Alessandro Del Piero on Juventus loyalty, Zidane's headbutt, Italy's development issues, Calciopoli relegation, more! (Soccer 9/17)

Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey and Charlie Davies begin season two of Kickin’ It with a bang by welcoming in Italy and Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero to talk about his mindset and incredible playing career.

Mentality (01:30): Channeling his competitive spirit, being able to control his emotions (unlike Clint!), and the origin of the Pinturicchio nickname.

Juventus (10:11): Learning from Di Baggio and Zidane, early challenges and setbacks, 19 years at the same club, young Thierry Henry, staying loyal despite relegation.

Serie B (20:53): Battling back from the second division, forging tighter bonds with fans, witnessing Zidane’s infamous headbutt, winning the World Cup, crossing paths with Clint.

Retirement (33:31): Coaching remains an option, open to returning to Juventus, analyzing the UEFA Champions League with CBS Sports.

Hypothetical (43:58): Join Henry in the studio or on the sidelines?  

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