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Accident, alcohol and drugs: Cagliari clarifies about Daniel Maldini
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Accident, alcohol and drugs: Cagliari clarifies about Daniel Maldini

SAPO Notícias14 September 2026 at 15:01

Cagliari club issued a clarification about the traffic accident involving Daniel Maldini, son of legendary defender Paolo Maldini. The player was involved in an incident while driving a vehicle, having collided with a lamppost. The accident occurred in Sardinia, the region where Cagliari is based.

According to the club's statement, Maldini had consumed alcohol and drugs before driving. The Italian authorities were alerted to the incident and are conducting investigations to determine the exact circumstances of the accident.

The 23-year-old player is on loan from Milan to Cagliari, where he is trying to relaunch his career after stints at various clubs. The situation puts into question his continuity at the Italian club, which awaits further developments from the authorities.

Cagliari stated that it is closely monitoring the situation and that it learned of the facts through the media, demonstrating concern about the incident involving its player.

Why this matters

This case involves a professional football player whose off-field behavior is under public scrutiny. The club's clarification responds to weeks of press speculation, affecting the athlete's reputation and raising questions about the responsibility of clubs in managing the image and conduct of their players. Fans and sports readers closely follow these situations that can have disciplinary and legal consequences.

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