Paolo Maldini spoke about what it means to be a Maldini in an interview with Bein Sports:
"First of all, my father tried to protect me, but in the end you have to know what your fate is and what your father's fate was. I suffered from this authority when I hadn't done anything yet and I was sad when there was too much attention on my children. I believe that what matters to a child who starts a difficult sport like football is to have the peace of mind to try to improve himself, to have an idea of a life of sacrifice, when there is too much intention and comparison with his father. It is something that can be overwhelming from a psychological point of view so the reaction can be that of saddening or fighting but I understand that unfortunately even without wanting it my presence was not easy for the career of Christian Maldini, who is the oldest one. Daniel has a chance compared to Chrisitian he plays up front so there is no comparison with Cesare and me."
