This news seems to be too good to be true. Yes, I did pinch myself first; but the ISL Delhi franchise have been able to acquire services of the eight-time Serie A champion, Del Piero! The Juventus legend was looking for a new club since he was released by Australian W-league side, Sydney F. C.
The Delhi team will officially present Del Piero as their club Marquee signing, Alessandro will also be on the list of brand ambassadors for the inaugural Indian Super League along with other superstars like David Trezeguet, David James and Michael Chopra.
This will be a gigantic boost for Indian Football with international players of such stature playing alongside the Indian footballers. Indian Football is on a high!
Del Piero In Numbers:
513 appearances - 208 goals
Trophies:
National
World Cup Winner 2006 Germany
European Championship Runner-up 2000 Netherlands/Belgium
Club Domestic
Serie A Winner 7x 2011/2012, 2004/2005, 2002/2003, 2001/2002, 1997/1998, 1996/1997, 1994/1995
Runner-up 4x 2008/2009, 2000/2001, 1999/2000, 1993/1994
Serie B Winner 1x 2006/2007
Coppa Italia Winner 1x 1994/1995
Runner-up 3x 2011/2012, 2003/2004, 2001/2002
Super Cup Winner 4x 2003/2004, 2002/2003, 1997/1998, 1995/1996
Runner-up 1x 2005/2006
Club International:
UEFA Champions League Winner 1x 1995/1996
Runner-up 3x 2002/2003, 1997/1998, 1996/1997
UEFA Europa League Runner-up 1x 1994/1995
UEFA Super Cup Winner 1x 1996/1997
Intercontinental Cup Winner 1x 1996
For some of the people in the 'newer' generation of football fans, here's a glimpse of who Alessandro Del Piero is.
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