1. The reason I love Juve = Del Piero 2. The reason I love football = Del Piero 3. The reason I support Italy = Del Piero 4. The reason I started playing football = Del Piero I love in the end how they tried to get him to chose a team he would’ve liked to played for and he still said “I always find Juve the best place for me” Grazie Capitano for everything, truly wishing you lots of luck in coaching when you start and obviously hope to see you at Juve again.
Mate u said everything I wanted to juve del piero I'm English and juventus means the world to me I am a crystal palace fan but my pride in representing juventus in my country is just as important 10 del piero
As Madrid fan, I hate early 2000's Juventus. Nedved, Trezegoal, Gigi and of course Il Pinturicchio himself that give me nightmares even on his twilight career, the floater against Casillas in Delle Alpi 08-09 was absolute beauty. And don't forget 5 maggio 02. One of the best title race drama
@@Triple_X_X nope no 12 yo will know about Zebina, Emerson, Kakha Kaladze, Walter Pandiani, Giovanni Elber, Roy Maakay, Igor Tudor, John Dahl Tomasson, Santiago Canizares, Mendieta, Ze Roberto, Lizarazu, Sagnol, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Babayaro, Ahmed Mido, Antonio di Natale. And do you remember that there were 2 Zanetti in inter? Do you know that Portsmouth used to have Sol Campbell, Milan Baros, Nwuankwo Kanu, Sulley Muntari, Lass Diarra, Niko Krancjar, and Crouch in the same season? Do you remember when Ferdinand had to play as GK because Tomasz Kuszak was sent off against Portsmouth? Saudi Arabia was slaughtered by Germany 8-0 in 2002 WC, you remember that? And I used to think Basinas and Panccaro were Zidane because they had the same bald head Ahn Jung Hwan that break Italian heart by his golden goal that also made him fired from Perugia. Man what a memory Yeah man, and to the context. Juve eliminated Real by 2-1 and 3-1 (4-3) aggregate. And Zidane scored in Delle Alpi by his left foot towards the far pose
In 2006 Alex Ferguson wanted him to go to Man United. He said Juventus need me at this hard moment even though so many left. That was Ferguson telling the story
Man utd fan here.. Del.Piero legend my fav player of all time.. miss him playing.. so humble yet superb on on off the pitch. alex you are the GOAT for me..
Del piero is such a juventus legend that he didn’t even answer the last question of which team he would have went to in his prime. Still respecting the juventus fans ❤❤ this man deserves a statue in turin and ZERO haters
Still remember amaizing game on Bernabeu, when Real fans do something special. When Alex score two beautiful goals, and play soo great, they make a standing and clapping ovation, when was changed, before game was over. Something amaizng.❤
People too often forget that this guy from 96 to 98 before he got injured was the only human being who could be in the argument for best player in the world with Ronaldo......and who saw ronaldo in those days knows we are talking about something never seen before or after.
Yes. Playing (back in the days) in the hardest league (by far) with the strongest Defenders. Back when Defenders didn't get a Yellow card even After almost killing a player. No Var etc...
Del Piero got me into watching club football seriously. Baggio in the World Cup 1994 gave me my first taste of supporting Italy. Del Piero fully converted me to support the Italian national Team. I was pissed for years when they took the 10 from Del Piero and gave it to Totti. I finally got over it when i recognized Totti's greatest after a few years. Even as a bench player in World Cup 2006, his goal against Germany was my greatest moment of the tournament. I was so happy for him to make a contribution. I'll never forget you Alessandro..... baller.
That goal is exactly what u said to me also mate i support brazil first but i have a very soft spot for italy my 2nd team and all because of this guy grande alex
I was happy that he and Inzaghi got the chance to be included into the 2006 WC team as their swan song. At that time, Totti was the better player unfortunately. I'm glad he got to lift the World Cup.
Alex Del Piero é il più grande giocatore della storia della Juventus. É, e sará per sempre il nostro mentore, idolo, leggenda, punto di riferimento, esempio, ma soprattutto un orgoglio per tutti noi bianconeri.... ciao grande uomo, ciao capitano ❤
One of my favorite footballers as a kid. Played in an unbelievable Juventus team. Unbelievable special player. Had everything as an attacking player. Close control, dribbling, free kicks, vision, everything. And good looks. Still humble and classy. Grazie Alessandro!
Yesterday as I was watching the Juve vs PSV game I literally shed a tear when Yildiz scored that goal alla Del Piero. He was the reason I fell in love with Juve and even the reason I started watching football. You can find talent everywhere but it's literally impossible to combine that with such level of elegance and loyalty. I've always dreamed about seeing him play live in the stadium but unfortunately it didn't happen. However I'm still dreaming about the moment I'll meet him in person. Il mio captano per sempre ❤❤
ADP10 is the reason why I love Juventus now. I fell in love with Juventus in 1993 when he started playing for Juventus. I was 9 years old then. Grande ADP10 much love from Palestine 🇵🇸
This is beautiful. Del Piero is one of my favourite players in the late 90’s and early 200’s. Seeing him win the World Cup in ‘06 was just spectacular. Looks like he will be an amazing pundit, wish him all the best.
