Happy birthday! Paolo Maldini turns 57 today

the Champions League 2007 winner Paolo Maldini is celebrating his 57th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer-business man Paolo Maldini has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 57th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Maldini, a cultural icon

Born Paolo Cesare Maldini in Milan on June 26, 1968, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Italian history. Maldini's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a very charming man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Paolo hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Paolo Maldini as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 57.

Happy Birthday, Paolo, you're the best!

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