…family, friends and supporters to pay their final respects to AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi. The former defender, who died last week at the age of 66 following a period of ill health, was honoured at a funeral service held at the historic Sant’Ambrogio Basilica in central Milan. Supporters lined the streets a…

New AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim vowed on Tuesday to honour the legacy of club legend Franco Baresi, who died last week, as he sets about reviving the fortunes of the ailing Italian giants. Portuguese Amorim has returned to coaching after being sacked in January by Manchester United and faces a Milan derby against bitte…

…in Rome.The Italy side reflected Serie A's formidable strength, featuring the likes of Franco Baresi, Paolo Maldini and Roberto Donadoni. The Azzurri even had the luxury of leaving Juventus' world record signing, Roberto Baggio, on the bench.The Stadio Olimpico was expecting a blood bath.Armstrong's assignment: stop Gi…