Grow in 90's football, I always remember Del Piero trademark plays... dribbling from the left side of the pitch, cutting inside... then curls the ball into the far top corner or the goal. Truly one of the legend of the game.
Del Piero and Totti alongside other teammates of the 2000-2006 Italy moved me so much so I fell in love with Italia. Pero mi piace molto imparare la lingua degli eroi. Forza Alessandro che bello uomo tu sei. God bless you ❤
The 2006/07 relegation is not the worst thing Del Piero has had to face - by far! Imagine it's 1998 and you're one of the best players in the world. Juventus threw away its last Ballon d'Or winner (Baggio) to give you his place and gave you the number 10 shirt (which means everything!); imagine you're only 24 and have played 3 consecutive Champions League finals (1996/97/98); imagine you're the Italian number 10 in France 1998 World Cup (there couldn't be a greater honor)… and imagine you almost lost everything you'd earned by destroying your left knee for a useless tackle against Udinese (November 8th, 1998). Imagine that now you need a year to recover and when you come back you're lacking a bit of confidence that you simply don't have inside you anymore. Imagine you're back playing for the national team, but something in you is still missing. You had 2 chances against the French goalkeeper in the Euro 2000 final, you missed and France ends up with the cup. Imagine that in the following season (2000/2001) your talent is in question... and imagine that your father dies shortly before a league match, against Bari. It’s February 18th ,2001, Carlo Ancelotti puts you on the bench, but at a certain point he puts you on the pitch and somehow your genius returns and you score the winning goal with a piece of pure beauty. And then you are yourself again. This is what Alessandro Del Piero went through
You may not like Juve if you are a Milan or Inter fan, but you have to respect Del Piero, the loyalty he had when Bianconeri relegated to Serie B, never abandon his team and fight them back to Serie A and back to the pinnacle. this guy, alongside with Maldini and Totti, is the real embodiment of loyalty. I love this 3 guys to death.
Old memories of Del piero in a bianco nero Jersey scoring a free kick against Real Madrid still vivid in my mind.What a player….cant wait to see him as a coach…Legend.ll.Capitano 👏
I remember the pair Zidane-Del Piero was the best in Europe. All the teams were afraid of Juve because of their solid defense and these 2 magicians. I also think that Del Piero played at his best level when he had Zidane and Inzaghi next to him, they really completed each other: Zidane as the playmaker and Inzaghi made the runs so that Del Piero could have the freedom.
I'm a Madrid fan, and I remember watching the pregame to one of the Man City v Real games, and it was Foden and someone else on City just sending these amazing crazy diagonal passes to each other. Del Piero is watching it and the camera is on Foden and Del Piero. Foden gestures him over with his head and the look that Del Piero had on his face, it was like watching someone going through sobriety about to break. But it was more like passion and not obsession or abuse. It was tragically beautiful.
Very smart and very humble, my idol in football since the beginning.. him and Baggio for me are the best ever… along side Maradona ……. No one can even get close to them Solo un Capitano …… un Capitano
Football in my childhood time was full of AC Milan. In newspaper, magazine, TV, everywhere (early 1990s). But my heart never drove me to like and love AC Milan. 'Suddenly' Juventus appeared when I watched some of Serie A games in one period of my time, I think it's when early Del Piero appeared to be the replacement every time Baggio didn't play or went out. And when I watched him play for the first time, that's the time that changed my world. My heart told me that finally I found my idol and I found the club I would love, forever. Ever since I started to watch Juve and Del Piero every time they play live on TV. And actually it's really hard, especially when Juve play in UCL. Here in Indonesia it's aired at 01.45 AM or 02.45 AM depend on the schedule. And I was at 3rd grade elementary school at that time. It's heartbreaking when he got serious knee injury in 1998. It changed him a lot. But my love for him never changed. My love and respect to my lovely captain, Alessandro Del Piero. You will be my hero forever and I'm 41 now. Forza Del Piero. Forza Juve.
❤❤❤ always my hero in football, i love juventus because of him, i even named my son alessandro. i get to meet him in jakarta in a meet and greet with the other juventus legends! a bit sad that he didnt get to play in the game vs indonesian legends. still follow him until today on social media. always respect my captain!
Amazing interview, thank you very much from a real Juve fan. This guy for us is not a person, he's a true legend! Always so wise, balanced and respectful towards everybody. It's not true that people hated him because he was Juve captain during 2006's scandal: all the other team's fans always respected him exactly for this humility and simplicity. So sad and shame that nowadays he's not a Juve manager: we all hope that a day will become our President, he definitely deserves it! Grande Alex, per sempre il nostro capitano.
For us that grow up in the 2000s as a kid, it's very nostalgic when thinking about that era. Italy was stacked with great players and legends, Nesta, Maldini, Totti, Del Pierro, De Rossi, Buffon, Pirlo, young Chiellini lol. And from other nations, Beckham, Owen, Zidane, Casillas, Raul, Puyol, young Ramos lol, Henry, Riquelme, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo R9, young Cristiano lol, Figo, Ferdinand, Nedved, Zanetti, prime Ibrahimovic, Roberto Carlos, Kaka, and many more. What a time to be alive.
