Where was Franco Baresi born and what was his early life like?
Franco Baresi grew up on a farmstead on the outskirts of Travagliato, a small town in northern Italy. He did not watch football on television until he was 10 years old.
Questions about Franco Baresi
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did Franco Baresi make his Serie A debut and how long was his career?
Franco Baresi made his Serie A debut at age 17 during the 1977, 78 season on the 23rd of April 1978. He spent his entire 20-year professional career with AC Milan before retiring at age 37.
Who were the teammates that formed the all-Italian defence with Franco Baresi?
During the end of the 1980s and the first half of the 1990s, Franco Baresi formed an all-Italian defence alongside Paolo Maldini, Alessandro Costacurta, Mauro Tassotti, and later Christian Panucci. Under managers Arrigo Sacchi and Fabio Capello, this unit is regarded by many as one of the greatest of all time.
What happened to Franco Baresi during the 1994 World Cup final against Brazil?
Franco Baresi sustained an injury to his meniscus in Italy's second group match but returned 25 days later in time for the final. He missed his penalty due to severe cramps and fatigue while Italy were defeated by Brazil in the shoot-out.
When was Franco Baresi appointed director of football at Fulham and when did he resign?
On the 1st of June 2002, Franco Baresi was officially appointed as director of football at Fulham. Tensions between Baresi and then Fulham manager Jean Tigana led to resignation from the club in August.