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World Cup winner Alessandro Del Piero tipped Australia for Asian Cup glory on home soil on Saturday (24th January).

The former Juventus and Sydney FC forward also commented on the Turin club's season in Serie A and the Champions League.

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SOUNDBITE: (English) Alessandro Del Piero, Former Italy, Juventus and Sydney FC striker (asked who he thinks will win the Asian Cup):

"It's difficult to predict. Australia have a good chance because they are at home but we saw last night that Japan played so good, had many, many chances to win the game and UAE won the game! Anything can happen in a tournament, especially a short tournament like this one."

SOUNDBITE: (English) Alessandro Del Piero, Former Italy, Juventus and Sydney FC striker (asked about the Australian team and whether they can win the cup):

"It's ok, it's ok. They've won and this is the most important thing when you have a short tournament like that - you need to win every game, show strength. They have a good moment at the moment I think they will have a great chance to win the title but we will wait and see more. Playing at home gives you a lot of strength, the fans, the crowd can help you with the energy. That's what's been happening up until now and they have a good team."

SOUNDBITE: (English) Alessandro Del Piero, Former Italy, Juventus and Sydney FC striker (on Juventus' season):

"Juventus has a great team and has an opportunity to win the league as well, again. They have a big game in the Champions League (v Dortmund) and the hard moments will come soon for them. I wish them good luck for sure."