Former Brazil goalkeeper Dida attended the funeral of AC Milan and Italy icon Franco Baresi in Italy. The 52-year-old five-time World Cup winner was among several former players present at the ceremony.
During the service at the Basilica of Saint Ambrose in Milan, social media users noticed the former goalkeeper's crooked pinky finger as he waved to the crowd. Images of the deformity quickly went viral online, prompting widespread comments from fans.
A post by football page Doentes por Futebol highlighted his attendance alongside other AC Milan greats and pointed out his fingers as tricks of the trade. The account noted that Brazil had never seen another goalkeeper like him and compared his hands to those of legendary goalkeeper Manga.
Dida Career Achievements
Dida played for AC Milan for about a decade, winning two UEFA Champions League titles in 2003 and 2007 alongside the 2007 FIFA Club World Cup. In Brazilian football, he built a successful career with notable spells at Cruzeiro and Corinthians.
