“Playing at San Siro is an honour and a privilege,” wrote Alessandro Del Piero ahead of Milan-Juventus.

The Bianconeri captain should know, as he has featured in this stadium many times and goes into the Saturday evening Scudetto showdown.

“Playing at San Siro is an honour and a privilege,” read Del Piero’s official blog.

“When you step on to the San Siro pitch for the first time, you understand that maybe you’ve really made it.

“At San Siro the world is seen better upside down, or should I say overhead (like on May 8 2005).

“San Siro is the home of champions. Among them all, I single out one: for me it will always be Paolo Maldini’s arena. He is world class, a friend and an example for all.

“The night before a match at San Siro, you really cannot think of anything else. Like me, right now...

“See you tomorrow, Alessandro.”
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legend

Can't wait to see him in Red and Black where champions really feel at home.

rename our stadium after Maldini

If we ever build a new stadium it should be called paolo maldini

Ganso wrote:If we ever build a new stadium it should be called paolo maldini

The San Paolo Maldini... or would the Napoli fans get annoyed?

Del Piero

Still my fav Italian player of all time
Would have loved to see him wear our jersey just once

great champion ... just like maldini. very dignified, kind and always respectful both on and off the pitch. a real world class professional. i really liked him since his old heydays even now he is a great champion. and will never forget how many times even though not playing as big role as in juve how many times del piero rescued azzurri from bad things happening. will never forget him being top scorer alongside pippo inzaghi in euro 2004 qualification. and will never forget his rescue goal scored against mexico to send italy in last 16, goal against germany in 2006.

del piero obviously knows what it means to face milan and playin in san siro, and his respect for rival has never changed. great man.

oh by way some funny video of del piero in japanese variety show he made appearance during new year show...



oh so funny del piero, never knew he was that funny guy.

JespSwe wrote:great champion ... just like maldini. very dignified, kind and always respectful both on and off the pitch. a real world class professional. i really liked him since his old heydays even now he is a great champion. and will never forget how many times even though not playing as big role as in juve how many times del piero rescued azzurri from bad things happening. will never forget him being top scorer alongside pippo inzaghi in euro 2004 qualification. and will never forget his rescue goal scored against mexico to send italy in last 16, goal against germany in 2006.

del piero obviously knows what it means to face milan and playin in san siro, and his respect for rival has never changed. great man.

What a class! what a respect!

+1 for you dude :mental: