Hundreds of fans greet Del Piero

SYDNEY – Hundreds of fans greeted former Juventus great Alessandro Del Piero when he touched down in Australia Sunday to begin a two-year stint with Sydney FC, in a major coup for the A-League. The Italian legend, 37, received an enthusiastic reception as he landed in Sydney from a 500-strong crowd who waited for hours hoping to catch a glimpse of their idol. “I am here not for the end of my career. I am here for the start of a new career,” Del Piero told reporters.Del Piero opted for Sydney FC ahead of clubs including Liverpool, on a two-year contract reportedly worth $2 million a season. — AFP