Monday, 4th August, 2014
Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero has vowed to play on despite being a free agent and now 39 years old.
Del Piero had been at Australian club Sydney FC, but failed to agree a new contract with the side and is now on the lookout for a new team, with two offers on the table and under consideration.
The forward has returned to Australia to play for the A-League All Stars against his former club Juventus in a friendly on Saturday.
Asked whether the match could be his last, Del Piero was quoted as saying by FIFA: "No, I don't think so.
"It could be my last game in Australia, but I'm still in touch with the [Australian] federation and Sydney FC as well. I'm happy to be here and hope to stay in touch in the future."
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And on the two offers on the table, Del Piero commented: "Now I have to choose exactly what is the best for me with the opportunities, but I want to play on.
"It's my passion. I understand I can follow my passion until I'm 90 years old, but I think I'm in good shape to play for one more year and this is my idea."
Del Piero though is at present only focusing on what he says will be a "special" match, when he locks horns with Juventus, for whom he clocked up 513 appearances over a 19-year period.
"This is a special game, not only for me but for the Australian federation, all the players.
"It will be, for sure, exciting to come face-to-face with my former team. I don't know what can happen, because it's a very unique situation."
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