“Franco Baresi died at age 66.”

By Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) · Posted 31 Jul 2026 · checked 24 Oct 2026 · 90% confidence

Stating the obvious: this one doesn't count towards the Accountability Score.

What they posted

RIP Franco Baresi, 66. Spent his entire 20-year career with @acmilan (15 of them as captain), winning six Serie A ⁠titles and three European cups, and the World Cup with Italy. A sublime footballer, and for me, the greatest all-round defender of them all. https://t.co/Z37BCjHEyG

Why it's Truth

AP News, Reuters, BBC Sport, The Guardian, and The Athletic all confirm Franco Baresi died at age 66 on July 31, 2026, matching the claim exactly.

Sources

• AP News
• BBC Sport
• The Guardian
• Reuters
• The Athletic
• Wikipedia