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What can I say? That it's better to have loved and lost,

rather than putting linoleums in your halls?

Draw does not exist. Pele

ONE MAN UP

What the fuckl What the fuck are you doing?

Are you totally dumb, fucking assholes?I Are you jerking off in the field?I

How the fuck could you do this to me??I

Forget it. You're not going to screw me overl

Now you get out and do what I fucking tell you to do...

...If not, I'll kick your ass. And I mean itl

What are you doing, fags? Don't you want to qualify for the UEFA?

The cash bonus doesn't interest you? Well, I am interested. Do you get it?

What are you doing, dickhead?

You're just a halfjerk, your only job is to run.

You must win the ball. Stupidl

Palumbol You have really pissed me offl

What do you think about during training sessions?

Do you think about all the whores that you fuck every day?

You're on drugs, aren't you? Yet again.

How should I tell you that I don't want to see that shit in my team?

Anyway, you have taken the wrong drug... cause you're a disaster on the field.

Take some more, s0 you can come out deadl

- Coach, ... -What if I...?

So, let's keep going.

Ok, they're better than us...

...But I didn't see a single well-done counterattack.

I said "long balls".

You played only two. And you let Palombo play them.

Well donel You've chosen a great fucking leaderl

I told you the play must go through Russo. But no, sirl

Coach, I have something to say:

...think that instead of defending, it the team advances a bit...

...we can resist in the midfield...

...We shouldn't rely just on counter-attacks...

For instance, me and Gennaro could advance with head kicks.

You know what, Pisapia? No one has ever pissed me off as much as you...

...Are you aware of this?

Are you a coach or a player?

If you want to be a coach just quit playing...

...You don't even play that goodl

But as long as you're in this sewer...

...you can't take the liberty of judging team tacticsl

Where are you going, Pisapia? How you dare?I

I'd like to say goodbye with my dearest thing: "The night"I

#I don't listen anymore... #

#... To the radio we always listened together. #

#Then home it's not my home. #

#The night... #

#... a thousand lights that... #

#... don't light one... #

#... like me... #

#... fire bums on the sidewalks and see... #

#... these souls going around in paillettes. #

#Silence. #

#Nothing else... #

#Nothing else... #

#... The night. #

Antonio, go.

It's red.

Are you Antonio Pisapia?

Damn, Antonio you're great!

The goal you scored on Sunday was a work of artl

1 got so excitedl

How did you score with a half bicycle kick? You're a centerbackl

Why? A "Serie A" centerback can't make a half bicycle kick?

Anyway, thanks Antonio. We loved itl

The best tour premiere in yearsl

- Will we start in Milan next week? - Yes.

I want an aquarium in my hotel room.

Ok, anything you want. An aquarium? No problem.

All this successll

I really enjoyed it, Tony.

The whole public enjoyed it.

At least you sang "Long nights in the bar".

It's like Ballantine's: The older it gets, the better.

Do you recall that nobody cared about it in Sanremo?

Of course Tony. Cause that's a song of maturity.

A song for an older singer. It's a song for grown-ups, Tonyl

- Thank you, sisters. That's enough. - We're not sisters.

- You are to me. Genny, pay them up. - Yes.

- Did you like the massage? - Very much, I feel relaxed.

I always say it: If Eastern people organize themselves...

...Westemers are screwed.

Listen, Tony, I booked at Gege's?

You're an asshole, thenl The sea bass we had there last week ..

...1 should have thrown it at himl

Call Salvatore on the Sea, reserve a table there.

Titta, what's up? You haven't opened your mouth.

- I have to tell you something, Tony. - Shoot.

I can't come to dinner: My daughter has the flu.

What the fuck is this? We've always celebrated the tour premiere.

- She has high fever. - So what? Are you an aspirin?

You're the drummer and you'll come with us.

He always to tums his back on life.

Genny, 33 years old, brown hair, deep cleavage, black and pink dress.

You go out. If she's here, introduce her to me.

1 got it. Coming.

Did you enjoy the concert?

Very much. I was so excited.

When I noticed thal you were excited, I sang only for you.

We felt the same way, isn't it unbelievable?

We were distant, there were hundreds of people between us...

...but we were in a total intimacy.

- Your songs get under my skin... - What's your name?

