Borriello interview - translation!
Ciao, ragazze!
I come bearing a translation: following request(s), moody-Borriello now in English so we can all enjoy. Not that we need to know what he's talking about to enjoy him, right?
So, yes. Remember that English is not my first language, nor is Italian (shame!), so I might have made a few mistakes over there. I ask Italian speakers to help me out with a couple of questions that I couldn't decipher. (thanks to kaerarehen, the questions I didn't get are updated.)
Let’s be honest, the first question to ask at this time to Marco Borriello, the one everyone would do is: “Now, is it true that you and Belen are back together?”. We tried to ask it. The answer was rude, as you can see. And if you want to know our impression, when we met Marco Borriello, he was so focused on the call-up for South Africa, that this sort of distraction was kept as far away as possible.
Should we start from football or gossip?
If we start that way, the interview is over.
Ok, let’s talk about football. At a certain point, you at Milan scented the smell of the Scudetto, but it almost seemed you did not believe it.
Something was missing. Luck, more than anything else. We had a lot of injuries on a decisive point of the season, especially in our defense: Bonera, Nesta, Favalli, Beckham, Pato. There are some attenuants , but it was obviously also our fault. But let’s not forget the goal was to get to the first three, and that we’ve achieved quicker [than expected].
Was Leonardo too soft?
He always said he wasn’t a coach. The club wanted him to do that task and, for me, it looks like he did more than good. In late August, after the 4-0 lost derby, we looked like a squad that was over before it started, in early April we were already fighting for the Scudetto. Perhaps it’s a little bit his merit.
But he’ll be leaving.
It seems. Shame. He’s Milan’s asset (couldn’t find a better word) and likes Milan very much.
You, however, this year had a good season...
You continue to ask questions as if this season has been a disaster. Instead, it was more than good, in personal level and as a team.
When this interview comes out, it’ll be known if you’re going to South Africa. You should pass the last cut...
I’d rather not say anything, for superstition. I know it depends only of myself. If I go, I’ll be the happiest man on Earth: last year at this time I was in bed recoverring of a complicated surgery, now I’m Milan’s top scorer and maybe I’ll go to the World Cup.
What if, instead, Marcello Lipi don’t call you up?
It’ll be a good year with 2 extra months of vacation.
At the last European, in 2008, you were called up but didn’t play. Not even for a minute. Would you accept a World Cup with the same conditions?
I would, but would be sad. But if Italy ends up winning, I’d be happy.
In your life, have you made a lot of sacrifices to get here?
A lot.
Your childhood must not have been easy.
That’s not true. I’ve always had a family in my back, that supported me and never let anything be lacking. Later, in a certain point there was an unfortunate episode, but love was always there.
The “unfortunate episode”, as you put it, it’s a father killed by the camorra (the Napolitanean mafia).
Grow up without a male figure to be your model was hard. Fortunately, we had a mother Who was also a father. However, it was an experience that made me stronger e more responsable. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have moved out of the house when I was 14.
Out of the house and of one not-easy block.
San Giovanni a Teducio, in Napoli, the block with the higher tax of mobster families in Italia, it seems.
How do you grow up in such an enviroment?
It’s not the jungle, but no Disneyland either. We say it shapes you and makes you awake since you’re little. Get one 8-year-old boy from Napoli and one from any other place: the difference is visible.
Between Saviano Who writes Gomorra and those Who say that Gomorra stays the image of the city, you’re with whom?
For me, Saviano is one who made money over my city. It was not necessary, to write a book to know what Camorra is. He only said horrible stuff about it and forgot about the rest.
How difficult it was to convince the critics that you’re a true footballer, not only a gossip icon?
A lot, truly. On Field, I’ve always had to get twice as tired.
Being a leading figure on gossip it’s a choice or the price of popularity?
Who knows? I was engaged at the age of 22 to a 19 year old that suddenly became more famous than me. Now, as soon as they see me hanging out with someone, they put me in. It’s not my fault.
Are you footballers sick of popularity?
I’m not sick of it. I have a normal life, do ordinary stuff: go to the bar, stores, amusement. If people ask for my autograph, I’m happy.
