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Posted by: KillerMax Aug 17 2006, 12:22 AM

What do you all think about this matter? Maldini seems to be having a very strange injury. He said he always has pain and it doesn't go away. It's been a long time and he is still injured... What do you all make of this? Do you think he can recover or is this it? I'm very upset about his situation. He definitely doesn't deserve what he is going through.

Posted by: misha Aug 17 2006, 12:43 AM

Paolo is a fighter. There is nothing that he can't do. He is invincible. He even isn't a human.
It just a matter of time

Posted by: han2503 Aug 17 2006, 12:52 AM

Sadly I just don't see him getting back to a 100%, he has had almost all of last season and the summer to recover and he still isn't ready, I'm sure that he will play some games next season, but I don't see him being a regular.

Posted by: KillerMax Aug 17 2006, 12:54 AM

Sadly I just don't see him getting back to a 100%, he has had almost all of last season and the summer to recover and he still isn't ready, I'm sure that he will play some games next season, but I don't see him being a regular.

Posted by: LaPalma Aug 17 2006, 01:11 AM

I do so hope he'll come back. He's a legend. What I've seen from him at the beginning of the last season was really great for a 37 - year old. He's fighter, that's true. But I'm afraid he won't recover 100%. But I do so hope there will be one or 2 titles I can add to my sig

Posted by: han2503 Aug 17 2006, 01:58 AM

I do so hope he'll come back. He's a legend. What I've seen from him at the beginning of the last season was really great for a 37 - year old. He's fighter, that's true. But I'm afraid he won't recover 100%. But I do so hope there will be one or 2 titles I can add to my sig

Posted by: X-Offender Aug 17 2006, 02:58 AM

I'm sure if he won't get to 100% by the end of this season he will surely retire, he has always said that he didn't just want to fade away and if he wasn't up to it anymore and couldn't play regularly he will retire     

Posted by: arivanjj Aug 17 2006, 07:14 AM

this is too painful, i can't imagine Milan without Maldini...

Posted by: han2503 Aug 17 2006, 04:06 PM

this is too painful, i can't imagine Milan without Maldini...

Posted by: planck Aug 17 2006, 04:14 PM

Don't worry too much the next Maldini is on his way 

Posted by: KillerMax Aug 17 2006, 05:43 PM

Yeah, he is already 10 years, there is not long time till we'll se him

Posted by: han2503 Aug 17 2006, 09:38 PM

But who says he will be good enough? I really hope he will be just as good as his dady! I hope they haven't spoiled him by reserving him the number 3 jersey and telling him he will have a place in the Milan squad just like that...

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Aug 18 2006, 12:52 PM

But who says he will be good enough? I really hope he will be just as good as his dady! I hope they haven't spoiled him by reserving him the number 3 jersey and telling him he will have a place in the Milan squad just like that...

Posted by: misha Aug 18 2006, 12:58 PM

imagine him playing for the merda   

Posted by: Costacurta Aug 18 2006, 03:39 PM

Sorry, double post, proper one is next!

Posted by: Costacurta Aug 18 2006, 03:44 PM

Unfortunately I think old Paolo's body has given up on him, it is, frankly, exaughsted. He seems to have a persitant knee injury, which hasnt been cured by operations, rest, or whatever. I am very sorry to say that I think his playing days are, bar a couple of cameo appearances, over. Even if he wanted to go on another season, he simply couldn't.

I too hope his last season is crowned with the greatest glories, and that his son is as good as his father and grandfather.

Posted by: Diavolo Aug 18 2006, 04:28 PM

I do so hope he'll come back. He's a legend. What I've seen from him at the beginning of the last season was really great for a 37 - year old. He's fighter, that's true. But I'm afraid he won't recover 100%. But I do so hope there will be one or 2 titles I can add to my sig

Posted by: dst Aug 19 2006, 05:10 AM

Maldini seems to be having a very strange injury.

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Aug 20 2006, 04:36 AM

well if he proves to be HALF as good as his father is then we'll have a world class defender in him!!!!! 

Posted by: KillerMax Sep 6 2006, 04:14 PM

Posted by: dst Sep 6 2006, 04:19 PM

I have my hopes.

Posted by: kidnicky Sep 6 2006, 10:34 PM

dst there're more pictures of Christian in getty images ... I tried to post them but I can't attach pics here and the pics from getty don't work as the rest of the pics

Anyway here it's the link of the search, scroll down the page and you'll see 3 pics of Christian behind his dady

He'll be another great Maldini I'm sure about that

http://editorial.gettyimages.com/source/search/FrameSet.aspx?s=EventImagesSearchState%7c0%7c1%7c0%7c28%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c1%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c71796360%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c%7c%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c0&p=7&tag=1

Posted by: dst Sep 8 2006, 08:38 AM

thank you kidnicky!!!!

Posted by: kidnicky Sep 8 2006, 02:15 PM

you're welcome dst! actually after I posted the link for you I realized that in the other thread someone posted more pics of Christian

Posted by: dst Sep 8 2006, 02:21 PM

you're welcome dst! actually after I posted the link for you I realized that in the other thread someone posted more pics of Christian

Posted by: DvZ Sep 8 2006, 02:29 PM

It's funny though ... we can't ask for no other former team of his to come play against us!!!!!   

Posted by: kidnicky Sep 8 2006, 02:33 PM

do I need a subscription or something for the Getty watermark to be removed???

Posted by: KillerMax Nov 2 2006, 11:40 PM

I love this one! I just saw it now... It's awesome! I wanna sign that petition!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y993XmmcdDg

Posted by: LaPalma Nov 3 2006, 12:13 AM

I love this one! I just saw it now... It's awesome! I wanna sign that petition!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y993XmmcdDg

Posted by: dst Nov 3 2006, 12:16 AM

if this is meant as a joke it is really a bad one !!

By the way: what a player Cantona was ...

Posted by: LaPalma Nov 3 2006, 12:25 AM

if this is meant as a joke it is really a bad one !!

By the way: what a player Cantona was ...

Posted by: dst Nov 3 2006, 12:34 AM

I know that it's a joke, and I also know it's a VERY bad one....but Paolo can't stop....Paolo always played for Milan...for my entire lifetime....I can't imagine Milan without him...        

Posted by: LaPalma Nov 3 2006, 12:38 AM

He will always be there .. and Christian is on his way ... why the f@ck are you trying to make me cry !!?

Posted by: dst Nov 3 2006, 12:46 AM

...

Posted by: Kaka Is Brilliant Nov 3 2006, 01:01 AM

He is a legend, but unfortunately legends come and go. The term 'legend' is used far too frequently now, but for Maldini it cannot be said enough

Posted by: kidnicky Nov 3 2006, 10:09 PM

now that we're trying to make dst cry, the other day I was checking the player's pics on the uefa site and Paolo's profile starts with this ...

One day there will be an AC Milan defence without the peerless Paolo Maldini, but few can remember what one looks like

... I swear that I almost cry

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Nov 3 2006, 10:21 PM

Our defence w/o Paolo .. We are already getting a glimps of it now (with KAkha and Nesta) .. Still it wont be the same; Paolo has always been there, it seemed like it was eternal !

Posted by: ACM-pippo Nov 3 2006, 11:48 PM

I can't immagine MILAN without Paolo :cry2: :cry2:

Posted by: dst Nov 4 2006, 12:50 PM

One day there will be an AC Milan defence without the peerless Paolo Maldini, but few can remember what one looks like

Posted by: kidnicky Nov 6 2006, 05:26 AM

Aghhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
...
somebody please lock this topic !!

...

Posted by: arivanjj Nov 6 2006, 06:13 AM

i'm feeling the heart attack coming back to me...

Posted by: han2503 Dec 17 2006, 02:56 PM

NIGHT THE BOY BECAME A MILAN

Gord: I knew teen Maldini was world class when he took me to cleaners
By Neil Cameron

GORDON STRACHAN eyed up the fresh-faced AC Milan defender and decided he would have a bit of fun teaching this young buck a thing or two about football.

But just 90 minutes later it was the experienced professional who was given a lesson and there and then he predicted the boy he had just come up against was going to be a superstar.

What the former Manchester United player couldn't have predicted was that two decades later he would be the Celtic manager and would once again have to face the kid who ran him ragged in a friendly match.

The rookie left-back in question was a certain Paolo Maldini who is still going strong for the Milan giants after a career which, let's face it, has been fairly decent.

Strachan smiled as he recalled an end-of-season game at Old Trafford when the winger truly believed an easy evening awaited as he eyed the nobody he was to go up against.

Maldini is, of course, a legend of the game and it is incredible to think that this wonderful footballer is still playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world at 38. He has said this will be his last season but we have heard it all before.

And you have to wonder if the AC Milan captain remembers the night when he gave a wee ginger Scotsman a torrid time of it.

Strachan said: "I played against Maldini years ago when he was a youngster. AC Milan had just won the league when they came to Old Trafford at the end of the season for a game.

"He was left-back, only 18, so I thought to myself that it would be an easy night for me. I spent 90 minutes in reverse. I saw that night that he was special.

"That was a team with Ruud Gullit and Marco Van Basten. They were fantastic and we managed to scrape a draw.I have no idea how.

