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 May 18 2007, 11:04 AM
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Allievi Regionali B  Group: Helpers Posts: 6,764 Joined: 30-October 05 From: Israel Member No.: 787  |
The UEFA Champions League final against Liverpool FC will not be Paolo Maldini’s last match as many football fans had feared. The AC Milan captain has decided to play on for another season, his 24th wearing the No3 shirt for the Rossoneri. When Maldini does retire in 2008, the club will keep his shirt for safe-keeping, guarding it in the hope of returning it to the family one day if his son Christian, the promising grandson of former Milan captain Cesare Maldini, breaks into the first team. Paolo, 38, spoke with uefa.com about Milan’s family dynasty and his hopes and expectations for his eighth European Champion Clubs’ Cup final.
uefa.com: After the defeat in 2005 is this final more special? Paolo Maldini: Facing Liverpool is an opportunity to take revenge, but we have nothing against them. During my career I won most of the games I deserved to win. That night was not like that because we surely deserved to win and we didn't. However we don't have to think about our opponents too much. We have to play our own game and then accept the result on the pitch. They are a dangerous side especially with [Steven] Gerrard and [Peter] Crouch. uefa.com: What's the build up to the final like? Maldini: We are quite calm now. The tension will raise as we get closer to the game, starting from when we leave for Athens on Monday. uefa.com: Three finals in four years. What is Milan’s secret in this competition? Maldini: I think the secret is a completely different style of game and life in general. The whole club is different. This is the only club who keeps player even if they are over 35, looking at their talent without considering their age. uefa.com: How many other finals would you like to play? Maldini: I hope to play another one after this one in Athens because next season will surely be my last. uefa.com: The final against Liverpool will be your eighth in the competition, the same number as Real Madrid CF legend Paco Gento. What do you think about reaching such a milestone? Maldini: Honestly I never cared so much about records. I only think about winning as many trophies as possible and Milan gave me the chance to play so many finals in this competition. Believe me, it is not easy to reach the UEFA Champions League final. uefa.com: Could you ever imagine achieving so much when you were younger? Maldini: No, no. I just wanted to become a good Serie A player. When I was younger it was not very common to see Italian teams winning so many trophies in Europe. Milan and Inter had managed to win the trophy twice during the Sixties but otherwise there weren't many Italian teams who had been able to dominate in Europe. uefa.com: Did your father Cesare give you your love for football? Maldini: My father has not talked much about football with me. He thought mostly about teaching me as a man and about my education. I think I've loved football since the day I was born. This love pushes me to go on despite my age. I don't think my love for the game will ever die. However in order to achieve great results and always be at the top you have to be lucky enough to play with a great club and I have had this opportunity. uefa.com: What is Milan for you? Maldini: Milan is football for me. I have played for this club for my whole career, I was born in Milan, and my father had a very important career with this team. For me the word football means Milan. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif) uefa.com: Your own son plays for Milan's youth team. Do you think he will become a good player? Maldini: At his age – he has not turned eleven yet – you can already see if he is capable and he surely is. If he manages to develop this talent and if has the ambition to reach great goals, the next step will be deciding whether he wants to try this career or not. uefa.com: When you retire, Milan will retire your No3 jersey. Would you like to see your son wearing that shirt? Maldini: If somebody wears that shirt again, it will surely be one of my sons. I think it would be a very good story. ©uefa.com |
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May 18 2007, 11:07 AM
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Allievi Regionali B Group: Helpers Posts: 6,764 Joined: 30-October 05 From: Israel Member No.: 787 |
There isn't enough words to describe how truly great Paolo is and how much he's important to Milan.
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May 18 2007, 11:11 AM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Full Members Posts: 3,129 Joined: 12-February 07 From: Norway Member No.: 3,499 |
I just love it when Maldini says these things.
He is perhaps the best orator in football, and this is class. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif) |
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May 18 2007, 12:50 PM
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Smoking Bianco Group: Helpers Posts: 14,039 Joined: 15-August 05 From: KWT Member No.: 191 |
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May 18 2007, 12:53 PM
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Prima Squadra  Group: Moderators Posts: 39,627 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
^^^^
Paolo is God As dst would say (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
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May 19 2007, 07:45 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
Paolo is everything!!
A father, a captain, a God... my God!! Give to us one more win in the CL final, captain! Christian will be watching and I want him to see how it looks like... the Big Ear... he's gonna have to lift it too in the future!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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May 20 2007, 12:12 AM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,192 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
QUOTE (dst @ May 19 2007, 06:45 PM) Paolo is everything!! A father, a captain, a God... my God!! Give to us one more win in the CL final, captain! Christian will be watching and I want him to see how it looks like... the Big Ear... he's gonna have to lift it too in the future!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)  Give to us 1 more? You do know he's playing next year? That makes 2 in my count. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) |
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May 20 2007, 12:54 AM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ May 20 2007, 02:12 AM) Give to us 1 more? You do know he's playing next year? That makes 2 in my count. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) ... that was for the season! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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May 20 2007, 01:03 AM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,192 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
QUOTE (dst @ May 19 2007, 11:54 PM) ... that was for the season! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Every single day the big game gets closer, I watch some vids for this season. I see some of the superb work we've done to get here, we've not had any easy road by any means. Celtic are much better than people give them credit for, they did beat United in this years CL after all. Bayern are always going to be a threat but we swept them aside IN Munich. United, Champions of England, FA Cup finals. Rooney, Giggs, Scholes, Ronaldo. One of the best attacking teams in world football. We outplayed them, out-fought them and out-witted them over 2 legs, played superb football. The more I watch, the more I belive that Paolo will continue his path to becoming possibly the greatest player of all time. They were talking about records today during the FA Cup. Ryan Giggs has made a record 7 finals. Well Paolo has made 8 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Finals. He is the one that deserves the name 'God' (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) This post has been edited by kurtsimonw: May 20 2007, 01:04 AM |
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May 20 2007, 01:17 AM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ May 20 2007, 03:03 AM) He is the one that deserves the name 'God' (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) ... of course he does since he IS God, silly! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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May 20 2007, 01:20 AM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,192 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
QUOTE (dst @ May 20 2007, 12:17 AM) ... of course he does since he IS God, silly! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) When the Milanfan Member Awards 2007 come around, I know who's getting my vote for: Most dedicated defender of his idol. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
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May 20 2007, 01:26 AM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ May 20 2007, 03:20 AM) When the Milanfan Member Awards 2007 come around, I know who's getting my vote for: Most dedicated defender of his idol. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) I'm just deeply religious... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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May 20 2007, 01:32 AM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,192 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
QUOTE (dst @ May 20 2007, 12:26 AM) I'm just deeply religious... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Could that be funniest poster as well!? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
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May 20 2007, 04:28 AM
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Allievi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 8,465 Joined: 9-March 06 Member No.: 1,388 |
Get a room you two...
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May 20 2007, 10:52 AM
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Smoking Bianco Group: Helpers Posts: 14,039 Joined: 15-August 05 From: KWT Member No.: 191 |
QUOTE (pKillerMax @ May 20 2007, 06:28 AM) Get a room you two... See only u would think these dirty thoughts ... you .. you (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) This post has been edited by Rossoneri7: May 20 2007, 10:52 AM |
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