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 more comfortable lifestyle, then that’s fine. But I don’t spend my time between games and training sessions thinking about figures.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that the most important thing for Alessandro Del Piero was playing football, not how much money he could make from it. He just wanted to enjoy the sport and have a good life for his family, not worry about how much money he was earning. He was focused on practicing and playing, not thinking about numbers and figures all the time.
About Alessandro Del Piero
Alessandro Del Piero was an Italian football legend who played as a second striker for Juventus for 19 seasons, winning numerous titles and becoming the club’s all-time top scorer. He also represented Italy’s national team, winning the 2006 World Cup, and is considered one of the greatest Italian players of all time.
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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 more comfortable lifestyle, then that’s fine. But I don’t spend my time between games and training sessions thinking about figures.
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Luckily, thanks to the way my parents taught me, I think I can handle the fame in the right manner.
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I even scored Monaco’s goal too. Please, put it down as an own goal for me!
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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 are plenty of others competing for places.
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As far as our fans are concerned, I’m the only one who counts; along with my teammates, obviously.
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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 the two things coincide you can’t ask for more.
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