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Chelsea, Jordan Henderson and a transfer pivot for the ages

In today’s Football Daily: Chelsea and Xabi Alonso are getting the Sunderland 2010 boys back together

The Guardian - UK

The Scots who faced Franco Baresi pay tribute as the AC Milan great is laid to rest

The Scots who faced Franco Baresi pay tribute to one of football's greatest defenders as the AC Milan and Italy legend is laid to rest.

The National (Scotland)

Scrapped proposals, statement wars and the ongoing Infantino furore

In today’s Football Daily: Gianni Infantino and that hot water cooler chat

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Franco Baresi obituary

Italian footballer who captained AC Milan for 15 of his 20 seasons, a period of unprecedented success for the club

The Guardian - UK

Will Gianni Infantino survive as Fifa president?

In today’s Football Daily: A tipping point for Fifa’s president?

The Guardian - UK

Franco Baresi, the immaculate defender who defined a legendary era of Italian football

The AC Milan legend, who has passed away at the age of 66, was a one-club man who changed the game and brought a touch of class to the meanest defences

The Independent UK

Franco Baresi was not only the captain but the moral heart of great Milan team

The centre-back, who has died aged 66, defined an era of hard Italian defending and his collection of honours is eternal proof of his class

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Who was Franco Baresi? Italy World Cup winner and AC Milan legend passes away at 66

Franco Baresi, one of the greatest defenders in football history, AC Milan captain, and 1982 FIFA World Cup winner with Italy, passed away on 31 July 2026 at the age of 66. AC Milan announced his death, describing the loss as one felt by every Rossonero.

The Economic Times

AC Milan, Italy Legend Franco Baresi Dies Aged 66

Baresi is widely hailed as one of the greatest defenders of all time.

Sports Illustrated

Paolo Maldini leads tributes to 'greatest footballer' Franco Baresi after Milan and Italy legend dies aged 66

One of the all-time great Franco Baresi has passed away, his former club have confirmed

FourFourTwo

Farewell Franco Baresi: Milan mourns an icon, world football loses a legend

Franco Baresi, the legendary Milan and Italy captain, who's died aged 66, leaves behind a unique legacy of trophies, titles and a record of defending the club's iconic red and black colours for more than two decades.

Euronews

AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi dies aged 66

Former AC Milan and Italy defender Baresi has died aged 66.

The National (Scotland)

Franco Baresi, legendary AC Milan and Italy defender, dies aged 66

The death of the three-time Champions League winning defender and World Cup champion was announced on Friday morning, with AC Milan in mourning

The Independent UK

Franco Baresi: AC Milan and Italy icon dies aged 66 as tributes pour in

Football mourns passing of legendary defender who left an enduring legacy

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‘You walked down the tunnel and saw Franco Baresi, Paolo Maldini, Alessandro Costacurta and Gianfranco Zola. You asked yourself “Have we got a chance?”’ Terry Phelan on Ireland’s World Cup 94 upset

The former Manchester City defender was a part of Jack Charlton’s USA 94 squad

The Guardian - UK

Which football clubs have pictures of people on their badges?

Plus: players popping up randomly on TV, triple-doubles in names and which match featured the most Ballon d’Or winners?

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'Every time I went to head the ball, Franco Baresi and Paolo Maldini put an elbow in the back of my head, and basically knocked me out, I played for 75 minutes with a bottle of smelling salts in my hand' Chris Waddle on his experience with two Italy icons

Sports Illustrated

The Best Italian Soccer Players of All Time: Ranking the Top 10

Discover the best Italian soccer players of all time, from old school legends like Giuseppe Meazza to modern greats like Paolo Maldini to Francesco Totti.

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Players who won different leagues with the same club

These stars were all champions at two or more levels with one side

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RANKED! The 100 best individual performances in football EVER

From the miracle of Istanbul to the Matthews final, what's the greatest display a footballer has ever given?

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Players who missed penalties in major final shootouts

From the World Cup to the Champions League, a look at the men's players who missed penalties in major final shootouts...

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Players with 700 games for a single club

Loyalty in football is appreciated by the fans. Here, a look at some of the players who featured for 700 games or more at a single club...

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European Cup-winning captains

A look at the captains who led their teams to European Cup glory in the men's game...

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Players who missed penalties at the World Cup

In normal time or in a shootout, a look at the players who famously missed penalties at the men's World Cup...

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European Cup winners who never played international football

A look at the players who won the biggest prize in club football, but never represented their countries at the highest level...

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