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Del Piero: «11 finals await us»
With the so-called black week erased after the win in Genoa, Juventus' season is now at a crucial juncture. Eleven games remain to be played. Eleven cup finals: that's how some Bianconeri have defined them. The last to do so was Alessandro Del Piero.
The Captain, who held a long press conference today, sounded the charge. And spoke about everything: from the team's current period to the team of the future, from his performances to the European Championships, plus the record he looks set to break soon, for the highest number of games played in the history of the Club.
The rallying cry: balance. «At this point of the season we mustn't be too content or too relaxed. A balance is needed. Only that can give us the strength we need».
Eleven finals. «Knowing Fiorentina's and AC Milan's worth, a four or five point advantage doesn't allow us to say we are safe in our position. The points we earned at Genoa were crucial. This is the time to step on the accelerator and for us these last 11 games must be like 11 cup finals».
Sufficient stamina. «Only by going on the pitch will we know if we still have enough stamina to reach the last hurdle. We only have one game to play midweek before the end of the season, so we'll have all the time to recover after every match and not only under a physical point of view».
Assessment postponed. «It's not time to make any final assessment yet, not even about future objectives. We must only concentrate on getting the most we can from each match; basically we must always try and win. I would never sign for any objective beforehand; I want to play my cards until the very end. For 16 years I've aimed for the top and I’ve achieved it».
Which Europe? «Playing to get into the Champions League or the UEFA Cup are two different things: not only in financial terms, but due to the two competitions’ different appeal. Nowadays, the UEFA Cup is like a mini-Champions League, but it's worth fighting to get into the more glamorous tournament».
League still open. «We lost seven out of nine possible points in seven days; it wasn't all our own fault and that's a real shame. But Inter Milan lost five points in just a few matches too. Aiming for the best result also means hoping we can get to second place. That's why I'm rooting for Roma do very well in the Champions League and a little less well in the League».
Starting again against Napoli. «Memories about the last game against them are fading, but we'll have to try and use it as extra motivation. There are three important points up for grabs and playing at home must be a decisive factor. I'm sorry about Zalayeta's injury. I score often against Napoli? I hope to continue this time also».
John Elkann's visit. «Yesterday we talked about the team's moment. He confirmed how close the Club is to us now, I told him the atmosphere is good and that we have important games ahead of us, from which we want to get the most».
Juventus' future. «Over the years we've kept our strengths, such as our determination and our will to win. I'd begin from these foundations for the future too. We're aware something's amiss, but understanding what and doing something about it is a little harder. Some excellent new signings and more faith in ourselves could help».
Personal assessment. «It's too early for a personal assessment too. My objectives are definitely clear and only some of them depend entirely on me. I want to keep giving my best, with determination and with a strong desire to play. And then I still hope I can take part in the European Championships».
Chasing Euro 2008. «It mustn't become an obsession. I spoke with Donadoni before he named the last squad. He wants answers from the pitch and I know I can give them to him. Only by playing well will I reach both mine and Juventus’ objectives. Everything depends on these last few matches. I'm aware I've had a wonderful season until now and I want to finish it off even better. And then Donadoni will have all the freedom to choose the set-up he feels is more appropriate. The only thing I need to do is to continue playing like I am».
Change of attitude. «Thanks to what I achieved last year and what I'm achieving this year, I think I made a lot of people change their attitude towards me. I responded well to criticism; not only from the press, but from others in the business too. That's why I can only be pleased. Only the facts can determine certain situations and if you get positive results there's more enthusiasm».
Many decisive aspects. «A lot of different aspects are conditioning the end result. The way I've trained is only one of them. The others are analyzing the games I played, eating well and also being happy with my family».
An icon regardless of stats. «In just a few games I'll reach Scirea's number of games played? Statistics are important and they must be emphasized. It'll be a proud moment when I equal such a champion, who made history regardless of his stats. Just like others, such as Boniperti and Furino. Then there are players who hold no records but are in people's hearts, like Platini for example. Trophies won, how you play, how you behave - these are the things that count. And under this point of view, I hope I can imitate Scirea, Boniperti and the others».
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With the so-called black week erased after the win in Genoa, Juventus' season is now at a crucial juncture. Eleven games remain to be played. Eleven cup finals: that's how some Bianconeri have defined them. The last to do so was Alessandro Del Piero.
The Captain, who held a long press conference today, sounded the charge. And spoke about everything: from the team's current period to the team of the future, from his performances to the European Championships, plus the record he looks set to break soon, for the highest number of games played in the history of the Club.
The rallying cry: balance. «At this point of the season we mustn't be too content or too relaxed. A balance is needed. Only that can give us the strength we need».
