Del Piero urges Juve to take it one game at a time

Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero has implored his team-mates to keep their minds off qualifying for next season’s Champions League.

The former Serie A champions, who have endured a tough season, are within touching distance of fourth spot – which carries the last Champions League place – but Del Piero has urged his colleagues to concentrate on one game at a time.

“We’ll draw our conclusions at the end of the championship, hoping to have reached the highest place possible in the table,” he wrote on his personal website.

“This is the only way to close this particular season, following all the problems we have had to face.”

Juve, who are unbeaten in seven games, claimed a 1-0 win over fourth-placed Lazio – four points ahead of the Turin side – who despite their recent form, are in seventh place which does not grant them entry in either continental competition.

“Let’s take these three points

Del Piero urges Juve to take it one game at a time

Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero has implored his team-mates to keep their minds off qualifying for next season’s Champions League.

The former Serie A champions, who have endured a tough season, are within touching distance of fourth spot – which carries the last Champions League place – but Del Piero has urged his colleagues to concentrate on one game at a time.

“We’ll draw our conclusions at the end of the championship, hoping to have reached the highest place possible in the table,” he wrote on his personal website.

“This is the only way to close this particular season, following all the problems we have had to face.”

Juve, who are unbeaten in seven games, claimed a 1-0 win over fourth-placed Lazio – four points ahead of the Turin side – who despite their recent form, are in seventh place which does not grant them entry in either continental competition.

“Let’s take these three points

Zidane labels Del Piero a ´champion´

Former French playmaker Zinedine Zidane has described ex-Juventus team-mate Alessandro Del Piero as a ‘champion’.

The 38 year-old was delighted to return to action for the Bianconeri against a Torino legends side in a charity match on Wednesday, and lavished praise on his former team-mate.”It’s great to play once in a while and see the old friends and it’s good to come back to Italy because I don’t come here often,” Zidane said. “It’s great seeing him (Del Piero) like that, we’re almost the same age and seeing him playing like this it’s just great. He is a champion, he still is, Del Piero.”"Juventus was really important for me and for my career, so coming back here and meeting the guys I played with and the guys I made history with is great.”Zidane, who left Turin for Real Madrid for a then world record transfer fee, said he regrets seeing Juventus hit a slump this season, with Luigi Delneri’s side in seventh on the table and out of the European places.”I, like everyone else, don’t like to see it,” Zidane said. “We want to see Juventus on the top, always as they were in the past.”"There are hard times now, but with time maybe they will be return again to being the same old Juventus.”

Thu 24 March, 2011

Zidane labels Del Piero a ´champion´

Former French playmaker Zinedine Zidane has described ex-Juventus team-mate Alessandro Del Piero as a ‘champion’.

The 38 year-old was delighted to return to action for the Bianconeri against a Torino legends side in a charity match on Wednesday, and lavished praise on his former team-mate.”It’s great to play once in a while and see the old friends and it’s good to come back to Italy because I don’t come here often,” Zidane said. “It’s great seeing him (Del Piero) like that, we’re almost the same age and seeing him playing like this it’s just great. He is a champion, he still is, Del Piero.”"Juventus was really important for me and for my career, so coming back here and meeting the guys I played with and the guys I made history with is great.”Zidane, who left Turin for Real Madrid for a then world record transfer fee, said he regrets seeing Juventus hit a slump this season, with Luigi Delneri’s side in seventh on the table and out of the European places.”I, like everyone else, don’t like to see it,” Zidane said. “We want to see Juventus on the top, always as they were in the past.”"There are hard times now, but with time maybe they will be return again to being the same old Juventus.”

Thu 24 March, 2011

Aquilani hails Del Piero masterclass

Juventus midfielder Alberto Aquilani has praised Alessandro Del Piero for his match-winning performance against Brescia on Sunday.

Brescia travelled to Turin hoping to take full advantage of a clash with reeling Juve, who had secured just one point from their past four Serie A outings.

Things looked dire for Juve when Brazilian striker Eder equalised for the visitors in the shadows of half-time, cancelling out Milos Krasic’s opener, but a little bit of magic from Del Piero ensured the Turin giants would take a much-needed three points.

The veteran striker took possession at the centre circle and charged towards goal, manoeuvring around three defenders and chipping his shot into the top-left corner in the 68th minute.

Speaking after the match, on-loan Liverpool man Aquilani paid tribute to Del Piero’s stature at the Stadio Olimpico.

“Del Piero is a champion. Any great team has a champion and he is ours,” Aquilani said.

“Today he gave us three points. He scored an unbelievable goal, even if I think the whole team should be credited for that, not only him. We believed in this victory and we got it with some sacrifice.”

“It is definitely an important win, in a delicate moment for us. We had to win today.”

“There aren’t easy matches in Serie A. They say Juventus at home against Brescia is a sure victory for Juventus, but it’s never like that.”

“We had some difficulties today too, but our attitude changed and that’s the attitude we should keep after the (international) break.”

Juve boss Luigi Delneri, whose tenure has come under increasing speculation following his side’s winless run, admitted the hosts struggled against relegation-threatened Brescia.

“We lacked a bit of confidence, results were not coming and to tell the truth playing against Brescia wasn’t easy,” Delneri said.