"Maldini has had a great career and still to be going is fantastic."

The AC Milan Strachan and his players will face are not of that vintage but they are still mighty opponents. Maldini is still there as is the incredible Alessandro Costacurta.

Then you add the names of Rino Gattuso, Andrea Pirlo and Cafu. All World Cup winners. Brazilian Kaka, on his day, is as good as anyone, yet the consensus rightly or wrongly is Celtic have got themselves a decent draw.

That may well be true but Strachan pointed out that for his side to beat the Italians they must be at full strength and every last man will have to be at his very best.

He said: "I would like to have a full squad for the games. I couldn't say anything about the AC Milan players. They have done enough in the game and I can't be commenting on them. It's going to be a massive test."

Not only a test, but a fantastic learning experience for this relatively young Celtic side. Strachan yesterday joked about the not-so-exotic places he visited with Aberdeen on their foreign travels when trips to Bulgaria and Albania were far from easy.

But the team he learned most from was Liverpool who, as European Cup holders, faced the Dons in 1980 and gave them a footballing lesson. Strachan took a lot from that doing, a 5-0 defeat over two legs was the end result, and his hope is that players such as Stephen McManus and Mark Wilson will learn from playing the superstars of Milan.

He said: "It will be great if all the younger boys can get involved in this. They will find out what they need to do to compete at this level.

"They can't just say that they played well against Dunfermline last week. If you want to be a top, top player then you must be recognised in these games.

"We got battered by Liverpool when Aberdeen played them. We were a right young side and it was only then that we realised we would have to be some team to play at that level.

"It also helped me personally. I moved on after playing at the highest level and that helped me in England."

AC Milan will have to be forgotten about for a couple of months as there is plenty of football for Celtic to be concerned with in the meantime - tomorrow's Old Firm game for a start.

But these two games in the distance do keep every player on their toes. Standards won't be allowed to slip because a few bad games and you'll be watching Kaka and Co from the bench.

Strachan said: "There can be long winters here. The training is hard but this tie keeps us ticking over. Guys with injuries will keep themselves going in the gym because they know at the end of it there is the chance to play AC Milan. It gives them that wee added incentive."

The matches against the Italians offer Shunsuke Nakamura a return to the country where he made his name and he is determined to emulate the strike that stunned Manchester United in qualifying Group F.

Nakamura said: "I'm delighted to be going back to Italy and especially somewhere as special as the San Siro. It's a fantastic draw for Celtic and for myself as I get the chance to return to Italy and show the people there what I can do.

"I never really showed my best form when I was with Reggina but I feel at home with Celtic and in Scotland. I'm playing for a club who allow me to play the game the way I want to.

"The winning goal I scored against Manchester United was one of the special moments of my career and I would love now to do the same against AC Milan. It would mean even more to me given the time I spent in Italy as a player."

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell hopes the atmosphere in the east end of Glasgow will inspire Celtic to another famous victory. He said: "It's a fantastic draw, absolutely fantastic.

"It is a great tie for the club, for the supporters and, I'm sure, for Gordon Strachan and the players."

Lawwell insists Celtic must believe they can win the tournament and not think about the next round.

He added: "We always have our targets and that would be quite sweet. It will be a tough task. I'm sure Milan will have all their players back and they will be up for it. "If we didn't think we could lift the trophy there would be no point competing."

AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti is wary of the challenge his team face and insists Celtic will not be underestimated.

He said: "Celtic are a very good side. They beat Manchester United and they are a team to fear.

"Considering the atmosphere we will face in Glasgow it will be an advantage to play the decider at the San Siro."

Posted by: anano1214 Dec 27 2006, 08:06 PM

Posted by: dst Dec 28 2006, 01:29 AM

what's this pic!? it looks... fake!

Posted by: mchanna Dec 28 2006, 02:36 AM

Maldini's 20th Anniversary in Milan

Posted by: dst Dec 28 2006, 02:45 AM

that's nice mchanna!!

Posted by: milanistar Dec 28 2006, 03:30 AM

Grande PAOLO

Posted by: arivanjj Dec 28 2006, 03:54 AM

nice pics.. thanx mchanna.

Posted by: KillerMax Dec 28 2006, 11:02 AM

Awesome pics mchanna!!

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Dec 28 2006, 02:53 PM

Thanx mc hanna

Posted by: anano1214 Dec 28 2006, 07:50 PM

NUOVO NEGOZIO "SWEET YEARS" A MILANO

Posted by: anano1214 Dec 28 2006, 07:53 PM

Grande Capitano

Posted by: kidnicky Dec 29 2006, 01:18 AM

thanks for the pics mchanna

Posted by: dst Dec 29 2006, 02:05 AM

thanks anano!!

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Jan 6 2007, 01:09 PM

Maldini: Juve Wanted Me

The Milan captain revealed this during an interview with 'Sky Italia'.



zoom - galleria Paolo Maldini could have been a Juventus player according to the former Italian international who was apparently approached by the Bianconeri before the 1990 World Cup.

"I was never tempted, but I always knew about their interest and how much they could appreciate me, especially President Boniperti and Agnelli, who told me so clearly when I met them once, I remember, before the World Cup of 1990.

"However, they knew very well what my story was, of my family and how tied I was to Milan."

The Rossoneri are currently in a winter training camp in Malta, as the squad is preparing for the second part of the season with the Champions League being the main priority for the club.

This afternoon, the Rossoneri will face Juventus in the classic Berlusconi Cup in program at San Siro at 5pm CET.


Goal.com

Posted by: anano1214 Jan 6 2007, 04:18 PM

i know this

Posted by: dst Jan 6 2007, 04:55 PM

which team didn't want him!??????

Posted by: Jack Sparrow Jan 6 2007, 06:32 PM

I think Olympiakos were not interested...coz they had this prodigy called dst who could play at RB.

Posted by: dst Jan 6 2007, 07:25 PM

I think Olympiakos were not interested...coz they had this prodigy called dst who could play at RB.

Posted by: mchanna Jan 6 2007, 10:15 PM

I hate the day, when Maldini retires
It will be the saddest day of Milan
I can't imagine a Milan without Maldini!!

Posted by: han2503 Jan 6 2007, 10:33 PM

I hate the day, when Maldini retires     
It will be the saddest day of Milan 
I can't imagine a Milan without Maldini!!
 

Posted by: anano1214 Feb 1 2007, 01:18 PM

Paolo Maldini with family in Miami

Posted by: anano1214 Feb 1 2007, 01:19 PM

Posted by: anano1214 Feb 1 2007, 01:20 PM

Posted by: LaPalma Feb 2 2007, 08:40 PM

A friend of mine just told me that Paolo told the Gazzeta that he's probably going to play another year, because he feels a lot better than last year

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Feb 2 2007, 09:15 PM

A friend of mine just told me that Paolo told the Gazzeta that he's probably going to play another year, because he feels a lot better than last year    

Posted by: dst Feb 28 2007, 02:53 AM

Posted by: Bluesummers Mar 2 2007, 04:18 AM

He can't retire yet we still need his services and we need them pretty bad I hate to say this but i think he shouldn't be allowed to retire. Not yet until we have established a defence. The stupid bald man took his time before he actually realised that the defence is getting old. he should have bought some young talent much earlier. 4 years ago would have been nice instead of now hoping that maldini and nesta will pull miracles like they did back in the day.

Posted by: Jack Sparrow Mar 2 2007, 06:35 PM

Those pics...Paolo looks like God. Who's his fashion advisor??

Posted by: dst Mar 2 2007, 08:11 PM

Those pics...Paolo looks like God. Who's his fashion advisor??

Posted by: Jack Sparrow Mar 2 2007, 08:27 PM

Posted by: dst Mar 2 2007, 08:45 PM

Coach Carlo likes it like that.

Posted by: Jack Sparrow Mar 2 2007, 08:52 PM

Absolutely.

Posted by: dst Mar 12 2007, 03:12 PM

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Mar 12 2007, 03:19 PM

NOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: arivanjj Mar 12 2007, 09:27 PM

FANTASTIC!! JUST WHAT WE NEEDED

Posted by: nnloso Mar 17 2007, 05:10 AM

Carmen Electra

Posted by: dst Mar 17 2007, 02:28 PM

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Mar 17 2007, 07:04 PM

Yeah .. But he is 38

Posted by: Bluesummers Mar 18 2007, 12:48 AM

Yeah .. But he is 38

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Mar 18 2007, 12:53 AM

He shouldn't play this match.  Too risky.  If nesta is not fit, then we have no choice.  Poor paolo   He should be playing golf and banging his hot wife, not getting injuries.

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 16 2007, 04:16 PM

Posted by: misha Apr 16 2007, 06:29 PM

Maldini's final ambition
http://www.uefa.com/magazine/news/kind=16384/newsid=527320.html

Posted by: maldini03 Apr 16 2007, 06:38 PM

Paolo is a fighter. There is nothing that he can't do. He is invincible. He even  isn't a human.   
It just a matter of time

Posted by: misha Apr 16 2007, 06:44 PM

Yeah he is up there with Chuck Norris

Posted by: Jack Sparrow Apr 16 2007, 08:17 PM

^^^

Who?? Bruce Lee

Posted by: misha Apr 16 2007, 08:45 PM

^^^

Who?? Bruce Lee

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 17 2007, 03:23 AM

http://www.milanfan.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4696

Posted by: anano1214 Apr 20 2007, 10:35 PM

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 21 2007, 11:03 AM

Wow ... anano1214, are u in the pic ?? where was it taken ?

