​Baresi remembered by Milan with moving tribute at San SiroMilan paid tribute to iconic captain Franco Baresi during their first home match of the season, as San Siro came together to remember the Number 6 who died last month.The ultimate defender passed away on July 31 at the age of 66 following treatment for cancer, and his funeral was held when many of the players and staff were in Australia for a pre-season friendly.MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 28: The big screen shows a picture of Franco Baresi as players, officials and fans take part in a minute’s silence in his memory before the Serie A match between AC Milan and Venezia FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on August 28, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)The Serie A fixture against Venezia this evening was the first opportunity to truly honour Baresi at the stadium where he had spent his entire playing career, making 716 appearances for the club.A giant Milan 6 jersey was laid out in the centre-circle during the warm-up and before kick-off, while the huge flag depicting the same image returned to the Curva Sud.Baresi tribute at San SiroMILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 28: General view inside the stadium with tribute to Franco Baresi before the Serie A match between AC Milan and Venezia FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on August 28, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)The players will remember Baresi throughout the season with a patch on the sleeve of their shirts that reads: ‘6 Per Sempre’, translating to ‘6 You Are Forever.’A video was played before kick-off with Baresi talking about his history with the club, as the entire stadium united in applause, and his grandson Gianfelice laid out the jersey over what will always be his seat at San Siro.It was also fitting that the Venezia coach this evening, Giovanni Stroppa, was teammates with Baresi at Milan, and he too was visibly moved on the touchline.Former Milan striker Daniele Massaro was in tears during the minute’s applause, with one hand across his heart.MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 28: AC Milan fans display a banner in memory of Franco Baresi before the Serie A match between AC Milan and Venezia FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on August 28, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)As the jersey was wrapped up on the centre circle to prepare for the game to begin, the crowd erupted into a rendition of You’ll Never Walk Alone.At the 6th minute, the fans launched into the legendary chant for Baresi, ‘There is only one captain.’