Maldini driving licence suspended after car crash

WHAT HAPPENED
Italy international Daniel Maldini was involved in a two-vehicle collision in Milan in the early hours of Sunday. Six people sustained minor injuries; Maldini was taken to hospital for precautionary checks and later released.

Milan city police said Maldini was given a breathalyser at the scene and that his driving licence was confiscated after a positive result. Reports cited two breath-test readings of 0.91 g/l and 0.89 g/l, both above Italy’s legal limit of 0.5 g/l. Cagliari, however, said the player underwent toxicological screening and that "all tests returned negative results."

KEY CONTEXT
- Maldini, 24, plays for Cagliari and had scored the winning goal against his parent club Atalanta in a Serie A match just hours before the crash.
- He is the son of Paolo Maldini and grandson of Cesare Maldini, and previously played for AC Milan like both relatives.
- Maldini made his senior Italy debut in a Nations League match against Israel in 2024 and has six caps, his most recent appearance coming in September 2025.

WHY IT MATTERS
The incident involves a high-profile Italy international who had contributed decisively on the pitch earlier the same day, drawing significant public and media attention. Official police action (confiscation of the licence after a positive breath test) and the club’s statement of negative toxicology results present conflicting elements that affect both Maldini’s public profile and the immediate administrative record around the crash.

WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- Whether authorities will publish further details or take additional legal steps beyond the licence confiscation is not stated.
- Clarification of the differing test results — the reported breathalyser readings versus the club’s toxicology statement — remains unresolved.
- Cagliari has said Maldini will return to squad training on Monday to prepare for upcoming fixtures.

KEY FACTS
- The collision occurred in Milan in the early hours of Sunday; six people suffered minor injuries.
- City police said Maldini was administered a breathalyser and his driving licence was confiscated following a positive result.
- Reported breath test readings were 0.91 g/l and 0.89 g/l; Italy’s legal limit is 0.5 g/l.