FC Porto mourns Baresi’s death: “A tough, loyal rival” | OneFootball

FC Porto expressed sorrow over the death of Franco Baresi, “a tough and loyal rival” whom the Dragons faced in several Champions League clashes during the 1990s. In a post on social media, the blue-and-whites bid farewell to the Milan legend, who died this Friday at the age of 66, “an unavoidable figure in the history of sport”.

“Una vera leggenda del calcio [a true football legend]. FC Porto joins in the grief of the football world, and particularly of AC Milan and the Italian national team, which today bids farewell to Franco Baresi, an unavoidable figure in the history of sport. A tough and loyal rival who was part of many of our unforgettable duels with Milan in the 1990s, in the Champions League. To Franco Baresi’s family and friends and to all the fans who feel this loss, we offer our heartfelt condolences,” the post on X reads.

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