Off the PitchFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 28 Sept 2026
Zenga condemns Baresi mural vandalism as disrespect to Italian football
Walter Zenga has hit out at the vandalism of Franco Baresi's mural, saying it shames the entire Italian game, not just Milan.
P. Zenga
player
Who
Walter Zenga
What
Condemned vandalism of Franco Baresi's mural
When
Sunday evening
Where
Outside Casa Milan
What happened. Walter Zenga condemned the vandalism of Franco Baresi's mural outside Casa Milan, where red paint was sprayed across Baresi's face, the shirt sponsor, the artist's signature and the words 'You'll never walk alone'. Milan have acted quickly and hope CCTV will help identify those responsible.
- The mural by Lucas.streetart was created after Baresi's death on 31 July at age 66.
- Zenga said the act offends Italian football history and everyone who values respect.
- The image was first circulated by Milan city councillor Alessandro Giungi.
“Franco Baresi was an opponent, a team-mate for the national side, a captain and above all a man who gave dignity to Italian football.”
— Walter Zenga
Milan are reviewing CCTV footage as the incident adds to wider soul-searching about conduct in Italian stadiums.
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