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Repeated vandalism of Franco Baresi mural in Milan
Overview
A mural dedicated to former AC Milan captain Franco Baresi, located in Piazza Gino Valle near the club’s headquarters, has been vandalized for a second time in less than a month. On the evening of September 27, the original artwork by artist Luca Rosada (known as Lucas Street Art) was defaced with spray paint. The act drew widespread condemnation, including from former Inter Milan goalkeeper Walter Zenga, who stated the defacement “offends not only AC Milan and its supporters but also the history of Italian football and the concept of respect.”
In response, Rosada unveiled a new three-meter-tall mural made from recycled paper on October 10. This version depicted Baresi celebrating a goal against Padova in 1995 and incorporated six values representing the spirit of Milan. Rosada noted he viewed the initial vandalism as the end of the previous work’s life and chose to respond with a smile.
However, the new tribute was targeted again in late October with black paint. The vandals specifically defaced iconic elements, including the captain’s armband, the AC Milan crest, and the Champions League trophy. Following this second attack, Rosada expressed his intention to repair the work again, stating he would not give up out of respect for Baresi. Local fans and officials have expressed outrage over the repeated insults to the former captain’s memory.
Entities
Franco Baresi · AC Milan · Luca Rosada · Casa Milan · Milan
Timeline
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesMilan mural dedicated to Franco Baresi vandalized
A mural in Milan honoring former AC Milan captain Franco Baresi has been vandalized with black paint for the second time in a month, targeting iconic symbols of his career.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesLuca Rosada unveils new Franco Baresi mural for AC Milan
Artist Luca Rosada has created a new three-meter mural of Franco Baresi for AC Milan, replacing a previous work that was vandalized last year.
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[CULTURE] 5 sourcesFranco Baresi mural to be restored at Casa Milan
Artist Luca Rosada will replace the vandalized Franco Baresi mural at Casa Milan with a new, larger paste-up on Saturday, October 10.
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[CULTURE] 6 sourcesFranco Baresi mural vandalized in Milan
A mural dedicated to former AC Milan captain Franco Baresi in Milan was vandalized with spray paint, drawing condemnation from former rival Walter Zenga.
Sources
cronachedi.it · ilcittadinomb.it · ilrestodelcarlino.it · italiareportusa.com · milannews.it · milannews24.com · milanpress.it · milanreports.com · pianetamilan.it · spaziomilan.it · sportal.it · tuttomercatoweb.com
This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history