News about Paolo Maldini

CRAIG HOPE: The journey that brought Mark Clattenburg on board with the Daily Mail began in the foyer of a social club in Seaham in 2017. He was - not for the first time and, as this week shows, not for the last - at the centre of a media storm. The best referee in the world, he was quitting the Premier League for Saudi Arabia halfway through the season. It was back-page news. Clattenburg, however, had a commitment to give a talk to raise money for a junior football club close to his County Durham home. I bought a ticket and sat at the back of the room. Moments before the scheduled start, he was made aware of my presence and left the stage. He wanted a chat in the foyer. Was I about to get a red card?

ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Newcastle is searching for a new sporting director, with Dan Ashworth set to join Manchester United, and former AC Milan captain and coach Paolo Maldini among the numerous potential candidates. The former defender is now without a contract, has turned down several bids from Saudi Arabia, and has confirmed that he is about to begin a new one in a significant European club. Newcastle may be the right option because it will place Maldini's name in the Premier League and join a team without financial constraints.

Cristiano Ronaldo's record for the most appearances in European competitions is under scrutiny by a former Liverpool favourite. Ronaldo appeared on Europe 197 times between 2002 and 2022, including Sporting Lisbon, Man United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, before his tragic departure from Old Trafford two years ago. Ronaldo's illustrious ride on the continent pushed him past Iker Casillas, Paolo Maldini, and Xavi, his arch-rival Lionel Messi in the top five, with 167 appearances.

Paolo Maldini has spoken out for the first time since AC Milan fired him as their technical director, alleging that their reasons for dismissing him were 'too weak,' before adding that his former team has no regard for the club's image.' Maldini, a legend of the club, won three Champions League titles with the Rossoneri as a player over a 24-year tenure with the club, including 901 appearances and scoring 33 goals. The 55-year-old had served as their executive before being appointed as the club's technical director in 2019, but his position came under scrutiny in the last 18 months after several signings failed to function.

Newcastle's palpable sense of outrage will not be quenched by the revelation that UEFA has chosen not to follow plans on interpreting the handball statute that would have barred PSG from being eligible for their spot-kick. When it comes to handball penalty decisions, the issue lies in a discrepation between the Premier League and the Champions League. The rules are getting tighter in European competition, with Newcastle being the new victims.

UEFA has decided not to implement proposed guidelines on the handball law, which would have disallowed Paris Saint-Germain's penalty claim, which cost Newcastle a significant victory on Tuesday evening. After Tino Livramento was found to have handled the ball in the PSG penalty area, the Magpies were up 1-0 minutes from the end of added time before their Parisian hosts were given the opportunity to level from the field. The ball first struck the defender's chest before ricocheting off his elbow, but finally released the penalty that was duly dispatched by Kylian Mbappe.

Francesco Camarda has tied for the youngest player to play in a Serie A match for the first time in 260 days. Wisdom Amey of Bologna, who was 15 years and 274 days when he made his league debut against Genoa in 2021, receives the award. Paolo Maldini is another name to have held a record since making his first senior appearance for AC Milan at the age of 16 years and six months.

Paolo Maldini, an AC Milan legend and former team technical director, announced this week that he wanted to bring Lionel Messi to the Rossoneri in 2021. We tried to bring Messi to Milan for ten days, but then we discovered it wasn't possible,' Maldini said this week. 'It's too late now, but a player like Messi is a spectacle for anyone to see,' Maldini said. 'When I read that he might even go to Inter, I got scared!'

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is still waiting to seal a £1.3 billion transfer for 25%, a year to the day since the Glazer family revealed their intention to make Manchester United available to buy. There have been rumors that United's confirmation could run into next week, while the Premier League could take up to another eight weeks to rubber-stamp it. And so Ratcliffe is still some weeks away from being glued to resurrecting Manchester United.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is expected to seek advice from legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson as he prepares to take over football operations at Old Trafford, according to reports. The INEOS billionaire is closing in on a £1.3 billion contract to purchase a 55% stake in United Kingdom from the Glazer family. Ratcliffe will consult Ferguson, 81, for help and guidance as he plans a massive overhaul of the football side, according to the Daily Telegraph.

Ballon d'Or nominee in 1990s has undergone a dramatic career shift and now sells vacuum cleaners. The former midfielder retired from football at the age of 28 in 1998, and after meeting Swedish entrepreneur Gordan Edlund, he decided to invest in his vacuum cleaners. He is now a 5 percent shareholder in one of Sweden's most well-known companies, Twinner, which earns millions of dollars.

Prior to his injury, the Dutch defender had been involved in a string of world class campaigns for the Reds and barely missed out on the 2019 Ballon d'Or to Lionel Messi. As Jurgen Klopp's team won the Champions League and Premier League, he established himself as the world's best defender. Foster claims that his form elevates him above the likes of Paolo Maldini, Franco Baresi, Franz Beckenbauer, and Sergio Ramos as the best player in the position of all time.

