Milan, July 31 -- FC Barcelona expressed its deepest condolences over the demise of Legendary Italian Football Defender Franco Baresi.

In a post on X, the club wrote, "FC Barcelona expresses its most sincere condolences for the passing of Franco Baresi, a legend of Italian football and eternal captain of AC Milan. His leadership, elegance, and extraordinary legacy in world football will remain forever in the memory of fans and all those who love this sport. Rest in peace, Franco."

Franco Baresi, the captain of AC Milan in the 1980s and 1990s when they won three European Cups and six Italian league titles, passed away at the age of 66.

The official X handle of AC Milan announced Baresi's demise. From 1977 to 1997, Baresi spent his entir...