- Monica. - Monica...

You're wonderfull You look like that girl from "Dallas". Pamela?

No one told me that before.

It's true. I've got a sixth sense for resemblances.

This dress is wonderful, tool

It would look nice over the chair of my bedroom.

My husband is outside. He's waiting in the car.

He'll wait... Just for a kiss.

No, it's impossible.

...I'm faithful to him.

Go now.

And if I want to see you again?

Look in your handbag. You'll find my phone number there.

Even my wife jumped off the chair.

A spectacular goal, Antonio. Congratulationsl

Thank you, president.

Listen, I wanted to ask you about the future...

I've told you not to worry about the future:

...There will always be place for you here. You're a symbol of this club.

As a matter of fact, I already started the coaching course.

Well donel But, please keep in mind...

...Stay focused. We must qualify for the UEFA cup.

- Stay calm. Bye for now. - Goodbye.

Who was it, Antonio?

The President. He congratulated me.

Come, Diana, I'll show you the rest.

- I'm happy you dedicated the goal to me. - The least that I could do.

Moreover, it's so unfair that you're not the coach anymore.

Why? You were at the end of the table with me, now you can qualify for the cup.

Well, we're still in the middle of the table.

Ah, always the pessimist.

Listen to me. Just enjoy the moment.

That was a once in a lifetime goal.

Damn itl And the limes?

Tony, please careful with the plantl

I can't even prepare a caipirinha in my homel

I couldn't find limes. I bought the Schweppes.

You pissed me off with these gin tonics. I wanted a caipirinha.

- Veronica called. - Finally she decided to.

She had another exam, she said it went ok

Ah Tony, then something unbelieavable happened.

What?

She saw up close the queen of England.

- Can you imagine the excitement? - What funl

- I'm going to hang out with the guys tonight. - I'll go at your mother's.

I'm not used to the new house yet.

Do whatever you wish.

You can see everything from here.

I have a building blocking my view.

How are our earthworms doing?

The earthworm breeding is a long-term investment.

- Me and Sossio have got a very very quick deal on our hands. - What is it?

A draw deal. Me, Sossio, Lorusso e Palumbo are all in.

- Six players from the other team are in. - What the fuck are you saying?

We have to win the match, we're in for the UEFA spot.

We're in the UEFA zone already.

We won Sunday and you scored a goal. Did you forget?

It's 10 millions each.

Plus the money that we can bet on our own.

- I'm not in. And the coach will kill us. - He'll kill us if we don't do it.

He has already put 30 millions out of his own pocket.

I'm out.

You know, I did it a couple of times...

...but I've told you already. I won't do it anymore.

Listen to me. I have another present for you.

...A saleswoman working with my wife.

I already had her.

And that slut told me after we fucked:

."Next time bring that friend of yours Pisapia, I like him too much".

Don't bother me, I'm out of this. Ok?

You know you're being stupid.

People will find out sooner or later. The press is suspicious already.

You're a coward, Antonio, and also irresponsible.

How long do you think we can go on playing?

Two, three years... What will we do then?

We can't do a fucking thing. We only know how to play football.

And while we're playing football...

...we must eamn as much money as we can. Do you understand?

In two or three years I'll be a coach. Understand? Are you listening?

I don't want to ruin my reputation.

Fuck you, Antoniol

Hey, Aldol How are you? You look good.

Genny, a cigarettel

Tonyl I was at the concert last nightl

- Did you enjoy it? - Beautifull - I'm glad. A light, pleasel

Hi.

- Hil - Where have you been? I called you.

- I was at Marco's. - What for?

Ok, I'm busy now. Call you tomorrow.

Tony, I have to talk to youl

What is it? Is it urgent? we'll talk later.

Tonyl

Listenl I was at your concert. I enjoyed it very much.

I think I was fine.

Titta, I don't want to lose again tomorrow.

So let's agree: When you serve, ['ll stay at the net...

...when I serve, you'll stay back. - Won't I ever go to the net?

What the fuck would you do there? You suck at the netl

- You look like a fag. - I'm out of shape.

You've been out of shape for a while, even with your drums.

The next week, in Milan, you must try harder.

Otherwise you can go fuck off with Fred Bongusto.

Do me a favor: Go and bring me some Ballantine's. Put it on my bill.

