Cesare Maldini
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Cesare Maldini is an Italian football manager
and former player. He played as a centre back and spent the majority of his career with AC Milan
. Maldini also represented Italy
at international level in the 1962
and 1966
World Cups
. His son Paolo
, also a defender, previously held the record for the most caps
for the Italian national team. The younger Maldini captained Milan to the UEFA Champions League
title in 2003
, 40 years after Cesare had achieved the same feat
. His grandsons Christian and Daniel have followed the family tradition play for the youth squads.
, Venezia Giulia, Italy
. His parents were working class people of Slovene origin whose surname Maldič was Italianised
to Maldini in 1931. He grew up in the predominantly Slovene-speaking working class suburb of Servola , and has kept a typical Triestine
accent.
He lifted the European Cup
with AC Milan
in 1963 as team captain. He served as an assistant coach on the 1982 FIFA World Cup
-winning Italian side.
Maldini coached the Italian Under-21 side
for ten years, winning the European Under-21 Football Championship on the tournament record of three occasions. Former proteges Fabio Cannavaro
, Gianluigi Buffon
and Francesco Totti
from the 1996-winning squad went on to win the 2006 FIFA World Cup
. He took charge of the senior team following that success, and helped the team qualify for the 1998 FIFA World Cup
, captained by his son Paolo. Italy advanced to the quarter-finals where they were eliminated by hosts France
on penalties after a scoreless draw. Maldini resigned after the tournament due to media criticism of his ultra-defensive tactics.
Maldini became coach of Paraguay's national team
in January 2002. His appointment caused some controversy as domestic managers were overlooked (prompting the managers union to try to unsuccessfully expel him for immigration breaches), and because he spoke little Spanish. Maldini nonetheless had the support of star goalkeeper José Luis Chilavert
and several other senior players. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/worldcup2002/hi/team_pages/paraguay/squad/newsid_1917000/1917510.stm He took over the team which had already qualified for the 2002 World Cup
hosted by South Korea
and Japan
, becoming the oldest coach in the tournament at the age of 70 (His son Paolo captained Italy in the same tournament). Despite missing Chilavert for the first game due to suspension, Paraguay advanced to the knockout round. They were eliminated by eventual finalists Germany by an 89th minute goal.
The experienced coach returned to AC Milan as a scout
for young talent for the Rossoneri
. He is currently a sports analyst for the Al Jazeera
sports channel with Alessandro Altobelli
.
His son Paolo Maldini
is Italy's second most capped player behind Fabio Cannavaro
.
*European competitions include the UEFA Champions League & UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
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Coach (sport)
In sports, a coach is an individual involved in the direction, instruction and training of the operations of a sports team or of individual sportspeople.-Staff:...
and former player. He played as a centre back and spent the majority of his career with AC Milan
A.C. Milan
Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to as A.C. Milan or simply Milan , is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, that plays in the Serie A. Milan was founded in 1899 by English lace-maker Herbert Kilpin and businessman Alfred Edwards among others...
. Maldini also represented Italy
Italy national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
at international level in the 1962
1962 FIFA World Cup
The 1962 FIFA World Cup, the seventh staging of the World Cup, was held in Chile from 30 May to 17 June. It was won by Brazil, who retained the championship by beating Czechoslovakia 3–1 in the final...
and 1966
1966 FIFA World Cup
The 1966 FIFA World Cup, the eighth staging of the World Cup, was held in England from 11 July to 30 July. England beat West Germany 4–2 in the final, winning the World Cup for the first time, so becoming the first host to win the tournament since Italy in 1934.-Host selection:England was chosen as...
World Cups
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
. His son Paolo
Paolo Maldini
Paolo Cesare Maldini is an Italian former footballer who played as a left or central defender. He spent all 25 seasons of his career at Serie A club Milan, before retiring at the age of 41 in 2009, becoming a symbol and a legend of the club...
, also a defender, previously held the record for the most caps
Cap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
for the Italian national team. The younger Maldini captained Milan to the UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
title in 2003
2003 UEFA Champions League Final
The 2003 UEFA Champions League Final was a football match that took place at Old Trafford in Manchester, England on 28 May 2003 to decide the winner of the 2002–03 UEFA Champions League. The match was contested by two Italian teams in the shape of Juventus and Milan. The match made history as the...
