# @retro_calcio on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-08-07T10:51:24.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Retro Calcio (@retro_calcio) — https://gondola.cc/retro_calcio

## Caption

CAPITANO: Christian Panucci shares a moving  tribute regarding his time with Franco Baresi.

Following the passing of Franco Baresi, his former AC Milan teammate Christian Panucci shared a moving tribute with La Gazzetta dello Sport highlighting Baresi's humility, leadership, and character.

Key Memories and Quotes: 

Car Rides to Milanello: Panucci recalled that when he arrived at AC Milan as a 19-year-old, Baresi would have him drive during their commutes from Milan to the training ground.

Equal Treatment: Despite Panucci's young age, Baresi never treated him like a youngster, treating him purely as an equal and a fellow teammate.

Silent Leadership: Panucci stated that Baresi never yelled or scolded him on the pitch. "One look from Franco was enough for me to understand I'd made a mistake,"

Panucci shared.Character Over Fame: While acknowledging him as an "extraordinary champion," Panucci emphasized that "as a man, Franco Baresi was, if possible, even greater."

An Enormous Void: Panucci noted that Baresi left a massive void in world football. He praised how Baresi defined an era through quiet humility, rather than self-promotion.
#Baresi #capitano

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