Paolo Ardoino Reposts Image of Del Piero and Zidane

Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, reposted an image featuring Alessandro Del Piero and Zinedine Zidane, stirring social media with his comments consisting of a zebra emoji.

The two legends of the Italian football team Juventus are seen at a table that resembles the Continassa headquarters. The Juventus logo is visible in the background, and Ardoino’s zebra emoji symbolizes the club.

This post has led to mixed interpretations among fans, already irked by Juventus’s ongoing challenges.

Tether’s Relationship with Juventus

Juventus is currently under strain, facing criticism from fans towards coach Thiago Motta and director Giuntoli. Amid these issues, Ardoino’s repost raises questions.

Notably, Tether acquired a 5% minority stake in Juventus FC in February 2025, aiming to bridge sports and technology. This announcement temporarily boosted Juventus shares by 2.5% and increased the fan token JUV by nearly 200%.

Fan Reactions

Fans reacted fervently on social media, fueled by the image of Del Piero and Zidane together. Some hopeful fans suggested that Ardoino could secure lasting love if he acts favorably for the club, while others insisted that actions, not just words, are needed during these trying times.

In a subsequent tweet, Ardoino shared, “The road to the top is long if you want to change the world.”