People, Positions and Obituaries · 1 August 2026

Franco Baresi, AC Milan Legend, Dies at 66

Exam-focused facts from the 1 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Franco Baresi, former AC Milan captain and one of Italy's most acclaimed defenders, died at the age of 66.
  • He spent his entire 20-year playing career at AC Milan, making over 700 appearances.
  • Baresi captained Milan to three Champions League titles and six Serie A titles.
  • He was a member of Italy's 1982 World Cup-winning team.
  • AC Milan retired his number 6 jersey after his retirement in 1997, a first in Italian soccer.
  • He was made honorary president of AC Milan in 2020.

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