Italy's Franco Baresi (L) kicks the ball in front of Brazil's Romario during the final match between Brazil and Italy of the 15th World Cup football at Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena on July 17, 1994. The 15th FIFA World Cup took place in 1994. The United States hosted the event, which was held at nine locations nationwide from June 17 to July 17, 1994. Despite soccer's relative lack of popularity in the host country, the United States was selected, and the competition was the most profitable in World Cup history. (Photo by Daniel GARCIA / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL GARCIA/AFP via Getty Images) AC Milan and Italy great Franco Baresi dies aged 66.