Il Capitano Alessandro Del Piero (70 Viewers)
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I gotta feeling about the Derby. Ale will bounce back from his bad performance exactly on my birthday (Hebrew calendar) 
Forza Ale! Great goal tonight, fantastic performance and an important point. Too bad Sydney didn't win one of the last two (if only the wall stood a little better today), cause they could, now it's all down to the last round and it's gonna be tough.
Am I wrong, or the commentator said it was Sydney's 6th red card in their last 5 away matches?!?!?@?!?2?@1
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Tough, but it's up to Ale. Don't bet against this man.
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that's killing me
Damn, Brisbane won 2-0 and now they're 5th with 32, just like Sydney but with better goal difference. The good news- CCM won too so WSW aren't safe at first place, which means they can't lost against Newcastle (31).
A draw in Brisbane will be enough for Sydney only if WSW don't lose and Perth don't win Adelaide. The later should fight there cause they still have a decent chance to move to 3rd place. Things look much more complicated now.
A draw in Brisbane will be enough for Sydney only if WSW don't lose and Perth don't win Adelaide. The later should fight there cause they still have a decent chance to move to 3rd place. Things look much more complicated now.
It is indeed very complicated.
I see Ale winning the match next match if Sydney don't pick anymore reds.
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Ale's interview today..
Alessandro Del Piero is committed to Sydney FC, looks back at Juventus and reveals why he turned down a move to Flamengo.
The Bianconeri legend moved to Australia last year and scored in the Sydney derby yesterday, putting aside reports he could seek a transfer elsewhere.
“With each passing day I am more convinced that I made the right choice for me and my family,” he told the Corriere dello Sport.
“If I had wanted to have an experience closer to home, then I could’ve accepted other offers, but I wanted a truly radical change. This was my opportunity to do so. It is the kind of experience that helps you grow, right?
“Italy is my home and I miss it, but it’s not a trauma for me because I am happy in Australia and also know I will return.”
Del Piero followed Antonio Conte’s lead to blast the way Juventus are treated in Serie A, as the team bus is regularly pelted with objects as it pulls into the visiting stadium.
“What I really do not miss is a certain aggression and rudeness that unfortunately is not just common in football.
“One of the most positive aspects of my experience in Australia and what convinced me to stay for another season was that I can act as a testimonial for the sport. I was greeted with enthusiasm and passion, as there is hunger for football, great respect and love for the sport.
“In every city I have visited, not just Sydney, I could see this reality. Football is not the top sport in Australia, but today there is talk of it on television and in the papers, so interest is growing all the time. In general sport is seen as part of the life and culture.”
Del Piero had received an offer from Brazilian club Flamengo, but stood by Sydney FC even during a poor campaign.
“I didn’t want to leave things half-done, I never have. I am infinitely grateful to those who wanted me with them for next season. A fantastic side like Flamengo and a country like Brazil, I can’t say I didn’t think about it... But I did not say no to Flamengo – I said yes to Sydney. That’s a big difference.”
Alex went to the A-League, but Francesco Totti is still playing and scoring for Roma in Serie A.
“Totti was a great opponent and a great teammate. There is respect for us that goes beyond the pitch and our personal histories. Anyone who loves football can’t help but appreciate someone like him. I admire him, yes. Envy? No.
“Ryan Giggs has played over 1,000 games and I was fortunate enough to shake his hand as captain. He is a symbol that belongs to all of football, not just Manchester United.”
Del Piero has repeated he will always be a Juventus supporter and is still in contact with many of his former teammates.
“They know I am always cheering them on. There are often replays of my final game in Turin, but I don’t need to see the footage to think back at what I felt and the fans gave me. It went beyond goals, victories, everything.
“Am I thinking of a future as a Coach? In all honesty, not yet.”
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Sometimes I love reading his interviews more than watching his goals, Del Piero's class standard has no limits. You can learn a lot reading all his interview throughout the years.
I see Ale winning the match next match if Sydney don't pick anymore reds.
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Ale's interview today..
Alessandro Del Piero is committed to Sydney FC, looks back at Juventus and reveals why he turned down a move to Flamengo.
