Thousands of grieving fans filled the streets of Milan to bid a heartfelt farewell to football icon Franco Baresi, whose funeral took place at the historic Sant'Ambrogio Basilica. The legendary defender, who passed away at the age of 66 after a period of ill health, is remembered as one of the greatest players to ever wear the AC Milan shirt. During an extraordinary career, Baresi captained the club for 15 seasons, won 18 major trophies, and became a symbol of loyalty, leadership, and defensive excellence. He also represented Italy 81 times, lifting the 1982 FIFA World Cup and later captaining his country in the 1994 World Cup final. Football legends including Paolo Maldini, Marco van Basten, Clarence Seedorf, Roberto Baggio, and Alessandro Costacurta gathered to pay their respects. AC Milan will also honor their former captain before their pre-season friendly against Inter, ensuring his remarkable legacy continues to inspire generations of football fans.
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