- Hi, Tony

- Anything going on tonight? -Eh?

I think there's a lot going on. Isn't it?

Yes, it is.

Titta, you're an angell

Who is it?

Antoniol

You're a bastard.

Momll What the fuck are you doing here?

Stupid piece of shit.

Even on your daughter's bed?

- How old are you? -16.

You who should have died at the bottom of the sea, you fucking coke addictl

Moml

What are you saying?

It's you who should have died. Youl

Passl Followl

Don't stay back. Forwardl

Novellil Don't die on mel

Outl

Your full name?

Antonio Pisapia.

Antonio Pisapia.

Born in Nami Scale...

15 August 1949.

Born in Naples, 15 August 1934.

Am I in trouble?

Total anesthesia, right?

Pisapia, of course you're in troublel

You're accused of sexual violence on a minor.

Easy, here you are. Go.

Are you awake?

I must work.

In the middle of the night?

I had the dancers' nightmare.

It's been 10 days that you go to sleep at 9 and wake up at midnight.

- Could it be an ulcer?

What's that got to do with it? 1 told you I had a nightmare.

Why is the TV on mute?

In order not to wake you up.

The fact is that I've been awake for some time now.

Were you talking on the phone?

I was just checking if it worked.

You were checking if it workedl? At midnightl

What is it, Antonio?

The two midfielders... shitl At this stage of the match...

...even if they run like crazy, they can't make it.

What do you do now?

I survive in Rome, I've rented an apartment.

Nobody calls me.

Well, sometime. But always very small parts.

- Hello? Genny, I have to come back.

-Too early. - But I have my public.

A bourgeois public...

...who didn't forget that you go to bed with little girls.

But I was dischargedl

People don't give a shit about that.

That little girl badmouthed me in the press.

Set me up on a TV show then.

The Pope watches TV, Tony. I tried.

They don't want to see you even on the repertoire shorts, at night.

What the fuck should I do then?

Wait for time to pass.

I made you a lot of money.

Hey, I always made a lot, Tony. Not just thanks to you.

Why don't you come over at my place? I made sea bass.

I am busy.

Ok Come later, then.

I'll call you tomorrow.

- Pisapial - Hi, Palumbol

- How are you? - Fine.

- How's the knee? - It's good for walking...

Well, that's good enough. What are you doing here?

- I have an appointment with the president. - I see.

Well, I've got to go now. I'm leaving for the Netherlands to scout a player.

Who is it?

That's a secret, Pisapia. Bye.

Limiti 6...

...Affinito 5.5, Piva7...

...Esposito 4, Riccio 3.5. When are we going to trade him?

Who'd take him on?

Sabatino 5 plus, Mariani 4, Amaducci 5, Peluso 4.5.

President, Antonio Pisapia is here.

No my dear. Not today.

He wants to work as a coach.

What is this, the employment bureau?

- Carlo. -Eh?

You take care of him.

The president was busy.

You know, it was one of those bad days...

...you know? 3-0 loss at Pescara. - Well, sure.

It's nothing. Let's have some coffee. Two cups of coffee, pleasel

So, Antonio, what can I do for you?

...have... taken... 3 years ago...

- A glass of waterl - ...a course...Coverciano...

Can't hear you, talk louder.

Nothing, Mr. Tagliaferri, I was saying that...

...I took the coaching license three years ago at Coverciano...

So, I was thinking, ii... there's a chance...

I know Antonio. The president and I have thought a lot about you.

For the first team and also for the junior team.

Last year, for instance, when we dismissed Carloni...

...you know, it was such a mistake, a foolish thing.

What can I say? You come now that he situation is apodictic.

Didn't you read in the newspapers how apodictic the situation is?

Between you and me...

...the team is in big financial trouble...

...relegation is near, Trevisani is close to being dismissed...

...and the fans are pushing for us to rehire "the Mastiff"...

What can I say, dear Antonio?

Next season we could find a position for you.

...in the organization chart.

By the way, in my class I ranked third out of 40...

And in the last three years, I developed a new idea.

Really? What is it?

Zone play, high defense, offside tactic and advanced pressing.

- And the new idea? - Four strikers.

Are you nuts?

It sounds crazy, but it's not. Let me show you Mr. Tagliaferri.

Here, look.

