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Olympics 2008: SuperPippo was devastated to have been left out of Roberto Donadoni’s provisional Azzurri squad for Euro 2008, and launched a bitter attack on the national coach after Luca Toni, Marco Borriello, Antonio Cassano, Alex Del Piero, Fabio Quagliarella and Toto Di Natale were preferred. Now the 34-year-old, who had a stunning end to the season for Milan, scoring 10 goals in seven games, is hoping to get over this disappointment by playing in the Olympics instead. The Italy Under-21s take part in the games in Beijing in August, and they are permitted, like everyone else, to select three over-age players. La Stampa says that Inzaghi is desperate to play in the tournament, as it is one of the few competitions that he has never scored in during his prolific career. Much will depend on Azzurrini coach Pierluigi Casiiraghi, who is seemingly planning his forward line around Robert Acquafresca, meaning that a call-up for Inzaghi may cause some complications. (Goal.com)

Massimo Oddo has spoken of his disbelief at being left out of the Euro 2008 squad. “I didn’t expect it,” said the Milan man. The full-back has been a regular in the Giro Azzurro since the appointment of Roberto Donadoni in 2006, but the latter omitted him from his 24-man preliminary party earlier this week. “It’s an exclusion that burns me and I sincerely didn’t expect it,” noted the former Verona and Lazio man. “Two years of my total disposal, sacrifices and acceptance of responsibility have been trampled on in the space of a few weeks.” Donadoni seemed to defend his decision to ignore Oddo by focusing on the recent knee meniscus surgery that they player underwent, but the World Cup winner insists that was irrelevant. “I would have reached a more than satisfying level of fitness two weeks before the tournament kicked off,” he added. “In all honesty, the minimum I would have expected was to have my physical condition verified – if Donadoni’s consideration and faith in me hadn’t changed that is.” Italy will travel to Euro 2008 with two right-backs in the form of Roma’s Christian Panucci and Gianluca Zambrotta of Barcelona. (Channel4)

Me too, but it's going to be a very LONG year.

A very 'interesting' picture from Juventus - Livorno: 5 - 1 is great, but I would've liked to see Alex hit one

Happy 34th birthday Pippo!

Alex talks in crisis Wednesday 8 August, 2007 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero’s contract renewal talks are reportedly at crisis point after tense discussions on Tuesday. The talismanic Juventino is looking to extend his contract in Turin until 2010, but has been angered by the Old Lady’s offer of a deal expiring in 2009 at a reduced salary, according to Tuttosport. The 32-year-old has overcome recent injury problems and shone in early pre-season friendlies, but now his future is shrouded in mystery. While his current agreement runs until July 2008, it could be costly for the Cadetti champions to fall out with such an influential player in the dressing room. Pinturricchio’s agent and brother Stefano is set to meet with Juve director general Jean-Claude Blanc again to try and increase the current annual wage proposal of around £3m.

That's about what I thought...wow...and it's such a sweet message. Congratulations to Alex and Sonia

Dear friends, there are moments in life where sentiments are very deep and difficult to express. The baby Sonia is expecting is for us a joyous moment which will improve our lives immensely. We do not intend to speak much about this event because for us it is a very personal matter. We wish you all well. Alessandro and Sonia www.alessandrodelpiero.com

You're welcome Juventus christmasparty 2005: Alex with Ciro Ferrara's wife With Sonia and Alessio Tacchinardi: Little Alex With Sonia:

You're welcome

I think he's single

You're welcome.

With Lleyton Hewitt: With Roger Federer: Marat:

Marat with Italian soccerstar Alessandro Del Piero:

From Juventus trainingcamp: