Baresi's mural attacked for a second time

The mural of Milan's legendary captain Franco Baresi in front of Casa Milan has been attacked for a second time. According to MilanNews24, the captain's armband and the Milan crest were covered in black paint. Tgcom24 reported that the European Cups Baresi lifted were also blacked out.

The artwork, on Piazza Gino Valle, was made by street artist Luca Rosada, known as Lucas Street Art. Baresi died at the age of 66 at the end of last July, and the artist created the work in his memory.

The mural was first damaged on 27 September, when it was marked with red spray paint and Baresi's face was covered. Milan city councillor Alessandro Giungi described the act as "cowardly and despicable". Rosada redid a larger version and unveiled it on 10 October.

The new attack has once again angered Milan fans. Baresi spent his entire 20-year career in the Rossoneri shirt, winning six Scudetti and three European Cups. The club retired his number 6 shirt after he retired in 1997. He also won the 1982 World Cup with Italy.