SIMON JONES: Hello and welcome to another iteration of our transfer newsletter, mailed solely to you. My name is Simon Jones, and I'm keen to share knowledge, views, and the latest gossip from around the world on all the transfer windows that are taking place this summer. It's been another hectic week for Man United as they prepare to a contract for Andre Onana, while Rasmus Hojlund remains a key target for them.

Loftus-Cheek's form while on-loan at Palace earned the first of ten calls to the England squad and appearance in Gareth Southgate's squad for the 2018 Russia World Cup. The Rossoneri, who advanced to the Champions League semi-finals and finished fourth in Serie A, have been searching the 27-year-old since May, when they were announced to be in concrete talks led by then-scientific director Paolo Maldini. Despite the Milan legend's controversial axing earlier this month, the club has remained keen on the dominant midfielder, particularly in the event of Sandro Tonali's arrival.

According to L'Equipe, Lloris, and Postecoglou, the 36-year-old, who has been the new high-profile player to be approached by a Saudi Arabian club, has agreed to cancel plans for him. Lloris is reported to have received a lucrative bid from Al Hilal that would see him significantly raise his salary, but the ex-France skipper is reluctant to move to the Middle East and away from his family.

Manchester United are expected to sign AC Milan full-back Theo Hernandez this summer, but will have to pay for the privilege. Since coming from Real Madrid in 2019, the Frenchman has made 167 appearances for the Italian side. However, Hernandez, who was fired from his job earlier in June, has resurfaced under new ownership, prompting more rumors that the 25-year-old will leave Milan.

Chelsea seems to have been dealt a blow this summer in the hunt for a new goalkeeper, with Mike Maignan apparently not keen on a change. The French stopper has played for AC Milan this season, and he has a claim to be one of Europe's top players. Maignan, who is 27 years old, is not yet in his prime as a goalkeeper and will only improve with age, and has piqued a lot of interest in his services, despite being baptized.

ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Maldini protected all the Milan players in the media and helped Rafael Rafael be able to help him through two tough years on the pitch. It's over all the Portuguese star who is in shock - only thanks to Maldini's tenacity that the Milan actor renewed his contract until 2028. Alvise Cagnazzo of Mail Sport investigates what went wrong for the former defender and what could have happened to Milan in the post-Maldini period.

Mike Maignan of AC Milan has posted a cryptic note on social media claiming to doubt his future, following Paolo Maldini's dismissal. According to reports, Maldini's decision had angered many senior Milan stars. Following a dramatic meeting with owner Gerry Cardinale, Milan legend Maldini, who had served four years in the role, was fired on Monday along with director of football Massara.

Paolo Maldini has been fired as the club's technical director after an uneven track record behind the club where he rose to fame as a player. Maldini has been in an executive position at the Milanese club since 2018 and was promoted to technical director in 2019. Milan won the Scudetto after a historic 2021-22 campaign, but Maldini's abilities have been put into doubt in the ensuing 12 months, after a string of high-profile signings in the aftermath of the campaign's triumph have yet to shine this season.

According to reports in Italy, a number of senior AC Milan players have been left dissatisfied with the decision to fire directors Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara. Following a dramatic meeting with owner Gerry Cardinale, Milan legend Maldini, who had served as their technical director for four years, was fired along with director of football Massara on Monday. Following the conclusion of their Serie A campaign on Sunday, the pair spoke with Cardinale to discuss next season, but the meeting did not go well, with both teams struggling to find a way forward amid tense discussions. According to Calciomercato, Maldini and Massara have now been relieved of their positions.

After a meeting with Milan owner Gerry Cardinale on Monday, Paolo Maldini was allegedly suspended from his role as the club's technical director. Following the conclusion of the Serie A season, Maldini and Milan's director of football, Ricky Massara, met with RedBird chief Cardinale to discuss next year. According to Calciomercato, the meeting did not go well, with the two sides struggling to find out how to move the club forward during tense talks, and Maldini and Massara were banned from returning to the club.

As we at Liverpool in 2005, my former club Manchester City do not need another 'Miracle of Istanbul' to bring home the Champions League. City deservingly deserve the award because this season has unquestionably been Europe's best team. Inter Milan is practically unbeatable over two legs, and although it is not likely for them to win a one-off match, I'd be surprised. Having Erling Haaland as a coach gives the City players tremendous confidence because he can score out of nowhere, and Ruben Dias at the back has been as important as Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk.

ALVISE CAGNAZZO: AC Milan has selected Ruben Loftus-Cheek to fill the void left in the middle of the field by Franck Kessie's departure last summer. Loftus-Cheek will be one of the top three starting midfielders Stefano Piolo's side by the end of June, perhaps even earlier, and the three starting midfielders together with Sandro Tonali will form a technical and physical unit in the middle of pitch. Milan has began to compile their squad for next season with the contracts of Mike Maignan and Rafael Leao, as well as the signing of the Japanese Kamada.