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.
#spanish
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.
#spanish
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