Paolo Maldini does not remember much of the 2007 Champions League final. He took many painkillers to complete the game. The legendary defender was 38 years old at the time and was in a serious condition requiring knee surgery. However, he had no intention of staying off the field in the match against Liverpool in Athens. Just two years earlier, the Rossoneri (AC Milan) had fallen victim to 'The Miracle of Istanbul', where the Reds (Liverpool) staged a sensational comeback from a three-goal deficit at halftime to win in a penalty shootout. So for Maldini, there was no other option...