Alessandro Del Piero quotes

Alessandro Del Piero is an Italian former footballer, widely recognized as one of the greatest strikers of his generation. As a long-time Juventus player, he won numerous domestic and international titles and set club records for goals and appearances. He is admired for his creativity, technical skills, and leadership on and off the field. Here are 28 of his quotes:

As far as our fans are concerned, I'm the only one who counts; along with my teammates, obviously.

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In my view he's the best person I've met in this sport.

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He is a world-class player who needs no introductions.

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Money is not everything. My ambition was football itself, not the money I'd make from it. If that brings me and my family a more comfortable lifestyle, then that's fine. But I don't spend my time between games and training sessions thinking about figures.

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He is considered to have a strong bond with the Juventus fans, once stating; "I'm proud to be a Juventino, to be a "bandiera", like you define me to be often, in reality I'm just a small part of a big black & white "bandiera" (flag) that grows with the years and if you look closely your name is part of it... To continue making this "bandiera" grow we need everybody: let's stay united."

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As captain, I must always be an example to my team-mates. I'm calm and I don't have any problem with the coach or with the club. My only goal is to be ready whenever I have the opportunity to play.

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I'm the leading scorer in the cup, and that's lovely, but don't forget this is also a great moment for the whole squad, when the two things coincide you can't ask for more.

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Messi is the real deal when it comes to Number 10s. He represents a type of football that transcends borders.

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Italy have plenty of high-quality players. Newcomers need time to get adjusted to the set-up and the system of play. I'm very young, and although I think I have shown good quality in my international games, I realise that there are plenty of others competing for places.

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Del Piero is the best player in the history of Italian football. He is a person for who I do not only have a lot of respect, but a lot of affection as well.

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During the Calciopoli scandal: "A true gentleman never leaves his lady."

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Del Piero is known for his sense of humour. He once joked that if Lippi does not convoke him to the World Cup in Germany, he would "run him over with his car and sink his damn boat."

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Let's say he scored a goal a la Baggio, a la Maradona. He took the ball in midfield, dribbled 3-4 teammates of mine. He's good, what can I say?

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He (Del Piero) always comes to the training field with a smile for everyone, a comforting word for everyone. This is his greatness: humbleness... he's a golden person.

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Alex is an example for all of us. He works hard in training without ever speaking out.

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Del Piero is the best Italian footballer.

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Even though Del Piero may be well into his 30s now, he remains one of the great players.

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No color will ever be brighter for me than black and white.

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Del Piero is a champion with extraordinary technical ability and wonderful characteristics. When he is selected he never disappoints. He is an example to us all.

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I even scored Monaco's goal too. Please, put it down as an own goal for me!

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Del Piero is a true genius.

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Del Piero is my idol. When I arrived at Juventus and I was introduced to Alex, it was like touching the heavens with my finger.

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