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 21 2007, 11:04 AM

Wow ... anano1214, are u in the pic ?? where was it taken ?

Posted by: anano1214 Apr 21 2007, 02:35 PM

Wow ... anano1214, are u in the pic ??

Posted by: anano1214 Apr 21 2007, 02:36 PM

where was it taken ?

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 21 2007, 02:45 PM

maldini.iobloggo.com

Posted by: anano1214 Apr 21 2007, 02:51 PM

Oh ..I thought it was a pic of u

Never mind.

Posted by: Tennie Apr 24 2007, 12:40 PM

Just found the following on a BBC message board:

Tonight 38 years old Paolo Maldini will play his 983rd official football game in all competitions, his 1st one was in serie A on the 20th January 1985: 16 days before the birth of C.Ronaldo and 9 months before the birth of W.Rooney !!!
I think this little fact is amazing: doesn't matter who you will support tonight and doesn't matter how do you think he will cope with players so much younger than him.... I believe is a legend and just want to pay my tribute to one of the greatest defenders ever, always respected from every supporter, even from an Inter one like myself.

Maldini being praised by a Merda fan.

Posted by: arivanjj Apr 24 2007, 01:31 PM

Posted by: han2503 Apr 24 2007, 01:44 PM

Just found the following on a BBC message board:

Tonight 38 years old Paolo Maldini will play his 983rd official football game in all competitions, his 1st one was in serie A on the 20th January 1985: 16 days before the birth of C.Ronaldo and 9 months before the birth of W.Rooney !!!
I think this little fact is amazing: doesn't matter who you will support tonight and doesn't matter how do you think he will cope with players so much younger than him.... I believe is a legend and just want to pay my tribute to one of the greatest defenders ever, always respected from every supporter, even from an Inter one like myself.

Maldini being praised by a Merda fan.

Posted by: Tennie Apr 24 2007, 01:56 PM

 

You're an Inter fan????

Posted by: han2503 Apr 24 2007, 02:10 PM

    Never. Never ever.

I'm just quoting the kind words a Merda fan posted about Paolo.

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 24 2007, 05:02 PM

No one can deny Maldini, even a merda can't deny he is the best !

Posted by: Locke Lamora Apr 27 2007, 04:20 PM

A guy at work is an Inter fan, I ask him who's the best forward ever, keeper midfielder, winger whatever.
But when it gets to the best back, its Maldini.
ALWAYS!

I hope hel'l keep up until he's reached 1000 games...


Then why not 1000 more?

Posted by: Rossoneri7 May 4 2007, 12:15 AM

One More Season, Confirms Maldini 

AC Milan skipper Paolo Maldini has confirmed that he wants to play for one more season before hanging up his boots.

The Rossoneri legend admitted, however, that it would depend on how he shaped up after a pending knee surgery.

"I will continue next season," said Maldini, who missed yesterday's fabulous 3-0 win over Manchester United.

"After the final, I will have a [knee] operation, and I hope to be able to play what would be my final European Super Cup and Intercontinental Cup [after winning the Champions League]."
   
The 38-year-old had admitted yesterday evening that he would have gone in for an immediate operation had Milan been knocked out, but that he will now focus on getting fit for the Athens date.

The operation will now take place in the week following the final, and barring any complications, he will be ready for the start of the new season, and to continue his magical career.

He will make it a record eighth Champions League final appearance in three weeks, and could chalk up his fifth trophy. He won with Milan in 1989, 90, 94 and 2003, and was on the losing side in 1993, 95 and 2005.

Posted by: bigmacmtl May 4 2007, 01:52 AM

No one can deny Maldini, even a merda can't deny he is the best !

Posted by: dst May 14 2007, 04:52 PM

THE CAPTAIN’S LAURELS

Paolo Maldini reached his 600th Serie A game in this March’s derby and Catania marked his 601st, what an amazing champion and captain he has been and continues to be



Paolo Maldini played his 601st game in Serie A with Milan against Catania. The captain already celebrated the big 600 in March on March 11 of this year (this number includes the UEFA play-off on May 23, 1987 against Sampdoria in Turin). It’s a breathtaking number for the record books. If we set aside the play-off from 1987, which was played after the regular season, yesterday was Maldini’s 600th match. The 600th match of a great champion and a great captain. A hero unlike any other, our very own Paolo Maldini.

Out of those 600 Serie A games played by Maldini there have been 315 victories, 179 draws, 106 losses, with 52,555 minutes played and 28 goals scored.


HERE ARE THE DETAILS OF THE MEMORABLE MOMENTS OF MALDINI IN SERIE A:

FIRST GAME
January 20, 1985: Udinese-Milan 1-1

GAME NUMBER 100
February 26, 1989: Milan-Pescara 6-1

GAME NUMBER 200
October 18, 1992: Milan-Lazio 5-3

GAME NUMBER 300
December 23, 1995: Fiorentina-Milan 2-2

GAME NUMBER 400
May 2, 1999: Milan-Sampdoria 3-2

GAME NUMBER 500
March 22, 2003 Milan-Juventus 2-1

GAME NUMBER 600 (601 including the UEFA play-off in 1987, Milan-Samp 1-0)
May 13, 2007: Catania-Milan 1-1

acmilan.com

Posted by: KillerMax May 14 2007, 06:23 PM

Sadly I just don't see him getting back to a 100%, he has had almost all of last season and the summer to recover and he still isn't ready, I'm sure that he will play some games next season, but I don't see him being a regular.

Posted by: han2503 May 26 2007, 10:10 PM

Maldini – A Born Winner

After triumphing for the fifth time in the Champions League, Maldini stated he wants to play the European Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup, admitting he’ll go on for at least one more year, despite his left leg is not that fit anymore.

He was supposed to retire at the end of the current season, but it looks like he’s decided there is still plenty of time to think about hanging his boots. The Milan captain has discovered the elixir of life, which can be summarized in only one sweet and merry word: victory…


In Italy to be the offspring of a famous person, being it a journalist or a physician or a professor, means very often that you can have an easy life, following the path already set by your parent.

I’m obviously grossly generalizing, but it’s not that uncommon that the son of a law professor begins a career at university or the daughter on an actress starts performing as well.

Unfortunately some of the lucky children get the job mainly because of their illustrious parents, not for their own merits, but it’s not always like that.

Paolo Maldini is one of those exceptions, as he started playing football just because he liked it and he had a good potential – to say the least...

His father Cesare Maldini, who went on to Coach the Azzurri, was a key player in Nereo Rocco’s rock-like defence back in the sixties.

He won only a European Cup, in 1963, when a double by Brazilian striker Josè Altafini, now a well known commentator for Italian Sky, did the trick and Milan defeated Eusebio’s mighty Benfica at the Old Wembley Stadium – the one with the towers, not the Blairian arch...

Maldini junior has got a far better record in the European competitions, having won five European Cup – or Champions League, I should say… But honestly, and we’re sure Cesarone will not mind, it’s not only a question of trophies. It’s a question of qualities.

Paolo is more talented than his father, who trained him in the unlucky – for Italy – France 1998 World Cup. He’s got a better technique, a good ability at scoring goals and he’s faster paced.

He’s also more of a marathon man than his daddy who retired when he was 35, and more versatile, as he can play wing-back and centre-back.

Maldini senior could perform as a full back and that was it. In fact Paolo has set the all time record for Serie A, playing the incredible amount of 600 games, to which he added 28 goals.

In his career he’s only performed for Milan, while Cesare started in his home town with Triestina and finished wearing a Granata shirt in Turin.

Having spent 23 seasons in the same club, Maldini is definitely a rare bird in the world of sports, especially now, in the “corporate football era” where players are promiscuous and clubs seen with a less passionate feeling of belonging with millions in play.

Before leaving the national team, in the aftermath of another national tragedy, the Korea defeat in 2002, he collected 126 caps (another all time record for Italy), hitting the back of the net seven times.

Those figures speak for themselves, even though we could go on mentioning a few more records (eight Champions League finals, 74 appearances for Italy wearing the captain arm band, seven Scudetti, etc.).

His Serie A debut took place in a cold January afternoon, in Udine and the Milan Coach at that time, former fifties Swedish star Nils Liedholm, had no doubt: Maldini was glory bound.

It was 1985 and Maldini was only 16 – he’s turning 39 next June – but you could actually tell he was more than a good prospect.

What at that time Liddas – as Liedholm, now a much respected wine maker, is nicknamed – didn’t know was that AC Milan were also destined to shine in Italy and Europe like no other club would do.

The following two decades were going to be the most successful of the Rossoneri history. Paolino Maldini was there, playing in the back with the likes of Baresi and Stam, Tassotti and Costacurta, Nesta and Panucci.

He was, actually he still is, a living advert for our sport. His tackles raised to a legendary status, his quick runs on the left side of the pitch are simply memorable, while his fair play has a few equals in the rest of the world.

