Top 14 Quotes & Sayings by Alessandro Del Piero

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an Italian athlete Alessandro Del Piero.

Last updated on September 17, 2024.

Alessandro Del Piero is an Italian former professional footballer who mainly played as a deep-lying forward, although he was capable of playing in several offensive positions. Since 2015, he has worked as a pundit for Sky Sport Italia. A technically gifted and creative supporting forward who was also a free-kick specialist, Del Piero is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation and as one of the best Italian players of all time. He won the Serie A Italian Footballer of the Year award in 1998 and 2008 and received multiple nominations for the Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year.

Italian - Athlete | Born: November 9, 1974

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Luckily, thanks to the way my parents taught me, I think I can handle the fame in the right manner.

Alessandro Del Piero

As far as our fans are concerned, I'm the only one who counts; along with my teammates, obviously.

Alessandro Del Piero

I even scored Monaco's goal too. Please, put it down as an own goal for me!

Alessandro Del Piero

Money is not everything. My ambition was football itself, not the money I'd make from it. If that brings me and my family a more comfortable lifestyle, then that's fine. But I don't spend my time between games and training sessions thinking about figures.

Alessandro Del Piero

I'm the leading scorer in the cup, and that's lovely, but don't forget this is also a great moment for the whole squad, when the two things coincide you can't ask for more.

Alessandro Del Piero

Italy have plenty of high-quality players. Newcomers need time to get adjusted to the set-up and the system of play. I'm very young, and although I think I have shown good quality in my international games, I realise that there are plenty of others competing for places.

Alessandro Del Piero

Messi is the real deal when it comes to Number 10s. He represents a type of football that transcends borders.

Alessandro Del Piero

Had I found the back of the net it would have been a double satisfaction but I've scored many goals and the important thing was for me to play well.

Alessandro Del Piero

Only two players made me cry when watching football, one was Diego Maradona and the other Ryan Giggs.

Alessandro Del Piero

A true gentleman never leaves his lady.

Alessandro Del Piero

Messi on the World Cup 2014? He showed why he is the best player in the world. It was a pleasure to see him play.

Alessandro Del Piero

No color will ever be brighter for me than black and white.

Alessandro Del Piero

I have cried twice in my life watching a football player; the first one was Maradona and the second was Ryan Giggs.

Alessandro Del Piero

As captain, I must always be an example to my team-mates. I'm calm and I don't have any problem with the coach or with the club. My only goal is to be ready whenever I have the opportunity to play.

Alessandro Del Piero

Top 14 Quotes & Sayings by Alessandro Del Piero

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