Maldini ‘is welcome’

AC MILAN defender Alessandro Nesta said the Italian national team would warmly welcome the return of club team-mate Paolo Maldini to international football.

Maldini ‘is welcome’

Maldini retired from the international scene after the 2002 World Cup finals to concentrate on club football.

But he could be in line for a recall from Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni, who has made no secret of the fact he would like to see the 35-year-old return for this summer’s European championships in Portugal.

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