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'''Pasquale Bruno''' (born 19 June 1962, in [[Lecce]]) is a former [[Italy|Italian]] [[football (soccer)|footballer]] who played as a defender for a number of clubs in his homeland, [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]], in [[Scotland]] and, [[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan Athletic]], in [[England]]. He is currently a football analyst for Italian [[television]].
'''Pasquale Bruno''' (born 19 June 1962, in [[Lecce]]) is a former [[Italy|Italian]] [[football (soccer)|footballer]] who played as a [[Defender (association football)|defender]] for a number of clubs in his homeland, as well as [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]], in [[Scotland]] and, [[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan Athletic]], in [[England]].


Throughout his career, he made a name for himself as an aggressive, physical, and hard-tackling player, with a tendency to pick up cards, often attracting criticism and controversy, earning the nickname "O' animale" (the animal).<ref name="O' animale resto sempre io">{{cite web|author1=Emanuele Gamba|title="O' animale resto sempre io una volta aspettai Lerda..."|url=http://www.repubblica.it/2004/b/sezioni/sport/calcio/serie_a/brunotunnel/brunotunnel/brunotunnel.html|publisher=La Repubblica|accessdate=4 May 2015|language=Italian|date=3 February 2004}}</ref> He is currently a football analyst for Italian [[television]].<ref>{{cite web|author1=Enzo Tamborra|title='Dove va questo Bari con Valdes e Pizzinat?'|url=http://ricerca.repubblica.it/repubblica/archivio/repubblica/2001/10/30/dove-va-questo-bari-con-valdes-pizzinat.html|publisher=La Repubblica|accessdate=4 May 2015|language=Italian|date=30 October 2001}}</ref>
Bruno, controversially named the [[animal]] was famed for his commitment, aggression and occasional outrageous outbursts on the pitch, started his career with his home-town side [[U.S. Lecce]] in 1979. The defender moved north to [[Como Calcio 1907|Como]] in 1983 and then four years later joined [[Juventus F.C.|Juventus]]. While with the ''Bianconeri'' he won a [[UEFA Cup]] medal, Juventus defeating [[ACF Fiorentina|Fiorentina]] in the 1989–90 Final, and a [[Coppa Italia]] winners medal the same season.


==Career==
⚫
In 1990 Bruno joined ''Juve's'' fierce rivals [[Torino F.C.|Torino]], where he added a further Coppa Italia medal in 1992–93. The previous season he had played in his second UEFA Cup final, although on this occasion he tasted defeat as [[AFC Ajax|Ajax Amsterdam]] defeated Torino on the "away goals" rule. He joined Fiorentina for the 1993–94 season, helping them win the [[Serie B]] title but stayed in Serie B the following year, as a result of a transfer back to Lecce.
Bruno started his career with his home-town side [[U.S. Lecce]] in 1979. The defender moved north to [[Como Calcio 1907|Como]] in 1983, and then four years later joined [[Juventus F.C.|Juventus]] in 1987. Although his time with the ''Bianconeri'' was predominantly disappointing, due to the club's crisis following the retirement of legend [[Michel Platini]], he won a [[UEFA Cup]] medal during the [[1989–90 UEFA Cup|1989–90 season]], under manager Dino Zoff, as Juventus defeated Italian rivals [[ACF Fiorentina|Fiorentina]] in the [[1990 UEFA Cup Final]], and a [[Coppa Italia]] winners medal the [[1989–90 Coppa Italia|same season]], defeating [[A.C. Milan|Milan]] in the final.<ref name=toro.it>{{cite web|author1=Giulia Abbate|title=Bruno: "Dalla Juve al Toro? Rabbia comprensibile. Anche io fui odiato"|url=http://www.toro.it/press/view/9505|publisher=Tuttosport|accessdate=4 May 2015|language=Italian|date=19 June 2014}}</ref> Although Bruno often declared that he had not formed friendships with footballers, partially due to his combatitive style of play and aggressive behaviour,<ref name="O' animale resto sempre io"/> he notably formed a close friendship with team-mate [[Ian Rush]] during his time at the club.<ref name=ilpalloneracconta.blogspot.ca>{{cite web|title=Pasquale Bruno|url=http://ilpalloneracconta.blogspot.ca/2008/06/pasquale-bruno.html|publisher=Il Pallone Racconta|accessdate=4 May 2015|language=Italian|date=19 June 2013}}</ref>


