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Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by alfaHaywhy(m): 7:52pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
Former Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo has announced he is retiring from football after playing his last game for New York City. The 38-year-old won 116 caps for Italy and helped them win the 2006 World Cup. Pirlo began his career at Brescia and also played for Inter, AC Milan and Juventus before joining the Major League Soccer side two years ago. In a statement posted on his Twitter account, Pirlo also thanked "every team that I had the honour to play for" and "every team-mate that I have been pleased to play alongside". Former club Juventus described him as a "true genius". As well as helping the Azzurri become world champions, Pirlo also won many domestic honours during his 22-year career. He was part of a Milan side who won two Serie A titles, two Champions Leagues and a Club World Cup between 2003 and 2011, then was instrumental in Juventus winning four successive Scudettos between 2012 and 2015. The Italian moved to New York ahead of the 2015 MLS season, joining former England midfielder Frank Lampard and Spain striker David Villa at the Manchester City-owned franchise. "Everyone at New York City FC would like to congratulate Andrea on an incredible career and to thank him for his excellent contribution to NYCFC over the past two and a half years." the club said. Pirlo's career in numbers 872 games 6 Serie A titles 2 Coppa Italia wins 2 Champions League triumphs 1 World Cup success best of Andrea Pirlo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUg9Sx28MlA http://m.bbc.com/sport/football/41885250 23 Likes
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Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by alfaHaywhy(m): 7:52pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
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Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by myjobsfinder(m): 9:04pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
Kudos on successful career 25 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by brunofarad(m): 9:04pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
Nothing is as satisfying as a wonderful career after doing good for yourself. Over 260 LIKES on my profile picture, thank you Nairalanders 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by fulaniHERDSman(m): 9:05pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
Was tough playing against this guy that year ... injury, e no go better for you. Nostalgia 11 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by paradigmshift(m): 9:05pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
boss man |
Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by NwaAmaikpe: 9:06pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
Good for him, He can open a Macaroni restaurant in Downtown Manhattan. Or go back to Italy and join the Mafia. 45 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by Nobody: 9:06pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
He was a good man and a great footballer 8 Likes |
Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by hanassholesolo: 9:06pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
baba of freekick. 17 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by CEOYOMZZYBLOG: 9:06pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
Ok |
Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by Bunmarium(m): 9:06pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
good one |
Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by lsoul: 9:06pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
the only player some say he looks like Chuck Norris some say he. looks like Jesus 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by Nobody: 9:06pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
#LEGEND 5 Likes |
Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by Godhead4(m): 9:06pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
[url]https://www.nairaland.com/modifypost?post=62138426&redirect=%2F4161023%2Fandrea-pirlo-retires-football%2362138426[/url] Okay! hi He's a good guy! .. GOOD 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by Nobody: 9:07pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
King of R2 shots 13 Likes |
Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by Odianose13(m): 9:07pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
And those freekicks! It was a great privilege to watch him play. I actually always waited for him to make a mistake, I was always unlucky. #greatpirlo 26 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by Jarus(m): 9:07pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
In my view the second best passer of ball (after Xavi) in the last 15 years. 26 Likes |
Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by toyinjimoh(m): 9:07pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
Legend retires, d world will miss u 4 Likes |
Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by nnamdibig(m): 9:07pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
The legend of our time. It was a privilege to watch him play. L'architetto 6 Likes |
Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by ChineseBuggati3(m): 9:07pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
Wow legend 2 Likes |
Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by Tattooboy: 9:08pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
I was honoured to have watched this dude. I thought there was no midfielder I could adore after him, but Xavi changed my mind. I love you, Pirlo. 27 Likes |
Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by watchwoman(f): 9:08pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
A true boss, used to love him way back because of his wavy hair, but he looks old for 38 2 Likes |
Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by hollah123: 9:08pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
pirlo, the boss!!! it's been a long way coming 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by Nobody: 9:08pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
Nice one Congratulations 2 Likes |
Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by Earthquake1: 9:08pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
Oh no Pirlo come back! 10 Likes
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Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by verygudbadguy(m): 9:08pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
Agba player. One of the best to grace the football pitch. 10 Likes |
Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by Nobody: 9:09pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
Its being an honour to play side by side with you...on ps2. Your image would live on... 9 Likes |
Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by Olusharp(m): 9:09pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
... Andrea Pirlo , is a great guy... I remember how both of us use to play monkey post and one touch back then... he went ahead to become one of the best midfielders while I stayed back on NL to applaud him... 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by elyte89: 9:09pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
His style of football was unique, slow, hardly mistakes on pitch,good passer of d ball and cap it all,a good free-kick taker 14 Likes |
Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by designer01(m): 9:09pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
paradigmshift: 1 Like |
Re: Andrea Pirlo Retires From Football by madridguy(m): 9:09pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
Legend. 2 Likes |
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