I have one thing to say about this man... WHAT A PERSON HE IS!! I loved him when he was a bianconero and I still love him 
Fiorentina veteran Angelo Di Livio spoke to Goal.com Italy on the eve of the match pitching off his current team against the club that made him win the most prestigious trophies in the world, Juventus.
For Fiorentina fans the game represents a derby as they consider Juventus to be their most bitter rivals for a series of reasons ranging from heated title races to dramatic transfer coups, like the one that brought Viola idol Roberto Baggio to Turin.
Juventus now represent only a series of fond memories for ‘the Little Soldier’, whose present mission is entirely dedicated to Fiorentina. He wants to help the struggling club avoid relegation, starting this weekend against the mighty Bianconeri.
So Angelo, what pushes a player of 38 years old to continue despite not having a place assured in the starting formation?
It’s clear, I have special feelings for Florence. My presence here is an act of love towards the city.
You were able to gain the love of the Fiorentina fans despite your Juventus past. How does this make you feel?
I consider myself a professional, I accepted the move to Fiorentina with enthusiasm, I knew that I could have problems at first, but things immediately went for the best.
What made you continue with Fiorentina even after their relegation to the C2? It must have been hard going from a World Cup to the Italian 4th division.
It was a sign of love towards the city and also an act of faith towards the new ownership, that I knew would have done great things for the club.
Now to the present. It’s not been an easy campaign for Fiorentina. You started with other ambitions, what happened?
Unfortunately, we, the players, made many mistakes, especially on the pitch. Now we are the same people that have to get the team out of this sticky situation.
True. But how?
The best thing to do is to not commit other errors and remain concentrated for the longest possible time on the pitch.
Have referee errors cost you a lot of points?
All teams can recriminate under this aspect. Yes in some games they probably have, but I don’t like to speak about these things. They are just excuses. The biggest errors were committed by us.
What do you think about the Juventus doping trial. Do you get mad when people put the legitimacy of the trophies you won with them in doubt?
It’s the thing that hurts me most. I am a professional and I know how to behave. I know what I can take and what I can’t take. That was a team made up of amazing professionals. All the victories we achieved arrived thanks to a lot of work and sweat put out on the pitch.
But a room of the Delle Alpi stadium full of medicines that appeared more like a hospital deposit must mean something or not?
Those were other days. Those things that can’t be taken now, were legal back then. The important thing is have a clear conscious.
Is it possible that some players take illegal substances while others refuse to?
I don’t think there are players that use doping.
Is Zidane the best player you have had the pleasure of playing with?
For me the greatest was Vialli, and not just for what he did on the pitch.
On Saturday Florence will live its personal derby. What happens on the eve of these matches? Do you feel a lot of tension?
For us its an extremely difficult game because we play against a great team. It’s clear, we need points. We are playing on our home turf, which means our fans will give us a great hand.
Do you feel a lot of tension?
Yes, when Juventus arrive there is a special feeling in the air. It’s a bit like the derbies of Rome, Milan, or Genoa.
What does the future hold for you? Will you remain in Florence and close your career here?
I don’t know. Each time I made some plans, they always failed to go through. Now I just want to help the team avoid relegation. Then, who knows.
Source goal.com
Noone in the world could've said it better Thank you Angel for your wonderful words and for your sweet heart
Fiorentina veteran Angelo Di Livio spoke to Goal.com Italy on the eve of the match pitching off his current team against the club that made him win the most prestigious trophies in the world, Juventus.
For Fiorentina fans the game represents a derby as they consider Juventus to be their most bitter rivals for a series of reasons ranging from heated title races to dramatic transfer coups, like the one that brought Viola idol Roberto Baggio to Turin.
Juventus now represent only a series of fond memories for ‘the Little Soldier’, whose present mission is entirely dedicated to Fiorentina. He wants to help the struggling club avoid relegation, starting this weekend against the mighty Bianconeri.
So Angelo, what pushes a player of 38 years old to continue despite not having a place assured in the starting formation?
It’s clear, I have special feelings for Florence. My presence here is an act of love towards the city.
You were able to gain the love of the Fiorentina fans despite your Juventus past. How does this make you feel?
I consider myself a professional, I accepted the move to Fiorentina with enthusiasm, I knew that I could have problems at first, but things immediately went for the best.
What made you continue with Fiorentina even after their relegation to the C2? It must have been hard going from a World Cup to the Italian 4th division.
It was a sign of love towards the city and also an act of faith towards the new ownership, that I knew would have done great things for the club.
Now to the present. It’s not been an easy campaign for Fiorentina. You started with other ambitions, what happened?
Unfortunately, we, the players, made many mistakes, especially on the pitch. Now we are the same people that have to get the team out of this sticky situation.
True. But how?
The best thing to do is to not commit other errors and remain concentrated for the longest possible time on the pitch.
Have referee errors cost you a lot of points?
All teams can recriminate under this aspect. Yes in some games they probably have, but I don’t like to speak about these things. They are just excuses. The biggest errors were committed by us.
What do you think about the Juventus doping trial. Do you get mad when people put the legitimacy of the trophies you won with them in doubt?
It’s the thing that hurts me most. I am a professional and I know how to behave. I know what I can take and what I can’t take. That was a team made up of amazing professionals. All the victories we achieved arrived thanks to a lot of work and sweat put out on the pitch.
But a room of the Delle Alpi stadium full of medicines that appeared more like a hospital deposit must mean something or not?
Those were other days. Those things that can’t be taken now, were legal back then. The important thing is have a clear conscious.
Is it possible that some players take illegal substances while others refuse to?
I don’t think there are players that use doping.
Is Zidane the best player you have had the pleasure of playing with?
For me the greatest was Vialli, and not just for what he did on the pitch.
On Saturday Florence will live its personal derby. What happens on the eve of these matches? Do you feel a lot of tension?
For us its an extremely difficult game because we play against a great team. It’s clear, we need points. We are playing on our home turf, which means our fans will give us a great hand.
Do you feel a lot of tension?
Yes, when Juventus arrive there is a special feeling in the air. It’s a bit like the derbies of Rome, Milan, or Genoa.
What does the future hold for you? Will you remain in Florence and close your career here?
I don’t know. Each time I made some plans, they always failed to go through. Now I just want to help the team avoid relegation. Then, who knows.
Source goal.com
Noone in the world could've said it better
Thank you Angel for your wonderful words and for your sweet heart 
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