The Bianconeri legend moved to Australia last year and scored in the Sydney derby yesterday, putting aside reports he could seek a transfer elsewhere.
“With each passing day I am more convinced that I made the right choice for me and my family,” he told the Corriere dello Sport.
“If I had wanted to have an experience closer to home, then I could’ve accepted other offers, but I wanted a truly radical change. This was my opportunity to do so. It is the kind of experience that helps you grow, right?
“Italy is my home and I miss it, but it’s not a trauma for me because I am happy in Australia and also know I will return.”
Del Piero followed Antonio Conte’s lead to blast the way Juventus are treated in Serie A, as the team bus is regularly pelted with objects as it pulls into the visiting stadium.
“What I really do not miss is a certain aggression and rudeness that unfortunately is not just common in football.
“One of the most positive aspects of my experience in Australia and what convinced me to stay for another season was that I can act as a testimonial for the sport. I was greeted with enthusiasm and passion, as there is hunger for football, great respect and love for the sport.
“In every city I have visited, not just Sydney, I could see this reality. Football is not the top sport in Australia, but today there is talk of it on television and in the papers, so interest is growing all the time. In general sport is seen as part of the life and culture.”
Del Piero had received an offer from Brazilian club Flamengo, but stood by Sydney FC even during a poor campaign.
“I didn’t want to leave things half-done, I never have. I am infinitely grateful to those who wanted me with them for next season. A fantastic side like Flamengo and a country like Brazil, I can’t say I didn’t think about it... But I did not say no to Flamengo – I said yes to Sydney. That’s a big difference.”
Alex went to the A-League, but Francesco Totti is still playing and scoring for Roma in Serie A.
“Totti was a great opponent and a great teammate. There is respect for us that goes beyond the pitch and our personal histories. Anyone who loves football can’t help but appreciate someone like him. I admire him, yes. Envy? No.
“Ryan Giggs has played over 1,000 games and I was fortunate enough to shake his hand as captain. He is a symbol that belongs to all of football, not just Manchester United.”
Del Piero has repeated he will always be a Juventus supporter and is still in contact with many of his former teammates.
“They know I am always cheering them on. There are often replays of my final game in Turin, but I don’t need to see the footage to think back at what I felt and the fans gave me. It went beyond goals, victories, everything.
“Am I thinking of a future as a Coach? In all honesty, not yet.”
Think you know your Italian football? Share your knowledge, tips and comments to win cash prizes in OLBG's tipster competition - £5,000 monthly.
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Sometimes I love reading his interviews more than watching his goals, Del Piero's class standard has no limits. You can learn a lot reading all his interview throughout the years.
Del Piero had received an offer from Brazilian club Flamengo, but stood by Sydney FC even during a poor campaign.
“I didn’t want to leave things half-done, I never have. I am infinitely grateful to those who wanted me with them for next season. A fantastic side like Flamengo and a country like Brazil, I can’t say I didn’t think about it... But I did not say no to Flamengo – I said yes to Sydney. That’s a big difference.”
That's Del Piero for you ladies and gents.
“I didn’t want to leave things half-done, I never have. I am infinitely grateful to those who wanted me with them for next season. A fantastic side like Flamengo and a country like Brazil, I can’t say I didn’t think about it... But I did not say no to Flamengo – I said yes to Sydney. That’s a big difference.”
That's Del Piero for you ladies and gents.
Del Piero had received an offer from Brazilian club Flamengo, but stood by Sydney FC even during a poor campaign.
“I didn’t want to leave things half-done, I never have. I am infinitely grateful to those who wanted me with them for next season. A fantastic side like Flamengo and a country like Brazil, I can’t say I didn’t think about it... But I did not say no to Flamengo – I said yes to Sydney. That’s a big difference.”
That's Del Piero for you ladies and gents.
“I didn’t want to leave things half-done, I never have. I am infinitely grateful to those who wanted me with them for next season. A fantastic side like Flamengo and a country like Brazil, I can’t say I didn’t think about it... But I did not say no to Flamengo – I said yes to Sydney. That’s a big difference.”
That's Del Piero for you ladies and gents.
You summed it up quite well.