How do you remain focused when you’re at the cover of Novella 2000 (Gossip magazine)?
I’ve always managed to.
Is it possible that many footballers can only go for veline (According to wise kaerarehen, veline are the girls who "dance" on Italian TV shows)?
In this enviroment, it’s inevitable. In Milano there are 4 or 5 places, in the end they’re all there.
Have you ever been in love with an ugly - but with personality - woman?
I say the truth: I prefer beautiful women. If they’re also smart with sane principles, it’s better.
Beautiful women, in your enviroment, are a little bit of a status symbol.
Not for me. I like them that way, everything here.
Did you ever have sex in the dressing room, like Romario?
Never. Just in the shower, like everyone.
Do you talk about sex with your teammates?
Yes. Sooner or later it’s a subject that comes up.
What other subjects come up?
We discuss everything. In Milan there are many open minded people, with interesting lives off field.
Who is the most on the ball?
They all are, but the most open one is Seedorf. He could enjoy life, he beats for the others.
Have you ever met an homosexual in football?
Never.
Someone certainly will be...
I’ve had suspicions, but I won’t say the names. Not pure homosexuals, perhaps. Maybe bisexual.
Which one is better: an hypocrite who changes shirts every year and kisses them all or the hysterical ones like Balotelli who throws it on the ground and tells the whole stadium to fuck themselves?
Balotelli is better, for sure. I understand the tifosi, but I understand him as well. Against Barcelona, he did a rude gesture, but it’s difficult to stay calm when you’re 18 years old when all the newspapers talk about you and have your teammates against you.
How did Milan welcome him?
With open arms. We have a strong club. He’d find teammates who’re there to help him, not kick him in the ass.
Would you call him up for the WC?
See, if you talk about Balotelli, you find an open door. He’s an incredible talent, he just has to be able to show it. In the next few years, if they don’t put a stick between the wheels, he’ll become a reference in our football.
Who could put a stick between the wheels?
Is it necessary that I tell you?
Balotelli or Cassano?
Both. They’re the best, with Ronaldinho.
Would you ever go play abroad?
Only if Milan kicks me out.
I come bearing a translation: following request(s), moody-Borriello now in English so we can all enjoy. Not that we need to know what he's talking about to enjoy him, right?
So, yes. Remember that English is not my first language, nor is Italian (shame!), so I might have made a few mistakes over there. I ask Italian speakers to help me out with a couple of questions that I couldn't decipher. (thanks to kaerarehen, the questions I didn't get are updated.)
Let’s be honest, the first question to ask at this time to Marco Borriello, the one everyone would do is: “Now, is it true that you and Belen are back together?”. We tried to ask it. The answer was rude, as you can see. And if you want to know our impression, when we met Marco Borriello, he was so focused on the call-up for South Africa, that this sort of distraction was kept as far away as possible.
Should we start from football or gossip?
If we start that way, the interview is over.
Ok, let’s talk about football. At a certain point, you at Milan scented the smell of the Scudetto, but it almost seemed you did not believe it.
Something was missing. Luck, more than anything else. We had a lot of injuries on a decisive point of the season, especially in our defense: Bonera, Nesta, Favalli, Beckham, Pato. There are some attenuants , but it was obviously also our fault. But let’s not forget the goal was to get to the first three, and that we’ve achieved quicker [than expected].
Was Leonardo too soft?
He always said he wasn’t a coach. The club wanted him to do that task and, for me, it looks like he did more than good. In late August, after the 4-0 lost derby, we looked like a squad that was over before it started, in early April we were already fighting for the Scudetto. Perhaps it’s a little bit his merit.
But he’ll be leaving.
It seems. Shame. He’s Milan’s asset (couldn’t find a better word) and likes Milan very much.
You, however, this year had a good season...
You continue to ask questions as if this season has been a disaster. Instead, it was more than good, in personal level and as a team.
When this interview comes out, it’ll be known if you’re going to South Africa. You should pass the last cut...
I’d rather not say anything, for superstition. I know it depends only of myself. If I go, I’ll be the happiest man on Earth: last year at this time I was in bed recoverring of a complicated surgery, now I’m Milan’s top scorer and maybe I’ll go to the World Cup.