Eleven finals. «Knowing Fiorentina's and AC Milan's worth, a four or five point advantage doesn't allow us to say we are safe in our position. The points we earned at Genoa were crucial. This is the time to step on the accelerator and for us these last 11 games must be like 11 cup finals».
Sufficient stamina. «Only by going on the pitch will we know if we still have enough stamina to reach the last hurdle. We only have one game to play midweek before the end of the season, so we'll have all the time to recover after every match and not only under a physical point of view».
Assessment postponed. «It's not time to make any final assessment yet, not even about future objectives. We must only concentrate on getting the most we can from each match; basically we must always try and win. I would never sign for any objective beforehand; I want to play my cards until the very end. For 16 years I've aimed for the top and I’ve achieved it».
Which Europe? «Playing to get into the Champions League or the UEFA Cup are two different things: not only in financial terms, but due to the two competitions’ different appeal. Nowadays, the UEFA Cup is like a mini-Champions League, but it's worth fighting to get into the more glamorous tournament».
League still open. «We lost seven out of nine possible points in seven days; it wasn't all our own fault and that's a real shame. But Inter Milan lost five points in just a few matches too. Aiming for the best result also means hoping we can get to second place. That's why I'm rooting for Roma do very well in the Champions League and a little less well in the League».
Starting again against Napoli. «Memories about the last game against them are fading, but we'll have to try and use it as extra motivation. There are three important points up for grabs and playing at home must be a decisive factor. I'm sorry about Zalayeta's injury. I score often against Napoli? I hope to continue this time also».
John Elkann's visit. «Yesterday we talked about the team's moment. He confirmed how close the Club is to us now, I told him the atmosphere is good and that we have important games ahead of us, from which we want to get the most».
Juventus' future. «Over the years we've kept our strengths, such as our determination and our will to win. I'd begin from these foundations for the future too. We're aware something's amiss, but understanding what and doing something about it is a little harder. Some excellent new signings and more faith in ourselves could help».
Personal assessment. «It's too early for a personal assessment too. My objectives are definitely clear and only some of them depend entirely on me. I want to keep giving my best, with determination and with a strong desire to play. And then I still hope I can take part in the European Championships».
Chasing Euro 2008. «It mustn't become an obsession. I spoke with Donadoni before he named the last squad. He wants answers from the pitch and I know I can give them to him. Only by playing well will I reach both mine and Juventus’ objectives. Everything depends on these last few matches. I'm aware I've had a wonderful season until now and I want to finish it off even better. And then Donadoni will have all the freedom to choose the set-up he feels is more appropriate. The only thing I need to do is to continue playing like I am».
Change of attitude. «Thanks to what I achieved last year and what I'm achieving this year, I think I made a lot of people change their attitude towards me. I responded well to criticism; not only from the press, but from others in the business too. That's why I can only be pleased. Only the facts can determine certain situations and if you get positive results there's more enthusiasm».
Many decisive aspects. «A lot of different aspects are conditioning the end result. The way I've trained is only one of them. The others are analyzing the games I played, eating well and also being happy with my family».
An icon regardless of stats. «In just a few games I'll reach Scirea's number of games played? Statistics are important and they must be emphasized. It'll be a proud moment when I equal such a champion, who made history regardless of his stats. Just like others, such as Boniperti and Furino. Then there are players who hold no records but are in people's hearts, like Platini for example. Trophies won, how you play, how you behave - these are the things that count. And under this point of view, I hope I can imitate Scirea, Boniperti and the others».
juventus.com
Alex: We're all behind Claudio
Monday 17 March, 2008
Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero has stressed his faith in boss Claudio Ranieri after last night’s narrow victory over Napoli.
In recent weeks, Ranieri has come under fire from the fans and the media, but last night’s win has left the Old Lady with an eight-point cushion over fifth-placed Milan.
Champions League football is looking increasingly likely for the Bianconeri and Alex believes Ranieri deserves a large portion of the credit.
“The Coach is doing a fantastic job,” he bellowed on Sky Sport Italia.
“The statistics speak for themselves and it’s these numbers that the club will use to decide his future. Ranieri has to relax because he has the complete support of all of us.”
The Cadetti champions had to wait for an 88th-minute goal from Vincenzo Iaquinta, after a Del Piero assist, to claim all three points yesterday evening.
“They had lots of defenders behind the ball at the end of the game and so the goal was so important.
“Napoli did well to close the game down, but we tried to get in behind them and create something a little different.
“I found the first half a little tough and improved after the interval. It wasn’t an easy game and we didn’t show our true strength. But in the end, the hunger of this team won out.”
