Daniel Maldini shines on the pitch and has an eventful week off it

Daniel Maldini continued his impressive form with Cagliari, scoring the winner against Udinese to lead his team to a valuable 1-0 victory in the fifth round of Serie A. This win takes Cagliari's tally to 12 points after four victories in their first five matches. Maldini's goal was his third in a row after scoring against US Lecce and Atalanta.

The 24-year-old player is enjoying a remarkable period in his career, becoming one of the standout elements of Cagliari's strong start. His impressive performances have coincided with his call-up to the Italian national team, as he continues to follow in the footsteps of his legendary father, Paolo Maldini.

However, Paolo Maldini's final days were not without concern, as he was involved in a car accident in Milan last Sunday and was taken to the hospital for tests before leaving without serious injuries. Alcohol tests at the time showed a level exceeding the legal limit, which led to his driving license being revoked and legal proceedings being initiated against him.

Regarding the initial drug test, Cagliari later announced that the tests conducted on the player in Sardinia came back negative. Maldini also published the test results via his account, allowing the player to return to training normally.