Italy great Paolo Maldini's son Daniel made his debut for the Azzurri in Monday's 4-1 win over Israel, marking the first time three generations of a family have played for the country's national team.

Daniel Maldini makes history by debuting for Italy, joining his father and grandfather as Azzurri players in a significant family legacy.

Daniel Maldini was called up by Italy coach Luciano Spalletti on Friday for Nations League matches and could follow in the footsteps of his father Paolo and grandfather Cesare, both former Italy captains.

It is the first time three generations of a family have played for Italy's national team, with Paolo Maldini's final match coming 22 years and 118 days ago, while Cesare Maldini, Daniel's grandfather,

Daniel Maldini has made history with his Italy debut, as for the first time ever three generations of the same family have played for the Azzurri, 22 years after father Paolo.The midfielder came off