How do you manage playing at Ascoli Piceno, do you come back to Bologna after the matches, or do Aurora and Mattia come to see you?
GP: I come back to Bologna after every game and return on Tuesday morning for practice.

Did you celebrate your fortieth birthday? How?
GP: I celebrated with a dinner for my close friends.

What was the most moving present you received?
GP: An armband given to me by Aurora, my love.

Which holiday do you like more - Christmas or New Year's?
GP: Christmas.

Your favorite fragrance? And Aurora's?
GP: We both love the fragrance of vanilla.

Vehicle? Still driving a Smart?
GP: We each have a BMW, I have a 645 and Aurora an X5.

Favorite type of music or song?
GP: 80s music generally.

Years ago you said that London was your favorite city outside of Italy. Still the case, or have you discovered another one?
GP: Yes, I like New York as well.

Mattia's favorite food? And Aurora's? We already know that Gianluca loves tortellini with broth.
GP: Mattia devours tortelloni and tortellini. Aurora likes to have spaghetti carbonara.

Does Mattia go to see his grandmothers? Does he like that?
GP: Mattia visits his grandmothers a lot and he goes more than willingly.

The beach photos that you sent before - where were they taken? Have you traveled a lot together?
GP: The photos were taken in Sardinia, at Capo Verde. We go on vacation every summer.

Now that Tommy has died, would you like to have another dog?
GP: Not at the moment.

For next year, the ideal situation would be...
GP: I have not decided yet...

Who among the young goalkeepers are you most impressed with?
GP: Nobody in particular.

Would you still like to open a goalkeeper school someday?
GP: Someday that could be done.

Do you follow the national team? What do you think of the World Cup?
GP: Yes, I follow it. I think the last World Cup was a great one.

Do you think that last year's scandal changed the behavior of the "big teams"?
GP: I am convinced that it had a great influence.