14:34 This is why I put R9 Ronaldo and Maradona as the greatest. They proved themselves against the toughest defenders in the world. Italians and the Italian league itself were brutal.
Acting like Messi didnt wipe his backside with Maldini. In fact Maldini explicitly said hes glad he retired when Messi was coming up. Not to mention he played against many rough defenders like Pepe for example. Being rough doesn't necessarily mean better
@@yeahbutnobutyeahbutno7479 to be fair, that was a "just reaching his prime" Messi vs a 40 year old Maldini, even if it's just in theory. You could probably point out that Nesta was cooked by both Ronaldo (Fenomeno) and Messi, but he played against the 1st when he was in his Prime, and against the 2nd at the end of his career
Del Piero goal against Man Utd at Old Trafford in 1997 after less than i minute played was the first time i saw him play. That shirt, that swagger, what a player.
@@gustenvarius80 it was through Football Italia but also through the Juventus Manchester United clashes from 96-2003 that I really came across him. I didn't realise he was so fluent in English
I am not a big soccer fan, I have never even played soccer. However, Del Piero has always been one of my heroes, and that has to do with his humility. He inspired me to do my best in everything I did. I gave 100 percent in my studies because he pushed me to do so. He is incredible.
Thank you for this interview, Del piero is my forever favorite player…. his english is improved so much, so proud of him…. Del piero, Juventus, Italy 2006…. That was my last n the best world cup to me, n he scored in it, n even he also scored in the penalty of the final match
I’ve been a Juve fan for 34 years and I’ve seen amazing players wear the jersey but ADP will always be my favourite player. I named my oldest son after him ⬜️⬛️
I subscribed to this channel just because of Del Piero, what a great Player and person, he is someone that inspire everyone inside and outside the field. Love You Alex e Forza Juve sempre
The player that made me fall in love with club football and I've been a Juventus fan ever since. What makes Alex a legend of the game is his simple approach. He did great things in big moments with the least effort. A classic touch on the ball. What makes him stand out from the others though, was how composed he was during his career. I literally can't remember any moment in which he acted wrongly. Simply put, a true role model on and off the pitch.
Grande Pinturicchio, for me the best Italian player that ever wore football boots , unreal talent, techique, vision... Whenever he got the ball you knew its going to be magic. Italy shot itself in the foot with Calciopoli , they might never reach the same hights as before it, still 4 times world champions. Currently they dont have a single world class player and are a joke, same as the league.
I'd argue Roberto Baggio was a little more talented than Del Piero, more successful as a scorer in the WC. But Del Piero came close second and arguably won much more than Baggio.
Above all, Alex Del Piero is a very clever guy. You may get this from the way he speaks (in a language which is not his mother tongue) and for what he says. I agree, he clearly deserves a statue and a role in the present squad. He is like Totti or Maldini or Baresi who are respected by everybody, regardless of the team we are rooting for
Being a juventus fan I watched del piero his whole time at juventus. What a player and my favourite ever juventus player. Followed juventus 30 years here in Ireland.
the reason I felt in love in football, Juventus and seria-a league, Italy national team is Allessandro Del Piero. It is my dream to see him even for a few seconds. He was the reason for so many smiles and even tears in my life! The only one bigger than Juve for me is him.
Still remember the first time fell in love to Juve and admire this man - was in final Toyota Cup '96 where Juve played River Plate and ADP scored the winning goal...
As a reasonably small player in a very physical Serie A (late 90s to early 2000), Del Piero stands like a giant to defenders. His flair, football IQ and dont forget his favorite angle from either left or right corner of penalty box always delivered. Che grandissimo fantasista! Del Piero, Inzaghi, Zidane, Davids, and you have Thuram guarding at the back
I am a fan of inter Milan, but I have to say there is a lot of respect and love for Del Piero especially the way he talks about Juventus, like in the end when he said that it was always the best place for him that just gave me goosebumps
Huge respect for Del Piero, Buffon and Camoranesi (they were Word Cup winners playing in second division), also Nedved, Trezeguet for staying at Juventus in 2006. I mean, Buffon cut his salary and basically renounce to Ballon d'Or (Cannavaro deserved it, but Buffon was going to win it he had the numbers before the choice to remain at Juve)
As a Juventino for over 40 years, I was so excited to see Del Piero play in Australia for Sydney FC at the end of his amazing career. Obviously he was beyond his peak but still showed flashes of brilliance and was very good with the constant attention from the fans and media.
All respect to Del Piero. He is a truly singular player. But on Deuce talking about wearing his emotions on his sleeve, that's what makes him a legend for the USMNT.
I really appreciated the conversation about the season in Serie B. As a fan I actually loved this season. But like Ale said after that first game ended in a draw I thought.. oh this is going to interesting. Ale scored some great goals but my personal favourite was the winner against Germany in the SF of 2006 World Cup. Magic.
Amazing stuff. I love all of them trying to get some new stuff from Alex. You wont get Alessandro going for something "incredible" to say. He never said anything out of the lines. His lines. Thats why we love and respect first the man, here, then the amazing player he was.
