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Franco Baresi death and tributes – updates

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Former AC Milan captain and Italy World Cup winner Franco Baresi died on 31 July 2026 at age 66, after a relapse of a lung nodule removed by minimally‑invasive surgery in August 2025 and subsequent immunotherapy. The club confirmed ~~the~~ his death on its official X account, describing the loss as a tear in the history of AC Milan and a wound to the club’s DNA, ~~but did not disclose the exact cause.~~ and announced a public funeral at Milan’s Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio on 4 August. Baresi’s 20‑year senior career (1978‑1997) included 719 appearances, six Serie A titles, three European Cups, and he captained Italy in the 1994 World Cup final after winning the 1982 tournament; his number 6 jersey was retired in 1997. He served as honorary vice‑president of AC Milan at the time of his death. Tributes poured in from politicians—including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini—former teammates such as Paolo Maldini, Dino Zoff, and football legends including Carlo Ancelotti, Diego Maradona (posthumously referenced), Romário and Zico. A minute of silence was observed before scheduled friendlies, and the club noted the cause of death remained undisclosed while reports cited complications from the earlier lung surgery. ~~Baresi’s funeral is set for 4 August at Milan’s Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio.~~

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