Daniel Maldini hospitalised in Milan car crash hours after scoring Cagliari winner
Cagliari forward Daniel Maldini was taken to Fatebenefratelli hospital under code yellow following a two-car collision involving six people on Via Caracciolo in Milan early Sunday morning.
Collision in northern Milan
In the early hours of Sunday, 13 September 2026, Cagliari footballer Daniel Maldini was involved in a road traffic collision between two cars in Milan. The crash occurred at approximately 05:15 on Via Caracciolo, a street located in the northern area of the city. Maldini, aged 24 and set to turn 25 in October, had spent the night in the Lombard capital with friends following an away league match. The crash happened during the overnight hours connecting Saturday, 12 September, and Sunday, 13 September. Regional emergency dispatchers mobilised three 118 ambulance crews and one rapid-response medical car to assist the occupants of both cars.
Casualties and emergency response
A total of six individuals were involved in the two-car collision, with medical personnel confirming that everyone involved avoided life-threatening or severe injuries. Alongside Maldini, the collision involved five other young adults: two women aged 20 and 22, and three men aged 19, 20, and 21. Emergency responders administered first aid to one person directly at the scene, determining that further hospitalisation was not required for that individual. The remaining five occupants, including the footballer, were placed in ambulances and transported to local hospitals for medical checks. Maldini was admitted under code yellow triage to the Fatebenefratelli hospital, where evaluations indicated his condition was not critical.
- Daniel Maldini scores a penalty to secure Cagliari's 2-1 victory over Atalanta in Bergamo
- A collision between two cars occurs on Via Caracciolo in northern Milan involving six people
- Five people including Maldini are taken to hospital while Milan local police investigate the crash
Victory in Bergamo and season start
The collision occurred only hours after Maldini contributed decisively to Cagliari's away victory against Atalanta in Bergamo on Saturday evening. In that Serie A fixture, Cagliari defeated the home team with a final score of 1-2. Maldini converted the decisive penalty that secured the win for the Sardinian club. The forward, the son of former Italian defender Paolo Maldini, completed a permanent move to Cagliari at the beginning of the current season. The penalty in Bergamo marked his second goal in the opening four matchdays of the domestic campaign.
Technical assessment and ongoing inquiries
Following the 1-2 victory in Bergamo, Cagliari head coach Fabio Pisacane addressed the media to discuss Maldini's performance and tactical responsibilities. The manager explained that the forward has taken on substantial defensive tasks without the ball this season, emphasizing the need for continuous focus throughout matches.
Daniel needs to stay in the game. It is normal that this year he also has a notable task in the non-possession phase. My mission is to talk to him often so he does not have lapses in concentration. I have a jewel in my hands.
At the crash scene in northern Milan, officers from the Milan Local Police conducted technical surveys to establish the precise dynamics of how the two cars collided. Investigators are examining the site on Via Caracciolo to determine the exact sequence of events leading to the early morning collision.