Unfortunately he shares the same destiny of other former Milan team mates, like Massaro, Donadoni, Baresi, Albertini and a few more: he’s never won a World Cup.

He lost a final on penalties in 1994, when he had to comfort Baresi, who had missed from the penalty spot and was crying like a baby.

To be precise he was also defeated by France in the Euro 2000 last act, but that doesn’t hurt as much as the World Cup failures.

One more stain on the nearly immaculate career of Maldini could be the absence of his name on the list of the Ballon d’or winners.

But I don’t think that’s too important, firstly because in Italy that trophy is a bit overrated and secondly because Maldini’s name is well present in the history of football anyway, with or without a Ballon d’or making a fine show on his bookshelf.

Maybe some of the sweetest words on Maldini marvellous career were uttered a few days ago by Materazzi, a symbol of his cross town rivals.

“It’s a pity Paolo, the best defender in the last two decades, hasn’t won the World Cup. I’m really sorry for him. I actually managed to lift that cup and he didn’t, it’s incredible”.

Maldini is not the only superstar without a World Cup success. That club has got a few illustrious members, like Best, Di Stefano and Cruijff, just to name a few.

But you cannot achieve everything in your life, can you? At least he can put a tape on and watch a European Cup final. He has plenty of tapes to choose from and a new one as well.

It says 2007, V for Vendetta, V for victory…and who would argue that the veteran has earned a place not just in the hearts of Rossoneri or Azzurri fans, but in true football fans' hearts wherever they live…forever.

Luca Manes

Posted by: anano1214 Jun 5 2007, 10:43 AM

http://img147.imageshack.us/my.php?image=11363624pictjl6.jpg http://img147.imageshack.us/my.php?image=11465202pictnv4.jpg http://img264.imageshack.us/my.php?image=11465230pictxj4.jpg http://img501.imageshack.us/my.php?image=11485099pictmk0.jpg

Posted by: KillerMax Jun 5 2007, 04:43 PM

Thanks anano. I guess it's me and dst's turn to use the lotion then, eh?

Posted by: dst Jun 5 2007, 04:53 PM

Sh!t, I've got no lotion left...

*runs to the super-market*

Posted by: KillerMax Jun 5 2007, 05:00 PM

This is just... wrong.

Posted by: kurtsimonw Jun 5 2007, 08:50 PM

Very, very wrong.

Posted by: Jack Sparrow Jun 5 2007, 08:59 PM

You worship Gods b!tches...not jerk off over them!!!


Holy cow....lord pardon their sins....

Posted by: dst Jun 5 2007, 10:28 PM

I never said I want the lotion for...

But I let you think I was so... forgive me, God, for I have sinned!

Posted by: anano1214 Jun 15 2007, 08:08 PM

Posted by: LaPalma Jun 26 2007, 10:52 AM

Happy Birthday honorable Capitano! Good to know that we'll see our Capitano in a Rossoneri shirt for at least another season. Hope you can also celebrate new titles on your 40th Birthday Paolo!

FORZA MALDINI!!!!!!!!

Posted by: dst Jun 26 2007, 11:28 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GOD!!!


...

Posted by: amancik Jun 26 2007, 12:22 PM

Happy Birthday Maldini!!!

Posted by: misha Jun 26 2007, 12:49 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!

Posted by: mchanna Jun 26 2007, 01:41 PM

Buon Compleanno Paolo! :proud: :star:

From:




to....







Forza Paolo Maldini & Milan!

Posted by: Fillipo Simone Jun 26 2007, 06:22 PM

Congratulations...

Posted by: anano1214 Jun 26 2007, 06:23 PM

Happy Birthday Paolo Maldini. Hope this season is a good one for you and Milan.



wish you have wonderful and successful last season with us.

Posted by: Tennie Jun 27 2007, 12:57 PM

This is a little on the gossipy side, but the papers are reporting that God celebrated his birthday with a dinner in one of South Beach's finer restaurants with his family. Also present at the party were Nesta + family and (!) Shevchenko + family.

Posted by: Fillipo Simone Jun 27 2007, 01:03 PM

This is a little on the gossipy side, but the papers are reporting that God celebrated his birthday with a dinner in one of South Beach's finer restaurants with his family. Also present at the party were Nesta + family and (!) Shevchenko + family.

Posted by: Tennie Jun 27 2007, 01:09 PM

It's in today's Gazzetta (print edition). I can't find the article in the online version - they don't always put the gossipy stuff on the website.

Goal.com is running a recap of the story in Italian. http://www.goal.com/it/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=337782

Posted by: Fillipo Simone Jun 27 2007, 01:41 PM

It's in today's Gazzetta (print edition). I can't find the article in the online version - they don't always put the gossipy stuff on the website.

Goal.com is running a recap of the story in Italian. http://www.goal.com/it/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=337782

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Jun 28 2007, 12:04 AM

I usually read on this forum, dst and others calling Maldini god .. But I only understood what they ment until I actually saw this comp. Watch for the opposition, when they shake his hand before the game(s) .. Look at how they look at him in awe.

I bet you, if this was in the time ancient Greece, where there was a god for everything, Maldini would be the god of football

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6EeWduR5o8&mode=user&search=

p.s. I'm sure Max would love this type of music ..

Posted by: Tennie Jun 28 2007, 01:19 AM

*sniffle* Great comp, that one.

I was in the stands when he scored that goal too. I feel very, very lucky.

Posted by: dst Jun 28 2007, 11:41 AM

Some still don't believe...

Posted by: HasanHasanly Jun 28 2007, 04:03 PM

Look at how Carletto stops Christian when he enters the stadium. He is probably saying: "Stop kid, dont go that fast, i will need you real soon!"

Posted by: dst Jun 28 2007, 04:08 PM

Look at how Carletto stops Christian when he enters the stadium. He is probably saying: "Stop kid, dont go that fast, i will need you real soon!"

Posted by: anano1214 Jun 29 2007, 02:55 PM

la casa Maldini

Posted by: misha Jun 29 2007, 03:01 PM

Paolo deserves better!!

Posted by: dst Aug 21 2007, 06:38 PM

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Aug 22 2007, 01:20 AM

PS 2 And new members should answer a quiz about Him!

Posted by: rhy_A4 Sep 10 2007, 09:25 AM

hey was the champions league final Maldini's 600th Apps ?

Posted by: misha Sep 10 2007, 10:10 AM

hey was the champions league final Maldini's 600th Apps ?

Posted by: rhy_A4 Sep 10 2007, 10:11 AM

oh ok thnx for that

Posted by: kurtsimonw Sep 11 2007, 04:53 PM

I was just curious to know, is this definetly Paolo's last season? Has he confirmed it in any way, or are we just assuming it because of his knee troubles?

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Sep 11 2007, 05:36 PM

I was just curious to know, is this definetly Paolo's last season? Has he confirmed it in any way, or are we just assuming it because of his knee troubles?

Posted by: dst Sep 11 2007, 08:36 PM

Why Kurt why?? Why did you have to repeat that!!??!?!

Posted by: kurtsimonw Sep 11 2007, 09:48 PM

Why Kurt why?? Why did you have to repeat that!!??!?!

Posted by: Jack Sparrow Sep 12 2007, 05:43 AM

It's ok kurt, dst is in denial.

Me...I have complete faith in the second coming. His name is Christian, he is a Maldini.

Posted by: Tennie Sep 26 2007, 03:13 PM

Maldini looks to bow out on a high

A video interview with God!

http://www.uefa.com/competitions/ucl/news/kind=1/newsid=590412.html

Posted by: KillerMax Sep 26 2007, 03:30 PM

Thanks. It would be great if Maldini could choose his own successor to recommend to the club. Who knows better than him?

Posted by: Bluesummers Sep 26 2007, 11:39 PM

I hope he returns. I dont care how old or tired or not match fit he is. he is better than kala, bonera, simic, combined.

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Sep 26 2007, 11:46 PM

Grande Capitano !

Posted by: Bluesummers Sep 27 2007, 12:13 AM

FORZA PAOLO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Fillipo Simone Sep 27 2007, 12:16 AM

I hope he returns.  I dont care how old or tired or not match fit he is. he is better than kala, bonera, simic, combined.

Posted by: Bluesummers Sep 27 2007, 12:39 AM

What did you think? Just put Nesta aside, and you can say he's better then the whole Serie A defense,..

Posted by: dst Sep 27 2007, 01:08 AM

I hope he returns.  I dont care how old or tired or not match fit he is. he is better than kala, bonera, simic, combined.

Posted by: Bluesummers Sep 27 2007, 01:16 AM

Old? He's the heart and soul of this team! Milan reach an even higher (heavenly) level when he's on the field... some may not realize it but he's a huge loss for the team and we do really miss him! We've played all our games this season without out true captain, that is HUGE!

Posted by: dst Sep 27 2007, 01:20 AM

I know how you feel i feel the same.  I feel naked when kala or bonera plays in the back

Posted by: Tennie Sep 27 2007, 01:25 AM

I don't feel naked... but I slowly tear my clothes off when Kaladze is playing so I end up like that...

Posted by: dst Sep 27 2007, 01:34 AM

So...when Kaladze plays, you do a strip tease? Kinky.

