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getty'Great sadness' - Tributes flow in for Franco Baresi as AC Milan confirm legendary defender has passed away
Peacock
✅ Starting with the 2026/27 season, NBCUniversal holds the exclusive US Spanish-language rights to the league, replacing previous Spanish-language rights holders.
✅ Every single Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Supercoppa match is broadcast with dedicated Spanish commentary, streaming live on Peacock.
✅ Integrates the Italian league into NBC’s massive existing soccer portfolio, allowing bilingual viewers to watch the Premier League, Liga MX, and Serie A within the same digital ecosystem.
Fubo
✅ Carries local CBS stations, CBS Sports Network, Telemundo, and Universo, giving you access to both the English and Spanish linear television broadcasts for Serie A.
✅ Offers a fully-featured 5-day free trial, allowing you to stream live weekend matches, use the DVR, and test the interface before committing to a paid subscription.
✅ Allows you to record games while you're away or asleep and stream them on your own schedule across unlimited screens on your home network.
Paramount+
✅ Serves as the undisputed primary home for Serie A in the US, streaming all 380 league fixtures live and on-demand.
✅ Gives fans the choice to watch matches with either the dedicated CBS English-language studio team or the authentic, original Italian-language broadcast audio.
✅ Packages the complete Italian domestic calendar (including the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa) right next to their exclusive English-language coverage of the UEFA Champions League and Europa League.
Peacock
✅ Starting with the 2026/27 season, NBCUniversal holds the exclusive US Spanish-language rights to the league, replacing previous Spanish-language rights holders.
✅ Every single Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Supercoppa match is broadcast with dedicated Spanish commentary, streaming live on Peacock.
✅ Integrates the Italian league into NBC’s massive existing soccer portfolio, allowing bilingual viewers to watch the Premier League, Liga MX, and Serie A within the same digital ecosystem.
Fubo
✅ Carries local CBS stations, CBS Sports Network, Telemundo, and Universo, giving you access to both the English and Spanish linear television broadcasts for Serie A.
✅ Offers a fully-featured 5-day free trial, allowing you to stream live weekend matches, use the DVR, and test the interface before committing to a paid subscription.
✅ Allows you to record games while you're away or asleep and stream them on your own schedule across unlimited screens on your home network.
Paramount+
✅ Serves as the undisputed primary home for Serie A in the US, streaming all 380 league fixtures live and on-demand.
✅ Gives fans the choice to watch matches with either the dedicated CBS English-language studio team or the authentic, original Italian-language broadcast audio.
✅ Packages the complete Italian domestic calendar (including the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa) right next to their exclusive English-language coverage of the UEFA Champions League and Europa League.
Peacock
✅ Starting with the 2026/27 season, NBCUniversal holds the exclusive US Spanish-language rights to the league, replacing previous Spanish-language rights holders.
✅ Every single Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Supercoppa match is broadcast with dedicated Spanish commentary, streaming live on Peacock.
✅ Integrates the Italian league into NBC’s massive existing soccer portfolio, allowing bilingual viewers to watch the Premier League, Liga MX, and Serie A within the same digital ecosystem.
Getty ImagesZoff expressed his condolences
Former Italy goalkeeper Dino Zoff paid tribute to his legendary compatriot. The World Cup winner highlighted Baresi's immense impact both on and off the pitch.
"It's a moment of great sadness for the passing of an extraordinary person, a footballer." Zoff remembers Baresi. "Franco was a kind person and a champion on and off the field. It's truly a heavy loss for his family, for the fans, and for Italian football. As a player, he won at all levels - cups, league titles, and with the national team - all with great merit. Franco's loss is a loss for all of Italian sport."
AFPItalian football unites in grief
Clubs across the Italian peninsula have united to pay their respects to the fallen icon. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis and manager Massimiliano Allegri issued a joint message of profound condolence to Baresi's family. Fellow Serie A side Monza also shared their sorrow, describing Baresi as a global football icon. They praised the former defender as an absolute example for future generations to follow.
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