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Coverciano welcomed five legends of Italian football: Giancarlo Antognoni, Roberto Baggio, Alessandro Del Piero, Gianni Rivera, and Francesco Totti. Invited by coach Luciano Spalletti, the "Fantastic Five" number 10s came to inspire and motivate the Azzurri team.
Welcomed in the great hall of the Federal Technical Center, a place that celebrates the great triumphs of the Azzurri's history, the legendary former footballers were introduced by coach Spalletti and federal president Gabriele Gravina. "I just want to thank these number tens, these extraordinary boys from back then and men from today, for having accepted the invitation that started from an idea of the coach," Gravina underlined.
Spalletti ha aggiunto: We all need legends, to have someone to emulate. Their presence here shows their attachment to the blue of the national team. We must live up to this history: we have faith in you. It's true, there may be a bit of fear about wearing this jersey, so steeped in history. But rest assured: it's the opponents who are most afraid of this jersey.
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The first moment of the meeting was marked by the screening of a video showcasing the goals and great plays of these extraordinary champions, accompanied by the applause of the current Azzurri. Francesco Totti, with his characteristic sense of humor, joked: "You said that every boy here should take a piece of each of us, but in the end, if that were the case, who's running?" Then, becoming serious again, he recommended: "You have a great coach and a great staff, and you can go out there and win, and have fun."
Alessandro Del Piero confirmed: "It's true, there's pressure, but you have a tremendous opportunity, one that you'll look back on with a smile: you'll be competing against the strongest, and there's nothing better than a challenge." Gianni Rivera highlighted how "Being here is always a commitment" and Giancarlo Antognoni also tried to give some useful advice: "Go out onto the field calmly."
Roberto Baggio concluded the speech of the legends, addressing the players: "The biggest enemy is responsibility when you wear this jersey: either we face it or we lose. Be joyful and give everything you have inside." Finally, Gigi Buffon, described by Spalletti as "the sixth number ten here today, because he was a real number ten, but in goal," ha aggiunto: "This is a momentous day for me, and it must be for you too. I hope you can understand that."
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