1. Alessandro Birindelli was an unused substitute as the club lost the UEFA Champions League for the second consecutive time, now to Real Madrid.
15 Facts About Alessandro Birindelli
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Alessandro Birindelli won two more leagues with Juventus, in 2002 and 2003, adding two Italian Supercups and reaching two Coppa Italia finals.
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Benfica, Alessandro Birindelli injured his ankle and missed the entire campaign.
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Alessandro Birindelli contributed with 37 league appearances to this feat, while becoming vice-captain.
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On 22 July 2008, Alessandro Birindelli was announced as Pisa Calcio's new signing, thus finally giving him the opportunity to play for his hometown side.
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Alessandro Birindelli found himself a free agent in June 2010, after the club was excluded from football due to heavy debts.
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Alessandro Birindelli represented Italy's under-17s at the 1991 FIFA World Championship, but did not start in any of the team's three games.
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Alessandro Birindelli's first start in a national jersey was as part of the Marco Tardelli-led under-23 squad that competed in the 1997 Mediterranean Games, held in Bari: the nation went on to win the gold medal, with him featuring in three of the four matches including the final against Turkey.
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In July 2010 Alessandro Birindelli retired from active football, immediately being named assistant coach in the Zambia national team led by countryman Dario Bonetti.
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Alessandro Birindelli resigned from his position in February 2011, due to misunderstandings.
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Alessandro Birindelli was a hard-working, tenacious, and versatile player, who was capable of playing as a full-back or wide midfielder on either flank, although he often played on the right side of the pitch.
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Alessandro Birindelli was mainly known for his speed, stamina, and consistency, as well as his sportsmanship, which enabled him to cover the flank effectively.
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On 19 September 2011, Alessandro Birindelli was appointed head coach at US Pistoiese 1921 in Serie D, leaving his post the following month.
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Alessandro Birindelli married childhood sweetheart Silvia, with whom he had two children, Samuele and Matteo.
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Samuele Alessandro Birindelli made his professional debut as a defender for Pisa in December 2016.