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Sep 27 2007, 01:35 AM

^^^

Posted by: misha Sep 27 2007, 04:24 AM

Posted by: Jack Sparrow Sep 27 2007, 04:26 AM

uh-oh ...take it easy now ladies....dst close ur mouth and wipe off the drool...you're never gonna look that cool.

Posted by: misha Sep 27 2007, 04:38 AM

uh-oh ...take it easy now ladies....dst close ur mouth and wipe off the drool...you're never gonna look that cool.

Posted by: kurtsimonw Sep 27 2007, 05:19 AM

I hope he gets back to full fitness sooner than later, even at his age he is one of the best defenders in the World in my opinion.

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Sep 27 2007, 05:21 AM

I hope he gets back to full fitness sooner than later, even at his age he is one of the best defenders in the World in my opinion.

I hope he gets back to full fitness sooner than later, even at his age he is the best defender in the World in my opinion.

Posted by: kurtsimonw Sep 27 2007, 05:21 AM

Correction:
Your welcome

Posted by: bigmacmtl Sep 27 2007, 06:06 PM

his best pic is the bottom left one

Posted by: Tennie Sep 29 2007, 03:49 AM

God help me, I may have to think nice thoughts about a Merda player.

Here's an extract from an interview with Luis Figo that originally appeared in Corriere dello Sport (http://www.goal.com/it/articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=428991):

A fine stagione lei e Maldini chiuderete le vo­stre carriere. Cosa perde il calcio?

«Maldini è il numero 1, un punto di riferimen­to per tutti i calciatori sia per la carriera, sia per le vittorie, sia per il modo in cui si è posto fuori e dentro il campo».

(This is his entire answer to the question).

[At the end of the season, you and Maldini will end your careers. What will football lose?

"Maldini is number 1, the point of reference for all footballers for his career, for his victories, for how he behaves both on and off the pitch." ]

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Sep 29 2007, 05:06 AM

Paolo Maldini. That is all you need to say, no one would even consider calling him old

Posted by: dst Dec 3 2007, 06:28 PM

Posted by: zdrossoneri Dec 6 2007, 01:54 PM

[At the end of the season, you and Maldini will end your careers. What will football lose?

"Maldini is number 1, the point of reference for all footballers for his career, for his victories, for how he behaves both on and off the pitch." ]

Posted by: Jack Sparrow Dec 6 2007, 02:03 PM

He has to stay till the end of the season. Unless we get kicked out of CL.

Posted by: Tennie Dec 6 2007, 02:07 PM

There were rumors this morning in Corriere dello Sport that he was going to announce his retirement after the CWC. He's come out with an immediate denial in a Studio Sport interview.

Posted by: Jack Sparrow Dec 6 2007, 02:13 PM

God bless his little heart! Phew...I almost got a heart attack!

Posted by: zdrossoneri Dec 6 2007, 03:06 PM

There were rumors this morning in Corriere dello Sport that he was going to announce his retirement after the CWC. He's come out with an immediate denial in a Studio Sport interview.

Posted by: Tennie Dec 6 2007, 03:16 PM

Depends on which timezone you're in. The reports were in the Thursday morning Corriere. Japan is several timezones ahead of Italy (8, I think), and the team has had its training session for the day (see my note on that in the news section). So the interview in which Il Capitano denied his imminent retirement most likely took place either before or after the interview. For those who don't know, Studio Sport is a Mediaset program (and Mediaset = Silvio Berlusconi). It's generally far more reliable for Milan news than Corriere, which is generally reliable for...lining birdcages.

Posted by: zdrossoneri Dec 6 2007, 03:19 PM

Ah... so it was not true. thanks Tennie.

Posted by: dst Dec 7 2007, 12:41 AM

God protected me... if I had read about the retirement bs before the denial I'd be dead already! Thanks Paolo!!

Posted by: Tennie Dec 16 2007, 11:48 PM

Maldini to draw career to a close


AC Milan captain Paolo Maldini has announced that he will retire from football at the end of the season, ending one of the most decorated careers in recent times.

World triumph
The 39-year-old defender revealed his decision following Milan's 4-2 triumph against CA Boca Juniors to lift the FIFA Club World Cup in Japan. Following the game, which resulted in his 26th honour with Milan, he said: "This victory is so great because it's really hard to play with a great team like Milan when you are 39 years old like me.

No regrets
"This club have always given me the possibility to play for important trophies and today I feel very satisfied with what I have done. I can quit playing without any regrets or sorrow. I have had all the things I could ask for in my career," added Italy's most capped international, with 126 appearances to his name prior to his last outing in 2002.

Glittering career
Maldini has lifted the European Champion Clubs' Cup five times – during a career that began with his debut in 1985 – the most recent of which being last May's 2-1 win against Liverpool FC in Athens. Now in his 23rd campaign, he has appeared a record 604 times in Serie A, scoring 28 goals and winning the Italian title on seven occasions. He also won five UEFA Super Cups, one Italian Cup, four Italian Super Cups and three world club titles. Milan will retire Maldini's No3 shirt at the end of this season but it could be seen again if one of his sons makes the senior side and his eldest is in the Rossoneri's youth squad.

Ancelotti praise
"I'm proud of being part of a club that always win something important," Maldini continued. "I'll quit playing next June but until that moment I will enjoy every match I play even if I feel pain in my knee, but I won't postpone my retirement." Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti added: "Maldini has shown what a great champion he is today. He is 39 and has returned to play on the left flank without problems. This shows his personality. Players like him give confidence to the whole team."


(From uefa.com http://www.uefa.com/competitions/ucl/news/kind=1/newsid=638785.html)


Forza Il Capitano!

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Dec 17 2007, 02:59 PM

Milan's legendary symbol is in his last 6 months before retirement. He reflects on several things:

"It's a great feat to play till the age of 39, and what is even greater is to play at the level that is demanded at AC Milan. A club that has always given me chance after chance to in playing for the important tournaments. Now I feel very satisfied to be closing my career after 23 years with Milan, a club which has not let me doubt one day of something I have done or not done."

Posted by: dst Dec 19 2007, 12:07 AM

I found this:

Posted by: kidnicky Jan 3 2008, 05:09 AM

ok I know that you guys won't find this pic as great as I did but I had to post it 'cause, well it's God what other reason would I need?

Posted by: misha Jan 3 2008, 05:45 AM

ok I know that you guys won't find this pic as great as I did but I had to post it 'cause, well it's God what other reason would I need?

Posted by: arivanjj Jan 9 2008, 11:16 PM

Maldini wants Milan future

Paolo Maldini has set out his plans after retirement. “I cannot ask for more than I have had from my career. I would like to keep working with Milan.”

The legendary defender made his Serie A debut for the club in 1985 and will hang up his boots at the end of this season.

“My youngest son thought I had already stopped playing when we went on our Christmas holiday to Miami. The eldest knows what’s going on and would like me to carry on, but… I love this sport, training and working with a team, but I cannot ask for more than I have had from my career.”

He has won every trophy imaginable with the Rossoneri and hopes he will remain a symbol of the side even after retirement.

“I am not afraid of this step, as I had plenty of time to think about it. I will certainly have to change my day to day habits and find a different type of work. I will miss the daily training sessions and experiencing things in a group of 50 people. Perhaps I’ll collapse completely!

“I would like to continue living in my city and hopefully working with Milan, putting my experience at the club’s disposal. I think there is room for many options, as the experience of former players who competed at the top level can be useful.

“We’ll decide together with Adriano Galliani and President Silvio Berlusconi. I would like to have an active role, though, and not just a ceremonial position.”

In a curious twist of fate, he made his debut on January 20, 1985 against Udinese and will repeat that fixture on January 20, 2008.

“It is one of the many strange coincidences in my career, but naturally it won’t end there. It will be a special day, as the debut against Udinese was a turning point for me and Milan have always been my anchor.”

A different Milan player will receive his Serie A debut this weekend against Napoli, as Alexandre Pato is expected to start.

“He has great technique and a remarkable ability to move the ball from his right foot to his left and shoot in a matter of seconds. He has extraordinary physical presence for an 18-year-old. The important thing is to play and in these six months he has never been able to play a real game, so that did not help his integration.”

Pato joined the club in the summer, but because he was still 17 when the summer transfer window closed he was not eligible for official competition until January.


http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jan9r.html

Posted by: Tennie Jan 10 2008, 04:19 AM

There are rumors floating around the Italian press (including ControCampo) suggesting that Maldini might be asked to be one of the three older players for the Azzurri for the 2008 summer olympics.

(And it's a lovely picture!)

Posted by: arivanjj Jan 18 2008, 10:35 PM

Maldini's ambition after 23 years

Paolo Maldini comes full circle with the 23rd anniversary of his Serie A debut, but still has ambitions. “I want my swansong to be the Champions League Final.”

“Nils Liedholm means a lot to be, because he gave me my debut and taught me so much on a professional and human level,” said the Milan legend.

Liedholm was on the bench when he let the precocious young defender on to the field on January 20, 1985 against Udinese.

“As for Carlo Ancelotti, I was his fan when he was playing for Parma alongside my father, then he was my opponent, teammate and eventually my Coach.”

In a bizarre twist of fate, Maldini marks the 23rd anniversary of that day by facing the Friulani again this Sunday, January 20, 2008.

