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Thousands Bid Farewell to AC Milan Legend Franco Baresi

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Thousands of mourners lined the streets of Milan on Tuesday to pay their final respects to football legend Franco Baresi, whose funeral was held at the Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio. The former AC Milan and Italy captain passed away at the age of 66 after a period of ill health, leaving behind one of the greatest legacies in football history.

Baresi spent his entire 20-year professional career with AC Milan, making 719 appearances and captaining the club for 15 seasons. He won 18 major trophies, including six Serie A titles and three UEFA Champions League crowns, while also helping Italy win the 1982 FIFA World Cup and leading the national team to the 1994 World Cup final.

Football icons including Paolo Maldini, Roberto Baggio, Marco van Basten, Clarence Seedorf, Alessandro Costacurta and Dida attended the funeral to honour the legendary defender. AC Milan, which retired Baresi’s iconic number six shirt, will also pay tribute to their former captain ahead of their pre-season friendly against Inter.

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Pirlo Withdraws from Italy Coach Race

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Andrea Pirlo has announced that he is no longer a candidate to become Italy’s national football coach after facing criticism over his links to Russian betting company Fonbet. Although his appointment had not been officially confirmed, he was widely expected to take the role before political and public backlash intensified.

Several Italian politicians opposed Pirlo’s candidacy, citing his position as a global ambassador for Fonbet and his participation in events held in Russia alongside pro-Kremlin figures. In response, Pirlo said his involvement was purely commercial and sporting, rejecting claims that it reflected any political stance or personal beliefs.

The controversy has created uncertainty within the Italian Football Federation as it searches for a new head coach following Gennaro Gattuso’s departure. Italian media report that Antonio Conte and Roberto Mancini are now among the leading candidates, while questions also surround the future of technical director Paolo Maldini.

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