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Encyclopedia > Franco Baresi
Franco Baresi
Personal information
Full name Franceschino Baresi
Date of birth May 8, 1960 (1960-05-08) (age 47)
Place of birth    Travagliato (BS), Italy
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position Defender
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
1978-1996 AC Milan 532 (16)   
National team
1982-1994 Italy 81 (1)
Teams managed
2002-2006
2006-
AC Milan Primavera
AC Milan Berretti

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only.
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Franco Baresi (born May 8, 1960 in Travagliato, province of Brescia) is an Italian youth team coach and former football defender with A.C. Milan, acknowledged as one of the greatest defenders ever to play the game. Baresi was colloquially called "piscinin". May 8 is the 128th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (129th in leap years). ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... Travagliato is a commune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy. ... Province of Brescia is a Province in Lombardy, Italy. ... In sports, a coach or manager is an individual involved in the direction and instruction of the on-field operations of an athletic team or of individual athletes. ... Football (soccer) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Associazione Calcio Milan is an Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy. ...

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Club career

Baresi led the AC Milan team and its defense for the best part of a decade; a period during which Milan's defence was considered by many observers to be one of the best back fours in history consisting of Paolo Maldini, Alessandro Costacurta and Mauro Tassotti. He is also one of the few players who spent his entire career at one club, AC Milan, for whom he played 532 games, scoring 16 goals. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Alessandro (Billy) Costacurta (born April 24, 1966) is an Italian football (soccer) defender. ... Mauro Tassotti (born January 19, 1960 is a former Italian Soccer player. ... AC Milan is an Italian football club. ...


He retired from playing in 1997 aged 37. With Milan, Baresi won six scudetti (Serie A league titles) and three European Cups. He mentored defensive partner Paolo Maldini in his later years, whose career has followed a similar path. His #6 jersey was retired by the club, a rarity for Italian football. After a short spell as Director of Football at Fulham, Baresi returned to Milan as a youth team coach in 2002. 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the Italian football (soccer) league. ... The UEFA Champions League (also known as the European Cup or C1) is a seasonal club football competition organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) since 1955 for the most successful football clubs in Europe. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Retired number at Feyenoord Football clubs around the world sometimes retire squad numbers to recognise players loyal service, or tragic death. ... Fulham Football Club are an English football team based in Fulham, London. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ...


International career

Baresi played in two World Cups for Italy. Baresi was part of the 1982 World Cup squad in Spain aged 22 as substitute of another great defender, Gaetano Scirea, but didn't play. His international debut came later that year in a match against Romania. He also missed the 1986 tournament and made his World Cup debut in 1990 when Italy were the hosts. The Azzurri lost to Argentina in the semi-finals, but went on to beat England in the third place play off. The FIFA World Cup Trophy, which has been awarded to the world champions since 1974. ... Gaetano Scirea (May 25, 1953 - September 3, 1989) was an Italian football player and one of the greatest defenders of all-time: Scirea is one of the very few players to have won all national and international trophies for football clubs. ... December 4th redirects here. ... The qualifying round for the 1984 European Football Championship consisted of 32 teams divided into seven groups; three of four teams and four of five teams. ... The 1990 Football World Cup was designated by FIFA in 1984 to be held in Italy, making it the second country to host the event two times. ... First international Italy 6 - 2 France (Milan, Italy; 15 May 1910) Biggest win Italy 9 - 0 USA (Brentford, England; 2 August 1948) Biggest defeat Hungary 7 - 1 Italy (Budapest, Hungary; 6 April 1924) World Cup Appearances 16 (First in 1934) Best result Winners, 1934, 1938, 1982, 2006 European Championship Appearances... First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Biggest defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in...


In the 1994 World Cup he was one step closer to lifting the trophy, losing to Brazil in the final. Despite missing four matches after being injured in Italy's group match against Norway, he underwent emergency surgery and returned to captain the team in the final. He missed the first penalty in the shootout after the 0-0 full-time and extra-time score. Qualifying countries The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. ... Penalty shootouts (officially referred to as kicks from the penalty mark) are a method sometimes used to decide which team progresses to the next stage of a tournament (or wins the tournament) following a draw in a game of association football. ...


He was also a member of the Italian squad that finished fourth at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. Music sample: Olympic Fanfare and Theme ( file info) — composed by John Williams for the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles Problems listening to the file? See media help. ... Nickname: Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates: State California County Los Angeles County Incorporated April 4, 1850 Government  - Type Mayor-Council  - Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa  - City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo  - Governing body City Council Area  - City  498. ...


Honours

On March 4, 2004, at a gala ceremony in London, to mark the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the international governing body of football revealed the FIFA 100. The list contains choice of the "greatest living footballers", Baresi was one of many from the legendary Milan teams of 1990's to be included. March 4 is the 63rd day of the year (64th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Federation of International Football Associations(French: Fédération Internationale de Football Association), commonly known by its acroymn, FIFA, is the international governing body of association football. ... Football (soccer) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Pelé The FIFA 100 is a list of the world-renowned Brazilian striker Pelés choice of the greatest living footballers. Unveiled on March 4, 2004 at a gala ceremony in London, the FIFA 100 marked part of the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the F...