, 40 years after Cesare had achieved the same feat
1963 European Cup Final
The 1963 European Cup Final was a football match between Milan and Benfica, held at Wembley Stadium, London, on 22 May 1963. Milan won the match 2–1, winning the European Cup for the first time.-Match details:-See also:*1962–63 European Cup...
. His grandsons Christian and Daniel have followed the family tradition play for the youth squads.
Biography
Cesare Maldini was born in TriesteTrieste
Trieste is a city and seaport in northeastern Italy. It is situated towards the end of a narrow strip of land lying between the Adriatic Sea and Italy's border with Slovenia, which lies almost immediately south and east of the city...
, Venezia Giulia, Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
. His parents were working class people of Slovene origin whose surname Maldič was Italianised
Italianization
Italianization or Italianisation is a term used to describe a process of cultural assimilation in which ethnically non or partially Italian people or territory become Italian. The process can be voluntary or forced...
to Maldini in 1931. He grew up in the predominantly Slovene-speaking working class suburb of Servola , and has kept a typical Triestine
Triestine language
The Triestine dialect is a dialect local to the Italian city of Trieste. It is a form of Venetian, strongly influenced by a Friulian substrate, mainly due to the existence of the now defunct Tergestine dialect, which was closely related to Friulian....
accent.
He lifted the European Cup
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
with AC Milan
A.C. Milan
Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to as A.C. Milan or simply Milan , is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, that plays in the Serie A. Milan was founded in 1899 by English lace-maker Herbert Kilpin and businessman Alfred Edwards among others...
in 1963 as team captain. He served as an assistant coach on the 1982 FIFA World Cup
1982 FIFA World Cup
The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
-winning Italian side.
Maldini coached the Italian Under-21 side
Italy national under-21 football team
The Italy national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Italy and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation.The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
for ten years, winning the European Under-21 Football Championship on the tournament record of three occasions. Former proteges Fabio Cannavaro
Fabio Cannavaro
Fabio Cannavaro, Ufficiale OMRI is a former Italian footballer considered one of the greatest defenders of all time and was given the name "Muro di Berlino" which means The Berlin wall by Italian supporters. He spent the majority of his career in Italy...
, Gianluigi Buffon
Gianluigi Buffon
Gianluigi "Gigi" Buffon, Ufficiale OMRI , is an Italian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Juventus and the Italian national team. He has won the FIFA World Cup and is widely considered by fans and experts to be one of most dominant and successful goalkeepers in history...
and Francesco Totti
Francesco Totti
Francesco Totti, Ufficiale OMRI, is an Italian footballer who is the captain of Serie A club Roma. His primary position is that of a trequartista, though he has also been successfully utilized as a lone striker. Totti has spent his entire career at Roma, is the number-one goalscorer and the most...
from the 1996-winning squad went on to win the 2006 FIFA World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
. He took charge of the senior team following that success, and helped the team qualify for the 1998 FIFA World Cup
1998 FIFA World Cup
The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...
, captained by his son Paolo. Italy advanced to the quarter-finals where they were eliminated by hosts France
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
on penalties after a scoreless draw. Maldini resigned after the tournament due to media criticism of his ultra-defensive tactics.
Maldini became coach of Paraguay's national team
Paraguay national football team
The Paraguay national football team is controlled by the Paraguayan Football Association and represents Paraguay in men's international football competitions. The team has reached the second round of the World Cup on four occasions . The 2010 trip also featured their first appearance in the...
in January 2002. His appointment caused some controversy as domestic managers were overlooked (prompting the managers union to try to unsuccessfully expel him for immigration breaches), and because he spoke little Spanish. Maldini nonetheless had the support of star goalkeeper José Luis Chilavert
José Luis Chilavert
José Luis Félix Chilavert González is a Paraguayan former football player who played as a goalkeeper. He was a three-time IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper award winner....
and several other senior players. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/worldcup2002/hi/team_pages/paraguay/squad/newsid_1917000/1917510.stm He took over the team which had already qualified for the 2002 World Cup
2002 World Cup
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hosted by South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
and Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, becoming the oldest coach in the tournament at the age of 70 (His son Paolo captained Italy in the same tournament). Despite missing Chilavert for the first game due to suspension, Paraguay advanced to the knockout round. They were eliminated by eventual finalists Germany by an 89th minute goal.
