FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hailed the continuation of the Maldini dynasty in Italian football following Daniel Maldini’s first call-up to the national team. The young Monza player joins the illustrious ranks of his father Paolo and grandfather Cesare in representing the Azzurri.
Italy coach Luciano Spalletti included Daniel Maldini in his squad for the upcoming Nations League matches against Belgium on October 10 and Israel on October 16. This selection marks a significant moment in Italian football history, as it extends the Maldini family’s involvement with the national team across three generations.
Infantino took to social media to express his admiration for this remarkable family legacy. He wrote, “Same class. Same look. Same moral values. Unique pieces of the same Azzurri avalanche. First Cesare, then Paolo, and now Daniel called up for the first time: the Maldini dynasty with the Italian national team continues. An endless story. A wonderful story. A story of football, heart, and family that deserves only applause.”
The Maldini saga with the Italian national team began 61 years ago with Cesare, continued 22 years later with Paolo, and now extends to the present day with Daniel. This generational continuity in representing Italy at the highest level is unprecedented and speaks volumes about the family’s enduring impact on Italian football.
Daniel Maldini’s call-up comes on the back of his impressive performances for Monza in Serie A. His inclusion, along with other newcomers like Pisilli and Di Gregorio, signals Spalletti’s intent to blend experience with fresh talent as Italy looks to build on their recent successes in the Nations League.
The Azzurri, who have won both of their opening Nations League matches against France and Israel, will be eager to maintain their momentum in the upcoming fixtures. These matches will serve as crucial tests for Spalletti’s evolving squad as they aim to establish themselves as a force in international football once again.
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