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Franco Baresi, iconic former Milan and Italy defender, dies aged 66
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Italian icon had undergone surgery on pulmonary nodule‘The entire history of Milan is in tears,’ Serie A club saysThe former Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi, one of the most recognisable players of the golden era of Italian football in the 1980s and 1990s, has died at the age of 66.“The entire history of AC Milan is in tears following the passing of Franco Baresi,” his former club said on Friday. “His example and integrity will be forever etched into the club’s DNA, just as his iconic No 6 shirt…
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