The deals were later reported by the Italian press to have been undertaken to create "false profit" by inflating the players' values in the transfer fees in the swap deal. [191] Pirlo then opened the scoring himself from a direct free kick in Italy's second group match against Croatia on 14 June, which also ended in a 1–1 draw; Pirlo was named Man of the Match. [8][42][43][44], Pirlo made his Milan debut on 20 September 2001, in a 2–0 win over BATE Borisov in the UEFA Cup, after coming on for Massimo Donati. Juan Bernat décline une nouvelle offre de prolongation de contrat. Pirlo is a genius. Quel poco che sappiamo su Nicolò arriva dal suo profilo Instagram, che data la giovane età del ragazzo è ancora poco aggiornato – nonostante conti già un bel numero di follower. Nei campionati europei i bianconeri segnano più di tutti da lontano", "Pirlo e le punizioni da Diavolo: "Ho imparato studiando Baggio, "Calcio, Milan: Pirlo entra per battere rigore e segna", "De Rossi: "Pirlo come Totti" "Il rigore? [37][38], It was at A.C. Milan, in particular under manager Carlo Ancelotti, where Pirlo made big strides in developing into a world class player, and one of the best deep-lying playmakers and set-piece specialists in the world, as he went on to achieve notable domestic and international success during his time with the club. [202], Pirlo was selected for Italy's squad to play in Brazil at the 2013 Confederations Cup. Tactically, Pirlo was capable of playing in several midfield positions, but was usually deployed by his club and national teams as a central midfielder, in the role of a deep-lying playmaker, due to his vision and passing accuracy. [48][49] The following season saw Pirlo win the 2003 UEFA Super Cup with Milan over Porto,[50] although the Rossoneri lost to Juventus on penalties in the 2003 Supercoppa Italiana following a 1–1 draw after extra time; during the match, Pirlo scored on a penalty in extra time, and once again in the shoot-out. [118] On 12 January 2014, Pirlo signed a new contract with Juventus, which will keep him at the club until 2016. I spent the afternoon of Sunday, 9 July 2006 in Berlin sleeping and playing the PlayStation. A highly technical and creative player, Pirlo is regarded by players, managers, and pundits as one of the greatest ever players in his position;[6][8] throughout his career, he was considered as one of the greatest midfielders in the world and of his generation,[7][229] and as one of the greatest Italian players ever,[227] and is regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time by several pundits, managers and players. [70] In October 2007, he was nominated for the 2007 Ballon d'Or, the 2007 FIFA World Player of the Year, and the 2007 International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) World's Best Playmaker Awards, but they were all won by Milan teammate Kaká, as Pirlo placed 5th in the Ballon d'or, 7th in the FIFA World Player of the Year, and 2nd in the World's Best Playmaker Awards. The Italian team was eliminated in the first round, on direct encounters, following a three-way five-point tie with Sweden and Denmark. I don't give a toss about it. "[225], In total, Pirlo made 116 appearances for Italy, scoring 13 goals, making him the fifth-most capped player in his nation's history.[226]. [143] Pirlo officially communicated his retirement from professional football the following day, on Twitter. [83] On 2 October, Pirlo scored a 40-yard goal against Parma to give Milan their first away win of the 2010–11 season. Italy held Spain to 0–0 draw on 27 June, as the match eventually went to penalties. [8][23][235] This position best utilised Pirlo's attributes, and allowed him to operate creatively from a deeper position, in or even behind the main midfield line, in a seemingly defensive midfield role, where he was allowed more time on the ball to create scoring opportunities with his trademark long balls. [139] He made his first start for New York on 1 August, in a 2–3 home defeat to the Montreal Impact. [98] He provided the most assists in the Serie A that season, with 13,[99] and he also found the back of the net three times in the league. [91][95] Pirlo's first goal for Juventus was a free kick against Catania on 18 February 2012 securing a 3–1 victory for Juventus and put the club back at the top of the Serie A table, above his former club Milan. Andrea: Cavaliere Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana", "Pirlo Sig. Andrea Pirlo, né le 19 mai 1979 à Flero dans la province de Brescia (), est un ancien footballeur international italien devenu entraîneur. Pirlo led Milan in minutes played for the 2006–07 season with 2,782 across 52 appearances, as he went on to win his second UEFA Champions League title with Milan, also helping his team to a fourth-place finish in Serie A, and another Coppa Italia semi-final. L’avenir dira aussi ce qui en sera d’Andrea Pirlo qui est à la recherche d’une première aventure en tant qu’entraîneur et qui a manifesté à de nombreuses reprises cette envie à Leonardo, loin d’être insensible à la volonté de l’italien. His first competitive match with Juventus was the 2011–12 Serie A opening match against Parma at home, in which he tallied two assists, for Stephan Lichtsteiner and Claudio Marchisio – the latter of which was the first ever goal in the Juventus Stadium –, and completed 110 passes in a 4–1 victory. Pirlo began his club career in 1995 as an attacking midfielder with hometown club Brescia, winning the Serie B title in 1997. } [84] On 14 May 2011, Pirlo appeared in his last match for Milan, coming on as a half-time substitute for Ambrosini as the club celebrated their Serie A title with a 4–1 victory over Cagliari. [219] In August 2015, Pirlo was called for Italy's Euro 2016 qualifying matches against Malta and Bulgaria in September; he appeared in Italy's 1–0 home victory over Malta on 3 September, becoming the first MLS player to represent Italy;[220][221] this was his final international appearance. Andrea Pirlo: his birthday, what he did before fame, his family life, fun trivia facts, popularity rankings, and more. When we played together, everything started with him. [298], In 2013, Pirlo wrote an autobiography, with Alessandro Alciato, titled Penso Quindi Gioco (I Think Therefore I Play). Diego show con Baggio, poi si infuria: "Icardi non doveva giocare, "Pirlo: "Matthaus e Baggio idoli. [152], After struggling with persisting physical problems for most of the 2017 MLS season, on 8 October 2017, Pirlo announced that he would retire from professional football at the end of the season;[153] in total, he was limited to only 15 appearances and two assists during the 2017 MLS regular season. [120] Juventus won their 30th league title that season with a record 102 points and 33 victories; this was also their third consecutive title since Pirlo's arrival. [8][23][234], Because of this, he was later moved to a deep-lying playmaker role by his coaches Mazzone, Terim, and Ancelotti, where he was able to excel due to his unique capabilities. In attesa del primo trasferimento importante, Niccolò Pirlo ha però iniziato a far parlare di sé anche fuori dal campo. [304], On 7 July 2017, Pirlo's partner, Valentina Baldini, gave birth to their twins named Leonardo and Tommaso. [196] Pirlo scored in the shoot-out with an audacious chipped penalty down the centre of the goal, also known as a Panenka. Pirlo was also frequently compared to fellow former Milan and Italy playmaker Albertini early in his Milan career,[281] due to their similar characteristics and style of play. Paris veut faire ses courses chez Chelsea ! When Andrea told me that he was joining us, the first thing I thought was: "God exists". Andrea Pirlo Ufficiale OMRI[4][5] (Italian pronunciation: [anˈdrɛːa ˈpirlo]; born 19 May 1979) is an Italian professional football coach and former player who is the head coach of Serie A club Juventus. 'There are many emotions involved'. [119] On 27 January, Pirlo was named Serie A Footballer of the Year for a second consecutive time, and was once again included in the Serie A Team of the Year. [87], In total with Milan, Pirlo made 401 appearances, scoring 41 goals. [150] He was ruled out of the first leg, however, after sustaining a last-minute calf injury, and New York lost the match 2–0 away to Toronto. [216], Despite previously announcing his international retirement following the 2014 World Cup, Pirlo reversed his decision, and under new Italy manager, and Pirlo's former Juventus manager Conte, Pirlo returned to the Italian squad. [189][190] Pirlo provided the cutting ball from which Antonio Di Natale scored the opening goal of Italy's 1–1 draw with World and European champions Spain in the opening round of group play on 10 June 2012. 