Daniel Maldini

Italy drew 1-1 with France at Saint-Denis in the Nations League, with coach Gennaro Gattuso's side earning praise — though reports quote Roberto Mancini applauding the Azzurri for defending and attacking 'as a team'. Alessandro Bastoni and Piotr Zielinski scored in Nations League action, and Italian media celebrated a strong showing against Zidane's France. Daniel Maldini is being widely searched in connection with the national team's latest fixtures.

Italy drew 1-1 with France in the Nations League, with Alessandro Bastoni cancelling out Michael Olise's goal after a strong display from the Azzurri. Daniel Maldini, son of Paolo and grandson of Cesare, featured for Italy, becoming the third generation of the Maldini family to represent the national team.