Alex è la Juve. Uomo vero, capitano, fuoriclasse. Non ne esistono più così. Capaci di firmare contratti in bianco e di cucirsi la maglia sul petto. Mi reputo fortunato di essere nato negli anni 80’ così da essermi potuto godere ogni suo momento sul campo. Grazie.
Del Piero was my favorite player pretty much since his debut until I saw Messi play in 2004-05. Mad respect to him for staying with Juve when they were relegated. Sir Alex wanted him at Man U but Del Piero declined in 2006.
It's crazy to think how much respect Del Piero has earned by all Italian fans, even if he was the most important player of Juventus at the time (and arguably one of the best in the history of the club, alongside Platini), despite all the rivalries and criticisms Juventus usually has to face by other teams' supporters. One of the most loved players of the nation despite playing basically all of his career in one of the most "hated" clubs.
@@BadselS you are right, Baggio, Zizou, Platine were a little bit stronger than Del Piero. But he was Juve for 19 years, he was so kind, respectful, loyal that anyone could ever replace him.
You have no clue what you're talking about. Platini was the symbol of '80s Juventus, infact that Juventus is called LA JUVENTUS DI PLATINI (Platini's Juventus) by every football enthusiast that lived that period and has basic knowledge of Juventus' history and Calcio Italiano. Clearly you have none.
"it's easier to paint another Mona Lisa than to get another Del Piero" 💀🔥
- Iker Cassillas
when is this in this video?
analisi calcistiche qui: ruclips.net/video/IlUHA8dQWz8/видео.html
I hate Juve from the bottom of my heart but Alex is a living legend. Much respect! 🔴⚫️
Overrated.
@@Tomik84 dont talk to much yow gen z, u look stvp!d...
Del piero is the only reason why I started watching football…
@@punkmandm saya memainkan PS dari PS1 sampe PS3 dengan juventus dan alex selalu saya mainkan ..ketika alex pensiun ,saya tidak main PS lagi .
I become Juventus fan because of him. Since 96 bro
Me too
His first goal?
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1. The reason I love Juve = Del Piero
2. The reason I love football = Del Piero
3. The reason I support Italy = Del Piero
4. The reason I started playing football = Del Piero
I love in the end how they tried to get him to chose a team he would’ve liked to played for and he still said “I always find Juve the best place for me”
Grazie Capitano for everything, truly wishing you lots of luck in coaching when you start and obviously hope to see you at Juve again.
Same exact for me ... started in 1998
Mate u said everything I wanted to juve del piero I'm English and juventus means the world to me I am a crystal palace fan but my pride in representing juventus in my country is just as important 10 del piero
5. The reason you are gay = Del Piero
analisi calcistiche qui: ruclips.net/video/IlUHA8dQWz8/видео.html
@@danielhayes3607 is everything alright Daniel?
Here in Italy we all love and respect Alex Del Piero, no matter what team we support... Forza Milan
@@fredjackson3264 speak for yourself
Forza Milan!
Del Piero, Maldini e Zanetti players from another time
@@bio4546what did go wrong in your life? so much hate, feel sad for u
@@AbraXas-bi9ux nothing. If you want to mention a player all Italians love the name is Roberto Baggio, definitely not Del Piero who's a cheater.
As Madrid fan, I hate early 2000's Juventus. Nedved, Trezegoal, Gigi and of course Il Pinturicchio himself that give me nightmares even on his twilight career, the floater against Casillas in Delle Alpi 08-09 was absolute beauty. And don't forget 5 maggio 02. One of the best title race drama
You mean you're 12 years 2022 Madrid "fAn" who watched old RUclips highlights right??
Prime Nedved was a monster he single handedly destroyed Madrid in 2003.I think his Ballondor is fair as he scored so many goals as Midfielder
@@Triple_X_X nope no 12 yo will know about Zebina, Emerson, Kakha Kaladze, Walter Pandiani, Giovanni Elber, Roy Maakay, Igor Tudor, John Dahl Tomasson, Santiago Canizares, Mendieta, Ze Roberto, Lizarazu, Sagnol, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Babayaro, Ahmed Mido, Antonio di Natale.
And do you remember that there were 2 Zanetti in inter?
Do you know that Portsmouth used to have Sol Campbell, Milan Baros, Nwuankwo Kanu, Sulley Muntari, Lass Diarra, Niko Krancjar, and Crouch in the same season?
Do you remember when Ferdinand had to play as GK because Tomasz Kuszak was sent off against Portsmouth?
Saudi Arabia was slaughtered by Germany 8-0 in 2002 WC, you remember that?
And I used to think Basinas and Panccaro were Zidane because they had the same bald head
Ahn Jung Hwan that break Italian heart by his golden goal that also made him fired from Perugia. Man what a memory
Yeah man, and to the context. Juve eliminated Real by 2-1 and 3-1 (4-3) aggregate. And Zidane scored in Delle Alpi by his left foot towards the far pose
@@FootballMan-eb6qx another year maybe. But he took it from Henry in an invincible season.