They move in vertical lines, in a diamond shape.

The attacking midfielder plays the ball...

...and three strikers acting very close to one other for quick passing.

One man up in attack.

It's bold, Antonio, but...

Three midfielders make a wall in front of the defense.

You can win lots of matches this way, Mr. Tagliaferri.

It's interesting. I'll talk to the president.

But now we have earn some points to remain in the first division.

You know what? Come back at the start of next season.

- Fine? Agreed? -Ok

Fine.

Al right, I have to go.

Fine. Goodbye.

Antonio...

You know what he said? That the situation is "apodictic'.

I checked the dictionary: it has no meaning...

Anyway, Trevisani will be dismissed.

And they want you.

"The Mastif" is fine where he is.

But the fans want you.

What did he say about you?

Always the same: "Next season”.

I should have packed and gone to Juventus.

I was such a fool.

Now I'd be the owner of a Fiat dealership.

What the fuck are you talking about?

What do you know about cars? You know about football.

Let me tell you something: anything can happen in this shitty life.

Maybe. But nothing ever happens to me.

Genny, take more lobster.

- Did you try the anchovies? - Mh.

Taste the sea bream.

How is it?

Good.

My sea bream is better than Salvatore on the Sea.

- Do you know where I learned cooking fish? Did I ever tell you? - I know.

In jail, in the '70, when I was arrested for the first time.

Those bastardsl

Drug dealing. Me? Why should I have been dealing?

"Love sensations" was in the first place, I made tons of moneyl

However, jail is shit. I learned only one thing there:

...there's always someone who cooks fish better than you do.

No fucking thing to do in jail...

...and with practice, you can become a fish-cooking God.

Found a bone? How come?

Listen, Tony...

...don't you ever make octopus?

I lost a brother for an octopus.

You never told me that.

No.

What can you do.

Were you there, too?

I've got something for you.

What is it?

A small gig. A public square concert in Abruzzi.

Paid for by City Hall.

- Not bad for a career restart. - Not at all.

So, can we put together the old band?

Forget itl You've treated them like shit for 20 years.

Since when you don't count for anything, they have all run away.

Titta went to play for Bongusto.

Fuck them, those bastardsll

We'll get four guys. Tour guys.

Three. We'll get three.

Fine.

What are you doing? Going away?

Got things to do.

Wait, we could relax a bit.

I have some good stuff.

I've got mine, Tony.

But mine is good.

Mine is better.

I'll call you tomorrow.

How did it go with the president?

He asked me to go see him again in a few months.

And in the meantime?

In the meantime I will perfect my scheme.

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

In the meantime you could start with a different job.

You could be an insurance agent, many ex-players do it.

- Gina told me that Sossio... - Are you kidding?

I'm a football coach.

Besides, you need a license to become an insurance agent.

Let's be realistic Antonio. You've been out of work for four years.

We're running out of money.

I'm going out.

400.

640.

Not for me.

Up to 800.000.

Fine.

What do you have?

-3 Aces... - Good.

Shuffle upl

Alberto, I have to talk to you. I'm in trouble.

I have doubts on how to play on the wings.

Now? Can't you see? We're playing here.

Later?

Later... At what time did we say we'd quit, Maurizio?

6:00 AM.

6:00 AM...

We'll talk some other time, Antonio.

#Under your home... #

#... my road ends. What melancholyl #

#Not even the courage to look... #

#... The light that vanishes together with you... #

#... Forever... #

#Nothing else... #

#Nothing else... #

#... The night. #

Hey, another one.

#I won't go away#

#... from your life anymore. #

#In my bed, after an hour... #

#... so fragile, so alone... #

#... while I told you everything... #

#... I asked myself: 'Will she stay?"#

#You kissed me but didn't talk #

#Then you talked while crying. #

#At twenty like me... #

#... the love you lost. #

Thank you very much. Good nightl

- For first course, we have... - I'll just have a second course.

Ok, we have sausages, lamb, skewers, beefsteak...

Couldn't I have some fish?

Sea bass?

Even cod would be fine.

Perhaps we have some trout. But I have to check.

What can I say? Bring it to me.

A salad on the side?

Mr. Tony, it's a pleasurel

Unfortunately, I couldn't come to the concert...

...You know, too much work in here.