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In 1990 Bruno joined ''Juve's'' [[Derby della mole|fierce cross-city rivals]] [[Torino F.C.|Torino]]; despite initially being disliked by the fans, due to his past with Torino's bitter rivals Juventus, he soon became a club favourite, due to his tenacious, determined style of play, and due to his dedication and leadership.<ref name=toro.it/> During his time at Torino, he won the [[Mitropa Cup]] in 1991, and he added another Coppa Italia medal during the [[1992–93 Coppa Italia|1992–93 season]], knocking out his former club in the semi-finals of the tournament. The previous season he had played in his second [[1992 UEFA Cup Final|UEFA Cup final]], although on this occasion he tasted defeat as [[AFC Ajax|Ajax Amsterdam]] defeated Torino on the "away goals" rule.<ref name=toro.it/> He joined [[Serie B]] [[A.C. Fiorentina|Fiorentina]] for the [[1993–94 Serie B]] season, helping them win the [[Serie B]] title but stayed in Serie B the following year, as a result of a transfer back to Lecce.<ref name=ilpalloneracconta.blogspot.ca/>
Bruno left Italy in the summer of 1995, eventually joining Scottish side Hearts in November.

He spent two seasons with [[Edinburgh]] club, helping them to reach the [[Scottish Cup 1995-96|1996 Scottish Cup Final]] and the 1996–97 [[Scottish League Cup]] final. He left for Wigan in 1997 but only played 45 minutes for the [[Lancashire]] side before retiring to his native land.
Bruno left Italy in the summer of 1995, eventually joining Scottish side [[Hearts of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]] in November. He spent two seasons with the [[Edinburgh]] club, helping them to reach the [[Scottish Cup 1995-96|1996 Scottish Cup Final]] and the [[1996–97 Scottish League Cup|1996–97]] [[Scottish League Cup]] final. He left for English club [[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan]] in 1997 but only played 45 minutes for the [[Lancashire]] side before retiring to his native land.<ref name=ilpalloneracconta.blogspot.ca/>

==Style of play==
A strong, versatile, tenacious, yet controversial player, Bruno was capable of playing anywhere in defence, although he was most frequently deployed as a [[Full-back (association football)|full-back]], or also as a [[Centre-back|centre-back]].<ref name=ilpalloneracconta.blogspot.ca/> Although he did not possess good technical ability, he was notorious for his intense commitment, aggression, and occasional outrageous outbursts on the pitch, as well as his tendency to pick up cards.<ref name=ilpalloneracconta.blogspot.ca/><ref name=ilfoglio.it>{{cite web|author1=Piero Vietti|title=“Meglio undici Suárez che undici Chiellini”. Parola di Pasquale “O’Animale” Bruno|url=http://www.ilfoglio.it/articoli/2014/06/27/brasile-2014-morso-suarez-a-chiellini-pasquale-bruno___1-v-118573-rubriche_c124.htm|publisher=Il Foglio|accessdate=4 May 2015|language=Italian|date=27 June 2014}}</ref> He was nicknamed the "[[animal]]" througout his career by former Juventus president [[Gianni Agnelli]], due to his physical, tenacious style of play, as well as his tendency to commit violent, and often, illegal challenges.<ref>{{cite web|title=Coniglio bagnato, Palo 'e fierro: l'Italia del soprannome|url=http://sport.sky.it/sport/calcio_italiano/photogallery/2012/05/18/coppa_italia_2012_finale_juventus_napoli_soprannomi_giocatori.html#2|publisher=Sky Sport|accessdate=4 May 2015|language=Italian}}</ref> Due to his temperamental character and his behaviour on the pitch, he was frequently involved in altercations with opponents, most notably [[Roberto Baggio]], who often criticised Bruno for his challenges and aggression on the pitch,<ref>{{cite web|title=Baggio? per Vialli ha ragione, per Bruno e' " un signorino "|url=http://archiviostorico.corriere.it/1993/luglio/09/Baggio_per_Vialli_ragione_per_co_0_9307094268.shtml|publisher=Il Corriere della Sera|accessdate=4 May 2015|language=Italian|date=9 July 1993}}</ref> as well as [[Massimo Crippa]], [[Marco Van Basten]], [[Pierluigi Casiraghi]], [[Gianluca Vialli]], [[Franco Lerda]], and [[Diego Maradona]].<ref name="O' animale resto sempre io"/><ref name=sportreview.it>{{cite web|title=Pasquale Bruno: Cuore Toro|url=http://www.sportreview.it/calcio/interviste-mai-viste/pasquale-bruno-cuore-toro|website=http://www.sportreview.it/|accessdate=4 May 2015|language=Italian}}</ref><ref name=ilfoglio.it/>

