Sad to hear the passing of Cesare Maldini this morning.

At club level, Maldini won 4 Serie A league titles and 1 European Cup with Milan. Internationally, he played for the Italian national team, earning 14 caps and participating in the 1962 World Cup. As a coach, he had a successful career in charge of the Italian Under-21 side, winning the European Under-21 Football championship a record three consecutive times.

He was Married to Maria Luisa bearing six sons, one was Paolo a defender who once held the record for the most caps for the Italian national team (now third behind Gianluigi Buffon and Fabio Cannavaro). Paolo Maldini captained Milan to the UEFA Champions League title in 2003 and 2007. Maldini's grandsons, Christian and Daniel also play football in Milan junior teams.

Milan said in a statement: “AC Milan sends its condolences to the Maldini following the passing of Rossoneri great Cesare Maldini. Cesare skippered the club to its first European Cup triumph in 1963 at Wembley and the loss of such a key figure in Rossoneri history has left everyone at AC Milan moved and saddened. Cesare had recently turned 84 and he left his mark at the club not only as a player, but also as a coach and scout. The club president Silvio Berlusconi and the rest of the club will always remember fondly his charisma, kindness and warm smile.”

Football has also reacted to this saddened news. Tweets:

"Our hearts are broken. The Milan world is in mourning for Cesare Maldini. #RIPCesare pic.twitter.com/LnPU0e0VDu"
— AC Milan NYC (@ACMilanNYC) April 3, 2016

"#CesareMaldini has passed away; a minute's silence will take place before all matches: /1TsP7Un pic.twitter.com/TrH4GXb4OF "
—Italy (@azzurri) April 3, 2016


"AC Milan great Cesare Maldini has died aged 84. In 1963 he became the first Italian to lift the European Cup. pic.twitter.com/OgDoAZ6ZAD "
— Champions League (@Championsleague) April 3, 2016


"#CesareMaldini rest in peace and condolence to the #Maldini family @acmilan clzp.co/L5Z1"
— Ruud Gullit (GullitR) April 3, 2016

AC Milan tweeted:"Goodbye dear Cesare. Today the world loses a great man and we lose a page of our history."

RIP Cesare. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU





Source:globalsoccerforum

Paolo Maldini really father's footstep. What a proud father he must have been. He will surely be missed by the Milanos especially the Rosonneri.

R.I.P to the first Italian to lift the European Cup!!!!

rip bro

Legendary ....RIP

R.I.P

R.I.P to the dead. see as one family take carry talents

Once a Rossoneri, Always a Rossoneri. Adieu Cesare

This babe dey watch ball
Will you marry me
Answer mi before I marry another

dominique:
Paolo Maldini really father's footstep. What a proud father he must have been. He will surely be missed by the Milanos especially the Rosonneri.

, RIP... All round success.... Trophy winning player & coach, Father to another living legend in Paolo!!

RIP. Thank God he made an impact before departing the worls.

Chai! He lived anyway

There were pple tweeting about it today but I was to busy on Linda and Wizkid's issue that I didn't pay attention.

Rip .... Ball hard over there

Who he help?

kennygee:
There were pple tweeting about it today but I was to busy on Linda and Wizkid's issue that I didn't pay attention.

sowi dear!

I don't know the first Maldini but I know Paolo. He and Thuram were my favourite defender when I used to play PS1. May the dead rest in peace

Why is this rubbish on the front page?

never knew Paolo maldini's father was a footballer. I will die someday,that is why i beg God in prayers virtually every day to help me actualise all the plans that i have for my generation.Rip cesare

Ok

rellawyt:
Who he help?

Italy, A.C Milan, his son and grandsons!!!

na paulo maldini i know

Such is life.

Rip Maldini Sir.

I only know of the legendary Paolo Maldini

Chai a hero hath fallen

Live on!!

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gone too soon Pa Maldini. Italy will win euro cup to mourn you.

A legend he was and a legend he remains. Rip CESARE,football is going to miss you.

84 is not bad at all. Hope he sees God

dominique:
Paolo Maldini really father's footstep. What a proud father he must have been. He will surely be missed by the Milanos especially the Rosonneri.

ar u really a gal, cus i av not seen a gal knowing detail abt football like dis or is ur guy an ac Milan fan

modath:
, RIP... All round success.... Trophy winning player & coach, Father to another living legend in Paolo!!

BROZ, is it USA 94 or ITALIAL 90