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[303], In July 2016, it was reported that Pirlo's jersey was the highest-selling MLS shirt in 2016. [56], Milan finished as runners up in Serie A to Juventus in the 2004–05 season. [23] He spent the second half of the 2000–01 season on loan at his former club, Brescia, where he played alongside his childhood idol, offensive playmaker Roberto Baggio. [11] On 13 August he set up a goal for David Villa in a 3–1 home win over D.C. The Turin club suffered a group stage elimination in the UEFA Champions League, but managed a semi-final finish in the UEFA Europa League, losing out to Benfica, with Pirlo scoring a match winning goal from a free kick in the round of 16 against Fiorentina. [301][302] That same year, he revealed that he supported Inter in his youth, and that his favourite footballers and major influences as a player were German former midfielder Lothar Matthäus – as he played for Inter – and compatriot Roberto Baggio – due to his playing style and role on the pitch as an offensive playmaker, with which Pirlo identified at the time. A inizio maggio 2018, infatti, con Napoli e Juventus impegnate in una serrata lotta per lo scudetto, poi risolta a favore dei bianconeri, il figlio di Andrea aveva pubblicato su Instagram una story contenente uno sfottò e un insulto verso la squadra partenopea. [91][100] Due to his performances throughout the season, and his key role in leading Juventus to their first Serie A title in nine years, he was named to the Serie A Team of the Year, along with his Juventus midfielder partner Vidal. Profession: Soccer Player Known For: Soccer Player Salary: $3.5 Million Net Worth: $50 Million Family & Relatives. Andrea has demonstrated all his great talent and worth. Although Pirlo was able to set up some goal scoring opportunities and did test the opposition goalkeepers with some dangerous free kicks in the final two group games, his performances were stifled by the defensive pressure of the opposition, and he was much less dominant than he had been in the opening match against England. He is the coach and it's only right he makes his decisions and decides what is best for him. [10] He was also elected to be part of the 2012 ESM Team of the Year and the 2012 UEFA Team of the Year. [132] On 6 June 2015, Pirlo played the entirety of the 2015 UEFA Champions League Final as Juventus were defeated 3–1 by Barcelona at Berlin's Olympiastadion;[133] this was the final game of his Juventus career. Pirlo was instrumental in Italy's triumph at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, winning the Bronze Ball and being elected to the Team of the Tournament. [3] Pirlo was voted the third-best player of the tournament, winning the Bronze Ball,[3] and he finished the victorious World Cup campaign as the top assist provider along with teammate Francesco Totti, as well as Juan Román Riquelme, Bastian Schweinsteiger, and Luís Figo. [170] In Italy's first match of the tournament on 12 June, Pirlo scored the opening goal against Ghana, and subsequently helped set up a goal for Vincenzo Iaquinta to seal a 2–0 victory, as the midfielder was named Man of the Match. [171] In the second match on 17 June, he set up a diving header for Gilardino from a set piece which proved to be vital in the 1–1 draw against the United States. { networkId: 2596, domain: "//prg.smartadserver.com" /*, onNoad: function() {} */ } Spagna campione d'Europa", "Italy name Confederations Cup squad: Ogbonna and Ranocchia miss out", "FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 – Italy vs Japan: 4–3", "Injured Pirlo Not to Play Against Brazil", "Spain edge dramatic shootout to reach Final", "2013 FIFA Confederations Cup Dream Team", "Zico: Italy pay price for over-reliance on Andrea Pirlo and must rebuild", "Resolute Italy head off Armenia challenge", "Italy squad for 2014 World Cup: the 23 chosen by Cesare Prandelli", "England's World Cup rivals Italy livid they are in Group of Death that also includes Uruguay", "Inghilterra-Italia 1–2: gol di Marchisio, Sturridge e Balotelli", "Pirlo: Se il nuovo ct vuole resto in azzurro", "Andrea Pirlo Returns to Italy Squad Following Giacomo Bonaventura's Injury", "Qualificazioni Euro 2016 – Pirlo supera Zoff: 113 presenze in Nazionale", "Pirlo shows he is too good to retire as Chiellini rescues Italy", "Italy keep pace in Euro Qualifying after lackluster win over Malta", "Nazionale