Maldini is delighted to continue the legacy of his grandfather and father, playing for the Italian national team for the third time.
Monza midfielder Daniel Maldini, 23, was interviewed after making history as the third generation of Maldini players to play for the Italian national team. Following his grandfather Cesare and father Paolo, in the UEFA Nations League match against Israel 4-1 on October 14. He said that he was overwhelmed and very happy that his first match went well. In this match, we controlled the game well until. We were down 1-2 goals. But after that we played in our own style. He hoped that he could help the สมัคร ufabet team, as the team already had quality. Dy trying to help the team as much as possible.
Daniel continued that for the message to his parents. He was very happy that they came to watch the game. He would like to dedicate his first game to everyone who loves him.
Daniel has impressed for Monza this season, making seven appearances and scoring once. And his debut for the Azzurri came at the same ground. Where his father Paolo Maldini made his debut for AC Milan at the age of 16 in 1985. With the Maldini family becoming the first in Italian football to have players from three generations play for their national team.
Cesare won 14 caps for his country before retiring in 1967 and served as head coach of the national team between 1996 and 1998. He died at the age of 84 in 2016. Paolo regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all time, won 126 caps for Italy, the third-highest total of all-time. Making his final appearance for the national team in 2002 and retiring in 2009.