One of the most infamous disputes between Bruno and Baggio occurred during the final weeks of the [[1988–89 Serie A]] season, on 28 May 1989, when Juventus faced rivals Fiorentina in Turino. Bruno kicked Baggio down when he was away from the ball, and Baggio subsequently retaliated, resulting in both players being sent-off and receiving a two-match suspension.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Paolo Vigo|title=Come te nessuno mai: la storia di Pasquale Bruno, O’ animale|url=http://www.delinquentidelpallone.it/come-te-nessuno-mai-la-storia-di-pasquale-bruno-o-animale/|accessdate=4 May 2015|language=Italian|date=10 July 2014}}</ref> Accoding to Bruno, Baggio later confronted him in the changing rooms due to his actions, whilst Bruno apparently threataned Baggio further.<ref name="BRUNO VA A GIOCARE IN SCOZIA HO PICCHIATO, MI VERGOGNO">{{cite web|title=BRUNO VA A GIOCARE IN SCOZIA ' HO PICCHIATO, MI VERGOGNO'|url=http://ricerca.repubblica.it/repubblica/archivio/repubblica/1995/11/23/bruno-va-giocare-in-scozia-ho.html|publisher=La Repubblica|accessdate=4 May 2015|language=Italian|date=23 November 1995}}</ref> Baggio's transfer to Juventus in 1990 also coincided with Bruno's departure from the club to local rivals Torino.<ref name=sportreview.it/>

Although he was often out-spoken during his career, Bruno later stated that he regretted his behaviour on the pitch;<ref name="BRUNO VA A GIOCARE IN SCOZIA HO PICCHIATO, MI VERGOGNO"/> he also stated that his character on the football field was completly different to his disposition off the pitch, describing his perceived change in character as a "metamorphasis"; indeed, despite his notorious reputation as a player, Bruno was also known for his composure in post-match interviews.<ref name=ilpalloneracconta.blogspot.ca/>


==Honours==
==Honours==
;[[Juventus F.C.|Juventus]]<ref name=ilpalloneracconta.blogspot.ca/>
* '''{{flagicon|EUR}} [[UEFA Cup]]: 1'''
* '''{{flagicon|EUR}} [[UEFA Cup]]: 1'''
:: 1989–90
:: [[1989–90 UEFA Cup|1989–90]]
* '''{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Coppa Italia]]: 2'''
* '''{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Coppa Italia]]: 1'''
:: 1989–90, 1992–93
:: [[1989–90 Coppa Italia|1989–90]]

;[[Torino F.C.|Torino]]<ref name=ilpalloneracconta.blogspot.ca/>
* '''{{flagicon|EUR}} [[Mitropa Cup]]: 1'''
:: 1991
* '''{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Coppa Italia]]: 1'''
:: [[1992–93 Coppa Italia|1992–93]]

;[[A.C. Fiorentina|Fiorentina]]<ref name=ilpalloneracconta.blogspot.ca/>
* '''{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Serie B]]: 1'''
* '''{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Serie B]]: 1'''
:: 1993–94
:: [[1993–94 Serie B|1993–94]]

==References==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 01:49, 5 May 2015

Pasquale Bruno
Personal information
Date of birth (1962-06-19) 19 June 1962 (age 62)
Place of birth Lecce, Italy
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1979–1983 Lecce 111 (9)
1983–1987 Como 109 (2)
1987–1990 Juventus 67 (1)
1990–1993 Torino 74 (1)
1993–1994 Fiorentina 18 (0)
1994–1995 Lecce 17 (3)
1995–1997 Hearts 35 (1)
1997 Wigan Athletic 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Pasquale Bruno (born 19 June 1962, in Lecce) is a former Italian footballer who played as a defender for a number of clubs in his homeland, as well as Heart of Midlothian, in Scotland and, Wigan Athletic, in England.

Throughout his career, he made a name for himself as an aggressive, physical, and hard-tackling player, with a tendency to pick up cards, often attracting criticism and controversy, earning the nickname "O' animale" (the animal).[1] He is currently a football analyst for Italian television.[2]

Career

Bruno started his career with his home-town side U.S. Lecce in 1979. The defender moved north to Como in 1983, and then four years later joined Juventus in 1987. Although his time with the Bianconeri was predominantly disappointing, due to the club's crisis following the retirement of legend Michel Platini, he won a UEFA Cup medal during the 1989–90 season, under manager Dino Zoff, as Juventus defeated Italian rivals Fiorentina in the 1990 UEFA Cup Final, and a Coppa Italia winners medal the same season, defeating Milan in the final.[3] Although Bruno often declared that he had not formed friendships with footballers, partially due to his combatitive style of play and aggressive behaviour,[1] he notably formed a close friendship with team-mate Ian Rush during his time at the club.[4]