in Cifre – FIGC: Pirlo, Andrea", "Italy beats Azerbaijan to qualify for Euro 2016", "MLS play cost Andrea Pirlo, Sebastian Giovinco their Italy chance – Conte", "Andrea Pirlo accepts Antonio Conte's Italy snub for Euro 2016", "Andrea Pirlo spots a pass in a split second that others wait a lifetime to see", "Pirlo, Xavi make their claim of being the best midfielder in the modern era", "50 Greatest Midfielders in the History of World Football", "Mazzone manda in campo un Brescia spavaldo: due punte e Pirlo rifinitore E Baggio vuole farsi rimpiangere". [18] After breaking into the Brescia first team during the 1996–97 Serie B season, he helped the club to gain Serie A promotion the following season by winning the Serie B title. [289] Pirlo cited the teams that "inspired [his] idea of football" as "the Barcelona of Johan Cruyff and then of Pep Guardiola, the Ajax of Louis van Gaal, the Milan of Carlo Ancelotti, and the Juventus of Antonio Conte". Andrea Pirlo was born on 19 May 1979, in Flero, Italy, and is an Italian professional soccer player, best known as a midfielder for the A.C. Milan and Juventus clubs, who led the Italian national team to the 2006 FIFA World Cup championship. [166] On 26 March 2005, he assured Italy's participation in the tournament after scoring from two free kicks in a 2–0 win against Scotland in a World Cup Qualifier. [24] After an impressive season,[24] he returned to Inter but was once again unable to break into the first team, making just four league appearances. [30] A notable moment in Pirlo's Brescia career was his long pass which assisted Baggio's late equaliser against Juventus at the Stadio delle Alpi, on 1 April 2001. ); "[39] After Mazzone's pioneering decision to move Pirlo into a deep-seated playmaking role with Brescia during the previous season,[40] Milan managers Fatih Terim and, in particular, Carlo Ancelotti further developed this role for him at Milan. [239][240][241][242], Although not gifted with pace, stamina, physicality or notable defensive skills, work-rate, or tackling abilities,[nb 1] Pirlo was known for his composure in possession, and drew praise for his touch, technique, balance, elegance, close control, and dribbling ability, as well as his flair and creativity in beating players with feints during one-on-one situations, in order to retain the ball and create space for himself to play and receive passes. [188], Because of his excellent performances in leading Juventus to win the Serie A title, Italy coach Cesare Prandelli included the playmaker in his 32-man provisional squad for Euro 2012, and subsequently in Italy's final 23-man squad for the tournament. Pirlo heavily contributed to Italy's win, controlling the flow of the game, and setting up several goalscoring chances, as Italy dominated possession. Buffon: "Donnarumma ha doti da grande, "La squadra della stagione di UEFA Europa League", "Frank Lampard finally finding form, scoring touch with NYCFC", "Premio Facchetti ad Andrea Pirlo. [125] On 4 November, Pirlo scored once again from a trademark, curling direct free kick in a 3–2 home win over Olympiacos in a group-stage UEFA Champions League fixture. [127] In Juventus's 2–1 home victory over Borussia Dortmund in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League, on 24 February 2015, Pirlo left the pitch during the first half of the match, after injuring his right calf, ruling him out for three weeks. [76] The following season, Milan managed a second-place finish in Serie A, alongside Juventus, and behind local rivals Inter,[77] while they were eliminated in the round of 32 of the UEFA Cup,[75] and the round of 16 of the Coppa Italia. [101] Pirlo and Juventus also finished runners up to Napoli in the Coppa Italia final that season. In 2015, Pirlo joined Major League Soccer (MLS) club New York City, with whom he played for two years before retiring in 2017. The goal caused much controversy, as the Parma players protested that it had not gone over the line, and replays proved inconclusive. Pirlo appeared in nine matches as Italy qualified undefeated for the European Championships in Poland and Ukraine,[187] providing several assists, and netting one goal in Italy's 5–0 victory over the Faroe Islands on 7 September 2010. Andrea Pirlo sa constellation est Taureau et il a 41 ans aujourd’hui. Social Media & More. La semaine passée, Leonardo, Andrea Pirlo ainsi que Nasser El-Khelaïfi ont dîné tous ensemble à Paris pour discuter de l’avenir de Nicolò Pirlo. [141] In October 2015, Pirlo was named to the 59-player shortlist for the 2015 FIFA Ballon d'Or. [110] Pirlo was also elected the 2012 Serie A Footballer of the Year, as well as the best midfielder of the season, also winning the 2012 Guerin d'Oro. Andrea Pirlo lascia il calcio e a sostituirlo nella Notte del Maestro è l’unico che poteva farlo, suo figlio Niccolò Pirlo. 