The funeral of Franco Baresi, held at the Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio in Milan, saw a large turnout of Rossoneri fans who came to pay tribute to their historic captain. The ceremony was also an occasion to express discontent towards the ownership: whistles greeted the arrival of owner Gerry Cardinale and president Paolo Scaroni. The same treatment was reserved for the mayor of Milan, Beppe Sala.
As expected, warm applause greeted Paolo Maldini, Marco van Basten, Pietro Paolo Virdis, and Mauro Tassotti. Less predictable was the applause for Beppe Bergomi, historic captain of Inter and Baresi’s rival in many derbies, but a great friend off the field. The same recognition was given to Inter president Beppe Marotta.
A gesture that shows how, beyond sporting rivalries, respect and affection for Baresi also united representatives of the Inter world in a moment of shared emotion.
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