Italy international Daniel Maldini has had his driving license suspended after exceeding the legal alcohol limit following a car crash in Milan. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, leaving Maldini and five others with minor injuries after his Porsche Carrera 4 collided with another vehicle.

Just hours before the accident, the attacking midfielder had scored the winning goal for Cagliari in a 2-1 victory against his parent club Atalanta in Serie A.

Milan city police confirmed the details, stating that:

• Maldini was given a breathalyzer test at the scene.
• His driving license was confiscated after a positive result.

He was taken to the hospital for precautionary checks but was later released. Reports indicate that an initial breath test recorded a blood alcohol level of 0.91 grams per litre, while a second reading registered 0.89 g/l, both exceeding Italy's legal limit of 0.5 g/l.

In response to recent media reports, Cagliari stated that Maldini had "undergone toxicological screening" and that all tests returned negative results. The club confirmed that Maldini will join the squad for training on Monday to prepare for upcoming fixtures.

Maldini, following in the footsteps of his legendary father Paolo and grandfather Cesare, became the third generation of his family to play for Italy, making his debut against Israel in a Nations League fixture in 2024. He has since made six appearances for his country, with his latest match occurring in September 2025.