AC Milan and Italy national team legend Franco Baresi passed away this morning at the age of 66.AC Milan and Italy national team legend Franco Baresi passed away this morning at the age of 66.

He played for Milan for 20 years, making 719 appearances and serving as Il Capitano for the legendary Sacchi and Capello squads.

He won six Scudettos and three Champions League titles, and was a World Cup winner with Italy in 1982, among other honors.

Milan retired his iconic number 6 jersey when he retired.

Official AC Milan announcement on X.com