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Andrea Pirlo ehemaliger Fußballspieler aus Italien Defensives Mittelfeld zuletzt bei New York City FC * 19.05.1979 in Flero, Italien The club rejected the offer and Pirlo was said to be contemplating a transfer request. Pirlo netted his penalty, but Bonucci's miss allowed Spain to advance to the final, as Italy lost the shoot-out 7–6. [129] He returned to the starting line-up on 14 April 2015, helping Álvaro Morata to win a penalty which was later converted by Vidal in a 1–0 victory over Monaco at the Juventus Stadium, in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals; he was replaced by Andrea Barzagli during the second half. [274][275] Pirlo has scored the highest number of free kicks in Serie A, alongside Siniša Mihajlović. [14] He began his career with the Flero youth team,[15] later moving to Voluntas,[16] and subsequently joined the youth sector of local club Brescia in 1994, where he initially played predominantly as a supporting forward. Andrea has something which you don't see very often. [31][32], After three seasons on the Inter books, Pirlo was sold to rivals A.C. Milan for 33 billion Italian lire (€17,043,078)[33] on 30 June 2001, the last day of 2000–01 financial year. [124] On 1 November, Pirlo scored Juventus's opening goal from a free kick in a 2–0 win over Empoli, on their 117th anniversary; this was his 26th goal from a free kick in Serie A, putting him two goals behind the all-time record holder, Siniša Mihajlović. Together with Baggio, I think he's the greatest talent that Italian football has produced in the last 25 years. During this season, his second with the club, he also managed a career best of 9 goals in Serie A, as Milan finished the league in third place, also winning the Coppa Italia over Roma,[47] and the UEFA Champions League, beating out Italian rivals and 2003 Serie A champions Juventus in the final 3–2 on penalties, following a 0–0 draw after extra-time. [58] In the 2005 UEFA Champions League Final against Liverpool, on 25 May, Pirlo assisted Paolo Maldini's opening goal, after 50 seconds, from a free kick, and combined with Kaká before the Brazilian unleashed Hernán Crespo with a long pass for Milan's third goal before halftime. E il loro posto nella grande storia del calcio", "Six superstars shaking up the world game with the magic in their boots", "Happy retirement, Andrea Pirlo: 12 times the midfield philosopher proved himself to be a cut above", "Se ti viene la pelle d'oca hai scovato un campione", "Totti is gone, Pirlo becomes the pacesetter for Italy", "DE VOS: THOUGHTS ON BALOTELLI, PIRLO, PRANDELLI AND MORE", "Andrea Pirlo the pass master stars in his own film to hurt England", "Joachim Low: It's idiotic to man-mark Pirlo", "Tanti esperimenti e studio alla tv Ecco il segreto delle magie di Pirlo", "25 Most Skilled Passers in World Football History", "Tuttosport – La Juve e il tiro dalla distanza. Pirlo was unable to break into the first squad permanently, however, and Inter finished eighth in the 1998–99 Serie A campaign. Marina Granovskaia souhaite recruter deux arrières gauche à Chelsea. [104] Pirlo was nominated for the Player of the Tournament Award, which ultimately went to Iniesta, and he was also elected to be part of the Team of the Tournament. He was only the fifth Italian player to receive 100 caps after Dino Zoff, Paolo Maldini, Gianluigi Buffon, and Fabio Cannavaro. Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo looks forward to a 'tense' Derby della Mole against a 'well-built' Torino on Saturday. [210] Pirlo converted a penalty as Italy dispatched Armenia by a score of 3–1 on 12 October 2012, and assisted several goals during the World Cup qualifying campaign. [106] In the following league match against Udinese on 2 September, Pirlo helped to win a penalty and assisted Sebastian Giovinco's second goal of the match, as Juventus went on to defeat the home team 4–1.