Ruben Amorim continued his 100% start to Serie A life at AC Milan as his side beat Venezia 2-0 on Friday.
The former Manchester United manager guided Milan to victory at Torino in his opening match before seeing off Venezia at the San Siro as his side took an early lead at the summit.
Gonçalo Ramos scored his first goal for the club following his move from Paris Saint-Germain, with Redouane Halhal's late own goal securing the points.
Before the game, Milan paid an emotional tribute to Franco Baresi with a minute's silence following the former defender's recent death.
The hosts dominated from the off and Ramos could have opened the scoring in the 12th minute as a solo run saw him enter the penalty area, but goalkeeper Filip Stanković did well to keep the ball out.

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Roberto De Zerbi is looking forward to facing fellow Italian Enzo Maresca when Tottenham take on Manchester City, noting they made friends in the Milan youth academy, so both got to know Franco Baresi.
The coach is starting his first full season at Spurs, having taken over during dire circumstances in March and just about steering them out of the relegation zone.
There is a very Italian feel to the Premier League this term, as not only is De Zerbi at Tottenham, but Maresca replaces Pep Guardiola at Manchester City too.
HONG KONG, CHINA – AUGUST 1: Head coach Enzo Maresca of Manchester City (R) and Team head coach Cristian Chivu (L) talk after the Manchester City v Inter Milan – Pre-Season Friendly at Kai Tak Stadium on August 1, 2026 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
"We had already met as opponents when he was on Guardiola's staff, but never I think as head coaches," confessed De Zerbi to Sky Sport Italia.

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Italy's sport pages on Thursday balance the first Milan derby of the summer, played out in Australia with a poignant Baresi tribute, against a transfer market moving at full tilt, led by Juventus's spending and Fiorentina's capture of Franco Mastantuono.
As noted by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, Stadio and Tuttosport, the Perth derby ended 1-1, Federico Dimarco firing Inter ahead before a soft Christopher Nkunku penalty levelled it for Milan.
The occasion was framed by tributes to Franco Baresi, the players gathering around his No. 6 shirt for a minute's silence and pausing again at the sixth minute; Luka Modrić, introduced to a warm ovation, later called the late captain "the essence of the club."
Gazzetta leads on Dimarco, "Ci metto la firma", noting his fine form as Inter push to tie him to a new deal.
For Corriere and Tuttosport, though, the day belongs to Juventus.

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A soft Christopher Nkunku penalty cancelled out the Federico Dimarco opener, as Inter and Milan drew 1-1 in a pre-season friendly in Perth.
There were several initiatives before kick-off to remember iconic Rossoneri captain Franco Baresi, including a minute's silence with all the players united around his jersey, and the Milan players wearing his Number 6 shirt. Play also halted at the sixth minute for a further moment of remembrance.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 05: FC Internazionale and AC Milan stand for a minutes silence during the pre-season match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Optus Stadium on August 05, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/Getty Images)
Francesco Camarda and Davide Bartesaghi both somehow failed to get the crucial touch on a Samuel Chukwueze cross at the back post, then Yunus Musah fired into the upright of a practically open goal on the Ruben Loftus-Cheek pull-back.
Francesco Pio Esposito's acrobatic volley forced a tricky save, as did Piotr Zielinski's flick from 12 yards.

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The transfer market is reaching boiling point while institutional football goes through turbulent times. This August 5 comes loaded with top-level meetings in Madrid and Morocco, tensions in Vallecas, moves involving young South American prospects heading to Serie A, and an emotional tribute that has broken the hearts of both Barça and Milan fans alike.
FC Barcelona sporting director Deco has urgently traveled to Madrid to hold a summit meeting with Julián Álvarez's camp. The Blaugrana club is looking to draw up the final strategy and try to sign the Argentine striker before the market closes, with the player's own approval to push for his departure.
Franco Mastantuono's move to Fiorentina is on the verge of being unblocked. Real Madrid views a loan or a transfer with an option to buy for the Argentine gem to a top-level Serie A club very positively, in order to guarantee his development in a highly competitive league.
Milan turned out in force for the final and emotional farewell to legend Franco Baresi. Thousands of fans packed the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio for a funeral where historic figures such as Maldini, Van Basten, and Baggio said goodbye through tears and applause to the eternal Rossonero captain.
Gianni Infantino has called an emergency meeting in Rabat alongside top FIFA executives and figures such as Arsène Wenger. Pressure is mounting on the organization's president following disagreements with member ****** ociations over commercial plans and the global calendar.