“Udinese are a team who play good football and have many different options in attack. I noticed they don’t tend to start matches very well, but always have the strength to get back on their feet.

“Antonio Di Natale is one of the best Italian talents out there right now and I think Udinese are a direct competitor for a Champions League spot next season.”

It is an opportunity to look back over his career, but also forward as Maldini won’t hang up his boots until June.

“In the past 23 years football has changed a great deal. Now every game is live on television, the style of the sport is far quicker and more physical. Training regimes are continually developing. This sport still gives me special emotions.

“I have not yet decided what to do at the end of my career. I hope to continue with this club that has given me so much. I’d need more experience and to go around the world to become a director, but I’d prefer to stay in my home town.”

Maldini may be pushing 40, but he still has ambitions for his final six months as a player.

“The greatest memories are certainly the eight Champions League Finals I was able to play. It seemed like a dream to win it in Athens last year, but life is made of dreams and I’d like to reach the Final in Moscow this May. Why not try again this year?”

The full-back spent his entire career with the Rossoneri jersey on his back, so does he regret not attempting another overseas experience?

“I never felt the need because I’ve always had the good fortune to play in my home town where my father was crowned Champion of Europe. If I really had to change, then I would’ve gone to Spain,” explained Paolo.

“In the moments of difficulty I had my family and friends around me in Milan to lean on. For a foreign player who is overseas it must be more complicated to get through the tough times. My advice is not to read the newspapers.”

Perhaps his one regret is retiring from international duty before Italy’s 2006 World Cup triumph.

“I can’t complain. Some journeys went all the way to their ultimate destination, others did not, such as the my Nazionale career.

“In any case, my experience has been wonderful and full of satisfaction. I had everything with Milan, including a goal in the Champions League Final! What am I still missing? The Final in Moscow.”


http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jan18r.html

Posted by: rhy_A4 Jan 18 2008, 11:32 PM

we will get to the Final the last push for IL Capitano

Posted by: zdrossoneri Jan 18 2008, 11:32 PM

Liedholm was on the bench when he let the precocious young defender on to the field on January 20, 1985 against Udinese.


In a bizarre twist of fate, Maldini marks the 23rd anniversary of that day by facing the Friulani again this Sunday, January 20, 2008.

Posted by: Tennie Jan 30 2008, 08:06 PM

Sometimes during my lunch break, I'll take a look at the 606 message boards on bbc.com. It's sometimes interesting to see what people are talking about there.

I came across http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A31726820 article today. Given how critical people frequently are of Italian football and Italian players, this piece came as a very nice surprise.

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Jan 30 2008, 10:58 PM

Great Tennie !!!


No one can doubt it !

Posted by: dst Jan 30 2008, 11:02 PM

Paolo Maldini...

Posted by: bigmacmtl Jan 31 2008, 12:15 AM

Sometimes during my lunch break, I'll take a look at the 606 message boards on bbc.com. It's sometimes interesting to see what people are talking about there.

I came across http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A31726820 article today. Given how critical people frequently are of Italian football and Italian players, this piece came as a very nice surprise.

Posted by: bigmacmtl Jan 31 2008, 12:15 AM

DP

Posted by: rhy_A4 Jan 31 2008, 01:11 AM

Sometimes during my lunch break, I'll take a look at the 606 message boards on bbc.com. It's sometimes interesting to see what people are talking about there.

I came across http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A31726820 article today. Given how critical people frequently are of Italian football and Italian players, this piece came as a very nice surprise.

Posted by: Bluesummers Jan 31 2008, 06:45 AM

There never will be another Paolo

Posted by: dst Feb 17 2008, 11:21 PM

PAOLO MALDINI PAOLO OLE!!

Don't go God, don't leave us!!!

*cries without cease*

Posted by: acid911 Feb 27 2008, 11:00 PM

Hey, God, how's it going? Acid here. First post. Can't believe this is going to be your last season with us. Just can't believe it ...

Posted by: acid911 Feb 28 2008, 11:02 PM

I hate to put this crap in Paolo's thread, but don't you guys think this is a bit harsh on him?

http://www.uglyfootballers.com/genpage.asp?DocumentID=182

Posted by: mchanna Feb 28 2008, 11:10 PM

that's really mean
okay the pic is a bit weird, but everybody has those pics (good lord knows how many bad pics I have!)

anyway, paolo's like wine, he just looks better with age

Posted by: acid911 Feb 28 2008, 11:26 PM

My point, exactly. I mean if you have the wrong pose, you can make people like Heidi Klum and Angeline Jolie look ugly. All in all, spoiled my day when I saw that link. Anyway, I was looking around my hard disk, and saw some pages on Paolo. Here are some extracts:

Posted by: dst Feb 29 2008, 01:16 AM

Maldini a beast?? He is been voted as the sexiest player in Serie A every single season...

**** YOU!!

Posted by: whoarethepatriots Mar 1 2008, 12:52 AM

I was flicking through some forums and found some discussions on Il Capitano. I think every single one of them was positive

Here are some comments

Posted by: Tennie Mar 1 2008, 01:08 AM

Forza Maldini!

Lovely quotes and a lovely article. Thanks for posting it!

(I always get a little smile when I see your sig, whoarethepatrios. I was at the game where that picture was taken).

Posted by: dst Mar 1 2008, 01:48 AM

Why does it have to end?? It hurts me so much!

Posted by: misha Mar 1 2008, 11:32 AM

What a great article Somebody like this is born only once in about 50 years

Posted by: dst Mar 5 2008, 11:34 AM

It was His last European game... I was crying like a ****ing ***** last night... **** me!! what the **** does the future hold for us? I can't imagine a Milan without Maldini... ever since I was born he was there... I have not seen Milan without Maldini... I saw his last European game and his last game for Milan will also come is a couple of months... **** **** **** I'm so sad right now... and I'm sniffling like a little child again as I type this...

Posted by: dst Mar 5 2008, 11:37 AM

Wish I could turn back ****ing time...

Posted by: zdrossoneri Mar 5 2008, 11:38 AM

It was His last European game... I was crying like a ****ing ***** last night... **** me!! what the **** does the future hold for us? I can't imagine a Milan without Maldini... ever since I was born he was there... I have not seen Milan without Maldini... I saw his last European game and his last game for Milan will also come is a couple of months... **** **** **** I'm so sad right now... and I'm sniffling like a little child again as I type this...

Posted by: dst Mar 5 2008, 01:59 PM

In his last European game:

Posted by: LaPalma Mar 5 2008, 02:53 PM

http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/chleague/slideshow/object/375885/ with pictures from Paolos entire career
In an article the "kicker" (Germanys biggest magazine for football) finds only the best words for "Il capitano".
"If the entire team would have been as passionated as he was it would have enough against Arsenal."
"He's untouchable"

The article also says that on his debut against Udine in January 1985 Maldini had to wear the shoes of another player. They were to small for him so he was full of pain for the entire match. Didn't know that.
It's all so sad.....

Posted by: dst Mar 5 2008, 03:11 PM

http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/chleague/slideshow/object/375885/ with pictures from Paolos entire career
In an article the "kicker" (Germanys biggest magazine for football) finds only the best words for "Il capitano".
"If the entire team would have been as passionated as he was it would have enough against Arsenal."
"He's untouchable"

The article also says that on his debut against Udine in January 1985 Maldini had to wear the shoes of another player. They were to small for him so he was full of pain for the entire match. Didn't know that.
It's all so sad.....

Posted by: acid911 Mar 5 2008, 03:12 PM

Posted by: LaPalma Mar 5 2008, 03:16 PM

Maldini is one of the very few players I don't only respect for his skills but for his personality too. He's not just a great football player, he's a great man too!

Posted by: whoarethepatriots Mar 5 2008, 03:24 PM

Its a shame his last match had to end like that, if everyone played out their hearts like Maldini did, we would be would conquer the world



Grazie Mille

Posted by: acid911 Mar 5 2008, 03:33 PM

Thank you, LaPalma. Football is a lucky sports to have been graced with a player like Paolo Maldini. A couple of months ago, I couldn't hold back tears when thinking about the fact that he will retire at the end of the season. But now I feel confident that the man's earned the rest. His body is tired. I'd rather have all my memories associated with Maldini, be happy ones, rather than ones of regret or sadness. No other player has come close to matching his achievements on and off the pitch. And the way things are shaping up, no one will. He gave so much, and expected so little.

As for me, I know it will be hard, but I have him deep in my heart, and will be contend with watching his videos where he weaved his magic.

Posted by: dst Mar 10 2008, 11:56 AM

I think we should create a new role inside the team for Maldini for whenever he retires... something like... a Team Mentor! He should stay inside the squad, participate in the training sessions and give advice, motivate and fire up the humans of this team!!

Posted by: Tennie Mar 12 2008, 03:38 PM

Il Capitano gave the interview before today's training session. http://www.acmilan.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=63461

He talked about Roma, about the Empoli game, and about the team's improving condition.

At the end of the interview, he said this:

Riguardo al mio futuro lascio ancora aperte le porte, prima pensavo di essere convinto al cento per cento di smettere a fine stagione, ma ultimamente ho ricevuto molti attestati di stima e insieme alla mia condizione fisica, che è migliore rispetto a quella dello scorso anno in questo periodo della stagione, mi hanno fatto pensare. Devo quindi ancora decidere cosa fare del mio futuro.


