53-year-old former Serie A defender Stefano Betalini was interviewed by the Milan Sports. As a former league handsome guy, he recalled the story of his players' era. Betalini is a left-footed fullback who has played more than 300 times in the professional league, played for clubs such as Parma, Samp, Bologna, Fiorentina, Cagliari, etc., and spent 15 years in reality TV shows.
"I live in Viareggio now, with my girlfriend Coretta. Football and TV shows are no longer the focus of my life. For many years, I have invested in real estate and can now say that I don't need to work and enjoy life. I have not squandered money: my parents taught me not to waste anything, but I still fulfilled my little wish"
What gift did I buy for my first salary?
"A BMW. I played in the Division C in Baccaratugo, with a monthly salary of 24 million Italian lira. Chelsea spent 48 million, and the remaining money was paid by my father. Later I returned it to him in installments."
How did my father tease you?
"He said I can never play Serie A. The day before my debut in Cagliari against Turin, I called him proudly: 'See?' He said coldly: 'The important thing is not only to reach a high level, but to be able to hold on.' He passed away last December and I missed him very much. He was a member of the Roma youth team, but his grandfather gave up football because of his two remnants. Our family was all college graduates, and I was the only one who gave up his studies in order to pursue his dreams."
What kind of player are you?
"An offensive full-back with excellent left foot skills can cover the entire wing. To be honest, there were not many players like me at that time. Pacanro and Zanbrotta were both right foot players playing on the left. Then there was Maldini, who was my eternal idol and belonged to another level."
Do you think you were underestimated?
"I'm still honest: my career is just right. I just haven't played in a wealthy family, but I deserve it, but my agent always told me something..."
What's going on?
"Betalini is too handsome and not suitable to be a player. Galliani and Moji both said this. At that time, I was associated with Milan and Juventus. This bad reputation caused me to be hurt. Once I participated in the fashion week show and received various criticisms. The club was also dissatisfied with this. Now, players can release records, create brands, and do all kinds of things."
Never sneaked out during the training camp?
"Never. People always think I'm going to do sabotage, but that's not true."
About Playboy's reputation?
"It makes me both angry and funny. I like women, but I've never been fined for nightlife. In Luca Orico, I have to weigh myself every day. Some players will run in jackets after dinner to lose half a kilogram. I have paparazzi running around with me. When I got married to Simone Ventura, I refused about two hundred invitations to the event."
source:Free Online Games