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On Tuesday thousands lined the streets of Milan to attend the funeral of celebrated defender Franco Baresi.

The 66-year-old passed away last week after battling health problems.

Viewed as one of the best defenders ever, Baresi skippered Milan across 15 seasons with 719 appearances and 33 goals.

He lifted 18 trophies for the Rossoneri including six Serie A crowns three Champions Leagues four Italian Super Cups three UEFA Super Cups and two Club World Cups.

Baresi won 81 caps for Italy and featured in the 1982 World Cup triumph while captaining the side in the 1994 final loss to Brazil.

Appointed honorary president of Milan in 2020 his number six shirt was retired at the end of his career.

The ceremony occurred at Sant'Ambrogio Basilica with club icons Paolo Maldini Marco van Basten Clarence Seedorf Roberto Baggio and Alessandro Costacurta present.

Although the AC Milan squad is touring Australia for pre-season several non-traveling players including USA forward Christian Pulisic attended.

AC Milan will salute their ex-captain before the friendly versus Inter on Wednesday.