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Franco Baresi was 15 years old and, already at the time, he was nicknamed “Piscinin” before giving space and glory to the more pompous nickname of “Kaiser Franz” in honor of Franz Beckenbauer . The comparison holds and will hold up over the footballing decades: Franco Baresi, genius, advance, tackle, purity and zest. Among the most complete free in history .
Indeed no. Technically complete, incomplete and unfinishedfor what he gave so much to the world of football and received so little. Ungrateful balloon . From the clear pages full of triumphs with Milan , linked always and forever (another quote from De Gregori) to the Rossoneri, to the dark pages of the national team.
From the clear pages of a World Cup , that of ’94, which saw him as leader even off the pitch, with the record recovery in 20 and a little more days from the meniscus injury , to the dark pages of the sad American epilogue. The American dream shattered by 11 meters .
The captain of the national team coached by Arrigo Sacchiwas injured in the match against Norway. It was just the second match of the group. What do you do, you go home Not even as a joke.
He decided to have surgery immediately, less than 24 hours after the injury. He wanted to return at all costs, hoping for one success after another for his teammates. At 34, he is wise and foolish enough to do anything to catch the last train of his life: a World Cup with the captain’s armband .
Seven days after the operation I leave the clinic, without crutches and reach the Azzurri retreat. “A miracle ,” the others said, rolling their eyes. [/ Vc_column_text] [/ vc_column] [/ vc_row]
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He knew Sacchi, Maldini, Costacurta and Tassotti . Synergic Milan block and friends of many challenges.
Back on his feet and in excellent physical and muscular conditions, not so obvious if you play in July, the 17th, in a humid climate that jumped the degrees over 40 °.
The final against Brazil is one of his best games ever. With the number six on his shoulders, he annihilates the green-gold forwards from Romario to Bebeto. Only the cramps knock him to the ground, but in the 120 ‘after extra time and before the penalty kicks.
Given the constant references to De Gregori, it would be linear to say that it is not from these details that he judges himself a player . We would like, almost with paternal consolation, to repeat it again today, after more than 20 years, to Franco Baresi. Whisper sweet and comforting words after the shot, overwhelmed by fatigue, kicked high, over the crossbar .
He is a fragile hero, an unfinished hero and perhaps also for this reason he is eternal in the memories of fans. Because he proved to be human. A divinity who, at 34, after having recovered in less than a month from a serious injury, after failed penalties and the World Cup raised by Brazil,he let himself go in a genuine cry .
La Gazzetta dello Sport gave him 9. One step away from perfection.
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