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Franco Baresi was always known for his reserved nature, speaking only when he had something meaningful to say. Among his most memorable and important reflections on football and life came on his retirement, his devotion to the shirt and the values of sport. On the night of "Sei per sempre" in October 1997, his final great appearance at San Siro, he said: "I'm as emotional as I was on the day of my debut. I still can't believe I won't be chasing a football anymore..." Throughout his career, the Captain and Rossonero of the Century also spoke often about loyalty and what Milan means to him: "I've always felt this shirt was like a second skin. Defending it was the most natural honour for me."
When discussing the importance of the team and his teammates, he commented: "The captain has to lead by example, but it's your teammates who make you great, both on and off the pitch." Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport in 2025, Baresi reflected on his lifelong bond with the Club: "Milanello felt like paradise to me. The Club gave my life meaning. The feeling that stays with me after everything? Immense gratitude." More recently, Baresi described carrying the Olympic torch at San Siro for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games as the greatest emotion of his sporting life, admitting that his legs were shaking: "Opening the Olympic Games was the most emotional moment of my sporting life. I'd never felt anything like it. You're holding that torch in your hands, and you know it carries the history of sport, and in some ways, the history of human civilisation too. It's a vastly powerful symbol. It was surreal. I didn't even know Bergomi would be there; I only found out afterwards."
A LEGEND AMONG LEGENDSFranco Baresi was regarded by football greats such as Diego Armando Maradona, Enzo Bearzot, and many of his former teammates as the greatest defender in football history, admired for his class, elegance, and incredible ability to read the game. In his autobiography, Maradona looked back at a famous one-on-one in which Baresi dispossessed him with extraordinary elegance, without committing a foul or making contact. He described him as the ultimate defender and the best he had ever faced. The Argentine legend's admiration for the Rossoneri captain ran so deep that he asked Baresi for his shirt and proudly wore it. Bearzot, the coach who led Italy to World Cup glory in 1982, said: "Since becoming a coach, there has only been one player I committed myself to after seeing him just once: Franco Baresi. This young man is blessed by God himself." Jamie Carragher praised Baresi's athleticism and reactions, describing him as a defender who was not physically imposing but incredibly agile and dominant.
Many of his former AC Milan teammates recalled that a single glance from him on the pitch was enough to lead the entire team, embodying quiet leadership and natural authority. Arrigo Sacchi summed it up by saying: "Thank you for everything you did, from someone who had the pri

Franco Baresi was at the heart of it - undeniably so - when, 20 years after the Bernabéu, AC Milan were crowned champions of Europe once again, this time not in Madrid but in Barcelona. AC Milan 4-0 Steaua Bucharest (24 May 1989), the European Cup Final at Camp Nou, was yet another night when Baresi ran the defence with flawless tactical precision. His heart and leadership also left their mark - even from the touchline - in AC Milan vs Barcelona (18 May 1994), the Match of the Century.
That was the famous 4-0 triumph in the Champions League Final in Athens. Although AC Milan were forced to change their line-up after Baresi's suspension in the one-legged semi-final at San Siro, his leadership and organisation of the defence against Johan Cruyff's legendary Barcelona side (from within the dugout) remain one of football's greatest tactical masterclasses. Such was his passion, that even after the recent World Cup in the United States, the most iconic image of football in America is still that of Baresi in tears after the penalty shootout in the World Cup Final between Italy and Brazil on 17 July 1994 in Pasadena, California. Franco returned after a remarkable recovery, just 25 days after meniscus surgery, producing a monumental display in which he shut down world-class players such as Romário and Bebeto, coming agonisingly close to lifting the trophy before Italy's defeat on penalties.
HISTORY-SHAPING MOMENTSFranco Baresi was a master of last-ditch defending thanks to his timing, tactical intelligence and perfectly executed sliding tackles. A trademark "Baresi tackle" combined an instinctive ability to anticipate his opponent with an almost scientific reading of ******* e, excelling above all in recovery runs and seamlessly turning defence into attack. Franco seemed to read the flight of the ball before the forwards themselves - partly because he appeared born to do it, but above all because the fire that always burned within him was his determination to protect his beloved AC Milan. An AC Milan supporter only truly realised the team had conceded when they saw Franco's head drop. But then the game would restart, and moments later he'd be flying into another perfectly timed tackle, winning the ball cleanly.
Baresi compensated for his modest stature with flawless positioning. His legendary recovery on Carlos Aguilera during AC Milan's 1-0 win over Torino in December 1993, just days before flying to ******* an for the Intercontinental Cup Final against São Paulo, featuring Cafu and Leonardo, remains one of his defining moments. With an extraordinary burst of pace followed by a sliding challenge, the AC Milan captain made up precious ground to divert the ball behind for a corner, preventing what looked like a certain goalscoring opportunity for the Torino striker. With the score still in the balance, Baresi recovered two or three metres on Aguilera through a remarkable acceleration before diving like a hawk to cleanly take the ball from his opponent's