The experienced coach returned to AC Milan as a scout
Scout (sport)
In professional sports, scouts are trained talent evaluators who travel extensively for the purposes of watching athletes play their chosen sports and determining whether their set of skills and talents represent what is needed by the scout's organization...
for young talent for the Rossoneri
A.C. Milan
Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to as A.C. Milan or simply Milan , is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, that plays in the Serie A. Milan was founded in 1899 by English lace-maker Herbert Kilpin and businessman Alfred Edwards among others...
. He is currently a sports analyst for the Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera is an independent broadcaster owned by the state of Qatar through the Qatar Media Corporation and headquartered in Doha, Qatar...
sports channel with Alessandro Altobelli
Alessandro Altobelli
Alessandro Altobelli is a former professional Italian footballer.Nicknamed Spillo for his slender build. Altobelli was one of the most effective Italian forwards of the late 1970s and 1980s...
.
His son Paolo Maldini
Paolo Maldini
Paolo Cesare Maldini is an Italian former footballer who played as a left or central defender. He spent all 25 seasons of his career at Serie A club Milan, before retiring at the age of 41 in 2009, becoming a symbol and a legend of the club...
is Italy's second most capped player behind Fabio Cannavaro
Fabio Cannavaro
Fabio Cannavaro, Ufficiale OMRI is a former Italian footballer considered one of the greatest defenders of all time and was given the name "Muro di Berlino" which means The Berlin wall by Italian supporters. He spent the majority of his career in Italy...
.
Statistics
| Club | Season | League | League | Cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| 1952/53 | Triestina U.S. Triestina Calcio Unione Sportiva Triestina is an Italian football club based in Trieste, in the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia.It is in the season 2010-11 from Serie B, having returned there in 2002 after 11 seasons in Serie C and Serie D, the club was relegated to Lega Pro Prima Divisione.-History:The club was... |
Serie A Serie A Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new... |
1 | 0 | ||||||||
| 1 | 0 | |||||||||||
| 1953/54 | 31 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 31 | 0 | |||||||||||
| 1954/55 | Milan A.C. Milan Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to as A.C. Milan or simply Milan , is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, that plays in the Serie A. Milan was founded in 1899 by English lace-maker Herbert Kilpin and businessman Alfred Edwards among others... |
Serie A Serie A Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new... |
27 | 1 | ||||||||
| 1 | 0 | 28 | 1 | |||||||||
| 1955/56 | 22 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 | |||||||
| 1956/57 | 21 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2 | 0 | 23 | 1 | |||||||||
| 1957/58 | 32 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||||||
| 43 | 0 | |||||||||||
| 1958/59 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||
| 1 | 0 | 36 | 0 | |||||||||
| 1959/60 | 29 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 0 | |||||||
| 1960/61 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||
| 2 | 0 | 34 | 0 | |||||||||
| 1961/62 | 34 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2 | 0 | |||||||||||
| 36 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 1962/63 | 31 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 43 | 0 | ||
| 1963/64 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | ||
| 1964/65 | 34 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2 | 0 | |||||||||||
| 36 | 0 | |||||||||||
| 1965/66 | 31 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||||||
| 40 | 0 | |||||||||||
| 1966/67 | Torino Torino F.C. Torino Football Club, commonly referred to as simply Torino, is a professional Italian football club based in Turin, Piedmont, that was founded in 1906. The club has spent most of its history in the top tier in Italian football.... |
Serie A Serie A Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new... |
33 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||||
| 3 | 0 | 39 | 0 | |||||||||
| Total for Milan | 347 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 412 | 3 | ||
| Career totals | 412 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 451 | 3 | ||
*European competitions include the UEFA Champions League & UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
Club
- Serie ASerie ASerie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
: 4- 1954–55Serie A 1954-55-Final classification:-Results:...
, Milan - 1956–57Serie A 1956-57This article is about the 1956-57 Serie A season.-Final classification:-Results:...
, Milan - 1958–59Serie A 1958-59The 1958/1959 Serie A season was the 29th edition of Serie A, the top-level football competition in Italy. The championship was won by A.C...
, Milan - 1961–62Serie A 1961-62-Final classification:-Results:...
, Milan
- 1954–55
- European Cup: 1
- European Cup 1962-63European Cup 1962-63The 1962–63 season of the European Cup – a football tournament for clubs in Europe – was won by Milan for the first time, in a final match against defending champions Benfica, who were appearing in a third consecutive final.-Preliminary round:...
, Milan
- European Cup 1962-63