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AC Milan player Penpics
Rome, May 27: Penpics of key AC Milan players ahead of tomorrow`s Champions League final against Juventus at Old Trafford, Manchester:
Rome, May 27: Penpics of key AC Milan players ahead
of tomorrow's Champions League final against Juventus at Old
Trafford, Manchester:
Defender - Paolo Maldini
Maldini's retirement from international football may have been premature as the 34-year-old has been a rock at the heart of Milan's defence this season. Still quick on his feet and an excellent reader of the game, Maldini is aiming for a fourth European Cup/Champions League success.
Made his debut for Milan in January 1985 at the age of 16 and has since spent 19 seasons at the San Siro.
In his time at Milan Maldini has won six Italian League titles, three European Cups, four Italian Cups, three European super cups and two Intercontinental Cups. Italy's most capped player, Maldini made 126 appearances for the Azzurri before hanging up his boots after last year's World Cup in Japan and South Korea, his fourth appearance in the finals.
Milan's 34-year-old captain has switched from the left- hand side to the centre of defence without any problems.
Defender - Alessandro Nesta The former Lazio captain had a difficult start with a string of erratic performances after joining Milan last year for 30 million Euros.
But under Maldini's wise old wing, the 27-year-old has struck up a solid partnership alongside Milan's veteran skipper.
Similar in style to Maldini, Nesta has added an extra dimension to his game by carrying the ball forward a lot more from his own penalty box this season.
Bureau Report
Maldini's retirement from international football may have been premature as the 34-year-old has been a rock at the heart of Milan's defence this season. Still quick on his feet and an excellent reader of the game, Maldini is aiming for a fourth European Cup/Champions League success.
Made his debut for Milan in January 1985 at the age of 16 and has since spent 19 seasons at the San Siro.
In his time at Milan Maldini has won six Italian League titles, three European Cups, four Italian Cups, three European super cups and two Intercontinental Cups. Italy's most capped player, Maldini made 126 appearances for the Azzurri before hanging up his boots after last year's World Cup in Japan and South Korea, his fourth appearance in the finals.
Milan's 34-year-old captain has switched from the left- hand side to the centre of defence without any problems.
Defender - Alessandro Nesta The former Lazio captain had a difficult start with a string of erratic performances after joining Milan last year for 30 million Euros.
But under Maldini's wise old wing, the 27-year-old has struck up a solid partnership alongside Milan's veteran skipper.
Similar in style to Maldini, Nesta has added an extra dimension to his game by carrying the ball forward a lot more from his own penalty box this season.
Bureau Report