That's coming from a man united fan lol
@@tomwardrop8996 Henry also deserved it but Nedved winning it was not a Robbery
In 2006 Alex Ferguson wanted him to go to Man United. He said Juventus need me at this hard moment even though so many left. That was Ferguson telling the story
Man utd fan here.. Del.Piero legend my fav player of all time.. miss him playing.. so humble yet superb on on off the pitch. alex you are the GOAT for me..
Del piero is such a juventus legend that he didn’t even answer the last question of which team he would have went to in his prime. Still respecting the juventus fans ❤❤ this man deserves a statue in turin and ZERO haters
it was Real Madrid and Man UTD
@@enricoviappiani4305 with all due respect it would have been a downgrade. In his prime Juve was the best team in the world.
@@mbrhd.But Juve had lost 3 ucl final when Del Piero was in his prime
Still remember amaizing game on Bernabeu, when Real fans do something special. When Alex score two beautiful goals, and play soo great, they make a standing and clapping ovation, when was changed, before game was over. Something amaizng.❤
@@imawormbeforeiamman6052 so?? And messi didnt won nothing more than others and disnt have any great record but dude is yhr GOAT
People too often forget that this guy from 96 to 98 before he got injured was the only human being who could be in the argument for best player in the world with Ronaldo......and who saw ronaldo in those days knows we are talking about something never seen before or after.
@sleshflex4170 you are correct 100%!!people really often forget that
yes yes many ppl underestimated Del Piero
Yes. Playing (back in the days) in the hardest league (by far) with the strongest Defenders. Back when Defenders didn't get a Yellow card even After almost killing a player. No Var etc...
Del Piero got me into watching club football seriously. Baggio in the World Cup 1994 gave me my first taste of supporting Italy. Del Piero fully converted me to support the Italian national Team.
I was pissed for years when they took the 10 from Del Piero and gave it to Totti. I finally got over it when i recognized Totti's greatest after a few years.
Even as a bench player in World Cup 2006, his goal against Germany was my greatest moment of the tournament. I was so happy for him to make a contribution.
I'll never forget you Alessandro..... baller.
Del Piero's peak pre ACL injury was higher than any Totti... But after that Totti was better
Same man 👍I felt in love with Juve because of these 2 players 🤍🖤
That goal is exactly what u said to me also mate i support brazil first but i have a very soft spot for italy my 2nd team and all because of this guy grande alex
I was happy that he and Inzaghi got the chance to be included into the 2006 WC team as their swan song. At that time, Totti was the better player unfortunately. I'm glad he got to lift the World Cup.
Francesco... always in my heart ❤ !!!! Forza capitano... you never give up GIALLOROSSI !!!!
Alex Del Piero é il più grande giocatore della storia della Juventus. É, e sará per sempre il nostro mentore, idolo, leggenda, punto di riferimento, esempio, ma soprattutto un orgoglio per tutti noi bianconeri.... ciao grande uomo, ciao capitano ❤
One of my favorite footballers as a kid. Played in an unbelievable Juventus team. Unbelievable special player. Had everything as an attacking player. Close control, dribbling, free kicks, vision, everything. And good looks. Still humble and classy. Grazie Alessandro!
Yesterday as I was watching the Juve vs PSV game I literally shed a tear when Yildiz scored that goal alla Del Piero. He was the reason I fell in love with Juve and even the reason I started watching football. You can find talent everywhere but it's literally impossible to combine that with such level of elegance and loyalty. I've always dreamed about seeing him play live in the stadium but unfortunately it didn't happen. However I'm still dreaming about the moment I'll meet him in person. Il mio captano per sempre ❤❤
ADP10 is the reason why I love Juventus now. I fell in love with Juventus in 1993 when he started playing for Juventus. I was 9 years old then. Grande ADP10 much love from Palestine 🇵🇸
And I’ll add now DP10 is the reason I described to your channel
Lol
If you like adp, then you hate juventus now. Adp and juventus now are contradictions
@@jamesburke2094 once you love juve you’ll never hate juve 👍
What a Great Great Great Human Been is Alessandro Del Piero
This is beautiful. Del Piero is one of my favourite players in the late 90’s and early 200’s. Seeing him win the World Cup in ‘06 was just spectacular. Looks like he will be an amazing pundit, wish him all the best.
Del Piero is a soldier. He stuck to Juventus forever. One of my favorites and im a Milan guy
Grow in 90's football, I always remember Del Piero trademark plays... dribbling from the left side of the pitch, cutting inside... then curls the ball into the far top corner or the goal. Truly one of the legend of the game.
Del Piero and Totti alongside other teammates of the 2000-2006 Italy moved me so much so I fell in love with Italia. Pero mi piace molto imparare la lingua degli eroi. Forza Alessandro che bello uomo tu sei. God bless you ❤
What a magical player he was. Has such a big aura
Am the biggest Juve fan I grow up watching football 90s and 2000s for me DP was my super hero I cried my eyes out when he played he’s last game
Del Piero was and still is my role model! A gentleman and great player.
The 2006/07 relegation is not the worst thing Del Piero has had to face - by far!
