[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. Pirlo later recalled the period he has spent in Milan with Ancelotti: "He changed my career, putting me in front of the defence. [165] His first major tournament with the Italian senior team was UEFA Euro 2004 under Trapattoni, where he made two appearances in Italy's last two group matches: the first in a 1–1 draw against Sweden, and the second in a 2–1 win over Bulgaria. Grosso jolly, Cannavaro e Buffon muro: voto simpatia 7,5", "Speciale Mondiali 2006: Italia (Gruppo E)", "Can Azzurri cope without suspended duo? FREE shipping, €22.25 [214] Italy suffered 1–0 defeats in both of their remaining matches against Costa Rica and Uruguay, however and were eliminated in the group stage for the second consecutive World Cup, finishing in a disappointing third place in their group, behind Costa Rica and Uruguay. [147] On 18 June, he scored his first MLS goal from a free kick in the 50th minute of a 3–2 home victory over Philadelphia. "[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. [191][192] In the final group match against Republic of Ireland, Pirlo set up Antonio Cassano's goal from a corner kick to help Italy take a 1–0 lead. Pirlo played for Italy at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, scoring a goal in Italy's 1–0 opening win over hosts Australia on 13 September;[161] he also helped Italy win the bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. Despite Pirlo's performance throughout the competition and in the final, Pirlo had missed his penalty kick during the shoot-out in the final when it was saved by Jerzy Dudek. For the Italian alcoholic beverage, see, Italian football manager and former player, 1994–2001: Early years and realisation of role, 2006–2009: Another UEFA Champions League title, 2014–2015: UEFA Champions League final and departure, Under-21 and Olympic Career, senior team debut, and Euro 2004, F.C. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsy’s advertising platform to promote their items. [183] Italy subsequently lost the following two group matches against Egypt and Brazil, and were eliminated from the competition in the first round. [143] Pirlo officially communicated his retirement from professional football the following day, on Twitter. The club rejected the offer and Pirlo was said to be contemplating a transfer request. [193] Italy eventually won 2–0 and progressed to the knock-out stage of the tournament as runners-up in Group C.[194], On 24 June, Pirlo produced a Man of the Match performance in the quarter-finals against England, as Italy won 4–2 on penalties after the game had finished 0–0 in extra time. [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. [252] As a playmaker, he is highly regarded by pundits for his outstanding vision, awareness, and football intelligence, as well as his movement, positional sense, inventive play, anticipation, ability to read the game, and his wide range of distribution, which enabled him to play the ball first time and rarely relinquish possession, even when put under pressure; in addition to being capable of playing precise, short exchanges to teammates, he was also known for frequently attempting riskier and more difficult passes and is renowned in particular for his extremely accurate long-range passing, both on the ground or in the air, with either foot, despite being naturally right footed. [143] Despite the presence of Pirlo and two other UEFA Champions League winners, David Villa and Frank Lampard, New York City failed to qualify for the 2015 MLS Cup Playoffs at the conclusion of their debut season, which drew criticism from the press;[144] Pirlo in particular drew criticism from the media for his low defensive work-rate. Is he the best player of his generation? [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. [121] Pirlo was chosen to be part of the 2013–14 Europa League Team of the Season, for his performances in the competition. [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. [303], In July 2016, it was reported that Pirlo's jersey was the highest-selling MLS shirt in 2016. Shoe Size: [NOT SET] edit Birthplace: Italy edit Birth Date: 1979-05-19 edit. 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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. [284] On 30 July 2020, Pirlo was appointed head coach of Serie C club Juventus U23, the reserve side of his former club Juventus. [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. 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. 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. [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. [9] He placed fourth in the UEFA Best Player in Europe award in 2011,[10] and seventh in 2015,[11] while he was named Serie A Footballer of the Year three times, and voted to the Serie A Team of the Year four times. [173] In the final against France on 9 July, his corner kick produced Marco Materazzi's equalising header ten minutes after France had opened the scoring with a Zinedine Zidane penalty. 