Juventus fans pay tribute to Baresi ahead of Milan match: ‘With infinite respect’

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)

Juventus fans paid tribute to Milan legend Franco Baresi ahead of this evening’s Serie A match, referencing a specific incident that left its mark in 1990.

The game kicked off at the Allianz Juventus Stadium at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).

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There were emotional moments before kick-off, as it was the first meeting of the sides since the death of legendary Milan captain Baresi in July at the age of 66.

Baresi remembered in Turin

There was a message on the big screens of the stadium in Turin that prompted a standing ovation from everyone in the arena.

“Class, style, leadership and respect, an example for generations of players and fans. His memory will live forever, with infinite respect, the applause of the Stadium is all for you.”

The Juventus supporters also had their own more pointed tribute to Baresi, with a banner referencing a very specific moment in their shared history.

“07-03-1990: Thank you Baresi” read the banner.

It was a reference to the moment when Milan played at the Heysel Stadium in Brussels against Mechelen, the first time an Italian side had been there since the tragedy that saw 39 Juventus fans killed by the collapse of a wall.

Baresi and Milan had been told by the authorities they could not pay tribute before kick-off, but the captain took the 39 red roses anyway and walked over to the spot to lay them down, daring anyone to try and stop him.