Il Capitano Alessandro Del Piero (168 Viewers)

Sep 1, 2002
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Two gentlemen of the game, humble greats, without the pretensions of so many of today's players who believe themselves more important than the game itself.

When Juventus is mentioned and the topic of who should be in the team of great Juventus players, their names will be high on the list.
 

Azzurri7

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Dec 16, 2003
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The english translation, I understood most of the gist of it in italian, but assumed the parts I didnt understand was literarly masterpieces since Dusan was so adamant its too good to be a player. But yeah, not really:



Dear David,

The moment has come to say goodbye. I have lost count of the seasons we have played together, or of the goals we scored. Quite obviously, we are the strike duo who has scored the most in the history of Juventus, more than John Charles and Omar Sivori -two incredible champions – and this you know well is a great pride for both of us.

How many formations in this year finished this way? Del Piero-Trezeguet, Trezeguet-Del Piero. Many victories, many disappointments (fortunately, they can never take the satisfactions from us!) so many hugs, there is no other player who I have played with more.

17 goals averaged a season, like your shirt number. This says enough for the bomber you are. But for me who played by your side, there is no need for numbers. It was an honor to play as as the strike partner with one of the best strikers in the world, ever.

Now our roads have divided, in calcio, it happens. I will salute you in the locker room, but I wanted to do it also publicly. Good luck for your new adventure. We will have so many wonderful memories to share, the next time we see each other.

Arrivederci, David.
:touched::touched:
 
Aug 1, 2003
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They just don't make players like Trez and Del Piero anymore, not just in terms of skills, but in class as well.

I still feel really sad, but at the same time really grateful to have seen this duo play for Juventus, will be telling my kids all about it.
 

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