“They did well both against Napoli and Inter and gained important points. They missed a penalty against Inter two minutes from time; otherwise they would have won.”

“We didn’t concede much, they had some good chances but the most important opportunities were ours and Krasic and Del Piero scored two great goals.”

“The team didn’t give up much for the rest of the game and played very well both in defence and attack.”

Mon 21 March, 2011

Aquilani hails Del Piero masterclass

Juventus midfielder Alberto Aquilani has praised Alessandro Del Piero for his match-winning performance against Brescia on Sunday.

Brescia travelled to Turin hoping to take full advantage of a clash with reeling Juve, who had secured just one point from their past four Serie A outings.

Things looked dire for Juve when Brazilian striker Eder equalised for the visitors in the shadows of half-time, cancelling out Milos Krasic’s opener, but a little bit of magic from Del Piero ensured the Turin giants would take a much-needed three points.

The veteran striker took possession at the centre circle and charged towards goal, manoeuvring around three defenders and chipping his shot into the top-left corner in the 68th minute.

Speaking after the match, on-loan Liverpool man Aquilani paid tribute to Del Piero’s stature at the Stadio Olimpico.

“Del Piero is a champion. Any great team has a champion and he is ours,” Aquilani said.

“Today he gave us three points. He scored an unbelievable goal, even if I think the whole team should be credited for that, not only him. We believed in this victory and we got it with some sacrifice.”

“It is definitely an important win, in a delicate moment for us. We had to win today.”

“There aren’t easy matches in Serie A. They say Juventus at home against Brescia is a sure victory for Juventus, but it’s never like that.”

“We had some difficulties today too, but our attitude changed and that’s the attitude we should keep after the (international) break.”

Juve boss Luigi Delneri, whose tenure has come under increasing speculation following his side’s winless run, admitted the hosts struggled against relegation-threatened Brescia.

“We lacked a bit of confidence, results were not coming and to tell the truth playing against Brescia wasn’t easy,” Delneri said.

“They did well both against Napoli and Inter and gained important points. They missed a penalty against Inter two minutes from time; otherwise they would have won.”

“We didn’t concede much, they had some good chances but the most important opportunities were ours and Krasic and Del Piero scored two great goals.”

“The team didn’t give up much for the rest of the game and played very well both in defence and attack.”

Mon 21 March, 2011

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Del Piero in contract talks with Juventus

Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero is set to meet with general manager Beppe Marotta on Monday to discuss extending his contract.

The 36 year old, who has made more than 650 appearances for Juve, is out of contract this summer, but Marotta has dismissed suggestions that he will not be offered a new deal.

“The door for the renewal is always open. We hope to get there as soon as possible and keep going with him,” said Marotta.

Del Piero has been at the forefront of Juve’s turbulent recent history, winning Serie A on five occasions, as well as the Champions League in 1995-96.

He also suffered through Italian football’s darkest moment, when Juventus were stripped of two Serie A titles and relegated to Serie B following the Calciopoli scandal.

Yet despite the acrimonious revelations, and the subsequent mass exodus of the Turin-based club’s top players, Del Piero remained a loyal servant to the club and led them to an immediate return to Italy’s top flight.

He has continued to impress observers this season, making 34 appearances and scoring seven goals (281 in total).

And it now appears likely that he will lead out the Old Lady in their new stadium next season, with Marotta enthusing about the prospect of seeing his club’s captain play at a ground whose future has not always been certain.

“We’d like Alessandro to tread on the pitch at the new stadium where we will definitely play next season.”

“It will be Juventus’ home, bringing security and hospitality. It’s a fundamental asset in which we have invested a lot. It will bear fruit in the future, bringing in revenue streams which are unthinkable now.” “I am talking about tens of millions of euros and of course the club will dedicate an important slice of these monies to investments in new players.”

Mon 7 February, 2011

Del Piero in contract talks with Juventus

Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero is set to meet with general manager Beppe Marotta on Monday to discuss extending his contract.

The 36 year old, who has made more than 650 appearances for Juve, is out of contract this summer, but Marotta has dismissed suggestions that he will not be offered a new deal.

“The door for the renewal is always open. We hope to get there as soon as possible and keep going with him,” said Marotta.

Del Piero has been at the forefront of Juve’s turbulent recent history, winning Serie A on five occasions, as well as the Champions League in 1995-96.

He also suffered through Italian football’s darkest moment, when Juventus were stripped of two Serie A titles and relegated to Serie B following the Calciopoli scandal.

Yet despite the acrimonious revelations, and the subsequent mass exodus of the Turin-based club’s top players, Del Piero remained a loyal servant to the club and led them to an immediate return to Italy’s top flight.

He has continued to impress observers this season, making 34 appearances and scoring seven goals (281 in total).

And it now appears likely that he will lead out the Old Lady in their new stadium next season, with Marotta enthusing about the prospect of seeing his club’s captain play at a ground whose future has not always been certain.

“We’d like Alessandro to tread on the pitch at the new stadium where we will definitely play next season.”

“It will be Juventus’ home, bringing security and hospitality. It’s a fundamental asset in which we have invested a lot. It will bear fruit in the future, bringing in revenue streams which are unthinkable now.” “I am talking about tens of millions of euros and of course the club will dedicate an important slice of these monies to investments in new players.”

Mon 7 February, 2011