Del Piero to Japan

Del Piero

Turin - The earthquake in Japan knocked liver Juventus star Alessandro Del Piero. Do not just empathize, Del Piero has also raised funds with the headline "Ale 10 friends for Japan".

Most of the Japanese funds to support the affected population of the earthquake and Tsunami March 11 and was obtained from the sale of their own designed shirts. Funds collected for 220,250 euros will be submitted to the Japan Red Cross.

"I am very grateful to the players Serie A and Serie B, and the referee is wearing the shirt before the game," said Del Piero, as quoted Goal on Saturday (17/09/2011).

"This confirms that in football, when addressing issues such as helping victims of natural disasters, there is no rivalry and friction, but togetherness. This is beautiful, and I am very proud, "he added.

Consulate of Japan Shigemi Jomori thanked for the efforts of the captain of Juventus and former Italian national team player. "It's very meaningful to Japanese people."

Heart Del Piero is pretty close to Sakura's. It started to knit when Juventus won the Toyota Intercontinental Cup in 1996. It was Del Piero's 22-year-old received the MVP award.