Franco Baresi, captain of AC Milan and the Italian national team, one of the greatest defenders of all time and one of the biggest icons in football history, has died at age 66 after battling illness. His death left Italy and the global football family in deep mourning, as thousands of fans began arriving at the San Siro stadium to pay their final respects. AC Milan, the club where he became a legend, announced: 'AC Milan's history mourns the passing of Franco Baresi. His personal example and the mark he left will accompany the club forever.'
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