Imagine it's 1998 and you're one of the best players in the world. Juventus threw away its last Ballon d'Or winner (Baggio) to give you his place and gave you the number 10 shirt (which means everything!);
imagine you're only 24 and have played 3 consecutive Champions League finals (1996/97/98); imagine you're the Italian number 10 in France 1998 World Cup (there couldn't be a greater honor)… and imagine you almost lost everything you'd earned by destroying your left knee for a useless tackle against Udinese (November 8th, 1998).
Imagine that now you need a year to recover and when you come back you're lacking a bit of confidence that you simply don't have inside you anymore.
Imagine you're back playing for the national team, but something in you is still missing. You had 2 chances against the French goalkeeper in the Euro 2000 final, you missed and France ends up with the cup.
Imagine that in the following season (2000/2001) your talent is in question... and imagine that your father dies shortly before a league match, against Bari. It’s February 18th ,2001, Carlo Ancelotti puts you on the bench, but at a certain point he puts you on the pitch and somehow your genius returns and you score the winning goal with a piece of pure beauty. And then you are yourself again.
This is what Alessandro Del Piero went through
You may not like Juve if you are a Milan or Inter fan, but you have to respect Del Piero, the loyalty he had when Bianconeri relegated to Serie B, never abandon his team and fight them back to Serie A and back to the pinnacle.
this guy, alongside with Maldini and Totti, is the real embodiment of loyalty.
I love this 3 guys to death.
Franco Baresi?
@@andjelkozlotvor this guy is a legend as well. However i m not that old enough to witness his greatness.
@@minchutong9296 Of course he is. Legendary Alex.
@@minchutong9296 as a Juve fan, I reciprocate my respect for Paolo Maldini, one of the greatest defenders and true leader.
Old memories of Del piero in a bianco nero Jersey scoring a free kick against Real Madrid still vivid in my mind.What a player….cant wait to see him as a coach…Legend.ll.Capitano 👏
I remember the pair Zidane-Del Piero was the best in Europe. All the teams were afraid of Juve because of their solid defense and these 2 magicians. I also think that Del Piero played at his best level when he had Zidane and Inzaghi next to him, they really completed each other: Zidane as the playmaker and Inzaghi made the runs so that Del Piero could have the freedom.
nobody was afraid of Del Piero ahaha. Overrated as shite.
I'm a Madrid fan, and I remember watching the pregame to one of the Man City v Real games, and it was Foden and someone else on City just sending these amazing crazy diagonal passes to each other. Del Piero is watching it and the camera is on Foden and Del Piero. Foden gestures him over with his head and the look that Del Piero had on his face, it was like watching someone going through sobriety about to break. But it was more like passion and not obsession or abuse. It was tragically beautiful.
Very smart and very humble, my idol in football since the beginning.. him and Baggio for me are the best ever… along side Maradona ……. No one can even get close to them
Solo un Capitano …… un Capitano
Del piero the best futboll player ever.95-96-97-98-2003-2005-2006 was the greatest player of all time. Real Madrid fan.
True. I agree on each year. But for me also in 2007 2008 ADP was one of the best in serieA, but his team was very weak.
Football in my childhood time was full of AC Milan. In newspaper, magazine, TV, everywhere (early 1990s). But my heart never drove me to like and love AC Milan.
'Suddenly' Juventus appeared when I watched some of Serie A games in one period of my time, I think it's when early Del Piero appeared to be the replacement every time Baggio didn't play or went out.
And when I watched him play for the first time, that's the time that changed my world.
My heart told me that finally I found my idol and I found the club I would love, forever.
Ever since I started to watch Juve and Del Piero every time they play live on TV.
And actually it's really hard, especially when Juve play in UCL. Here in Indonesia it's aired at 01.45 AM or 02.45 AM depend on the schedule. And I was at 3rd grade elementary school at that time.
It's heartbreaking when he got serious knee injury in 1998. It changed him a lot. But my love for him never changed.
My love and respect to my lovely captain, Alessandro Del Piero.
You will be my hero forever and I'm 41 now.
Forza Del Piero. Forza Juve.
Milanisti from Indonesia bro. My "Del Piero" is Kaka'
they dont have to build a statue, he is legendary like this
❤❤❤ always my hero in football, i love juventus because of him, i even named my son alessandro. i get to meet him in jakarta in a meet and greet with the other juventus legends! a bit sad that he didnt get to play in the game vs indonesian legends. still follow him until today on social media. always respect my captain!
More Del Piero content! He is great to listen to. One of the best players if all time. Legend
Amazing interview, thank you very much from a real Juve fan. This guy for us is not a person, he's a true legend! Always so wise, balanced and respectful towards everybody. It's not true that people hated him because he was Juve captain during 2006's scandal: all the other team's fans always respected him exactly for this humility and simplicity. So sad and shame that nowadays he's not a Juve manager: we all hope that a day will become our President, he definitely deserves it! Grande Alex, per sempre il nostro capitano.
He was always the first name on my teamsheet when I was sitting down the back of class in primary school aged 8. 🤍🖤
Del Piero is a class act through and through. Live long and prosper champ. Thanks to Kate and Clint and Charlie for the great interview.
