Happy Birthday, Alberto Gilardino

Alberto Gilardino aka “Il Gila.” Striker for AC Milan and a member of the Italian National Team. Born July 5, 1982 in Biella, Italy.

Gilardino was born on the day that Paolo Rossi scored a hat-trick in Italy's 3-2 win over Brazil, on their way to winning the 1982 FIFA World Cup.

Alberto Gilardino Gives Good Head-er

Alberto Gilardino scores with a header for Team Italy in the 22nd minute.

World Cup. June 17, 2006. Italy 1 USA 1

Football Totty: ALBERTO GILARDINO

More World Cup totty photos.

Because there aren’t enough photos of Italian football players on this blog.

Team Italy’s Alberto Gilardino.