#paolo-maldini

#paolo-maldini

Gianluigi Buffon has stepped down from his role as head of delegation for Italy following their failure to qualify for the World Cup, marking a significant moment in Italian football history.

I think everyone knows that I can play in different roles and that I give my all wherever I play. This season I've played a few times as a striker or in midfield, but wherever I play I'll try to help create or score goals. I'm happy to do so.

Italy's hopes of qualifying for the World Cup were dashed after a penalty shootout loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina, marking a third consecutive failure to reach the tournament.

Gennaro Gattuso put everything into trying to secure World Cup qualification, but was unable to. He signed a one-year contract with the option for the following two years if they qualified for the tournament this summer, but since they did not he will depart.

"Last year was a tough time at Milan, and he was sad about it too. Since he cares so much about his family, he suffers for me and his brothers."

"I'm disappointed, I have to capitalise on my chances. At certain times, I definitely expect to do better. It's a difficult period, but I feel good physically and I'm creating chances."

Goretzka's name emerged as a target a few weeks ago, given that his contract with Bayern Munich expires at the end of the season meaning he would be available on a free transfer.

After the game, Ancelotti had an embrace with Modric who he knows well from his two spells at Real Madrid. During it, he was spotted asking the midfielder: "You don't have a Brazilian grandfather, do you?" This was a clear reference to the enormous qualities of the Croatian phenomenon, who at 41 would still be useful in any midfield, even that of Brazil.

SSC Napoli can confirm that Romelu Lukaku did not respond to today's call to return to training. The club reserves the right to consider taking the appropriate disciplinary action.

Milan? When I was little, I didn't realise much. I remember that my grandfather was very happy. Then you realise it as time goes by, it was really incredible.

Comotto has become a shining light in a difficult season for Spezia, who are under-performing compared to the plans drawn up at the start of the season.

Here at the Olimpico, we won the Italian Cup, which allowed us to be here in the Europa League. That win against Milan is indelible, something destined to remain forever, and now we are here after a beautiful journey in the groups and playoffs.

That AC Milan thought big because its president, Silvio Berlusconi, thought big. And he passed this on to the club, the coaches, and the players. When I think back to when we chose Sacchi, people said we were crazy. Arrigo made his teams play well, but he was a coach who, in the year before coming to AC Milan, hadn't won promotion from Serie B with Parma.

Daniel Maldini was still able to experience the youth sector journey at Milan like his dad. He made his senior debut in a red and black shirt and even scored his first professional goal in a season that culminated with a Scudetto win. However, unlike Paolo, he departed for pastures new.