For the first time in 22 years, there is a Maldini in the Italy squad. Daniel Maldini has been called up by Italy coach Luciano Spalletti for Nations League matches and could follow in the footsteps of his father Paolo and grandfather Cesare,

Daniel Maldini, the son of Italian football icon Paolo Maldini, received his first Italy call-up on Friday for Nations League games against Belgium and Israel.

Daniel Maldini, son of the legendary Milan and Azzurri defender Paolo and grandson of the great Cesare, has been included in Luciano Spalletti’s latest Italy national team squad, meaning that there

Italian national team coach Luciano Spalletti has called up Daniel Maldini, a player from Monza, for the first time in his career, a decision that brings the legendary Maldini surname back to the 'Azzurra' after a 22-year absence.

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti has named AC Milan defender Matteo Gabbia and Monza forward Daniel Maldini in a 23-man squad for their upcoming Nations League fixtures.

Luciano Spalletti handed four players their senior call-up to the Italy national team ahead of their Nations League fixtures next week.

Gabbia and Maldini are among four new inclusions in the squad, which also features Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio and AS Roma midfielder Niccolo Pisilli.

Daniel Maldini was called up by Italy coach Luciano Spalletti on Friday for Nations League matches and could follow in the footsteps of his father Paolo and grandfather Cesare, both former Italy captains.

Italy will now have a third-generation Maldini in the national team after Daniel, son of Milan great Paolo and nephew of Cesare, was Friday named among the 23 Azzurri called up by Luciano Spalletti for the double Nations League challenge,