Franco Baresi's mural, located near Casa Milan, was vandalized again, this time with black paint which stained the Cup, the captain's armband and the club logo. The attack was reported by Carlo Pellegatti, a journalist who has accompanied the club for many years, through a video published on his Instagram profile. In the video, Pellegatti shows the damaged image and expresses strong indignation, stating that the art dedicated to the legendary captain has been "sensationally defaced".
The episode comes a few weeks after the mural was returned, after the artist Luca Rosada, known as Lucas Street Art, had already had to intervene to restore the work following the first attack. Rosada responded to Pellegatti's comments by confirming her determination to intervene again, declaring that "there will never be an end to the worst, but fortunately I won't give up either and I will return to make amends, respecting Franco Baresi". His promise to repair the work underlines the desire to preserve Baresi's memory and keep the artistic representation of the club intact.
The mural, created in honor of Franco Baresi, is an important symbol for Milan and its fans. The repetition of this act of vandalism highlights the need to protect public works dedicated to the history of the club. The episode sparked a strong reaction in the Rossoneri community, which expressed solidarity towards the artist and towards Baresi, asking the club to adopt preventive measures to avoid future acts of vandalism.
AC Milan said they were aware of the event and were working with local authorities to identify those responsible. Meanwhile, artist Lucas Street Art has already planned a renovation, which should be completed within the next few weeks. The event reignited the debate on the importance of protecting public works of art and the need to ensure the safety of the club's facilities. With the promise of a new intervention, the art dedicated to Baresi should shine again, continuing to honor the figure of one of the greatest captains in AC Milan's history.