Franco Baresi, the former AC Milan and Italy defender, dies at the age of 66, multiple outlets report. AC Milan announces that he has died, and the club marks the news with a period of mourning. Baresi is widely remembered for his achievements at club level with Milan, including three UEFA Champions League titles. He also is recognized for success with Italy, where he is described as a World Cup champion. The reports present his death as an end to the life of one of the best-known defenders of his era, highlighting both his domestic impact with AC Milan and his role in Italy’s major tournament success. While the coverage differs mainly in phrasing and tribute style, all accounts agree on the core details: he played for AC Milan and Italy, he won three Champions League titles, he won a World Cup with Italy, and his death is announced on Friday morning at age 66. No additional circumstances surrounding the death are provided in the excerpts shared.