Coaching career

In 2002, Baresi was appointed head coach of AC Milan's Primavera Under-20 squad. In 2006, he was moved by the club to coach the Berretti Under-19 squad, with his former fellow Filippo Galli replacing him at the helm of the Primavera squad. Filippo Galli (born May 19, 1963 in Monza) is a former Italian football player with A.C. Milan. ...


Trivia

His elder brother Giuseppe Baresi played for bitter rivals Inter. Franco Baresi looked likely to join Inter but was rejected by the club, so he joined AC Milan. Giuseppe Baresi (born February 7, 1958 in Travagliato, Italy) was an Italian football (soccer) player, who played 559 times for Internazionale, scoring 13 goals. ... Internazionale Milano Football Club is an Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, which plays in the Serie A. It is more commonly known as Inter, and often named Inter Milan in foreign countries. ...


Baresi is one of few players that have won all the three FIFA World Cup medals:


Golden medal: FIFA World Cup Winner in 1982


Silver Medal: FIFA World Cup Runner-up in 1994


Bronze Medal: FIFA World Cup 3rd Place in 1990


The only other players achieved this Honour were five of the West German golden team coached by former legendary coach Helmut Schön in 3 FIFA World Cup Finals from 1966 until 1974, most famously German Legend Franz Beckenbauer. This makes Baresi the only Italian player to have achieved this collection which is very rare. Helmut Schön (born 15 September 1915 in Dresden, Germany, died 23 February 1996 in Wiesbaden, Germany) was a German football player and manager. ... Franz Anton Beckenbauer (born September 11, 1945) is a German football coach, manager, and former player, nicknamed der Kaiser (the emperor) because of his elegant style, his leadership qualities, his first name Franz (reminiscent of the Austrian emperors), and his dominance on the football pitch. ...


See also

Flag of Italy Italy squad - 1982 FIFA World Cup Champions (3rd Title) Flag of Italy

1 Zoff | 2 Baresi | 3 Bergomi | 4 Cabrini | 5 Collovati | 6 Gentile | 7 Scirea | 8 Vierchowod | 9 Antognoni | 10 Dossena | 11 Marini | 12 Bordon | 13 Oriali | 14 Tardelli | 15 Causio | 16 Conti | 17 Massaro | 18 Altobelli | 19 Graziani | 20 Rossi | 21 Selvaggi | 22 Galli | Coach: Bearzot The 1994 UEFA Champions League final was a football match between Spanish club FC Barcelona and Italys AC Milan, played on May 18, 1994 at the Athens Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece. ... A one-club man is a term used to describe a football player who has played his entire professional career with only one club. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ... First international Italy 6 - 2 France (Milan, Italy; 15 May 1910) Biggest win Italy 9 - 0 USA (Brentford, England; 2 August 1948) Biggest defeat Hungary 7 - 1 Italy (Budapest, Hungary; 6 April 1924) World Cup Appearances 16 (First in 1934) Best result Winners, 1934, 1938, 1982, 2006 European Championship Appearances... Qualifying countries The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th staging of the World Cup, was held in Spain from June 13 to July 11. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ... Dino Zoff after the victory of Italy at the 1982 World Cup. ... Giuseppe Bergomi (born December 22, 1963 in Milan) is a former Italian football (soccer) player, who spent his entire career at Internazionale and was a key member of the Italian national team in the 1980s and 1990s. ... Antonio Cabrini, (born October 8, 1957) is a football (soccer) coach and former successful player from Italy. ... Fulvio Collovati (born 9 May 1957) was an Italy football defender, playing for several Serie A teams and in the starting eleven for the Italian national team. ... Claudio Gentile. ... Gaetano Scirea (May 25, 1953 - September 3, 1989) was an Italian football player and one of the greatest defenders of all-time: Scirea is one of the very few players to have won all national and international trophies for football clubs. ... Pietro Vierchowod (born April 6, 1959 in Calcinate) is a former Italian footballer turned coach. ... Giancarlo Antognoni, (born April 1st, 1954 in Marsciano) was a football (soccer) player from Italy. ... Giuseppe Dossena (born May 2, 1958 in Milan) is an Italian football (soccer) manager and former player. ... Giampiero Marini (born in Lodi, February 5, 1951) was an Italian footballer in midfielder role. ... Ivano Bordon (born in Marghera, Venice, April 13, 1951) was a former italian footballer in goalkeeper role. ... Gabriele Oriali (November 25, 1952) was an Italian soccer player who mainly played defensive midfield but could also play center-back. ... Marco Tardelli, (born September 24, 1954) is a former football (soccer) player from Italy, and currently chairman of Juventus F.C.. He played defensive midfielder with Juventus and the Italian national team. ... Franco Causio, born on February 1, 1949 in Lecce (Italy), is a former Italian footballer who played for Juventus for many years in the 1970s and 1980s. ... Bruno Conti (born March 13, 1955 in Nettuno, province of Rome) is an Italian ex-soccer player and former coach of the Serie A team A.S. Roma from 14 March 2005 to 30 June 2005. ... Daniele Massaro (born May 23, 1961 in Monza) is a former Italian football (soccer) striker. ... Alessandro Altobelli (born November 28, 1955 in Sonnino, Italy) is an Italian football player. ... Francesco Ciccio Graziani (born December 16, 1952 in Subiaco, Rome) is a football manager and former player. ... Paolo Rossi (born September 23, 1956) is an Italian former football (soccer) player. ... Franco Selvaggi (born in Pomarico, Matera, May 15, 1953) was a former italian footballer in striker role. ... For the italian Formula One driver, see Nanni Galli. ... Enzo Bearzot (born 26 September 1927 in Aiello del Friuli) is a former Italian football player and manager. ...

