oh wow, that is the first thing that has lifted my mood since tuesday... although lets not get carried away... he is still just thinking about it... also, he may only be convinced if we have a team strong enough to be real contenders... for both serie a and champions league... so he could have the double for his swansong...
Well, if he plays like he did in Tuesday's match, he can play with us for 5 more years. I hope he rethinks and maybe if we brig back Sheva and/or Crespo we can be a bit more successful with all our competitions.
I 100% agree with this. That's why we need to rejuvinate this squad come summer time. (Accept replacing Paolo of course! )
They might just keep him around to be a help to the rest of the younger players and "per fare gruppo". Milan does this a lot in the same way they kept Roberto Donadoni, Mauro Tassotti & Billy Costacurta.....
Is Maldini retiring this year or next as I read other websites that he will retire next year As I swear if he does next year, I will fly over to Italy to see his last match
He keeps changing his mind every year. He said he is coming off an operation this last summer and he said he feels really good playing in his natural left back position. As opposed to playing forward or midfielder, I'm sure on defense he can still play. He certainly can read a game better than most players and on experience alone can hold his own. If he came to the MLS, he could play until he was 45 with no problem. Below is his rating aginst Empoli. Maldini 6 - Il capitano rossonero e` sempre prezioso anche se ormai il peso degli anni si fa sentire
Serie A: le pagelle di Roma-Milan Dom 16 Mar, 12:03 AM Maldini 6 - Nonostante i 40 sembra ancora reggere ma non e` piu` quello di una volta bisogna essere onesti. Highlander, non troppo.
Maldini may rethink his decision "Another year? We'll see" Making a guest appearance on Sky, the Milan captain said, "The atmosphere makes me want to play one more year. I felt much worse three months ago; things are better now. I love this sport and Berlusconi and Galliani are pushing me to carry on" http://english.gazzetta.it/Football/Primo_Piano/2008/03_Marzo/06/maldini.shtml
Roberto Donadoni said on Fabio Fazio's show yesterday that he kind of resented all the negative talk about Paolo Maldini. He said they keep talking about the fact that he is almost 40 but what they fail to mention is if he is playing, it must mea that he is still good enough to compete and play with and against 18 & 20 year olds.
Today's rating on Paolo: Maldini 6 Qualche bella iniziativa sulla sinistra, poi la solita partita attenta. Maldini 6 A few nice plays on the left, then his normal game of being always ready.
How about an almost 40 year old Paolo Maldini pulling down a header for a goal? Incredible! Too bad Pirlo missed the pk after that.
Maldini 6.5 -Uno dei migliori tra i suoi. Nel finale si porta spesso al cross e sigla il gol che poteva riaprire il match. Maldini 6.5 -One of the best among the Milan players. In the end he gets in the middle of some crosses and scores a goal the reopens the match.
Maldini 6.5 Impiegato da centrale, il capitano rossonero trasmette tranquillita` a tutta la retroguardia. Starting in the center of defense, the rossonero captain employs tranquility for the entire backline.
Maldini's foul that led to the goal was perfectly legal. It was a shoulder to shoulder which is permitted within the rules. He was towering and the other guy lost his footing.... Maldini 6.5 Il solito capitano, trasmette sicurezza e grinta ai compagni e tenta in tutti i modi di tenere su la baracca. Maldini 6.5 The same old captain, he transmits security a force towards his teammates and challenges everyone to keep up the fight.
Bad news, Maldini got a thigh injury and his season (and career) may be over. http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/?action=read&id=100830
I hope this isn'tthe case. It would be a sad way to end for agreat player. He has recently said that he wants to come back. I seriously doubt he wants to go out with an injury and especially not the way Milan has played this year...
http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=720070 this is probably complete bullshit... it has to be... we are paying dida 4m, this would make no sense...
In a way I can't blame Milan because they are out of the CL and probably lacking the funds they are accustomed too....I'm sure in the end Berlusconi will give him what he wants.
AC Milan extends Maldini's contract for another season http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5jIlTCwBVuESWU4R-2Xg82qP6UgAg Maldini Explains Decision To Carry On Playing Milan legend Paolo Maldini has revealed the reasons for his retirement U-turn after deciding to play on for the Rossoneri. http://goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=726051 Maldini opts to play on Veteran defender signs new Milan deal http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11854_3658856,00.html
Paulo Maldini is a true legend. The best of the best. His attitude towards the game we love is unmatched… It is a true honour that he is playing for another year. Grazie Paolo…