++ [ originally posted by IncuboRossonero ] ++
Baggio: AC Milan's Maldini should have 3 Ballon d'Ors
tribalfootball.com - October 5, 2005
Italian legend Roberto Baggio says he can't believe AC Milan defender Paolo Maldini has never won the Ballon d'Or.
Baggio has won the award twice and said yesterday: "There have been three years in which I was convinced Paolo would win the Ballon d'Or. I can't believe he's never won one.
"I have always said that for seriousness, intelligence, bravery, career, victories, education and all that that he has done and still does, Paolo deserves that acknowledgment.
"And sincerely I am surprised myself by the fact that he has still not won it."
Baggio: AC Milan's Maldini should have 3 Ballon d'Ors
tribalfootball.com - October 5, 2005
Italian legend Roberto Baggio says he can't believe AC Milan defender Paolo Maldini has never won the Ballon d'Or.
Baggio has won the award twice and said yesterday: "There have been three years in which I was convinced Paolo would win the Ballon d'Or. I can't believe he's never won one.
"I have always said that for seriousness, intelligence, bravery, career, victories, education and all that that he has done and still does, Paolo deserves that acknowledgment.
"And sincerely I am surprised myself by the fact that he has still not won it."