Flag of Italy Italy squad - 1990 FIFA World Cup Third Place Flag of Italy

1 Zenga | 2 Baresi | 3 Bergomi | 4 De Agostini | 5 Ferrara | 6 Ferri | 7 Maldini | 8 Vierchowod | 9 Ancelotti | 10 Berti | 11 De Napoli | 12 Tacconi | 13 Giannini | 14 Marocchi | 15 Baggio | 16 Carnevale | 17 Donadoni | 18 Mancini | 19 Schillaci | 20 Serena | 21 Vialli | 22 Pagliuca | Coach: Vicini Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ... First international Italy 6 - 2 France (Milan, Italy; 15 May 1910) Biggest win Italy 9 - 0 USA (Brentford, England; 2 August 1948) Biggest defeat Hungary 7 - 1 Italy (Budapest, Hungary; 6 April 1924) World Cup Appearances 16 (First in 1934) Best result Winners, 1934, 1938, 1982, 2006 European Championship Appearances... Qualifying countries The 1990 FIFA World Cup, the 14th staging of the World Cup, was held in Italy from June 8 to July 8. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ... Walter Zenga (born April 28, 1960 in Milan) is an Italian football (soccer) player, a long-time goalkeeper for the Italian national team and Inter Milan. ... Giuseppe Bergomi (born December 22, 1963 in Milan) is a former Italian football (soccer) player, who spent his entire career at Internazionale and was a key member of the Italian national team in the 1980s and 1990s. ... Luigi De Agostini is a former Italian defender, who represented the Italian national football team at Euro 1988 and the 1990 FIFA World Cup. ... Ciro Ferrara (born February 11, 1967 in Naples) is a former Italian football defender, who spent most of his career at Juventus. ... Riccardo Ferri (born August 20, 1963) is an Italian former footballler. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Pietro Vierchowod (born April 6, 1959 in Calcinate) is a former Italian footballer turned coach. ... Carlo Ancelotti (born June 10, 1959 in Reggiolo) is a former football player and now coach. ... Nicola Berti (born 14 April 1967 in Salsomaggiore Terme) is an Italian former central midfielder soccer who played during the 1980s and 1990s. ... Fernando De Napoli (born 15 March 1964, in Chiusano di San Domenico, Italy) was an Italian professional football player, who played as a midfielder during the 1980s and 1990s. ... Stefano Tacconi (born 13 May 1957 in Perugia) is a Italian former professional football player, well rememberd for his skill as a goalkeeper as well for his lively, outspoken person. ... Giuseppe Giannini, (born August 20, 1964), is a former Italian international footballer. ... Giancarlo Marocchi (born 4 July 1965 in Imola) is a former Italian footballer. ... Roberto Baggio (born 18 February 1967 in Caldogno, Veneto) is an Italian retired footballer, among the most technically gifted and popular players in the world throughout the 1990s. ... Andrea Carnevale (born 12 January 1961 in Monte San Biagio) is an Italian former footballer. ... Roberto Donadoni (born September 9, 1963 in Cisano Bergamasco, Province of Bergamo, Lombardy) is an Italian football (soccer) manager and former player. ... Roberto Mancini (born November 27, 1964) is an Italian football coach and former player. ... Salvatore Totò Schillaci (born December 1, 1964 in Palermo) is a former Italian football player. ... Aldo Serena (born in Montebelluna on 25 June 1960) is a former Italian footballer. ... Gianluca Vialli (born July 9, 1964 in Cremona) is an Italian football striker and manager. ... Gianluca Pagliuca (born December 18, 1966 in Bologna) is an Italian football goalkeeper, who currently plays for Bologna. ... Azeglio Vicini (born 20 March 1933 in Cesena) is an Italian football coach. ...

Flag of Italy Italy squad - 1994 FIFA World Cup Runners-up Flag of Italy

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Persondata
NAME Baresi, Franceschino
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Baresi, Franco
SHORT DESCRIPTION Italian footballer
DATE OF BIRTH May 8, 1960
PLACE OF BIRTH Travagliato (BS), Italy
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH

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