Football Italia
6 March 2008
Del Piero: «A vital win, congratulations Vincenzo»
After many goals scored against Napoli, this time Alessandro Del Piero didn't add any to his tally. But the overhead pass to Iaquinta was as good as any goal; a masterpiece that reminded many of his pass for Trezeguet in the 2005 title decider against AC Milan.
Another effort worth three points, making the Captain happy, as he told Juventus Channel after the game: «Today's win is a vital one, Vincenzo did well scoring and it was a deserved win, because over the 90 minutes we surely had more chances than them, even if they stayed back and we found it hard to pass the ball around quickly. In any case at the end our doggedness paid off».
from : Juventus.com
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I really hope he scores in the next game.
Del Piero: «A vital win, congratulations Vincenzo»
After many goals scored against Napoli, this time Alessandro Del Piero didn't add any to his tally. But the overhead pass to Iaquinta was as good as any goal; a masterpiece that reminded many of his pass for Trezeguet in the 2005 title decider against AC Milan.
Another effort worth three points, making the Captain happy, as he told Juventus Channel after the game: «Today's win is a vital one, Vincenzo did well scoring and it was a deserved win, because over the 90 minutes we surely had more chances than them, even if they stayed back and we found it hard to pass the ball around quickly. In any case at the end our doggedness paid off».
from : Juventus.com
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I really hope he scores in the next game.
17/03/2008 11:48
Maradona Sr
Maradona Jr was born in 1986 as a result of an affair between Maradona Sr and a young Neapolitan woman.
The 21-year-old has never had a relationship with his father, and the pair only met for the first time five years ago during a golf tournament in Naples.
“With my genetic father there is no kind of relationship,” Diego Jr told Calcio 2000.
“We met once in Fiuggi in 2003, something that everyone knows. But true relations there have never been.”
Maradona Jr has since adopted the surname of his mother, Sinagra, and the youngster admits that he has carried a heavy burden due to his father.
"In fact this has created more problems than advantages,” he explained.
“There has been much scepticism, I am aware of carrying a heavy surname in the world of football, but I am different from my father. Not many players like him are born.
“I on the contrary, am like most players, I have to train every day to improve. And improving can erase many of the prejudices that have been built up."
Del Piero
Sinagra, who currently plays for Serie D side Venafro, went on to reveal that his footballing idol is Juventus’Alessandro Del Piero.
"I admire greatly Alessandro Del Piero,” he stated.
“Not only because he is a champion on the field, but mainly because he has made history at one club like Juventus. Before being a great footballer, he has proved a great man ".
Napoli Dream
Finally Sinagra revealed that it is his dream to play for Napoli one day, although he has not ruled out moving abroad to Spain, with Valencia reportedly interested.
"As a good Neapolitan there is no doubt the dream to take to the field at San Paolo with the shirt of Napoli,” he said.
"The most realistic aim is to play in Serie C next year. I do not exclude playing for a foreign team. Much has been said about Valencia and some other Spanish teams and I know that I am being followed.”
Anthony Sormani
Goal.com
Maradona Jr: Del Piero My Idol
Diego Maradona Jr, son of the Argentine legend, has revealed that his idol is Juventus symbol Alessandro Del Piero.Maradona Sr
Maradona Jr was born in 1986 as a result of an affair between Maradona Sr and a young Neapolitan woman.
The 21-year-old has never had a relationship with his father, and the pair only met for the first time five years ago during a golf tournament in Naples.
“With my genetic father there is no kind of relationship,” Diego Jr told Calcio 2000.
“We met once in Fiuggi in 2003, something that everyone knows. But true relations there have never been.”
Maradona Jr has since adopted the surname of his mother, Sinagra, and the youngster admits that he has carried a heavy burden due to his father.
"In fact this has created more problems than advantages,” he explained.
“There has been much scepticism, I am aware of carrying a heavy surname in the world of football, but I am different from my father. Not many players like him are born.
“I on the contrary, am like most players, I have to train every day to improve. And improving can erase many of the prejudices that have been built up."
Del Piero
Sinagra, who currently plays for Serie D side Venafro, went on to reveal that his footballing idol is Juventus’Alessandro Del Piero.
"I admire greatly Alessandro Del Piero,” he stated.
“Not only because he is a champion on the field, but mainly because he has made history at one club like Juventus. Before being a great footballer, he has proved a great man ".
Napoli Dream
Finally Sinagra revealed that it is his dream to play for Napoli one day, although he has not ruled out moving abroad to Spain, with Valencia reportedly interested.
"As a good Neapolitan there is no doubt the dream to take to the field at San Paolo with the shirt of Napoli,” he said.
"The most realistic aim is to play in Serie C next year. I do not exclude playing for a foreign team. Much has been said about Valencia and some other Spanish teams and I know that I am being followed.”
Anthony Sormani
Goal.com
