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.
"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."
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