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AC Milan legend Franco Baresi is recovering well after surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule. The 65-year-old will begin oncological recovery therapy.
AC Milan legend Franco Baresi (X)
AC Milan legend Franco Baresi is recovering well after undergoing surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule, the club confirmed in an official statement on Sunday. The former defender and honorary vice president will now begin oncological recovery therapy, which includes immunotherapy.
“It Will Take Me a Little Time to Get Back to Full Strength”
The 65-year-old Baresi issued a message to reassure fans following the operation, expressing optimism despite the health setback.
“Dear fans, I just want to let you know that it will take me a little time to get back to full strength,” he said in a statement released by the club.
The issue was discovered during a routine medical check, and doctors moved quickly to perform the surgery. His recovery will be closely monitored as he begins further treatment in the coming weeks.
A True Icon of AC Milan and Italian Football
Franco Baresi is one of the most revered figures in the history of AC Milan and Italian football. He spent his entire 20-year professional playing career at San Siro, making over 700 appearances for the Rossoneri and captaining the side for 15 seasons before retiring in 1997.
Known for his elegant defending, tactical intelligence, and leadership, Baresi was the anchor of Milan’s defense during a golden era for the club—winning six Serie A titles and three European Cups.
On the international stage, he was part of Italy’s victorious 1982 World Cup squad and later captained the national team to the final of the 1994 tournament in the United States, where the Azzurri fell to Brazil in a dramatic penalty shootout.
Since retiring, Baresi has remained closely tied to the club, currently serving as honorary vice president. His legacy continues to influence generations of Milan fans and players, with his No. 6 jersey retired in his honor.
After training in the field of broadcast media, Siddarth, as a sub-editor for News18 Sports, currently dabbles in putting together stories, from across a plethora of sports, onto a digital canvas. His long-term…Read More
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