It happened twenty years ago. Daniele De Rossi and Alberto Gilardino Prince Charmings in Germany lifting the World Cup. The best around. Riding the time machine, today you find them on the bench. Always with the ball in his head and many more thoughts. Because, as those who have been there say, when you are a footballer you have to think only for yourself. When you lead a team, however, you have to think for twenty.
The precedent that cost DDR the exemption
DDR and Gila face to face as mister. It already happened, with the benches reversed, in September 2024, in a Genoa-Roma match that ended 1-1, with the Giallorossi taking the lead thanks to Dovbyk, then joined at the end by De Winter. A goal that cost De Rossi, who was sent off on the occasion, his bench. It will happen for the second time ever on Saturday at the Ferraris, in a Genoa-Pisa match where the amarcord will occupy a necessary but minimal space, because the three points up for grabs are really heavy for everyone.
Daniele and Alberto looking for revenge
Heavy because today the ranking is very severe both towards the rossoblù and the Tuscans. Heavy because both are looking for revenge after being sacked by Roma and Genoa. Today Ferraris is De Rossi’s new home. That Ferraris who for almost two years applauded, cheered and expressed gratitude to Gilardino, now ready to experience a new emotion: climbing the steps of what was his stadium, first as a player and then as a coach, this time as the opposing coach.
Authenticity as a flag
Daniele and Alberto are very different in terms of character. But united by the frankness, sincerity, genuineness that they have always defended. Systematically escaping from stereotypes and football clichés. Daniele and Alberto are opponents for an afternoon, sharing the blue of Berlin and now also the rossoblù. Beyond Genoa-Pisa, two beautiful stories of football and life to continue to tell.
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