I wanted to... I've got all your records at home...

...Even the first one, when you played with the Rayban.

How was it called?

'Excuse me, my love' by Antonio Pisapia and the Rayban.

Do I remember it correctly'?

You know Tony, I want to ask you a big favor.

A bit more on the left.

Fine.

Come on, Giovanni. Shootl

Here's your salmon trout. Let me show you the photo.

It's a pity you didn't come at the concert.

Because it was my farewell concert.

How was it? Was it good?

Yes, it was really a beautiful concert.

- Hi. - Hi.

Why are you sitting in the dark?

Nothing. Just thinking.

Go to sleep. I've got work to do.

Antonio, tomormow I'm going away.

I'm leaving you.

Is there another man?

We're 35 years old...

...and you only think of... - Slutl

I knew you wouldn't understand.

- Hello? - It's me.

Mom, how are you?

Your father diedl

What?

How did it happen?

Don't try to make en effort, Antonio. Don't even fucking askl

You haven't seen him in years.

Mom, it's you who told me not to come visit, isn't it?

And you immediately agreed. Of course.

How is it going with Maria?

I tolerate her.

The funeral is tomorrow at 10AM, in church.

You have been informed. Bye.

Did you take a look at my notes?

Yes, but I don't know. I am uncertain.

I understand you want a high defense, but 15 yards is too muchl

It's not balanced.

If the other team has a player like Platini:

with a long ball, the defense is overtaken, and that's it.

Or you play against someone like me, and you lose the match.

I won't lose...

...because my players run more than yours do...

To run for ninety minutes you must train the heart first...

...and then the muscles.

It's the principles of aerobics.

And who is going play as striker? Jane Fonda?

Alberto, you still play catenaccio and counter-attackl

"The Mastiff", using catenaccio and counter-attack ..

...won 2 leagues and 3 Italian Cups.

10 years ago.

10 years ago.

Listen, do me a favor: Eat before it gets even colder.

Father

Veronical

When did you come back?

Last night.

How's it going in London?

Fine.

I've been in London. I've played there.

-In 1970. - It was 1969. In 1870 you were in jail.

I've already heard this story. Don't tell it again.

You're right, 19689.

'E9...

Is there always that light rain? Unceasing, never-ending...

Yes, often.

How is school? Did you take any exams?

It's ok

By the way, since you study medicine...

...when you have a minute, could you take a look at this...

Grandpa's funeral was this morning. Why didn't you come?

I woke up late.

Besides, I never attend funerals.

But it was your father'sl

- So Tonyl - I woke up late.

What would you like?

Salvatore, you must give me guarantees about the mussels.

What's the problem with them? They're good.

We'll have spaghetti with mussels then.

And for later...

I have ten coralfish Ginetto brought me. They're terrificl

Where did he catch them?

In the Procida channel.

Don't think that this channel has been so exceptional lately...

Let's make a deal. You taste it.

If you don't like it, then throw it away, ok?

I've spent my whole life here...

...and I can never go to sleep before Sam.

I'm always sleepy now.

Diabetes is to blame.

But I'm over it, now. Enough is enough.

I'll retire and sell the restaurant.

- Why? Have you had any offers? - Each of them worse than the other.

It's not the money, cause they've offered me enough.

But they want to tum it into a pub or a disco.

I don't give a damn, but when I pass by,

I still want to see that sign "Salvatore on the Sea".

Salvatore, I was thinking...

I'm done with music. Enoughl

I don't wanna have anything to do with it anymore.

I thought: If you take me as a partner,

I could manage the restaurant.

Are you serious, Tony?

Salvatore, if I'm idle at home, I'll go crazy.

They'll take me to a madhouse.

Maybe, one of these evenings,

I could even sing a song or two for the amusement of our friends.

What do you say?

I just need a deposit, to be safe.

Veronical

Go back, go back, you fucking bastardsll

Go for it Gigi, Carlo, closerl

Go, Mauri, gol Block himl

Yesll

Good, Carlo. The diamond, a little earlier, though. You, Biagio...

Ok

- Geppino, give me a hand here. - Sure.

Here it is.

Antonio, let me show you something.

I am the king of Agropoli, Antonio. Look here.

1,2, 3, 4,5, 6 units.

120 row cottages with sea view.

