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Franco Baresi, AC Milan and Italy Legend, Dies at 66

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026grace

Franco Baresi has passed away aged 66. AC Milan said the legacy of their former captain, including his character and principles, would remain an enduring part of the club’s identity. Baresi devoted his entire two-decade playing career to Milan, representing the club from 1977 until his retirement in 1997. During that time, he helped the […]

Step aside, Soccerey Bally: the tale of Striker, the canine who became a 1994 World Cup legend | World Cup 2026

July 16, 2026grace

In a dimly lit storage facility in Hillsborough, North Carolina, rests a detached head. Sealed in plastic, impeccably conserved and almost pleading to be brought back to life, it is the head of a legendary figure in U.S. soccer. During that groundbreaking summer 32 years ago, Striker the dog was everywhere, more visible than any […]