RIP to one of the greats, Franco Baresi... Started watching Seria A in late 90's & the elegance of Maldini & Nesta drew me to AC Milan... of course after watching highlights & reading about Franco, hard not to admire him.
In an era dominated by physical defenders, Baresi distinguished himself through his reading of the game, redefining the sweeper role by combining defensive authority with the ability to launch attacks from deep.
In an era dominated by physical defenders, Baresi distinguished himself through his reading of the game, redefining the sweeper role by combining defensive authority with the ability to launch attacks from deep.
He marshalled a celebrated Milan backline featuring Paolo Maldini, Alessandro Costacurta and Mauro Tassotti, helping perfect the high defensive line and offside trap that underpinned the club’s 58-match unbeaten run in Serie A and earned Fabio Capello’s side the nickname “Gli Invincibili” (The Invincibles).