[Regarding my future, I'm leaving the door open. Earlier, I thought I was 100% sure that I'd quit at the end of the season, but recently I've gotten a lot of encouragement and that, together with my physical condition which is better than it was at this stage last season, has given me cause to think. I still need to decide what to do with my future.]

Forza Maldini!

Posted by: dst Mar 12 2008, 03:49 PM

Give us one more season!

Posted by: zdrossoneri Mar 12 2008, 04:29 PM

No matter he stays or retires, we must sign a world class CB. I fear he decides to play on and our management overlook that position...

Posted by: omahawi Mar 12 2008, 06:51 PM

i seriously heard the news and i felt like i was dreaming. hopefully i'll have another dream and brett farve will not retire either.

Posted by: acid911 Mar 13 2008, 04:18 AM

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Posted by: Bluesummers Mar 13 2008, 05:30 AM

man i wish maldini could play in euro

Posted by: Habitant Apr 2 2008, 05:24 AM

Maldini 'Considering Newcastle Move' - GOAL.COM

LMAO give up guys

Posted by: Jack Sparrow Apr 2 2008, 05:26 AM

^^^

Great players always go for the best clubs. Come on come on Magpies!!

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 2 2008, 05:47 AM

I think Maldini has won more trophies in the last 10 years, than Newcastle have in their entire history!

Posted by: acid911 Apr 2 2008, 05:53 AM

I think Maldini has won more trophies in the last 10 years, than Newcastle have in their entire history!

Posted by: zdrossoneri Apr 2 2008, 10:20 AM

I think Maldini has won more trophies in the last 10 years, than Newcastle have in their entire history!

Posted by: TriniKing_CE Apr 2 2008, 01:37 PM

Hopefully it was all just a 'realy poor attempt' at an April Fools joke - LOL
(concering his Newcastle move - ahahahahahahaha)

Posted by: acid911 Apr 2 2008, 02:23 PM

Hopefully it was all just a 'realy poor attempt' at an April Fools joke - LOL
(concering his Newcastle move - ahahahahahahaha)

Posted by: KillerMax Apr 4 2008, 03:55 PM

Maldini may play on

Posted by: dst Apr 4 2008, 04:20 PM

Posted by: Bluesummers Apr 4 2008, 07:46 PM

god has spoken now fans must obey.

Posted by: maldini03 Apr 4 2008, 08:32 PM

Maldini may play on
Football Italia

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 5 2008, 06:54 AM

I do hope he stays on. Football just won't be the same without him!

Can you imagine watching a CL game involving Milan and there's no Paolo!? It'd be weird!

Posted by: dst Apr 5 2008, 09:21 AM

Can you imagine watching a CL game involving Milan and there's no Paolo!? It'd be weird!

Posted by: Tennie Apr 17 2008, 06:14 PM

(from acmilan.com's english language page)

MILANELLO – These are the declarations of the Rossoneri’s captain, Paolo Maldini, at the microphones of Milan Channel, today at the Rossoneri's sports centre of Milanello:

Captain, there are still five games left and after the match against Cagliari the San Siro jinx has been broken…
“Apart from the games which we play at home or away, we must only think to move forward and give the best in these last five league games. From our part we can only give our best commitment each time we go on the pitch and with regards reaching the fourth place, we can only hope in a slip by Fiorentina which is now not thinkable, but Milan still has the same duty to try and win all the next five league games."

With the brace that Filippo Inzaghi scored in Turin, he reached twelve goals in official games this season. Do you believe that he deserves a place in Roberto Donadoni's team for the European Championship in June?
“There are many players who are aspiring for a place in Euro 2008: Del Piero, Borriello, Pippo too…These are not easy choices and I would not want to be in the position of the national team coach whose job is difficult due to these choices. In general I believe that Donadoni must aim on those players who have been a group in these last two years during the qualifications, then, also due to the last minute physical conditions, the coach can complete the list of the called-up players.”

In these days there has been a lot of talk about the interest of many teams towards Gattuso. What do you think?
“I read on the newspapers that there are many requests for Rino, but I believe that there always have been. There are no doubts on the intentions of the club to hold him at Milan and not even Rino wants to leave.”

Often it is written and said about a Milan side which needs to be revived lately. Your judgement?
“I don’t believe that there is a Milan which needs to be revived. This team has won a prestigious competition like the World Club Cup just last December, not twenty years ago. Therefore I believe that we have to talk about continuity of this group and not re-birth."

Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 17 2008, 10:41 PM

That's an interesting one - Pippo for Italy. He doesn't play often, but when he does, he seems to score.

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 18 2008, 01:12 AM

Most of us here don't even know what that is...

Posted by: zdrossoneri Apr 18 2008, 08:50 AM

I hate to disagree with God, but WE DO NEED CHANGES! I think he knows this too but obviously cannot publicly say it...

Posted by: acid911 Apr 18 2008, 01:28 PM

I hate to disagree with God, but WE DO NEED CHANGES! I think he knows this too but obviously cannot publicly say it...

Posted by: redbabies Apr 18 2008, 05:44 PM

Arrivederci Maldini?

Milan’s Paolo Maldini has picked up an injury in training, which may end the veteran stopper’s season and bring the curtain down on his career.

The Rossoneri need all the experience they can get with just five games left to turn their season around.

However, it seems that 39-year-old stopper Maldini could be watching the remainder of the campaign from the stands.

The Diavolo legend damaged his left thigh during yesterday’s training session and early tests show that the damage could be reasonably extensive.

There are fears that the problem could be enough to rule Maldini out of any of Milan’s remaining matches.

Should Maldini stand by his previous decision to hang up his boots at the end of the season, he may have played his final game in a glorious career.

A homegrown talent, Maldini came through the Milan youth ranks and made his Serie A debut at just 16 back in January 1985.

He has since made 617 appearances for the club and has played more games in the top flight than any other active player.

Posted by: dst Apr 18 2008, 06:17 PM

God WILL BE back! This year or the next one, he will...

Posted by: Locke Lamora Apr 18 2008, 07:35 PM

God WILL BE back! This year or the next one, he will...

Posted by: Devillito Apr 18 2008, 07:51 PM

God WILL BE back! This year or the next one, he will...

Posted by: misha Apr 19 2008, 10:32 PM

I think Paolo will play another season.

Posted by: Fillipo Simone Apr 20 2008, 11:09 AM

I think Paolo will play another season.

Posted by: Devillito Apr 24 2008, 09:38 PM

Posted by: morgoth Apr 24 2008, 10:34 PM

Kessinger won the Fifa order of merit

I wonder if it was for being a member of the cfr, bilderberg group, the trilateral commision, representing criminal and terrorist lobbies, or for this magnificent sentence : "Military men are dumb, stupid animals to be used as pawns for foreign policy."

Posted by: m1ke Apr 25 2008, 08:12 AM

Blah blah Let's not let this thread deteriorate into a political debate.

Posted by: dst Apr 25 2008, 12:11 PM

Maldini doesn't need anything from FIFA. He should have been awarded a Golden Ball in the past... but He doesn't care... He's got a pair of Godly ones!

Posted by: morgoth Apr 25 2008, 04:30 PM

Blah blah Let's not let this thread deteriorate into a political debate.

Posted by: acid911 Apr 25 2008, 10:18 PM

Maldini doesn't need anything from FIFA. He should have been awarded a Golden Ball in the past... but He doesn't care... He's got a pair of Godly ones!

Posted by: Tennie May 12 2008, 11:37 PM

Here's what Il Capitano said before the San Siro Gentleman awards tonight (as reported by Mediaset Sport):

Paolo Maldini ha deciso cosa fare nella prossima stagione. E di mezzo non c'e' l'eventuale qualificazione ai preliminari di Champions: 'Non c'e' niente di ufficiale, perche' non ho un contratto, ma non ci sara' neanche la necessita' dato che con Galliani siamo d'accordo. Diciamo che sono orientato verso la decisione di continuare e in settimana andro' in sede a discuterne cosi' finira' questo tormentone'.

Proprio a riguardo della Champions, Maldini e' onesto: 'Non raggiungere la Champions sarebbe una grande delusione ma la questione non e' ancora chiusa perche' abbiamo visto quanto sia bello il campionato di quest'anno. Anche le squadre che avevano meno stimoli di altre hanno reso viva e interessante la stagione fino alla fine. Speriamo che anche il Torino faccia lo stesso. Certo, ora il futuro non e' piu' nelle nostre mani'.

[Paolo Maldini has decided what to do next season, and it doesn't depend on CL qualification: 'There's nothing official because I don't have a contract, but there doesn't need to be one given that Galliani and I are in agreement. Let's say that I'm leaning toward deciding to continue and in a week I'll go to the team offices to discuss how to finish this debate.

As regards CL qualification, Maldini is honest: 'Not reaching CL qualifications would be a terrible disappointment but the question isn't over yet because we've seen how great the championship has been this year. The teams that have had less motivation have made the end of the season interesting. We hope Torino will do the same. It's certain that now our future is not in our hands.']

