Franco Baresi passed away at the age of 66 yesterday, and as expected, the newspaper paid tribute to the AC Milan legend on the front pages this morning.
It was yesterday morning that Milan announced the passing of their former captain. It was a little over 24 hours after the Rossoneri debunked initial rumours of his passing, though confirming that the legend was going through a ‘tough and delicate time’.
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Given just how much Baresi meant for Milan, and Italian football in general, tributes and messages poured in. The calcio community can truly be amazing at times and the way it has come together in the last 24 hours is a testament to that.
Of course, since the newspapers didn’t know of Baresi’s passing before yesterday’s editions were printed, today’s editions were dedicated almost solely to the legend. No matter which club you support, it’s a terrible loss.
The front pages
Gazzetta dello Sport
🏆 “He was the Piscinin, then he made history. He won everything and even stayed at Milan after relegation to Serie B.”
😥 “Our calcio has lost a giant.”
Corriere dello Sport
6️⃣ “Goodbye captain. 6 forever.”
Tuttosport
© “One captain. Franco Baresi: 1960-2026.”
QS
🌹 “The captain. Calcio mourns Franco Baresi, legend of Milan and the national team.”
Words cannot express how depressing the rossonero family in Nigeria was when the news first broke out. We grieve over the passing to glory of the delectable Franco. We in Nigeria will continue to mourn our capitano.We will hold a candle light on Monday for our general. Rest in peace…… Franco.
We will always miss you. General Franco Baresi
Today newspapers are not only bidding farewell to Baresi the person, but are also mourning the death of the “iconic player” archetype who refused money and to leave during the club crises, in an indirect declaration of the absolute control of materialism over the modern football industry.