Money is not everything. My ambition was football itself, not the money I'd make from it. If that brings me and my family a more comfortable lifestyle, then that's fine. But I don't spend my time between games and training sessions thinking about figures.

I want to keep playing for as long as I can and I’m certain that for at least two more years I will be at the top level. International career

Del Piero is currently Italy's fourth all-time leading scorer. Del Piero was substituted after 65 minutes to a standing ovation from the United supporters.

In 2000 Del Piero was the world's best-paid football player from salary bonuses and advertising revenue. As of December 2012 he is in tenth place among the UEFA Champions League all-time goalscorers. Del Piero scored in all competitions in which he participated.