# Baresi, AC Milan and Italy legend, dies at 66

Franco Baresi, the legendary AC Milan and Italy defender, has died at the age of 66. He spent his entire top-level club career with AC Milan, winning multiple Serie A titles and European cups. Baresi was widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in football history.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ckgvlz45l3eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:51:50 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/31/franco-baresi-iconic-former-milan-and-italy-defender-dies-aged-66) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:54:38 GMT

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/31/italy-and-ac-milan-legend-franco-baresi-dies-aged-66?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:55:24 +0000