi was prescribed a course of immunotherapy consolidation. (AC Milan)
• [● 6 SOURCES] In August 2025, Franco Baresi underwent surgery to remove a lung nodule. (AC Milan)
• [● 8 SOURCES] The surgery was performed using a minimally invasive technique and had no complications. (existing)