We can agree that Agropoli matches the beauty of Sardinia.

What I'm saying, Antonio,

is why don't you buy one of these cottages?

Besides, if you buy it while it's still a project,

it'll cost much less. Excuse me, are you following me?

Sorry, I was a little distracted.

- Are you looking at Elena? - Her name is Elena?

I understand. Wait here. I know her, I'll introduce you.

No, no. Forget it.

Geppino, are you still willing to buy that policy?

Sure. Come to our office on Wednesday.

Maybe Thursday is better.

It's you then. You said 11, but it's 3 already.

I woke up late.

Are you serious?

I'm doing you a favor.

This car has no market, just like you.

I'm a lawyer.

Interesting.

And I love theater.

But there's not much going on in Ivrea.

That's why every now and then I take the car and drive to Turin.

- Do you like theater? - Very much.

What do you like?

Like...

I love ballet.

It's beautiful.

Such an interest is rare among men.

You are not superficial. This is quite interesting.

You haven't asked me about my job

and you never make the conversation slip towards the past.

And this makes it even more interesting.

It never gets boring.

A very silent person...

full of mystery...

but your eyes say it all.

1 think I'm in love with you.

In any case, I'm married too...

Did you say "in any case"?

I'd like to go to Capri with you.

Tomorrow. We'll go tomorrow.

No, tomorrow is Mardi Gras.

A friend of mine is throwing a party. Why don't you come?

With pleasure.

Where did you learn how to kiss so well?

As aboy, when I played for Verona.

Hello.

Tony, sit down, I have great news.

- Shoot it. - A cruise, from Genoa to Cairo, on the Red Sea.

You can even get a suntan, Tonyl

You're a real friend. I knew you wouldn't forget me.

I told you we only had to wait for the dust to settle.

This ship is quite something,

people with money.

It's not the usual shitty cruise around the Mediterranean.

These are terrific places.

Thank you, Genny, seriously.

Tony, I'm your manager.

Unfortunately, I can't accept.

What the fuck are you saying, Tony? Are you in trouble?

Nothing happened. I just don't know...

a whole month at sea. I'm getting old, you know.

It'll be crowded and too hot down there. It's really not for me.

What the fuck do you mean with "too hot"? It's a lot of moneyl

I don't know, this story with the ship...

I see it as a step back.

If you have anything better for me,

I could consider it, think about it.

But this ship would really mean a step back.

I appreciate you thinking about me, but I have other plans.

Tony, you son of a bitchl A step back?I

You're dead, Tony, and I'm trying to get you back to lifel

Do you know what they said when I mentioned your name?

That they didn't want youl

That their passengers are middle aged folks,

that they don't have junk or teenagers aboard,

that they'd rather have Fred Bongusto.

And I was an idiot, telling them you're better than Bongusto,

that you gave up the drugs and all that shit, Tonyl

Don't take it so seriously.

Give them Fred.

Go fuck yourself, you son of a bitchl

In my opinion, the quality of TV has decreased in recent years.

I don't agree completely, but we can discuss it.

Hi, Lucilla.

You look gorgeous.

- You too. - Lucilla, my dear.

- Thanks for the plants, they were great. - Let's go see them.

- How are you? - Fine.

Forgive the delay. The traffic was terrible.

- I'm coming. - A moment, please. - Yes? Who are you?

I'm Antonio Pisapia, a friend of Elena's.

Ah, of course. Please. Thanks, my dear. Come inl

- I am Lucilla. - It's a pleasure.

- Let me take your coat. - Thanks.

Oh gee, poor you... 1 got it. You thought it was a costume party.

- It's not. Hasn't Elena told you? - No.

- What can we do now? - I'll go home.

No, wait. You'll wear something from my husband's wardrobe.

Come with me to our room.

Wait, the living room is full of guests.

I want to make love to you.

Now?

Yes.

I had something else in mind for our first time.

The first time can be very disappointing.

It might be better to enliven it a little, don't you agree?

That's my daughter.

Come, we're dancing.

Let's go to Capri tomorrow?

Yes.

I'll wait for you there.

Lellol Tell the boys...

to replace the aquarium with the pastry counter.

The indoor tournament is over.

How did it go?

We won.

Yes, but it was a pain the ass, Alberto.

