Alessandro Altobelli (born November 28, 1955 in Sonnino, Italy) is an Italian football player. November 28 is the 332nd day (333rd on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1955 is a common year starting on Saturday. ... The Italian Republic or Italy (Italian: Repubblica Italiana or Italia) is a country in southern Europe. ... The striker (wearing red jersey) has run past the defender (in white jersey) and is about to take a shot at the goal, while the goalkeeper positions himself to stop the ball. ...
Altobelli played 466 times for Internazionale, scoring 209 goals. For Italy, he was capped 61 times, scoring 25 goals. He won the 1982 World Cup for his country, andalso played at Euro 80, the 1986 World Cup, and Euro 88. Football Club Internazionale Milano (commonly referred to, incorrectly, as Inter (Milan) is an Italian football club, playing in the Serie A (first division). ... First International Italy 6 - 2 France (Milan, Italy; 15 May 1910) Largest win Italy 9 - 0 USA (Brentford, England; 2 August 1948) Worst defeat Hungary 7 - 1 Italy (Budapest, Hungary; 6 April 1924) World Cup Appearances 15 (First in 1934) Best result Winners, 1934, 1938, 1982 European Championship Appearances 6... The 1982 Football World Cup was held in Spain. ... The 1980 European Football Championship final tournament was held in Italy. ... The 1986 Football World Cup was held in Mexico. ... The 1988 European Football Championship (Euro 88) final tournament was held at West Germany. ...
As Newcastle slunk away from the Stadio delle Alpi, their executioner, Juventus's Alessandro Del Piero, was the picture of contentment.
For a player who spent the last couple of years tormented by persistent doubts that he would never again be the marvel he was before a cruciate injury, a beautifully crafted goal glut this season is a point proved.
Altobelli might have been a more polished performer but the new Mr Europa shares his lust for goals.