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 ...

An unprecedented match at every level in an unusual location. We return to the Champions League in January and face a team ...

“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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Nesta, like many of the defenders in this team ... Played slightly out of the position in the wing back role. Maldini’s defensive expertise would allow him to play the role with comfort. A versatile ...

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 ...

That summer Cannavaro represented Italy at Euro 2000. He lined up in defence with Alessandro Nesta and Paolo Maldini in one of the most feared defences football has ever seen. The Azzurri went all way ...