Retired AC Milan captain Paolo Maldini was indicted Monday on charges including corruption for allegedly paying off a tax agency official to avoid fiscal checks.
Maldini attended the hearing in Milan on Monday, and 12 other people were also ordered to stand trial in the case, according to the ANSA and LaPresse news agencies.
Maldini's lawyer, Danilo Buongiorno, told ANSA that his client wasn't worried, because ''he has never corrupted anyone,'' adding that ''there is no proof of corruption and the court will realize that.''
Corruption charges against Maldini's wife, Adriana Fossa, were dismissed.
The reports said Maldini has also been charged by the Milan judge with illegal activity regarding a real estate deal in Tuscany.
The 42-year-old Maldini retired after the 2008-09 season, having spent his entire 25-year career with Milan. He maintains he is innocent.
The trial is scheduled for June 21.
