Milan, July 31 -- Legendary AC Milan and Italy footballer Franco Baresi 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 entire club football career with AC Milan and became one of their biggest legends. He is also a FIFA World Cup winner with Italy.

In a post on X, AC Milan said, "The entire history of AC Milan is in tears following the passing of Franco Baresi. His example and integrity will be forever etched into the Club's DNA, just as his iconic number 6 shirt is. The condolences AC Milan extends to Franco Baresi's family at such a difficult time are shared by every Rossonero, who feels this loss as their own."

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