Juventus and Italy legend Del Piero jokes with Modric: ‘You can play until 50’
Following Milan's narrow 1-0 victory over city rivals Inter on Sunday, legendary Italian footballer Alessandro Del Piero shared a lighthearted moment with Croatian midfielder Luka Modric. Del Piero, appearing as a pundit for CBS Sports, praised Modric's performance and then humorously suggested that Italy's renowned culinary delights could extend his playing career significantly.
"It was truly wonderful to watch you play again. Congratulations once more," Del Piero told Modric. He continued with a smile, "With Italian restaurants and food, you can play until 50. Our quality of food is amazing, don't you agree?" Modric had indeed delivered a standout performance in the crucial derby match.
Despite the significant win, which saw Milan maintain second place in the Serie A standings, they remain seven points behind leaders Inter. Modric reflected on their league position, suggesting that better results in "smaller games" earlier in the season would have brought them closer to their city rivals.
Analysis of the season's statistics reveals an interesting contrast: Milan has suffered only two defeats in Serie A this term, fewer than Inter's five. However, Inter's stronger league position is largely attributed to their disciplined record of just one draw, compared to Milan's nine. In terms of victories, Inter leads with 22 wins from 28 matches, while Milan has secured 17.
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