I want to coach a real team.

I feel I'm ready.

Antonio, I must tell you something important.

Anything new happened?

Trevisani was fired. They called me back in.

- And you? - I accepted.

As soon as I got back I had a fight with the President.

And why?

Because of you.

They won't let me have you as my assistant.

Until the end of the season

that stupid Palumbo will have to stay.

They say the players have a good connection with him,

that we shouldn't disrupt the harmony and this sort of bullshit.

It doesn't matter.

No, it does matter.

I only accepted because they offered me a 2 year contract,

assuring me that next year I could bring you in as my assistant.

You just have to wait a few months.

Let it be. They'll probably change their minds when July comes.

No, they won't. Otherwise, I'll quit.

I had to accept it, Antonio. It was a load of money.

It'll give me peace of mind for my retirement.

It was the right decision.

Don't be worried about me.

You just have to wait a few months.

Will you come over for dinner?

Hello.

Genny, I must get back. I need a come back.

I won't talk to you, Tony.

It's not the time to hold a grudge.

I'm tired of this, Tony. I'm not your manager any more.

I need that job.

Fuck you, Tonyl I won't say it again

Bongusto will be on that ship. Do you know why, Tony?

Cause you can't clear customs with a pound of coke on youl

We need to talk.

Pisapia, what are you doing here?

- We must talk - Let's talk then.

How did you know I was here?

You told me many years ago

that you come to the office every Sunday after a match.

Let's make it quick. I must go to a wedding.

The assistant coach should be chosen by "The Mastiff".

It should. But I call the shots here.

- And you chose Palumbo, that moron. - Bullshit. Palumbo is smart.

And next season? "The Mastiff' wants me. What do you say?

Next season we'll see if "The Mastiff" will still be around,

if 1 will still be around... Heaven knows what will happen.

What do you mean? "If he's still around"? He has a contract.

Contracts can be signed and unsigned. "The Mastiff" is fine for now.

I had to hire him: The fans were crushing my balls,

yelling on my doorstep every other night.

But why can't I be the assistant coach?

1 told you. Palumbo is smart, he's a promise.

1 got it. Next year you'll drop "The Mastiff" and promote Palumbo, right?

Listen. For me, you don't have what it takes to be a coach.

Why do you insist?

Nobody has hired you, not even a minor team.

I'm telling you, try a different job.

Why this obsession about being a coach?

If you want some insurance policies, I can get you as many as you need.

What are you saying? What does that have to do with it?

In any case, I'd be willing to coach even the junior team.

It doesn't have to be necessarily the first team.

It would be presumptuous of me to ask that.

Antonio, I must tell you what I think.

Deep down, football is a game. And you are a man of sormow.

Give me this octopus.

Octopus, Tony? You never bought one before.

I do nowl

Hello?

I'm calling on behalf of the producers of the TV program "Public Confessions".

Have you had the chance to watch it?

- No. - It doesn't matter.

The program is hosted by Gigi Moscati,

who interviews famous guests about their personal lives.

- We'd love to have you on the program. - Call me again tomorrow.

We can offer our guests a 3 million fee to pay for their time.

Moreover, it is broadcast from Naples, which would make it easier for you.

If possible, we'd love to hear a potpourri of your old hits.

I never sing potpourrisi

Call me again tomorrow.

Ok If you have any doubts about our program,

you can watch a live broadcast tonight at 10:30.

Call me again tomorrow.

Ok, bye.

The bashful tend to assume a defensive position.

They tend to hide behind the strikers,

avoiding to draw any attention.

It worked well as long as man-marking tactics were in use.

But since zone marking was introduced,

there was no place left for the bashful. They were thrown into the spotlight.

I never knew how to do it.

But you did quite well in the spotlight...

scoring a spectacular bicycle kick goal.

A half bicycle kick.

- What goes through your mind in front of the goal? - I've always sought to avoid the goal.

But at that moment, when I was about to kick the ball...

I saw the fans.

80.000 pairs of eyes on me.

Some days later, however, during a training session...

your ligaments were tom and your life was tumed upside down. What happened?

I haven't been able to get back on the field after the accident.

- I decided to become a coach. - Then you're coaching now.

- How come?

The President of my former team had assured me...

I'd have a chance to go on working with them.

