Heart. Power. Glory. Fabio Cannavaro built his legend in a position that rarely produces global superstars. He was a central defender, not especially tall, yet in 2006 he stood above the football world. Born in Naples on 13 September 1973,…
Elegance. Leadership. Legend. Paolo Maldini was born into football history and then created an even larger history of his own. Born in Milan on 26 June 1968, he was the son of Cesare Maldini, captain of AC Milan's first European…
Discipline. Leadership. Legend. Franco Baresi was never the biggest defender on the field, but for two decades he seemed to see the game a second before everyone else. Born in Travagliato, near Brescia, on 8 May 1960, he entered AC…