Dejan Savicevic finds it baffling that the late Franco Baresi was never recognised with a Ballon d'Or trophy and has laid the blame for that at the hands of journalists who did not vote for the iconic former Rossoneri captain in the voting procedure.
Tributes continue to roll in for the legendary Baresi, who recently died at the age of 66.
Milan icons from various generations will congregate in the city on Tuesday for Baresi's funeral. Savicevic will be among the attendees, and he stopped to speak about his former captain in an in-depth interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport that was published on Sunday.
"He was a great person, a great man. He was a great teammate and a wonderful player. He had football running through him, he understood everything and had an incredible vision of the game," Savicevic recalled.
"San Siro used to sing: 'One capitano, there's only one capitano'. It was wonderful to listen to those chants, they gave us goosebumps, it gave everyone a boost.

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Spanish football's two leading clubs have on Friday released public statements, paying tribute to Italian football icon Franco Baresi.
This comes after word was forthcoming that the former defender has passed away, at the age of just 66.
Baresi is widely considered to be one of the greatest defenders in the history of football. The Italian spent the entirety of his playing days on the books of AC Milan, racking up over 700 official appearances for the club.
Across this time, from his berth at the heart of defence, more often than not in a deep-lying 'sweeper' role, the stopper guided the Rossoneri through one of the most successful periods in their storied history.
Captain and the very definition of a 'silent leader', Baresi's imprint on not only Italian, but European football is evidenced by his three Champions League ******* les, and World Cup crown.

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Cristian Chivu led the tributes to Franco Baresi on the eve of Inter's pre-season friendly against Manchester City, hailing the late Milan great as "a great icon" of the game.
According to Inter's official channels, the head coach opened his press conference in Hong Kong, where the sides meet at the Kai Tak Stadium on Saturday, by paying his respects to Baresi, who died on Friday aged 66.
"We join the world of sport in sending our condolences to Franco Baresi's family," Chivu said. "Everyone who loves football has lost a great icon of this sport."
Turning to matters on the pitch, Chivu said it was "truly a pleasure" to be preparing for the new campaign in such surroundings, even with both teams still short of full fitness after building up through a training camp in Germany.
John Stones signs for Inter (Source: inter.it)

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HONG KONG – Everything is set at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong, where Inter and Manchester City will face each other on Saturday at 19:30 local time (13:30 CEST) for an international friendly.
The match will be broadcast live on DAZN and on Sky, at no extra cost for existing subscribers, while non-subscribers will be able to watch via pay-per-view on OneFootball and DAZN.
On the eve of the friendly, Inter head coach Cristian Chivu answered questions from journalists at his pre-match press conference. Before doing so, however, the Nerazzurri coach paid tribute to Franco Baresi: "We join the world of sport in sending our condolences to Franco Baresi's family. Everyone who loves football has lost a great icon of this sport."
How important is it for you to be here, and what message do you want to send to the fans who are here in Hong Kong?
"It's truly a pleasure to be here, in this incredible place. We are in the preparation phase for the new season, but it is special for us to have the opportunity to play here against a great team like Manchester City. Even if neither team is at 100%, everyone will certainly be happy with the level of performance we try to produce on the pitch."

