Who was Franco Baresi? AC Milan’s eternal number 6 dies at 66, leaving a legacy of untouchable loyalty
Franco Baresi, the World Cup-winning Italy defender and lifelong AC Milan captain, has died at 66. Baresi made 719 appearances, won six Serie A titles and three European Cups, and captained Milan for 15 seasons. Here is how the iconic sweeper changed defending, led Italy to the 1994 World Cup final, and made Milan retire his No. 6 shirt forever.
Franco Baresi, the World Cup-winning Italy defender and lifelong AC Milan captain, has died at 66. Baresi made 719 appearances, won six Serie A titles and three European Cups, and captained Milan for 15 seasons. Here is how the iconic sweeper changed defending, led Italy to the 1994 World Cup final, and made Milan retire his No. 6 shirt forever.