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He is the coach and it's only right he makes his decisions and decides what is best for him. Daniel Sturridge certainly did and therefore followed him, leaving Claudio Marchisio free. "Pirlo: "Tra tutti i trofei vinti scelgo assolutamente il Mondiale! Great! [201], Pirlo was selected for Italy's squad to play in Brazil at the 2013 Confederations Cup. [130] On 26 April, Pirlo scored from a free kick in a 2–1 away defeat to local rivals Torino in the "Derby di Torino"; this was his 28th goal in Serie A from a free kick, which put him level with Mihajlović as the player with the most goals from free kicks in Serie A history. Pirlo spots a pass in a split-second that lesser players could spend a whole lifetime waiting to see. [211] On 12 June, Pirlo announced that he would retire from international football following the tournament. (20% off). [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. [17] In 1995, at the age of 16, Pirlo made his Serie A debut for Brescia against Reggiana, on 21 May, becoming Brescia's youngest player to make an appearance in Serie A. [203] In the second group stage match against Japan on 19 June, Pirlo assisted De Rossi's goal against from a corner, as the match ended 4–3 to Italy. [8][23][235][236] During his final season with Milan, Pirlo was also used on the wing under Allegri,[237] due to his ability to provide accurate crosses. Diego show con Baggio, poi si infuria: "Icardi non doveva giocare, "Pirlo: "Matthaus e Baggio idoli. Considered to be one of the greatest deep-lying playmakers of all time, Pirlo was renowned for his vision, ball control, technique, creativity, passing, and free-kick ability.[6][7][8]. 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Share, rate and discuss pictures of Andrea Pirlo’s feet on wikiFeet - the most comprehensive celebrity feet database to ever have existed. Andrea Pirlo speaks to the media during a press conference to announce Andrea Pirlo farewell match on April 12, 2018 in Milan, Italy. He always had the great gift of being able to visualise and anticipate plays before everyone else. [287] Pirlo received 107 out of 110 after his oral validation of his 30-page thesis, entitled "The football that I would like" (Italian: Il calcio che vorrei). [231] Although he was considered a talented young prospect, even drawing comparisons with former Italian footballer Gianni Rivera,[232] Pirlo occasionally struggled in this role, due to his lack of pace, and competition from other talented and more dynamic players in his position. Andrea Pirlo addressed the invited press for his first interview as Juventus Manager, after taking training with the Bianconeri yesterday. "Adelio Moro: "Pirlo, come lui solo Rivera. [nb 2] His reactions and ability to anticipate plays also enabled him to cover ground in midfield and intercept passes despite his lack of pace, tackling ability, or stamina. [46], Pirlo led Serie A in the 2002–03 season in four categories – passes played (2589), ball possession (123 hours played and 39 minutes), successful balls (661), and successful passes (2093); he averaged almost 90 passes per game throughout the season. [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. Pirlo helped to create Paul Pogba's opening goal in the twenty-third minute of play. [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. He also led the Italy under-21 team to a semi-final finish in the 2002 edition of the tournament. A player of his level and ability, not to mention that he was free, I think it was the signing of the century! [229][230] Pirlo started his career in a more advanced role, as an attacking midfielder, and also played as a supporting striker on occasion. What fewer know is that Andrea Pirlo has “always been He was promoted by his coach Mircea Lucescu. Bekijk onze andrea pirlo selectie voor de allerbeste unieke of custom handgemaakte items uit onze t-shirts shops. [178] On 17 June 2008, Pirlo netted a penalty as Italy defeated France 2–0 in the final group match, to send their rivals and World Cup runners-up crashing out of the European Championships in the first round. [188][189] 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. [8][23][234] 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. [289], In his first competitive match as a head coach, on 20 September 2020, Juventus won 3–0 at home in a league game against Sampdoria. Juventus were, however, eliminated by Bayern Munich in the quarter finals of the UEFA Champions League, and in the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia by Lazio; both of these teams were the winners of these respective competitions. At international level, Pirlo played 116 matches for the Italian national football team, which is the fifth-most of all time. [179] Italy lost on penalty kicks to eventual winners Spain in the quarterfinals,[180] as Pirlo and Milan teammate Gattuso were suspended for the match. [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. €56.61, €70.76 [271][272] Pirlo was also capable of scoring from long-range free kicks with swerve and power, due to his unique technique, which was inspired by Juninho's "knuckle ball" free kicks; this technique was later dubbed the maledetta ("accursed") in the Italian media. BBBABBBdBBBBB BBBbBBBByBBBB BBBPrintsTopShelf, BBBABBBdBBBBB BBBbBBBByBBBB BBBThefootballdepot, BBBABBBdBBBBB BBBbBBBByBBBB