Posted by: kurtsimonw May 12 2008, 11:51 PM

Good news if he stays.. but I want another World class CB here. Neither him or Kaladze are good enough to really help us compete for the title.

Posted by: dst May 13 2008, 12:57 AM

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This is ****ing exciting!


... Oh yeah!

Posted by: kurtsimonw May 13 2008, 01:45 AM

Oh no, you're not one of those people that says "Yeah, baby!"!

Posted by: dst May 13 2008, 08:44 AM

Oh no, you're not one of those people that says "Yeah, baby!"!

Posted by: KillerMax May 13 2008, 09:20 AM

If Paolo decides to postpone his retirement I'll say anything you want me to.

Posted by: Rossoneri7 May 13 2008, 09:48 AM

Dear God... This could get nasty...

Posted by: zdrossoneri May 13 2008, 12:53 PM

Maldini could not retire even if he wanted to I'm glad he'll be there for another season, especially for dst, BUT a "world class" CB [and no less] must be brought.

Posted by: acid911 May 13 2008, 04:46 PM

If Paolo decides to postpone his retirement I'll say anything you want me to.

Posted by: zdrossoneri May 13 2008, 04:51 PM

MY GOD!

Posted by: whoarethepatriots May 13 2008, 05:25 PM

If Maldini stays its good for the dressing room as he is a natural leader and a calming person/ality

However, he should only do it if can play at a consistently high level every time he plays (once a week or whatever). He should not stay on for the sake of it, give a series of poor performance and be remembered for that (e.g. Vieri)

Posted by: dst May 13 2008, 09:27 PM

I wonder if this also applies to you letting us know when your next book is coming out? "101 Insider Tips On How To Be A Transgender". Eh, dst, the world needs your inside knowledge! Please. Pretty, please?

Posted by: acid911 May 13 2008, 09:49 PM

What do you wish to know, love?

Posted by: dst May 13 2008, 11:21 PM

Hehe, just the release date of the book, thank you. I like to soak in information like this page by page.

Posted by: kurtsimonw May 13 2008, 11:31 PM

This forum can be a very scary place indeed!

Posted by: KillerMax May 14 2008, 01:22 AM

See what you guys did...

Posted by: Tennie May 21 2008, 02:08 PM

There's an interesting interview with Cesare Maldini on Tuttomercatoweb. http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/?action=read&id=104839

Here's what he said when asked if Il Capitano would play another year.


“Non chiedetemi niente sul futuro di mio figlio, anche per me è sempre stato oscuro. Con lui non parlo di questo. So solo che continua a giocare con lo stesso entusiasmo di sempre. Anzi visto che si deve riprendere dall’infortunio rimane ad allenarsi ancora, a Milanello fino all’8 giugno, mentre tutti gli altri sono in vacanza”.

[Don't ask me anything about my son's future, for me it's always been unclear. I don't talk about it with him. I only know that he continues to play with the same enthusiasm as ever. Given that he needs to recover from his injury, he's continuing training at Milanello until June 8, while the other players are all on vacation.]

Not official news by any means, but if he's training on his own to get over the injury, it would seem to me that he plans on playing next year.

Posted by: Devillito May 21 2008, 02:27 PM

Sounds like a good news.
Hope he'll stay

Posted by: dst May 21 2008, 02:36 PM

His professionalism is amazing...

Posted by: morgoth Jun 1 2008, 04:37 PM

I never thought there would be problem between Milan and Paolo which could see him retire this year

Apparently there a difference between the offer and the demand concerning the contract extension ... If he doesn't sign a new contract soon it would be such a shame for Milan, especially if it because of the money

Give him whatever he wants for God's sake

http://www.sportmediaset.it/calcio/articoli/11779/

Posted by: dst Jun 1 2008, 04:48 PM

What a shame, I'm going to assume it's just a stupid rumor or else I'm going to be sick!

Posted by: kurtsimonw Jun 1 2008, 06:10 PM

We're willing to keep players like Dida on, yet are unwilling to pay an extra little for a club legend who is still contributing to the first team! What the heck is goijng on, give the man what he wants, I'm sure what he's asking for isn't unreasonable.

Posted by: Fillipo Simone Jun 1 2008, 07:15 PM

Hey guys,...source? Quotes..?

We need Tennie to order down the news and sources,..

Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Jun 1 2008, 08:25 PM

source is mediaset whihc is a relible source

Posted by: morgoth Jun 1 2008, 08:26 PM

Hey guys,...source? Quotes..?

We need Tennie to order down the news and sources,..

Posted by: zdrossoneri Jun 1 2008, 08:32 PM

We're doing a Hierro to Maldini?!

Posted by: CrazyMilanFan Jun 1 2008, 08:35 PM

We're doing a Hierro to Maldini?!

Posted by: zdrossoneri Jun 1 2008, 08:38 PM

Maldini cant be compared to anyone 

Posted by: whoarethepatriots Jun 1 2008, 08:39 PM

We disposed of Albertini in a disrespectful way, i see no reason why this may be fabricated. Its very plausible

Posted by: Fillipo Simone Jun 1 2008, 08:40 PM

I still hope,..

Posted by: mishie Jun 1 2008, 08:42 PM

We disposed of Albertini in a disrespectful way, i see no reason why this may be fabricated. Its very plausible

Posted by: zdrossoneri Jun 1 2008, 08:46 PM

Blasphemy! Milan is class.

Posted by: whoarethepatriots Jun 1 2008, 08:48 PM

The way we treated Albertini was very disrespectful...a player of our golden era in the 90's but i wouldn't be to worried about the Maldini story to be honest proably just trying to fill some space up

Posted by: fresh_prince7 Jun 1 2008, 09:13 PM

Again can someone enlighten me on the mistreatment of albertini?

If dida is being kept, then maldini should be given anything he wants!

Posted by: morgoth Jun 1 2008, 09:24 PM

We disposed of Albertini in a disrespectful way, i see no reason why this may be fabricated. Its very plausible

Posted by: Rossoneri7 Jun 1 2008, 09:50 PM

It's just the media guys ... Don't believe 90% of what you read !!

There is certainly a meeting between Galliani and Paolo ... But the details, lets not judge too quickly on this on. Berlusconi paper or not, this is a very good time for them to increase sales

Posted by: dst Jun 1 2008, 10:48 PM

Albertini was never mistreated and never left in a disrespectful way, he didn't accept the fact that Pirlo was better than him, he wanted to be first choice again and asked to leave, where is the disrespect here?!

Posted by: Jack Sparrow Jun 2 2008, 08:11 AM

If Albertini was disrespected...so was Rui.

Sell Paolo buy God. We'd probably just have to pay a little extra.

Posted by: morgoth Jun 5 2008, 06:29 PM

The Maldini-Milan break up seems more than a rumour

It seems that Paolo wants his 3M€/year salary and the management wants to cut it down to 1.5M€/year ...
It's a principle question says the article, Paolo wants to be treated as a wanted player not as a veteran to whom the club is doing a favour and prefers to retire!

Absolute shame on our management if he retires that way

http://www.sportmediaset.it/mercato/articoli/11939/

Posted by: dst Jun 5 2008, 06:34 PM

**** this!! Totally disgraceful!!! What a shame...

Posted by: zdrossoneri Jun 5 2008, 08:25 PM

I can't believe this.

Posted by: whoarethepatriots Jun 5 2008, 09:05 PM

I told you guys there may be some weight to the Maldini saga, and also there was some ambigous intent from the board

Posted by: kurtsimonw Jun 5 2008, 09:34 PM

It seems our management are only classy when they want to be. What a joke!

Posted by: Locke Lamora Jun 5 2008, 09:56 PM

If this is true, then about 50% of my respect for Milan will be gone.
Seriously, what's the difference between 1.5 and 3 mill for a club like Milan???

Posted by: kurtsimonw Jun 5 2008, 10:09 PM

If this is true, then about 50% of my respect for Milan will be gone.
Seriously, what's the difference between 1.5 and 3 mill for a club like Milan???

Posted by: rhy_A4 Jun 5 2008, 11:15 PM

FFS id pay for him to stay if our management is to stingy right now !!!!

Posted by: morgoth Jun 5 2008, 11:26 PM

It's a real shame, apparently that's the reason why Simic is still at Milan, if Paolo retires then he stays!

But on the other hand I don't think and I don't want to believe that berluca will act that way with Paolo, just for the sake of our reputation as a club and the symbol that Maldini is. Let's have faith ...

Posted by: Habitant Jun 5 2008, 11:52 PM

and kaladze makes 4 million

Posted by: Bluesummers Jun 6 2008, 01:09 AM

are you kidding me baldy! lol what a joke. IF this goes thru the milan board will have some hard times ahead of them. I predict forced resignations.

Posted by: Habitant Jun 6 2008, 06:01 AM

i'm sure this will be resolved but the whole principle of it... like how do they want to sink?

Posted by: zdrossoneri Jun 6 2008, 06:43 PM

Didn't I say it's a bullsh1t story?


COMUNICATO UFFICIALE A.C. MILAN

06/06/2008

MILANO - L' A.C. Milan comunica di aver prolungato il contratto al proprio Capitano Paolo Maldini fino al 30 Giugno 2009.