Paolo Maldini and Roberto Baggio attend Franco Baresi’s funeral in Milan
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 2:03 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Franco Baresi's funeral was held at the Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio in Milan on August 4, 2026. Among those in attendance were former AC Milan stars Paolo Maldini, Roberto Baggio, Dida, Daniele Massaro, and Dejan Savicevic. Baresi, who passed away last week at age 66, is remembered as one of football's finest defenders. He enjoyed a decorated career with Milan, winning multiple titles and achieving 81 caps for Italy, including a World Cup victory in 1982. The funeral drew large crowds as fans paid their respects to the legendary figure in football.
- •Franco Baresi died last week at age 66.
- •His funeral took place on August 4, 2026, in Milan.
- •Former players in attendance included Paolo Maldini and Roberto Baggio.
- •Baresi played 719 matches for AC Milan and won numerous titles.
- •He was part of the 1982 World Cup-winning Italy team.
- 5:48 PMThe Guardian Sport — Ciao capitano: Milan mourns Franco Baresi at legendary footballer’s funeral – in pictures
- 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — Thousands pay tribute to Italian football legend Baresi
- 2:03 PMYahoo Sports — Former AC Milan stars attend Franco Baresi’s funeral
"Thousands of people gathered outside a Milan church Tuesday to pay tribute to Italian football great Franco Baresi, who died last week aged 66.A World Cup winner with Italy in 1982 and a finalist at the 1994 World Cup, Baresi skippered AC Milan in the 1980s and 1990s when they won three European Cups and six Italian league titles.
"Widely regarded as one of the finest defenders in football history, the former Italy and Milan player died last week aged 66. Baresi’s funeral took place at the Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio where former teammates and huge crowds lined up to pay their respects Continue reading...
"Paolo Maldini and Roberto Baggio were among those in attendance for the funeral of Franco Baresi. Widely regarded as one of the finest defenders in football history, the former Italy and AC Milan player died last week aged 66.
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External links- The Guardian SportAug 4, 2026, 5:48 PMCiao capitano: Milan mourns Franco Baresi at legendary footballer’s funeral – in pictures
Widely regarded as one of the finest defenders in football history, the former Italy and Milan player died last week aged 66. Baresi’s funeral took place at the Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio where former teammates and huge crowds lined up to pay their respects Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 4:11 PMThousands pay tribute to Italian football legend Baresi
Thousands of people gathered outside a Milan church Tuesday to pay tribute to Italian football great Franco Baresi, who died last week aged 66.A World Cup winner with Italy in 1982 and a finalist at the 1994 World Cup, Baresi skippered AC Milan in the 1980s and 1990s when they won three European Cups and six Italian league titles.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 2:03 PMFormer AC Milan stars attend Franco Baresi’s funeral
Paolo Maldini and Roberto Baggio were among those in attendance for the funeral of Franco Baresi. Widely regarded as one of the finest defenders in football history, the former Italy and AC Milan player died last week aged 66.
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