What Controversy Is Paolo Maldini’s Son Involved In?
The Cagliari forward is at the center of attention following this incident. Here are all the details.
Daniel Maldini, the Cagliari midfielder and son of Italian football legend Paolo Maldini, found himself at the center of controversy after being involved in a car accident in Milan early Sunday morning, September 13.
The 24-year-old had been in the spotlight just hours earlier after scoring the penalty that secured Cagliari’s victory over Atalanta in Serie A.
POSITIVE BREATHALYZER TEST AND INITIAL DRUG SCREEN
According to Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport and other local outlets, the accident occurred at around 5:15 a.m. local time, when the Porsche Carrera driven by Daniel Maldini collided with another vehicle. Six people were involved in the crash, all suffering minor injuries.
The footballer was taken to Fatebenefratelli Hospital in Milan for medical examinations and was later discharged.
According to figures released by authorities, Maldini recorded 0.91 mg/l and 0.89 mg/l in two breathalyzer tests, while Italy’s legal limit is 0.50 g/l. As a result, his driving license was suspended.
The case drew further attention after an initial test for narcotic substances returned a positive result. However, that test was preliminary and needed to be confirmed through toxicological analysis at the hospital.
CAGLIARI CLARIFIES DANIEL MALDINI’S TOXICOLOGY RESULTS
The situation took an important turn on Monday. Cagliari officially announced that all definitive toxicology tests performed on Daniel Maldini came back negative. The club also confirmed that the player would return to training normally with his teammates.
The player’s representatives also confirmed that Maldini is in good health and did not suffer any serious injuries in the crash.
Therefore, while the footballer will have to face the consequences stemming from his positive breathalyzer tests and the suspension of his driving license, the definitive toxicology results ultimately ruled out drug use.
The news comes just hours after a night that had started brilliantly for Paolo Maldini’s son, with a decisive Serie A goal, before ending with a car accident that sparked major controversy in Italy.
DANIEL MALDINI SHARES TEST RESULTS ON INSTAGRAM
Daniel Maldini also addressed the controversy, using his social media accounts to share the results of the toxicology tests conducted following the accident.
The footballer posted the documentation on Instagram, showing that the tests were negative for narcotic substances, backing up the information previously released by Cagliari.
The post came after an initial test following the crash had returned a positive result that required confirmation through further testing. With the definitive results now available, Maldini sought to publicly clarify the situation and show that the subsequent tests ruled out drug use.
The Cagliari player, however, continues to face the relevant consequences stemming from his positive alcohol test.
