Maldini extends Milan contract

[Rover]

Paolo Maldini has extended his contract with Milan until 2007:

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/headlinenews?id=328169&cc=5901

If Zindane is the best player of this generation, then Maldini is the best defender. He's played at the highest level for twenty years, and is still playing at a high level. And like Zidane, he leads with class and professionalism. I've been telling my sons for years that if they want to know how to conduct themselves as players, watch Paolo Maldini.

All he lacks is a World Cup or European Championship. Came close at Euro 2000, but Zidane and France were too much for anyone in that tournament.

I'm not a Milan fan, but when they win--and they win often--it's hard not to cheer for Maldini. He's earned it.

[AreliusII]

Maldini is like the Energizer bunny.

I once asked an Italian girl which Italian footballer she liked the best. The answer? Paolo Maldini. Why? Because, according to her, he is the most handsome…