Under manager Cesare Maldini, he was also a member of the Italian side at the 1998 World Cup, where Italy were eliminated on penalties by hosts and eventual Champions France in the quarter-finals, but he did not feature throughout the tournament.
Under Cesare Maldini’s leadership, he was a member of the Italian team at the 1998 World Cup. Italy were eliminated by France in the quarter-finals but he did not play extensively during the tournament.