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Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi made his last appearance at San Siro this past February, carrying the Olympic Torch alongside Beppe Bergomi.
Former Milan and Italy defender Baresi has died at 66.
The Italian football icon had begun a course of immunotherapy in August 2025 after having had surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule.
The last time he appeared in public was on February 6, 2026, at San Siro. Baresi was one of the torchbearers for the Olympic flame at the opening ceremony for the Milan Cortina Winter Games and brought the Olympic Torch alongside Inter legend Bergomi.
"It was the most emotional moment of my sporting life. I've never felt anything like it," Baresi told Repubblica the following day.

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Italian defender Franco Baresi, the captain of AC Milan in the 1980s and 1990s when they won three European Cups and six Italian league ******* les, has died at the age of 66, the club announced on Friday.
"Milan is in tears following the passing of Franco Baresi. His example and integrity will be forever etched into the Club's DNA, just as his iconic number 6 shirt is," AC Milan, of which Baresi became honorary vice-president in 2020, wrote on X.
"We must be strong and gather every bit of energy, even at this saddest of times.
"We lost Franco only a few months after his last public appearance in a packed San Siro, at the Milan Winter Olympics opening ceremony, an event on the world stage he helped make unforgettable.
"In memory of Franco, we stand united, knowing he'll guide and push us throughout our Rossoneri journey. Forever. Because Baresi is forever."

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Milan legend Paolo Maldini pays tribute to Franco Baresi: 'You protected me when I was a child, guided me as a young man, and inspired me as an adult. You were the greatest footballer I have ever had the honour of playing alongside.'
World football mourns the death of legendary Milan and Italy defender Baresi, who has died at the age of 66.
Among those paying tribute to Baresi was ex-Milan defender Maldini, a former teammate of Baresi with the Rossoneri and Italy national team.
"Hi Franco. Today I feel the same way I did whenever, for any reason, you couldn't take the field alongside us. How will we go on without you, Captain?" Maldini wrote on Instagram.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 21: (L-R) Stefano Eranio, Paolo Maldini, Franco Baresi, Demetrio Albertini attend 'Attaccante Nato' Book Launch held at Sala Buzzati on April 21, 2010 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)

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Tributes have poured in from across the football world, with Inter, Juventus and Real Madrid among those honouring legendary Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi, who has died at the age of 66.
Football clubs, players and fans pay tribute to Franco Baresi, who died last night at 66.
The former Milan and Italy defender underwent surgery in August 2025 to remove a pulmonary nodule and then began a course of immunotherapy.
Milan announced the death of their legend in the morning, and the Rossoneri's statement was followed by reactions from several Italian and European clubs as well as football fans on social media.
"Announcing the loss of someone who embodied the heart and soul of AC Milan, is incredibly difficult. But everyone at the Club and all the Milanisti must live up to Franco Baresi's memory," Milan wrote.

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Italian defender Franco Baresi, the captain of AC Milan in the 1980s and 1990s when they won three European Cups and six Italian league ***** les, has died at the age of 66, the club announced on Friday.
"Milan is in tears following the passing of Franco Baresi. His example and integrity will be forever etched into the Club's DNA, just as his iconic number 6 shirt is," AC Milan, of which Baresi became honorary vice-president in 2020, wrote on X.
"We must be strong and gather every bit of energy, even at this saddest of times.
"We lost Franco only a few months after his last public appearance in a packed San Siro, at the Milan Winter Olympics opening ceremony, an event on the world stage he helped make unforgettable.
"In memory of Franco, we stand united, knowing he'll guide and push us throughout our Rossoneri journey. Forever. Because Baresi is forever."

