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Milan explores renaming San Siro’s Curva Sud after Franco Baresi

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Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Milan explores renaming San Siro’s Curva Sud after Franco Baresi
Summary

AC Milan is considering renaming the San Siro’s Curva Sud in honor of Franco Baresi, a legendary defender who passed away earlier this week. Reports indicate that this idea emerged on Friday, with discussions about potentially naming a stadium stand or the training ground at Milanello after Baresi. The sentiments favoring this decision are reportedly shared by Inter, Milan's city rivals. Baresi's significant contributions to both the club and Italian football have prompted this consideration as a way to honor his legacy.

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  • •Milan is considering renaming Curva Sud after Franco Baresi.
  • •The idea emerged shortly after Baresi's passing.
  • •Potential renaming includes a stadium stand or the training ground.
  • •Inter reportedly supports the decision, showing cross-club respect.
  • •Baresi's legacy as a defender is highly celebrated in Italian football.
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  • 10:55 AMYahoo Sports — Milan urged to rename part of San Siro in honour of legendary Baresi
  • 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Milan consider renaming San Siro’s Curva Sud after Franco Baresi
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Tributes continue to flood in for the late, great Franco Baresi, who has died at the age of 66, and there are growing calls for Milan to re-name part of San Siro or the club’s training ground in hon...

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Serie A side Milan lost a calcio icon in Franco Baresi earlier this week and the club is now considering naming the San Siro’s Curva Sud after the late, great defender.La Gazzetta dello Sport report...

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