— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) [July 31, 2026](https://x.com/FCBarcelona/status/2083113909007851973?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
‘Real Madrid C. F., its president, and its Board of Directors deeply regret the passing of Franco Baresi, one of the greatest legends of AC Milan, Italian football, and world football.
Real Madrid wishes to express its condolences and affection to his family and loved ones, his teammates, and AC Milan, the club of his life.
Franco Baresi’s career was marked by his dedication to a single club, AC Milan, as well as the Italian national team. With AC Milan, he played 719 matches and won 3 European Cups, 2 Intercontinental Cups, 3 European Super Cups, 6 Italian League titles, and 4 Italian Super Cups.
With the Italian national team, he participated in three World Cups and was crowned world champion in the 1982 World Cup in Spain, during the unforgettable final at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
‘Franco Baresi has passed away at the age of 66. Rest in peace.’
> Official Statement: Passing of Franco Baresi
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> — Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) [July 31, 2026](https://x.com/realmadriden/status/2083093806807928892?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
Conor Laird – GSFN