AC Milan and Italy great Baresi dies aged 66
AC Milan and Italy great Franco Baresi has died at the age of 66, the Italian club announces.
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"Milan is in tears following the passing of Franco Baresi. His example and integrity will be forever etched into the club's DNA, just as his iconic number 6 shirt is."
— Franco Baresi , Athlete
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AC Milan and Italy great Franco Baresi has died at the age of 66, the Italian club announces.
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