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… — Alessandro Del Piero Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share
Messi is the real deal when it comes to Number 10s. He represents a type of football that transcends borders. — Alessandro Del Piero Copy Share
I even scored Monaco's goal too. Please, put it down as an own goal for me! — Alessandro Del Piero Copy Share
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 Copy Share
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… — Alessandro Del Piero Copy Share
As far as our fans are concerned, I'm the only one who counts; along with my teammates, obviously. — Alessandro Del Piero Copy Share
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… — Alessandro Del Piero Copy Share
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… — Alessandro Del Piero Copy Share
Only two players made me cry when watching football, one was Diego Maradona and the other Ryan Giggs. — Alessandro Del Piero Copy Share
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… — Alessandro Del Piero Copy Share
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… — Alessandro Del Piero Copy Share
Luckily, thanks to the way my parents taught me, I think I can handle the fame in the right manner. — Alessandro Del Piero Copy Share
