Franco Baresi has died, and all of Europe is remembering him. Real Madrid’s wonderful tribute

Franco Baresi has died, and all of Europe is honoring the memory of the Milan legend, who helped shape the history of European soccer in the 1980s and 1990s. The French newspaper L’Equipe runs a full-page headline reading “Baresi, the passing of a pioneer,” while the Daily Mail celebrates him, stating, “The Milan legend has passed away, and the club has paid a moving tribute to one of the greatest defenders of all time.” “Italy Mourns the ‘Kaiser’ Franco Baresi” is the headline in Kicker.

Real Madrid has dedicated a message to Milan’s legendary No. 6, the star of great and epic battles against the Blancos: “Real Madrid C.F., its president, and the Board of Directors deeply mourn the passing of Franco Baresi, one of the greatest legends of Milan, Italian soccer, and world soccer. Real Madrid wishes to express its condolences and affection to his family and loved ones, his teammates, and Milan, the club of his life.”

“Franco Baresi’s career was marked by his loyalty to a single club, Milan, as well as to the Italian national team. With Milan, he played 719 matches and won 3 European Champions’ Cups, 2 Intercontinental Cups, 3 European Super Cups, 6 Serie A titles, and 4 Italian Super Cups.”

“With the Italian national team, he participated in three World Cups and was crowned world champion at the 1982 World Cup in Spain, in the unforgettable final at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Franco Baresi passed away at the age of 66. May he rest in peace.”