Daniel Maldini, the son of AC Milan and Italy legend Paolo, was rushed to hospital following a car crash, just hours after he scored the winning goal in a Serie A match.

Maldini, 24, netted a decisive penalty on Saturday night as Cagliari beat Atalanta 2-1.

However, the attacking midfielder was then involved in a collision while driving his Porsche Carrera at around 5:15am on Sunday morning.

Six people were said to be involved in the car crash, which involved two vehicles.

Those six people are understood to have suffered minor injuries and three ambulances and a medical car were dispatched to the crash location.

Five of those affected were taken to hospital, including Maldini - who was reportedly evaluated at Milan's Fatebenefratelli facility - with the other individual treated on the scene.

The incident came soon after Maldini, who has previously represented multiple clubs including AC Milan, Monza and Lazio, enjoyed a memorable evening on Saturday.

Not only did he score the winner from the spot, but ironically the attacking midfielder is on loan from Atalanta after being deemed surplus to requirements by his parent club.

It was Maldini's second goal in just four league games this season, with Cagliari currently in fourth place in Serie A following an extremely positive start.

Maldini's father Paolo is widely regarded as one of Italy's greatest footballers of all-time during a career where he represented just AC Milan and Italy.

His late grandfather Cesare also earned legendary status at the San Siro before enjoying a managerial career that included stints with his former club and his country.

Meanwhile, the 24-year-old previously came through the ranks at AC Milan during a period when his dad served as the club's technical director.

Maldini left in 2024 in search of more regular first team football, spending a year with Monza before he moved to Atalanta.

He has also won six caps for Italy, and could be back in action next Saturday when Cagliari travel to Udinese.