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Franco Baresi has died at the age of 66, with AC Milan saying their former captain's "example and integrity will be forever etched into the club's DNA".
Baresi spent his entire 20-year playing career with the club from 1977 until he retired in 1997, winning six Serie A ******* les and three European Cups/Champions Leagues.
Regarded as one of the greatest defenders to play the game, Baresi captained Milan for 15 seasons, making 719 appearances and scoring 33 goals.
He was capped 81 times by Italy and was part of the squad which won the 1982 World Cup. He played and was captain in the 1994 final, which Italy lost to Brazil.
In 2020, Baresi became honorary vice-president of AC Milan, with the club retiring his number six shirt four years later.

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Franco Baresi, the legendary AC Milan defender and World Cup winner with Italy, has died at the age of 66.
Milan, the club Baresi represented for his entire 20-year career and won three Champions League ***** les with, announced his death on Friday morning.
No cause of death was given, but Baresi underwent surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule in August 2025 and had been receiving treatment.
Franco Baresi (left) was an Italian icon (Reuters)
His last public appearance at at Milan's San Siro stadium in February, when he carried the torch into the opening ceremony for the Winger Olympics.

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AC Milan have announced the passing of club great Franco Baresi at the age of 66.
Regarded as one of the greatest defenders to have graced the game, Baresi spent his entire career with Milan to etch his name into club folklore.
He won sixSerie A ***** les and three European Cups during a golden era for the Rossoneri, with his 719 appearances second only to Paolo Maldini.
Baresi was runner-up for the Ballon d'Or in 1989 after Milan's success in Europe, and won 81 caps for the Italian national team.
His performance in a losing effort during the 1994 World Cup final remains vivid in the tournament's history, having returned from a knee operation after only 25 days to feature.

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President Giuseppe Marotta and everyone at FC Internazionale Milano stand in solidarity with the Baresi family and his brother Beppe during this time of grief.Franco Baresi has passed away, taking with him one of the figures who most defined the history of the Milan derby through consistency and excellence. AC Milan captain, team leader and club icon, he built his career on defensive intelligence and leadership that earned recognition even from his opponents.
Born in Travagliato on 8 May 1960, Baresi made 719 appearances and scored 33 goals for the Rossoneri, spending 20 years exclusively with Milan, between 1977 and 1997. In the 35 derbies he played against Inter, his name became synonymous with composure and reliability in a rivalry that was always filled with intensity.
Within that rivalry, the strongest bond was the one with Giuseppe Baresi. Two brothers, two captains, who grew up together and later found themselves wearing opposite colours, yet remained united by a respect that was never in question. For them, the derby was never just a match: it was a direct challenge, a responsibility, but also a balance to be protected. "We tried to leave it outside the door. There was always the concern that neither of us would get injured," Franco recalled. And then there was that almost everyday normality before the game: joking together, a way of easing the tension before 90 minutes that meant much more than just a football match for Milan.
On 2 March 1980, the day San Siro was named after Giuseppe Meazza, that story was captured in one defining image: the Baresi brothers facing each other inside a stadium that was becoming an even stronger symbol of the city and its rivalry. A photograph that tells the story of the derby better than many words. The final image, once again inside San Siro: the Olympic Torch ceremony, carried together with Beppe Bergomi. An endless derby, a bond with the city that remains unbreakable.
From Inter and the entire Nerazzurri world, the memory of a great opponent, a protagonist of the battles that helped shape the very meaning of the Milan derby. With respect.

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Working as a ballboy for AC Milan in 1991, an 11-year-old Enzo Maresca watched the action unfold on the pitch at the San Siro for many years while starting in the club’s youth system.
Paolo Maldini and Franco Baresi – who combined to play over 1,600 times for Rossoneri – guarded the defence, while Ruud Gullit and Marco van Basten created history in midfield and attack.
It was, and still stands as, one of the greatest teams to ever grace the beautiful game; one that won four Serie A **** les, a UEFA Champions League, three UEFA Super Cups, one Intercontinental Cup, and three Supercoppa Italiana **** les under Arrigo Sacchi and Fabio Capello.
“I was a ballboy at that time. With Ruud Gullit, Marco van Basten, Frank Rijkaard – the three Dutch players – AC Milan was a fantastic team. Probably (in) Italy, in terms of clubs, (they) were the best (in the) country at that moment,” Maresca said two years ago.
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