Bologna mourns Franco Cresci, 1970s rossoblù legend | OneFootball

Italian football and Bologna are mourning the loss of Franco Cresci, a historic left-back and symbol of the Rossoblù team in the 1970s. Cresci passed away this morning at the age of 79; he would have turned 80 on September 15th.

The Emilian club remembered him with an official message released on their channels: "Franco Cresci, a pillar of the Rossoblù defense with 404 appearances from 1968 to 1979, passed away this morning in Bologna at the age of 80. Farewell, Franco." The funeral will be held on Saturday, August 16th in San Lazzaro.

Bologna in mourning: farewell to Franco Cresci, a Rossoblù legend of the 70s

Born in Milan in 1945, Cresci grew up in the Inter youth team during the era of Helenio Herrera. After a loan spell at Varese, he moved to Milan, before joining Bologna in 1968, where he would write the most important pages of his career.

Eleven years of success in Rossoblù With the Bologna jersey, Cresci collected 404 official appearances in eleven seasons, becoming the sixth most capped player in the club's history. He was a key player in the conquest of two Italian Cups and the Anglo-Italian League Cup, contributing to one of the most significant periods for the Felsinean club.

An indelible memory His dedication, consistency of performance, and attachment to the jersey made him a point of reference for teammates and fans. Today, Bologna loses not only a champion but also a piece of its sports memory.

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