For us that grow up in the 2000s as a kid, it's very nostalgic when thinking about that era. Italy was stacked with great players and legends, Nesta, Maldini, Totti, Del Pierro, De Rossi, Buffon, Pirlo, young Chiellini lol. And from other nations, Beckham, Owen, Zidane, Casillas, Raul, Puyol, young Ramos lol, Henry, Riquelme, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo R9, young Cristiano lol, Figo, Ferdinand, Nedved, Zanetti, prime Ibrahimovic, Roberto Carlos, Kaka, and many more. What a time to be alive.
The legend, Mr. Juventus, Alessandro Del Piero.
Waiting for the day that he is back home at Juventus.
What a footballer. What a person. What a legend.
Ale was my childhood hero, my inspiration as a teens, and my role model (as Family Man) as an adult.
14:34 This is why I put R9 Ronaldo and Maradona as the greatest. They proved themselves against the toughest defenders in the world. Italians and the Italian league itself were brutal.
100% agree, and is why I dont rate Haaland highly
Acting like Messi didnt wipe his backside with Maldini. In fact Maldini explicitly said hes glad he retired when Messi was coming up. Not to mention he played against many rough defenders like Pepe for example. Being rough doesn't necessarily mean better
exactly, back then the defenders were gladiators...facing world class defenders every week,not like now
@@yeahbutnobutyeahbutno7479 to be fair, that was a "just reaching his prime" Messi vs a 40 year old Maldini, even if it's just in theory.
You could probably point out that Nesta was cooked by both Ronaldo (Fenomeno) and Messi, but he played against the 1st when he was in his Prime, and against the 2nd at the end of his career
@@NIDELLANEUM Nesta gave a pretty hard time to Messi, even out of prime. Was never cooked by him.
Del Piero goal against Man Utd at Old Trafford in 1997 after less than i minute played was the first time i saw him play. That shirt, that swagger, what a player.
@@gustenvarius80 it was through Football Italia but also through the Juventus Manchester United clashes from 96-2003 that I really came across him. I didn't realise he was so fluent in English
I am not a big soccer fan, I have never even played soccer. However, Del Piero has always been one of my heroes, and that has to do with his humility. He inspired me to do my best in everything I did. I gave 100 percent in my studies because he pushed me to do so.
He is incredible.
Del Piero is HIM 👑
Thank you for this interview, Del piero is my forever favorite player…. his english is improved so much, so proud of him…. Del piero, Juventus, Italy 2006…. That was my last n the best world cup to me, n he scored in it, n even he also scored in the penalty of the final match
I’ve been a Juve fan for 34 years and I’ve seen amazing players wear the jersey but ADP will always be my favourite player. I named my oldest son after him ⬜️⬛️
I subscribed to this channel just because of Del Piero, what a great Player and person, he is someone that inspire everyone inside and outside the field. Love You Alex e Forza Juve sempre
The player that made me fall in love with club football and I've been a Juventus fan ever since. What makes Alex a legend of the game is his simple approach. He did great things in big moments with the least effort. A classic touch on the ball. What makes him stand out from the others though, was how composed he was during his career. I literally can't remember any moment in which he acted wrongly. Simply put, a true role model on and off the pitch.
Sydney FC legend ❤
my childhood and Winning Eleven hero, the one & only la Grande Alex il Capitano
Capitano mio capitano was my fav banner when i was at stadium. Ciao Alessandro. Cheers guys. Love from Torino.
Grande Pinturicchio, for me the best Italian player that ever wore football boots , unreal talent, techique, vision... Whenever he got the ball you knew its going to be magic. Italy shot itself in the foot with Calciopoli , they might never reach the same hights as before it, still 4 times world champions. Currently they dont have a single world class player and are a joke, same as the league.
I'd argue Roberto Baggio was a little more talented than Del Piero, more successful as a scorer in the WC. But Del Piero came close second and arguably won much more than Baggio.
the guy that always have a CLASS in every words he spoke, such a gentlemen & true juventino. love you Alex
Above all, Alex Del Piero is a very clever guy. You may get this from the way he speaks (in a language which is not his mother tongue) and for what he says. I agree, he clearly deserves a statue and a role in the present squad. He is like Totti or Maldini or Baresi who are respected by everybody, regardless of the team we are rooting for
del pierro is not just a juventus' legend and very good footballer he is a good man and its enough to love him!
👑🇮🇹DEL PIERO IL MIO IDOLO FORZA ITALIA🇮🇹👑
Being a juventus fan I watched del piero his whole time at juventus. What a player and my favourite ever juventus player. Followed juventus 30 years here in Ireland.
the reason I felt in love in football, Juventus and seria-a league, Italy national team is Allessandro Del Piero. It is my dream to see him even for a few seconds. He was the reason for so many smiles and even tears in my life! The only one bigger than Juve for me is him.
Still remember the first time fell in love to Juve and admire this man - was in final Toyota Cup '96 where Juve played River Plate and ADP scored the winning goal...
As a reasonably small player in a very physical Serie A (late 90s to early 2000), Del Piero stands like a giant to defenders. His flair, football IQ and dont forget his favorite angle from either left or right corner of penalty box always delivered. Che grandissimo fantasista! Del Piero, Inzaghi, Zidane, Davids, and you have Thuram guarding at the back
You mean Montero? Thuram didn't play alongside Zidane at Juve
@@hafnican yea youre right, Thuram played with Nedved. Paolo Montero is underrated af tho
pure love for Alex, I never forget how much was my tears in his last match
He stole my heart when I was 9 years old. Still adore him.
