Paolo Maldini
Italian association football player (born 1968)
Photo: Tasnim News Agency, CC BY 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)
- Sep 13
Daniel Maldini loses driving licence after Milan car crash and tests clean for drugs
Cagliari forward Daniel Maldini had his driving licence suspended after recording a 0.91 g/l breathalyser result following an early-morning car collision in Milan, but returned to training after testing negative for drugs.
- Jul 27
Maldini and Leonardo resign from Italy roles after federation blocks Pirlo appointment over Russia ties
Paolo Maldini stepped down as Italy's technical director and Leonardo resigned as his advisor on Monday after the FIGC vetoed Andrea Pirlo's appointment as head coach, citing the former midfielder's ambassadorship with Russian betting firm Fonbet.
- Jul 25
La Russa on Pirlo as Italy coach: 'God help us,' calling it a leap in the dark after Guardiola pursuit fizzled
Senate President Ignazio La Russa voiced sharp skepticism over Andrea Pirlo's expected appointment as Italy's head coach, calling the move a 'leap in the dark' and lamenting that the federation settled for a 'mouse' after chasing Pep Guardiola.
- Jul 24
Mancini returns as Italy head coach, Ranieri named technical director after Pirlo sponsorship storm
Roberto Mancini begins a second stint as Italy's head coach and Claudio Ranieri replaces Paolo Maldini as technical director, the FIGC announced on Tuesday after a chaotic 24 hours that saw Andrea Pirlo's candidacy collapse over his Fonbet sponsorship.
- May 26
AC Milan in Turmoil: Cardinale Fires Allegri and Entire Leadership, Only Ibrahimovic Remains as Club Faces €90M Financial Hit
AC Milan owner Gerry Cardinale has executed a sweeping purge of the club's technical and executive leadership, firing manager Massimiliano Allegri, CEO Giorgio Furlani, sporting director Igli Tare, and technical director Geoffrey Moncada after a disastrous season that saw the Rossoneri miss out on Champions League qualification.