Italy travelled to Basel to take on Switzerland in an international friendly match on Wednesday night, a game which ended in a goalless draw.
The night marked a special occasion for the captain of the Azzurri, Fabio Cannavaro, who surpassed Paolo Maldini’s record for most appearances made for the Italian national team.
Cannavaro played his 127th match for his country against the Swiss, and despite the underwhelming result, he felt honoured to better the mark set by Maldini.
“It’s a great honour to wear this shirt just once, and it is a dream for everyone, from early on in their childhood,” Cannavaro explained to Rai.
“It is a great honour to have passed a man like Paolo Maldini, who was, and still is, a true example to many who love this game.
“For me, records are there to be beaten, so I’m sure that this will happen again in the future. Again though, it’s a great honour, and I know now that I have an even greater responsibility for my country.”
The Azzurri captain concluded the interview by making a few comments regarding the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
He continued, “Firstly we have to qualify, then I feel the inclusion of some younger players will be crucial to us defending the World Cup.
“If we play at our very best, then I don’t think there’s any team out there that can beat us.”
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