Official: Pirlo confirms retirement
Andrea Pirlo has officially confirmed his retirement, having played his final match for New York City FC last night. The 38-year-old has played for Inter, Milan and Juventus among others,…
Andrea Pirlo has officially confirmed his retirement, having played his final match for New York City FC last night. The 38-year-old has played for Inter, Milan and Juventus among others,…
Andrea Pirlo played what seems certain to be the final match of his career, as New York City FC failed to overturn a first leg loss to Columbus Crew. The…
Milan legend Mauro Tassotti picked an ideal XI from his many Rossoneri teammates, including Paolo Maldini, Andrea Pirlo, Ruud Gullit and Marco van Basten. The 57-year-old defender spent almost his…
Gianluigi Buffon offers some names for a five-a-side team but admits “I’m very friendly with defenders, and I hate the strikers!” The Juventus and Italy goalkeeper gave a long interview…
Andrea Pirlo believes there is no doubt that Antonio Conte is ‘one of the best’ Coaches around. The New York City FC midfielder, who is quitting playing at the end…
Former Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo hopes Vincenzo Montella will be given time to turn the club’s fortunes around. Montella has come under pressure after back-to-back Serie A defeats against Sampdoria…
Andrea Pirlo insists Italian football ‘is not sick’ despite the national team’s current issues. Giampiero Ventura’s side have attracted heavy criticism for Friday night’s home draw with Macedonia. It was…
Andrea Pirlo says he will end his playing career once his contract at New York City FC expires. The former Juventus, Milan and Italy icon has been with the Major…
Andrea Pirlo chose which elements he’d pick from the likes of Xavi, Gennaro Gattuso, Lionel Messi and himself to build the perfect player. The former Juventus, Milan, Inter and Brescia…
Gianfranco Zola analysed the free kick techniques of Paulo Dybala, Adem Ljajic and Miralem Pjanic ahead of Juventus-Torino. ‘Magic Box’ was one of the greatest free kick takers, so who…
Gigi Buffon has offers from Juventus, the FIGC, FIFA and even to continue playing in MLS with New York City FC, claim Tuttosport. The goalkeeper turns 40 in January and…
Lucas Biglia says he chose Milan’s No 21 jersey due to “superhero” Andrea Pirlo and that he and Riccardo Montolivo can play together. Speaking at a Press conference for Saturday’s…
Giacomo Bonaventura admits winning the Scudetto this year “will be very difficult” for Milan. The Rossoneri have spent big this summer thanks to the new Chinese owners, and are targeting…
Juventus are already working on imminent free agents Andres Iniesta, Leon Goretzka and Emre Can, claim Tuttosport. According to the Turin-based newspaper, the Bianconeri have already set the wheels in…
Andrea Pirlo has become a father to twins and will return to Italy permanently in December, confirmed his partner Valentina Baldini. Former Inter, Milan and Juventus midfielder Pirlo already has…
Andrea Pirlo doesn’t think Milan will challenge for the Scudetto this year, and says Juventus “are still the team to beat”. The New York City midfielder played for both clubs,…
Lucas Biglia says it’s “a dream” to be at Milan, and discusses his Fernando Redondo inspiration. The midfielder joined the Rossoneri from Lazio earlier this month, and spoke to the…
Rodrigo Bentancur says “I hope to imitate Paul Pogba” at Juventus but that “Steven Gerrard and Andrea Pirlo are my points of reference”. Bentancur is preparing for his first season…
Lucas Biglia says he “wanted Milan at all costs” and reveals he will wear the number 21 shirt. The midfielder joined the Rossoneri from Lazio last weekend, after a protracted…
On this day in 2006, Italy beat Germany 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final, in one of the best matches in modern times. The Azzurri had beaten Australia and Ukraine…