Kickin' It

Christian Vieri on Chasing Dreams, Azzurri Pride, & Life After Football (Soccer 5/30)


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Kate Scott sits down with one of Calcio’s most iconic No. 9s - the larger-than-life Christian Vieri.

Bobo opens up about leaving his family behind in Australia as a teenager to chase his dream of playing in Italy. He reflects on the quiet strength of his father, the deep influence of his grandfather, and why wearing the Azzurri shirt meant more to him than any club crest (03:13).

Christian shares memories of playing alongside legends like Ronaldo, who he calls “kissed by God,” and weighs in on the current state of Italian football (13:43). He gets candid about life in the spotlight, the tabloids, and how his high-profile lifestyle sometimes overshadowed his work on the pitch (25:07).

Christian talks about why the United States dream still holds so much appeal and how he found peace in fatherhood and the rewards that come with being a girl dad (32:34).

It’s a conversation full of honesty, nostalgia, and surprises as Kate and Christian look back on a career (and a life) lived at full tilt!

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