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[168][169], Sydney FC chairman Scott Barlow said, "The signing of Alessandro Del Piero is a big moment for this club and, we believe, a historic moment for football in Australia, I wouldn't like to go into the details of the contract, but this does represent the largest professional sporting contract in Australian history and the numbers that have been discussed aren't too far off the mark.
Del Piero marked Juventus's return to the competition with a match-winning free kick to seal a home win against Zenit.
"[163], On 5 September 2012, Alessandro Del Piero signed a two-year deal with Sydney FC. The match eventually went to penalties; although Del Piero scored his spot-kick, Napoli won 5–4 in the penalty shoot-out. [170] Ian Crook, manager of Sydney FC, said he would build the forward set-up around the Italian, who would be given "licence" to pull the strings. Del Piero was awarded the Serie A Italian Footballer of the Year award for his performances,[62] and he was also nominated for the 1998 Ballon d'Or. [121] Juventus finished the 2007–08 Serie A season in third place, which allowed them to qualify for the UEFA Champions League the following season.
Del Piero began the following campaign strongly by winning the Supercoppa Italiana once again in 1997, forming a strong offensive unit with Juventus teammates Zinedine Zidane in midfield, and newcomer Filippo Inzaghi upfront. [35] Due to his lack of playing time, Del Piero's relationship with Fabio Capello was often strained. [310] In 2008, he participated in a golf tournament organized by the foundation of Gianluca Vialli and Massimo Mauro for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research.
His brother Stefano commented to their mother that, due to his skill, Alessandro was more suited to playing in a more offensive position, and Del Piero switched to a forward role. 1991–1993: Early career and debut with Padova, 1993–1998: Early domestic and European success, 2007–2011: Return to Serie A and post-Calciopoli struggles, 2011–12: Champion again in final season with Juventus, 1998–2004: Euro 2000 runners-up and subsequent struggles, 2004–2008: World Cup champion and post-World Cup, second highest all-time Italian top-scorer in all competitions, fourth highest scorer for the Italian national team, ninth highest all-time goalscorer in Serie A, third all-time highest goalscorer of free kicks in Serie A, Second most goals scored in the Supercoppa Italiana, Third highest goalscorer from penalties in Serie A, Third highest goalscorer from free kicks in Serie A, Joint fourth highest goalscorer for Italy, Premio Nazionale Carriera Esemplare "Gaetano Scirea", Cavaliere Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana, "Cavaliere Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana Sig. Del Piero equalled José Altafini's Serie A record of six goals as a substitute after scoring in the final minute of Juventus' final game of the 2005–06 season,[99] before Juventus were forcibly relegated due to the Calciopoli scandal, also having their two most recent Serie A titles revoked. Premia il Presidente del Consiglio Romano Prodi. [235], Due to his creative style of play, eye for goal, flair, and technical skill, Del Piero was known as a "fantasista" in Italy. [327], In 2018, Konami announced that Del Piero will feature in their football video game Pro Evolution Soccer 2019, as one of the new myClub Legends. [38], In 1993, Del Piero transferred to Juventus and played for the Torinese club for 19 seasons until being released in the summer of 2012. [124][125], On 5 November 2008, Juventus and Real Madrid squared off at Santiago Bernabéu in the Champions League. Del Piero began his rise to professional football in 1981, in the ranks of San Vendemiano.
Nov 9, 1974 (45), Place of birth: Join the discussion or compare with others! [44][49][50] Del Piero also captured his second Serie A title with Juventus that season, and helped lead Juventus to their second consecutive Champions League final, although he was unable to start the match due to injury.
On 5 May 2011, he signed a new one-year contract to stay at the Juventus Arena.
[26] Along with six awards in Italy for gentlemanly conduct,[27][28] he has also won the Golden Foot award, which pertains to personality as well as playing ability. 4 1 1 1 6. [197][198], The next year, Del Piero was part of the Italy team that took part in the friendly "Tournoi de France" tournament from 3 to 11 June 1997 under Cesare Maldini. [16] Del Piero scored his 100th goal in Serie A in a 2–1 win over Brescia on 27 April 2003. [36] The following season, on 22 November 1992, he scored his first professional goal in a 5–0 victory over Ternana. [91] Juventus faced Italian rivals Milan in the Final in Manchester on 28 May 2003. League (Del Piero scored one goal and he left the field with a standing ovation); the collection was donated to the Japanese earthquake victims of 2011. I am happy to announce that I just signed for two years for Sydney FC. [238][239][240][241][242][243][244][245] Del Piero was also employed occasionally as a winger in a 4–4–2 formation throughout his career, in particular during his time under Sacchi with the Italy national football team,[246] due to his tendency to drift onto the wings,[247] defensive work-rate,[248] and his crossing accuracy,[249] as well as his ability to use either foot.
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