What if, instead, Marcello Lipi don’t call you up?
It’ll be a good year with 2 extra months of vacation.
At the last European, in 2008, you were called up but didn’t play. Not even for a minute. Would you accept a World Cup with the same conditions?
I would, but would be sad. But if Italy ends up winning, I’d be happy.
In your life, have you made a lot of sacrifices to get here?
A lot.
Your childhood must not have been easy.
That’s not true. I’ve always had a family in my back, that supported me and never let anything be lacking. Later, in a certain point there was an unfortunate episode, but love was always there.
The “unfortunate episode”, as you put it, it’s a father killed by the camorra (the Napolitanean mafia).
Grow up without a male figure to be your model was hard. Fortunately, we had a mother Who was also a father. However, it was an experience that made me stronger e more responsable. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have moved out of the house when I was 14.
Out of the house and of one not-easy block.
San Giovanni a Teducio, in Napoli, the block with the higher tax of mobster families in Italia, it seems.
How do you grow up in such an enviroment?
It’s not the jungle, but no Disneyland either. We say it shapes you and makes you awake since you’re little. Get one 8-year-old boy from Napoli and one from any other place: the difference is visible.
Between Saviano Who writes Gomorra and those Who say that Gomorra stays the image of the city, you’re with whom?
For me, Saviano is one who made money over my city. It was not necessary, to write a book to know what Camorra is. He only said horrible stuff about it and forgot about the rest.
How difficult it was to convince the critics that you’re a true footballer, not only a gossip icon?
A lot, truly. On Field, I’ve always had to get twice as tired.
Being a leading figure on gossip it’s a choice or the price of popularity?
Who knows? I was engaged at the age of 22 to a 19 year old that suddenly became more famous than me. Now, as soon as they see me hanging out with someone, they put me in. It’s not my fault.
Are you footballers sick of popularity?
I’m not sick of it. I have a normal life, do ordinary stuff: go to the bar, stores, amusement. If people ask for my autograph, I’m happy.
How do you remain focused when you’re at the cover of Novella 2000 (Gossip magazine)?
I’ve always managed to.
Is it possible that many footballers can only go for veline (According to wise kaerarehen, veline are the girls who "dance" on Italian TV shows)?
In this enviroment, it’s inevitable. In Milano there are 4 or 5 places, in the end they’re all there.
Have you ever been in love with an ugly - but with personality - woman?
I say the truth: I prefer beautiful women. If they’re also smart with sane principles, it’s better.
Beautiful women, in your enviroment, are a little bit of a status symbol.
Not for me. I like them that way, everything here.
Did you ever have sex in the dressing room, like Romario?
Never. Just in the shower, like everyone.
Do you talk about sex with your teammates?
Yes. Sooner or later it’s a subject that comes up.
What other subjects come up?
We discuss everything. In Milan there are many open minded people, with interesting lives off field.
Who is the most on the ball?
They all are, but the most open one is Seedorf. He could enjoy life, he beats for the others.
Have you ever met an homosexual in football?
Never.
Someone certainly will be...
I’ve had suspicions, but I won’t say the names. Not pure homosexuals, perhaps. Maybe bisexual.
Which one is better: an hypocrite who changes shirts every year and kisses them all or the hysterical ones like Balotelli who throws it on the ground and tells the whole stadium to fuck themselves?
Balotelli is better, for sure. I understand the tifosi, but I understand him as well. Against Barcelona, he did a rude gesture, but it’s difficult to stay calm when you’re 18 years old when all the newspapers talk about you and have your teammates against you.
How did Milan welcome him?
With open arms. We have a strong club. He’d find teammates who’re there to help him, not kick him in the ass.
Would you call him up for the WC?
See, if you talk about Balotelli, you find an open door. He’s an incredible talent, he just has to be able to show it. In the next few years, if they don’t put a stick between the wheels, he’ll become a reference in our football.
Who could put a stick between the wheels?
Is it necessary that I tell you?
Balotelli or Cassano?
Both. They’re the best, with Ronaldinho.
Would you ever go play abroad?
Only if Milan kicks me out.