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Italian footballer Daniel Maldini cleared in drug probe after car crash
Cagliari midfielder Daniel Maldini has been cleared of drug use following a motor vehicle collision in Milan that left six people with minor injuries. The incident occurred when Maldini's Porsche Carrera struck another vehicle in the city's northern district.
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The 23-year-old Italian footballer was among those slightly injured in the September 13 collision, which prompted subsequent investigations by authorities. Drug testing conducted as part of the standard procedure following the accident has now cleared Maldini of any substance use at the time of the incident.
Maldini, who plays for Serie A club Cagliari, was driving a Porsche Carrera when the two-vehicle collision occurred in Milan's north. Emergency responders attended the scene and assessed all parties involved, with six individuals reported to have sustained minor injuries.
The clearance removes any cloud surrounding the midfielder as he continues his professional career with the Sardinian club. The incident marked a notable moment in the public eye for Maldini, whose family name carries significant weight in Italian football history.