"AC Milan announces that, following routine medical checks, our Honorary Vice President Franco Baresi was found to have a pulmonary nodule."
"I have to thank CONI president Luciano Buonfiglio, who called me a month and a half ago asking if I was available. At first, I was a bit surprised and had to reply, 'Are you sure? I'm not exactly in top condition'.Representing your country at the Olympics is a unique opportunity."
"They let me know a week ago. Before that, I didn't even know which stretch I'd have to cover, much less whether I'd be doing it with anyone. But Beppe will never be a rival, he's a great friend."
"Doing it here made the experience even more special. San Siro has been my home for decades. I can't tell you how heart-pounding it was when I walked out onto the pitch and saw the stadium full."
Franco Baresi was diagnosed with a pulmonary nodule following routine medical checks in August. Baresi returned to work in December after recovering, with his condition improving weekly. Baresi served as a torchbearer at San Siro during the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. CONI president Luciano Buonfiglio invited Baresi to participate, contacting him about six weeks earlier. Baresi learned a week before the event that he would share a stretch with Beppe Bergomi and described Bergomi as a great friend rather than a rival. The San Siro appearance provoked intense emotion, with Andrea Bocelli's voice enhancing the moment.
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