Video: Yildiz surprises Juventus legend Del Piero before Atalanta game | OneFootball

Juventus star Kenan Yildiz surprised legendary Alessandro Del Piero on the sidelines during the warm-up of today’s Serie A game against Atalanta.

Juventus striker Yildiz surprised his idol Del Piero during the warm-up of Saturday’s Serie A match between the Old Lady and Atalanta in Turin.

MIAMI, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 05: Alessandro Del Piero looks on alongside The FIFA Club World Cup Trophy during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Draw at Telemundo Studios on December 05, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Brennan Asplen/Getty Images)

The former striker was talking to CBS Sports before kick-off, and Yildiz unexpectedly arrived from behind to hug him.

Del Piero was caught unprepared, but smiled and hugged the Turkish star before continuing to preview the match.

TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 16: Kenan Yildiz of Juventus warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Juventus and Borussia Dortmund at Juventus Stadium on September 16, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Atalanta did surprise Juventus in the first half as La Dea went to the break with a 1-0 lead, thanks to a goal from Kamaldeen Sulemana.

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