His centre-back pairing was an all-Italian affair featuring Alessandro Nesta and Paolo Maldini, both of whom played for AC Milan during their careers. Nesta was a rock for club and country ...

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“Maldini, as an Italian player ... It’s about mentality. “We had so many, Nesta, Cannavaro, Chiellini as well, Bonucci.” And who is the best Italian defender currently?

Meanwhile, facing off against defenders like Paolo Maldini and Alessandro Nesta would have tested the Egyptian’s mental fortitude, but his sharp decision-making and ability to exploit space ...

Italy is famous for its centre-backs, from Franco Baresi and Paolo Maldini to Alessandro Nesta and Giorgio Chiellini. But Cannavaro has been the biggest symbol of Italian defending in the 21st ...

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Whether with Lazio, AC Milan, or Italy, Nesta made history with his calm under pressure, tactical brilliance, and impeccable sense of timing. Always a step ahead, he was never caught out of position.

The decision to replace Alessandro Nesta with Salvatore Bocchetti last month has yet ... potentially supported by Daniel Maldini. Georgios Kyriakopoulos may return after missing two games through ...

(Marco Alpozzi/LaPresse via AP) AC Monza’s Daniel Maldini celebrates scoring during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Bologna and Monza, at the Renato Dall’Ara Stadium in Bologna, Italy, ...