Franco Baresi

Milan legend Franco Baresi believes his former club are ‘coming back’ under Elliott Management after praising the choice of Alessio Romagnoli as captain. Baresi played 710 times for Milan between…

Paolo Maldini described the feeling of wearing the captain’s armband for Milan in the Derby della Madonnina. It kicks off at 19.30 UK time (18.30 GMT), click here for the…

Franco Baresi expects a “fascinating and unpredictable” Milan Derby tomorrow night, but naturally hopes for a Rossoneri victory. It kicks off on Sunday at 19.30 UK time (18.30 GMT), click…

Franco Baresi paid tribute to former Milan star Ray Wilkins ahead of tonight’s Derby with Inter. “He was the ideal teammate.” It kicks off at 17.30 UK time (16.30 GMT),…

Tributes are pouring in after the sudden death of Italy defender and Fiorentina captain Davide Astori, aged 31. Astori had only turned 31 in January and became a father two…

Milan-Juventus is a sell-out, and it’s estimated around 730 million people will watch the match on television around the world. Two of Serie A’s biggest clubs meet at San Siro…

Milan legend Mauro Tassotti picked an ideal XI from his many Rossoneri teammates, including Paolo Maldini, Andrea Pirlo, Ruud Gullit and Marco van Basten. The 57-year-old defender spent almost his…

Former Milan star Fulvio Collovati believes Suso and Giacomo Bonaventura are the keys to damage Inter, but Leonardo Bonucci “is no Franco Baresi.” The Rossoneri are struggling in the build-up…

New Tottenham Hotspur signing Davinson Sanchez reveals “my biggest idol is Franco Baresi. That Milan side was the cream of defending!” The 21-year-old Colombia international had been linked to Inter…

Daniele De Rossi discussed the Coaches he worked with and why he’d like to become a tactician, but reveals Francesco Totti was “melancholy and undecided.” The new Roma captain sat…

Milan legend Franco Baresi has been surprised “in a positive way” by the summer transfer campaign and says Leo Bonucci “is not up for discussion”. The Rossoneri have spent big…

Today is the 57th birthday of Milan legend Franco Baresi, one of the greatest defenders of all time. Born in Travagliato on May 8, 1960; Baresi joined the Rossoneri youth…

Pippo Inzaghi is grateful to Silvio Berlusconi after the takeover, but Franco Baresi feels it was “the right time” for him to sell Milan. Today Berlusconi officially sold the club…

Milan and Italy legend Paolo Maldini admits the state of modern defending “bothers me”. Capable of playing at left-back and in the centre, the 48-year-old is one of the best…

Milan legend Franco Baresi would pick Leicester City’s Claudio Ranieri for FIFA Coach of the Year “without hesitation”. The former Roma, Inter and Juventus boss lifted the Premier League title…

Franco Baresi believes Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci “has reached full maturity”. The Bianconeri centre-back has been praised heavily in recent seasons, with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola naming him as…

Fabio Capello feels Gigi Buffon “deserved the Ballon d’Or” in his career and is impressed by Milan’s teenage midfielder Manuel Locatelli. Italy host Germany in a friendly on Tuesday evening…

Milan are reportedly mulling over the idea of “giving more responsibility” to Franco Baresi after Paolo Maldini’s rejection. According to Corriere della Sera, chants of ‘there’s only one captain, Franco…

Milan legend Franco Baresi praises Coach Vincenzo Montella - “his teams have personality”. The former Fiorentina boss has taken over at San Siro for the upcoming season, after Cristian Bronchi’s…

Milan legend Franco Baresi is increasingly impressed with the young team and feels this weekend will be crucial. The former captain spoke to reporters at a Fondazione Milan event today.…