Franco Baresi, Milan and Italy legend, dies aged 66

Franco Baresi, the legendary former AC Milan and Italy defender, has died at the age of 66. Baresi, who had previously undergone surgery for a pulmonary nodule, was one of the most iconic figures of Italian football during the 1980s and 1990s. AC Milan announced his passing on Friday, describing the club as being 'in tears' and noting that his No 6 shirt is forever embedded in the club's identity.