Off the PitchFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 2 Aug 2026
Weah mourns 'big brother' Baresi: 'Irreparable loss'
Former Milan teammate George Weah pays emotional tribute to Franco Baresi after his death at 66.
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Who
George Weah
What
Paid tribute to Franco Baresi
When
After Baresi's death on July 31
Where
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What happened. George Weah publicly mourned the passing of his former AC Milan teammate Franco Baresi, calling it an irreparable loss.
- Weah and Baresi played together at Milan from 1995 to 2000.
- They won Serie A titles in 1995-96 and 1998-99.
- Baresi spent his entire 20-year career at AC Milan.
“This unfortunate passing is an irreparable loss for his family and for AC Milan.”
— George Weah
Baresi's funeral is set for Tuesday in Milan, with many former teammates expected to attend.
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