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Italian AC Milan Soccer Star Franco Baresi Dead at 66

Italian soccer star and World Cup winner Franco Baresi has died at the age of sixty-six.

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{ "epilogue": "Italian World Cup winner and AC Milan legend Franco Baresi died at the age of 66. Following his death, former Milan teammates shared tributes and obituaries were published honoring his legacy as captain and moral heart of the team. Coverage noted that his funeral was scheduled for August 4." }

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What happened

Italian soccer star and World Cup winner Franco Baresi has died at the age of sixty-six, according to coverage from multiple outlets including WUSA9, ESPN, TMZ, and The New York Times. Baresi spent his career with AC Milan, where coverage from The Guardian describes him not only as the team captain but also as its moral heart.

Tributes have emerged from former Milan teammates following the announcement from AC Milan under the tribute headline Franco Baresi Forever. Outlets including ESPN, Yahoo Sports, and The Guardian have published obituaries and retrospectives detailing his legacy in Italian and international soccer, including his inclusion in rankings such as The Soccer 100 by The New York Times.

Coverage does not yet specify the cause of death. Funeral arrangements are set for August 4, according to reporting by Yahoo Sports, as the sports world continues to respond to the loss of the AC Milan and Italy legend.

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This story first appeared in 🇩🇪 German coverage — 9.1 hours before headlinez.news detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jul 31, 16:07 UTC
🇩🇪 German Jul 31, 07:00 UTC · WELT
🇮🇹 Italian Jul 31, 20:57 UTC · ansa.it

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Who was Franco Baresi?

Franco Baresi was an Italian soccer star, World Cup winner, captain, and legend for AC Milan and the Italian national team.

When is the funeral for Franco Baresi?

The funeral is scheduled for August 4, according to reports.

Which outlets have covered the death of Franco Baresi?

Outlets including WUSA9, The Guardian, AC Milan, The New York Times, Yahoo Sports, ESPN, and TMZ have provided coverage.

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