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Watch as German TV broadcast is interrupted by footie legend at Euro 2024 as he apologises for what he did 18 years ago


THERE was an awkward moment on German TV when Alessandro Del Piero gatecrashed the broadcast.

The former Juventus striker was responsible for knocking Germany out at their previous tournament on home soil.

A German TV presenter ushered Del Piero onto the screenCredit: X
He then apologised for knocking Germany out of the 2006 World CupCredit: X
Del Piero’s goal knocked Germany out of the 2006 semi-finalsCredit: Reuters

The former forward scored Italy’s second goal as they beat Germany 2-0 in extra time of the 2006 World Cup semi-final.

He was at the BVB Stadion Dortmund to cover Italy’s opener against Albania.

Italy won the game 2-1 thanks to goals from Nicolo Barella and Alessandro Bastoni.

Those goals came after Nedjm Bajrami opened the scoring after just 23 seconds.

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That was the record for the fastest goal ever scored at the Euros.

And Del Piero was able to make an appearance on German TV and “apologise” for his role in knocking out the hosts in 2006.

The former forward walked on screen while the presenter said: “Do you want to say sorry for 2006?”

He replied: “Yeah. More than sorry. I mean, I’m really sorry guys!”

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He then laughed awkwardly and walked off screen.

Del Piero, 49, was seen wearing some snazzy electric blue eyewear to go with his pale blue blazer.

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They are a part of his glasses collection, which he has launched as a business since retiring from football in 2014.


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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