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Italian Football Legend Franco Baresi Dies at 66 After Cancer Battle

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By בן גולדפריינד

First reported by N12 · Jul 31, 2026

What happened

Franco Baresi, AC Milan's legendary captain and 1982 World Cup winner with Italy, died at 66 after battling cancer. He was celebrated as one of football's greatest defenders and led Milan through a historic era, winning multiple European and domestic titles.

  • 01Franco Baresi, AC Milan legend and Italy World Cup winner, dies at 66 from cancer.
  • 02Baresi captained Milan for 15 years, playing 532 matches and leading a historic defense.
  • 03He won three European Cups and six Serie A titles with Milan.
  • 04Baresi earned 82 caps for Italy, winning the 1982 World Cup and starring in the 1990 tournament.
  • 05AC Milan retired his number 6 jersey, honoring his exceptional career.
  • 06Pelé named him among the 125 greatest footballers of the 20th century.

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In this story
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Pelé
OrganizationsAC Milan, Italy national football team, Italian Footballers' Association
PlacesItaly, Israel

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N12Center · HebrewJul 31, 2026
Italian Football Legend Franco Baresi Dies at 66 After Cancer Battle
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 31, 2026
Italian Football Legend Franco Baresi Dies at 66 After Battle with Cancer
N12Center · HebrewJul 31, 2026
Legendary AC Milan Defender Franco Baresi Dies at 66 After Cancer Battle
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 31, 2026
Franco Baresi, AC Milan Legend and World Cup Winner, Dies at 66

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