Later, he took back his offer.

He said I don't have what it takes to be a coach.

How can anyone say that, if no one ever gave me a chance?

Anyway, I don't want to talk about it.

I want to say something else.

Today...

I've met someone...

Please, go on.

You were saying you've met someone today.

Now we'll show you a short film about Antonio Pisapia.

We'll be right back.

Where to?

Take me to the airport.

Are you leaving?

Yes. I must go to the Netherlands to scout a player.

Yes? It's Tony Pisapia.

I'm supposed to be on your show next week.

Can you do me a favor?

I need the number of Antonio Pisapia.

We can't tell the private telephone numbers of our guests.

You must give me immediately the number of Antonio Pisapia. Is that clear?

The telephone number of Antonio Pisapia. Is that clear?

7:00 AM

# GR 1.#

# Breaking news. #

# Naples: The former soccer player, Antonio Pisapia, #

# has killed himself with a bullet to the head. #

# The body has been found on the soccer field #

# across from the Capodichino airport. #

And the shaving?

Everything ready.

Smoking is not allowed here.

Damnl

Now be still. It might hurt a little.

But don't move.

Does it hurt?

Hello?

This is the producer of "Public Confessions".

Yes, I'll do it. But we need to talk about the money.

- 3 million? - Who do you think I am?

It's our standard contract.

Why, do I strike you as a standard guy?

I've watched the program. It's all about the past.

Do you have any idea of what I can tell about my past?

We could offer 4 million.

You can offer 6. Call me this evening.

Listen, boys. We'll try something new today...

One man up.

Ok Bye.

President, Antonio Pisapia is here.

Good evening.

If we finish... Wait a second.

Welcome, Tony. I am Gigi. How are you?

Fine, thanks.

- Saverio, my manl - Hi, Tony, what's up?

As you can see, kicking ass.

Tony, what's happened to your hair?

It must be this new fucking shampoo...

- Let's take our places? - Surel

That's your seat.

Tony, in a few moments we'll be on air, live.

I have some questions for you.

Do you know that I used to sing here when you weren't even born?

Singing has always been my dream.

When I was a child, I remember my father used to get real mad...

but I just kept singing.

He slapped me and I sang even more.

I remember the stand mics.

I remember Mina, Walter Chiari and Alberto Lupo.

Alberto and I had so many laughs together.

I remember every stage where I stood,

every song I sang, every dressing room...

every flash from every photographer, every dedication on every album...

the autographs, the tours, the restaurants, the laughs...

every tear shed by every fan.

I was born in Vioo Speranzella.

I remember Naples during the war. I was 8.

I remember the bomb shelter under Augustea Square.

And more...

I remember I used to have...

6 tuxedos,

150 shirts,

90 pairs of shoes.

I remember the first time I wore handcuffs...

every tear I shed.

How I cried every time they moved me from one prison to the other.

When the wardens submitted me to an anal inspection.

I remember every cellmate.

I remember every time I had to lower my voice

and every time I've been afraid to get on stage.

I remember the flowers in the dressing rooms...

the women outside the dressing rooms, eager to get closer to me.

They used to find me interesting, and it always ended in bed.

They used to tell me I was handsome, but I never felt handsome.

I felt powerful.

I never gave a damn.

I remember everything.

It's bullshit what they say about cocaine fucking up your memory.

I've been sniffing for 30 years and I remember everything.

I remember all the coke I've sniffed.

But everybody did it in those fucked up times. Who can say he didn't?

Only the poor didn't do it. And they don't know what they've missed.

I remember when I sung in New York...

and Frank Sinatra came by to listen to this phenomenal Tony.

I remember my mother, when she was young.

What can I say?

She's still the most ravishing woman I have seen in my whole life.

I remember a good friend, his name was Antonio Pisapia.

He was a terrific soccer player.

He wanted to become a coach and they didn't let him do it.

So he killed himself.

But they'll never drive me to suicide...

cause I remember one more thing:

I've always loved freedom.

You don't have a fucking clue of what it means.

I've always loved freedom.

I'm a free man.

- Hi, Carminel - Hi, Tonyl

What's new?

Life is shit, Aniello.

Take care, Tonyl

I'll row to Capril

Tell me how it tastes.

This film is dedicated to Tina and Sasa