Franco Baresi
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FourFourTwo's 50 most influential footballers of all time
By Mark White published
The most influential players ever who, regardless of era, background or skill level shaped the sport into what it is today
‘Franco Baresi and Paolo Maldini conceded just 23 goals together as a centre-back pairing’: debunking one of the biggest myths in football history
By Matthew Ketchell published
MYTH SOLVED If this stat was true, the pair would’ve conceded an average just 3.8 goals per season
Building a brand and pumping up TV rights: How Silvio Berlusconi's reign as AC Milan owner shaped modern football
By Matt Barker last updated
LONGREAD In 1986, Silvio Berlusconi bought a struggling AC Milan and turned them into football's first modern superclub, paving the way for the Premier League
Ranked! The best Italian players ever
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
RANKED! One of Europe's greatest football nations, this list of the best Italian players ever includes some of the finest talents the world has ever seen
FourFourTwo's 100 Greatest Footballers EVER: No.15, Franco Baresi
By Declan Warrington last updated
FFT 100 Greatest Committed, intelligent and with a thirst for clean sheets, the Italian central defender also set up play from the back with unerring ease
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