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Ruben Amorim aims to honor Franco Baresi as AC Milan coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 5:03 AM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Ruben Amorim aims to honor Franco Baresi as AC Milan coach

Summary

New AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim, appointed after his previous stint at Manchester United, seeks to revive the club's fortunes amidst emotional circumstances. AC Milan is scheduled to face Inter Milan in Perth on August 5, marking their first match since the passing of club legend Franco Baresi. Amorim emphasized the need for a strong team spirit, stating that maintaining this cohesion throughout the season is crucial. The team also benefits from the return of veteran midfielder Luka Modric, who will participate in the match against Inter. The ongoing preseason includes upcoming fixtures against Chelsea and Juventus.

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•Ruben Amorim vows to honor Franco Baresi's legacy as coach.
•AC Milan will play Inter Milan in Perth on August 5.
•The match is the first following the death of Franco Baresi.
•Amorim aims for a top-four finish in Serie A this season.
•Luka Modric will participate in the match against Inter.

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5:03 AMYahoo Sports — Amorim evokes spirit of Baresi as he bids revive AC Milan fortunes

What they're saying

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New AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim vowed on Tuesday to honour the legacy of club legend Franco Baresi, who died last week, as he sets about reviving the fortunes of the ailing Italian giants. The match will be an emotional first match for AC Milan since the death of Baresi, who captained the club during a golden era in the 1980s and 1990s.
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