In 1990 Bruno joined Juve's fierce cross-city rivals Torino; despite initially being disliked by the fans, due to his past with Torino's bitter rivals Juventus, he soon became a club favourite, due to his tenacious, determined style of play, and due to his dedication and leadership.[3] During his time at Torino, he won the Mitropa Cup in 1991, and he added another Coppa Italia medal during the 1992–93 season, knocking out his former club in the semi-finals of the tournament. The previous season he had played in his second UEFA Cup final, although on this occasion he tasted defeat as Ajax Amsterdam defeated Torino on the "away goals" rule.[3] He joined Serie B Fiorentina for the 1993–94 Serie B season, helping them win the Serie B title but stayed in Serie B the following year, as a result of a transfer back to Lecce.[4]

Bruno left Italy in the summer of 1995, eventually joining Scottish side Hearts in November. He spent two seasons with the Edinburgh club, helping them to reach the 1996 Scottish Cup Final and the 1996–97 Scottish League Cup final. He left for English club Wigan in 1997 but only played 45 minutes for the Lancashire side before retiring to his native land.[4]

Style of play

A strong, versatile, tenacious, yet controversial player, Bruno was capable of playing anywhere in defence, although he was most frequently deployed as a full-back, or also as a centre-back.[4] Although he did not possess good technical ability, he was notorious for his intense commitment, aggression, and occasional outrageous outbursts on the pitch, as well as his tendency to pick up cards.[4][5] He was nicknamed the "animal" througout his career by former Juventus president Gianni Agnelli, due to his physical, tenacious style of play, as well as his tendency to commit violent, and often, illegal challenges.[6] Due to his temperamental character and his behaviour on the pitch, he was frequently involved in altercations with opponents, most notably Roberto Baggio, who often criticised Bruno for his challenges and aggression on the pitch,[7] as well as Massimo Crippa, Marco Van Basten, Pierluigi Casiraghi, Gianluca Vialli, Franco Lerda, and Diego Maradona.[1][8][5]

One of the most infamous disputes between Bruno and Baggio occurred during the final weeks of the 1988–89 Serie A season, on 28 May 1989, when Juventus faced rivals Fiorentina in Turino. Bruno kicked Baggio down when he was away from the ball, and Baggio subsequently retaliated, resulting in both players being sent-off and receiving a two-match suspension.[9] Accoding to Bruno, Baggio later confronted him in the changing rooms due to his actions, whilst Bruno apparently threataned Baggio further.[10] Baggio's transfer to Juventus in 1990 also coincided with Bruno's departure from the club to local rivals Torino.[8]

Although he was often out-spoken during his career, Bruno later stated that he regretted his behaviour on the pitch;[10] he also stated that his character on the football field was completly different to his disposition off the pitch, describing his perceived change in character as a "metamorphasis"; indeed, despite his notorious reputation as a player, Bruno was also known for his composure in post-match interviews.[4]

Honours

Juventus[4]
1989–90
1989–90
Torino[4]
1991
1992–93
Fiorentina[4]
1993–94

References

  1. ^ a b c Emanuele Gamba (3 February 2004). ""O' animale resto sempre io una volta aspettai Lerda..."" (in Italian). La Repubblica. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
  2. ^ Enzo Tamborra (30 October 2001). "'Dove va questo Bari con Valdes e Pizzinat?'" (in Italian). La Repubblica. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
  3. ^ a b c Giulia Abbate (19 June 2014). "Bruno: "Dalla Juve al Toro? Rabbia comprensibile. Anche io fui odiato"" (in Italian). Tuttosport. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Pasquale Bruno" (in Italian). Il Pallone Racconta. 19 June 2013. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
  5. ^ a b Piero Vietti (27 June 2014). ""Meglio undici Suárez che undici Chiellini". Parola di Pasquale "O'Animale" Bruno" (in Italian). Il Foglio. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
  6. ^ "Coniglio bagnato, Palo 'e fierro: l'Italia del soprannome" (in Italian). Sky Sport. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
  7. ^ "Baggio? per Vialli ha ragione, per Bruno e' " un signorino "" (in Italian). Il Corriere della Sera. 9 July 1993. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
  8. ^ a b "Pasquale Bruno: Cuore Toro". http://www.sportreview.it/ (in Italian). Retrieved 4 May 2015. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  9. ^ Paolo Vigo (10 July 2014). "Come te nessuno mai: la storia di Pasquale Bruno, O' animale" (in Italian). Retrieved 4 May 2015.
  10. ^ a b "BRUNO VA A GIOCARE IN SCOZIA ' HO PICCHIATO, MI VERGOGNO'" (in Italian). La Repubblica. 23 November 1995. Retrieved 4 May 2015.

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