Paolo Maldini
ItalyathleteMaleb. 19686.9Global Dominance: 0.11%Paolo Maldini is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in the history of football. Born on June 26, 1968, in Milan, Italy, he began his illustrious career with AC Milan, joining the youth academy in 1978 and making his first-team debut in 1985 at just 17 years old. Over his remarkable 25-year career with the Rossoneri, Maldini won numerous accolades, including five UEFA Champions League titles and seven Serie A championships. Known for his exceptional defensive skills, leadership, and sportsmanship, he served as captain for both AC Milan and the Italian national team. Maldini's loyalty to AC Milan is legendary, as he spent his entire club career there, solidifying his status as a club icon before retiring in 2009.
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Paolo Maldini was involved in a controversy regarding the new coach of the Italian national football team.
I dieci articoli più letti dall'inizio dell'anno: l'attacco di Trump a Meloni, la tragedia dei sub italiani alle Maldive, il tram deragliato a MilanoItaly· 2026-08-10
Paolo Maldini revealed new details from his brief period as the technical director of the Italian Football Federation.
Italija imala tri kandidata za selektora, ali je neobičan dogovor sve promijenio
Bosnia and Herzegovina· 2026-08-10
Paolo Maldini's departure from the national team was described as a choice of linearity of behavior.
Bianchedi capodelegazione della Nazionale, è già scontro. Il Coni: «Verifichiamo l’incompatibilità». La Figc: «Tutto regolare»Italy· 2026-08-09
Paolo Maldini resigned from his position, which was part of the changes in the national team structure.
Malagò: «Bianchedi nuovo capodelegazione Italia, non sono amico di Mancini»Italy· 2026-08-09
Paolo Maldini reflects on his experiences and the changes needed in Italian football.
Paolo Maldini: «Guardiola era tentato, scriveva già le formazioni. Malagò non è stato ai patti. Ci vietò De Rossi e Grosso»Italy· 2026-08-09
Paolo Maldini is recognized as one of the best defenders in football history.
E ora per gli interisti Baresi corre accanto a FacchettiItaly· 2026-08-05
Paolo Maldini expressed his emotions and memories during the funeral.
I funerali di Baresi, chi c'era e chi no: applausi per Van Basten e Maldini, fischi per Cardinale, le assenze di Maignan e IbrahimovicItaly· 2026-08-04
Paolo Maldini is noted for his enduring presence and beauty at the funeral.
L'ultimo applauso a Franco Baresi: Milano si stringe attorno al suo capitano. La moglie Maura: «Grazie, grazie a tutti»Italy· 2026-08-04
Paolo Maldini was one of the club greats who attended Franco Baresi's funeral service.
Franco Baresi: Mourners line streets for funeral of AC Milan legend
United Kingdom· 2026-08-04
Buffon thanked Paolo Maldini for his support during a difficult decision.
بوفون ينتقد تجاهل كونتي عند اختيار مدرب إيطاليا
United Arab Emirates· 2026-08-04
Paolo Maldini is among the former teammates of Franco Baresi attending the funeral.
ميلانو تودع فرانكو باريزي غدا في حضور نجوم العالمUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-08-03
Paolo Maldini was Baresi's defensive partner and also regarded as a football legend.
Baresi te quitará esa pelota... | Columnistas | Deportes
Ecuador· 2026-08-02
Paolo Maldini and Franco Baresi were considered the greatest in the world.
Sramota je što Barezi nije osvojio Zlatnu loptu, za to su krivi novinari
Montenegro· 2026-08-02
Paolo Maldini described Baresi as 'the best player with whom I had the honor to play'.
Por qué el mundo del fútbol amaba y respetaba Franco Baresi
Argentina· 2026-07-31
Paolo Maldini praised Franko Baresi, highlighting his influence and inspiration throughout their careers.
"Ancora Baresi" sa sunca Kalifornije i danas odjekujeMontenegro· 2026-07-31
Arrigo Sacchi alineó a Giovanni Galli; Mauro Tassotti, Franco Baresi, Alessandro Costacurta y Paolo Maldini.
Franco Baresi, leyenda del Milan que enfrentó y venció a Olimpia en la Intercontinental 1990 - Fútbol Internacional
Paraguay· 2026-07-31
Paolo Maldini expressed that he could not imagine Milan without Baresi as their captain.
Franco Baresi murió a los 66 años: el capitán eterno que hizo inmortal la camiseta 6 del AC Milan de Italia
Peru· 2026-07-31Paolo Maldini is referenced alongside Baresi as one of the greats of AC Milan.
Perché piango per Franco BaresiItaly· 2026-07-31
Paolo Maldini wrote a heartfelt letter on social media to honor Franco Baresi after his passing.
Maldini, lettera per Baresi: «Mi hai insegnato a lottare fino all'ultimo respiro e mi hai protetto quando ero bambino»Italy· 2026-07-31
Paolo Maldini credited Franco Baresi as his ultimate mentor.
Who was Franco Baresi? AC Milan’s eternal No. 6 dies at 66, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering loyalty | International Sports News
India· 2026-07-31
Paolo Maldini highlighted Franco Baresi's dedication to the team.
Murió Franco Baresi, histórico defensor y capitán de Milan y la selección italiana
Uruguay· 2026-07-31Paolo Maldini paid tribute to his former team-mate Franco Baresi, expressing deep admiration for his leadership and impact on his career.
Franco Baresi: AC Milan and Italy great dies aged 66United Kingdom· 2026-07-31
Paolo Maldini remembered Baresi as a mentor.
Morreu Franco Baresi, símbolo eterno do Milan e uma das maiores lendas da defesa mundial
Cabo Verde· 2026-07-31Paolo Maldini was the technical director who attempted to bring Pep Guardiola to the team.
Manćo i Malago - jedini pobjednici italijanskog haosaMontenegro· 2026-07-30Paolo Maldini resigned as the technical director of FIGC after a brief tenure amid turmoil in Italian football.
Mengapa Mancini yang Dipilih Menjadi Pelatih Italia?
Indonesia· 2026-07-30
Paolo Maldini was appointed as the Technical Director of the Italy national team.
Mancini: 'Rời đội tuyển Italy là sai lầm lớn nhất đời tôi'
Vietnam· 2026-07-30
Paolo Maldini resigned from his position, leading to the appointment of Mancini.
Roberto Mancini nuovo ct della Nazionale italiana
San Marino· 2026-07-29Paolo Maldini was appointed as the Technical Director of the national team but faced challenges in finding a suitable coach.
Roberto Mancini übernimmt erneut Italiens Nationalteam
Switzerland· 2026-07-29
Paolo Maldini was involved in discussions regarding the coaching candidates for the national team.
Malagò: «Rifarei tutto, approvare la scelta Pirlo non era opportuno, il progetto va avanti»Italy· 2026-07-29Paolo Maldini mengundurkan diri sebagai Direktur Teknik FIGC setelah hanya 16 hari menjabat.
Mancini Jalan Pintas di Tengah Turbulensi ”Gli Azzurri”Indonesia· 2026-07-29