I am a fan of inter Milan, but I have to say there is a lot of respect and love for Del Piero especially the way he talks about Juventus, like in the end when he said that it was always the best place for him that just gave me goosebumps
He was poetry in motion .
🇮🇹 *10. Alessandro Del Piero* 🇮🇹
Pre 98 Alex was the main man at Juve. He better than Zizou and challenging the greatness of R9
It was baggio then del piero, then zz took over
That injury😪
@@leonhall856 Young Del Piero was kinda pushing Baggio out of the first team with his brilliance towards the end of Baggio's tenure with them.
@@jzlnz "Better than Zizou" 🤣🤣🤣yes yes 🤣🤣🤣
@@titanio784 yes. Seems you started watching football after France 98. Pity
DEL PIERO FOREVER! ❤ ⚫️⚪️
The one and only Del Piero 👌
Huge respect for Del Piero, Buffon and Camoranesi (they were Word Cup winners playing in second division), also Nedved, Trezeguet for staying at Juventus in 2006. I mean, Buffon cut his salary and basically renounce to Ballon d'Or (Cannavaro deserved it, but Buffon was going to win it he had the numbers before the choice to remain at Juve)
As a Juventino for over 40 years, I was so excited to see Del Piero play in Australia for Sydney FC at the end of his amazing career. Obviously he was beyond his peak but still showed flashes of brilliance and was very good with the constant attention from the fans and media.
Such a fun person to listen to. Love Del Piero😘😘😘
An absolute icon of a player and along with few other Italians brought class and style to the pitch which lives on though players now.
Legenda!!!
Italian Royalty
thanks for this interview
late 90s, started watching football. Del Piero, Zidane, Davids. What a team Juventus had.
Alessandro Del Piero my childhood hero...
FORZA JUVE ❤️
I was born in 1996 so I was a kid during the end of "peak Juve" and del Piero will always bring a smile to my face
LEGEND! One of the greatest Italian player of all time
All respect to Del Piero. He is a truly singular player. But on Deuce talking about wearing his emotions on his sleeve, that's what makes him a legend for the USMNT.
I really appreciated the conversation about the season in Serie B. As a fan I actually loved this season. But like Ale said after that first game ended in a draw I thought.. oh this is going to interesting. Ale scored some great goals but my personal favourite was the winner against Germany in the SF of 2006 World Cup. Magic.
MY KING!!
i enjoyed watching this very much. Alex is humble when he talks
What a gentleman, what a great player he was. Great Interview 👌
Our beloved captain ♥️
Amazing stuff. I love all of them trying to get some new stuff from Alex. You wont get Alessandro going for something "incredible" to say. He never said anything out of the lines. His lines. Thats why we love and respect first the man, here, then the amazing player he was.
Kate is so cool
Sorry to anyone that wasn’t around in this era
Del piero ❤
Alex è la Juve. Uomo vero, capitano, fuoriclasse. Non ne esistono più così. Capaci di firmare contratti in bianco e di cucirsi la maglia sul petto. Mi reputo fortunato di essere nato negli anni 80’ così da essermi potuto godere ogni suo momento sul campo. Grazie.
LEGEND 💖💖💖
Del Piero was my favorite player pretty much since his debut until I saw Messi play in 2004-05. Mad respect to him for staying with Juve when they were relegated. Sir Alex wanted him at Man U but Del Piero declined in 2006.
@@astanco1574 calm down, it's not a comparison.
Del Piero, Nedved, Davids, Trezeguet, che squadra 🤍🖤
Ciao Ale, sei e sarai sempre nei nostri cuori ! ti voglio bene :)
What a guy man!
It's crazy to think how much respect Del Piero has earned by all Italian fans, even if he was the most important player of Juventus at the time (and arguably one of the best in the history of the club, alongside Platini), despite all the rivalries and criticisms Juventus usually has to face by other teams' supporters.
One of the most loved players of the nation despite playing basically all of his career in one of the most "hated" clubs.
There was never Platini era or Baggio era or Zidane era or Ronaldo era at Juventus. They came and left like summer rain. There was only Del Piero era
@@BadselS you are right, Baggio, Zizou, Platine were a little bit stronger than Del Piero. But he was Juve for 19 years, he was so kind, respectful, loyal that anyone could ever replace him.
You have no clue what you're talking about. Platini was the symbol of '80s Juventus, infact that Juventus is called LA JUVENTUS DI PLATINI (Platini's Juventus) by every football enthusiast that lived that period and has basic knowledge of Juventus' history and Calcio Italiano. Clearly you have none.
Don’t disrespect le Roi Michel Platini. Absolute don
@@AsdTeramoNuotoDel Piero won UCL with Juve. Neither Baggio nor Zizou did.
@@JarrettMehldau Baggio won a UEFA Cup as top scorer and ballon d'or
Genuine legend and comes across well
The reason I fell in love with Juventus and football...il Capitano
Del Piero a true legend forza Juve