BBBGraphics17, Sale Price €3.98 The most popular color? [218] 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;[219][220] this was his final international appearance. [88] With the club, he won two Serie A titles in 2004 and 2011, as well as two UEFA Champions League titles in 2003 and 2007, also reaching the final in 2005; he also won a Coppa Italia in 2003, a Supercoppa Italiana in 2004, and two UEFA Super Cups in 2003 and 2007, as well as playing a key role in Milan's first ever FIFA Club World Cup title in 2007. [288] 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". He repeated similar success as he led Italy to the final of the 2012 UEFA European Championships. Saying no will not stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. I hope Italy win although the favourites are other teams such as Germany, Spain and France. [296] With regard to his wealth from his family business and footballing career, Pirlo stated in an interview with Italian Vanity Fair magazine that he never talks about money. 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. Andrea Pirlo vreest niet voor zijn baan als hoofdtrainer van Juventus. Afgelopen weekend stond onze Style Icon Andrea Pirlo voor het eerst langs de lijn als trainer van De Oude Dame. [143] He made his final professional appearance on 5 November, coming on as a 90th-minute substitute in a 2–0 home win over Columbus Crew, in the second leg of the 2017 MLS Cup Eastern Conference Semi-finals; New York were eliminated from the Playoffs following a 4–3 aggregate loss. [299][300] On 1 September 2014, Pirlo, along with many current and former footballing stars, took part in the "Match for Peace", which was played at the Stadio Olimpico, in Rome, with the proceeds being donated entirely to charity. After a 3–3 deadlock, the match went to penalties, and Milan were defeated by the English team in the shoot-out. Stijlvol zoals we hem kennen in een clubkostuum met een das. [126] This was Pirlo's 100th appearance in the UEFA Champions League, marking the occasion with his first UEFA Champions League goal with Juventus. On 30 March 2002, he scored his first goal with Milan in a 3–1 home win over Parma, from a free kick. [206] Pirlo was injured for the third place final, although Italy managed to defeat Uruguay 3–2 on penalties on 30 June, after a 2–2 draw. Original Price €13.35" [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. [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. Feet rating stats (16 total votes) 8 5 … In 2006, Pirlo placed 9th in the Ballon d'Or, which was won by his Italy teammate Fabio Cannavaro,[63] and was elected to the 2006 FIFPro World XI.[13]. Pirlo was also frequently compared to fellow former Milan and Italy playmaker Albertini early in his Milan career,[280] due to their similar characteristics and style of play. [307], "Pirlo" redirects here. [184], Pirlo was not able to play the first two games in the 2010 World Cup for Italy due to recent injuries. 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[286] Pirlo received his UEFA Pro Licence on 16 September 2020. [139] He made his first start for New York on 1 August, in a 3–2 home defeat to the Montreal Impact. [151] He appeared in the second leg on 6 November, as New York were eliminated from the Playoffs 7–0 on aggregate, following a 5–0 home defeat to Toronto. In die tussentijd werd hij een boegbeeld van AC Milan en Juventus. [80] On 21 October 2009, Pirlo scored a notable 30-metre goal in Milan's 3–2 win over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League; Milan were eventually eliminated in the round of 16. 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? [294] The couple separated in 2014. [66][67] During the 2007–08 season, Pirlo won his second UEFA Super Cup with Milan, assisting Milan's second goal in the final,[68] and winning the Man of the Match award;[69] he also contributed to the club's first ever FIFA Club World Cup title in 2007, once again setting-up Milan's second goal in the final. [141] In October 2015, Pirlo was named to the 59-player shortlist for the 2015 FIFA Ballon d'Or. 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. He made his 30 million dollar fortune with AC Milan, Juventus, Italian National Squad. [216] On 10 October, Pirlo started in Italy's second Euro 2016 qualifying match, which ended in a 2–1 home win over Azerbaijan, overtaking Zoff with his 113th appearance for Italy. Pirlo also represented his country at the 2004 and 2008 UEFA European Championships, the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups, and the 2009 and 2013 FIFA Confederations Cups. In the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final against Manchester United, Pirlo set up Seedorf's goal, as Milan progressed on to the final. (70% off), €18.37 [221] In total, Pirlo made four appearances under Conte, as Italy qualified for Euro 2016 on 10 October in a 3–1 win over Azerbaijan. Trainer Andrea Pirlo zag zijn ploeg bij zijn debuut in de Serie A met 3-0 winnen. There are 92 andrea pirlo for sale on Etsy, and they cost €20.86 on average. [102] Pirlo's fine form in the 2011–12 season, in which he led Juventus to the league title, the Supercoppa Italiana and Coppa Italia Final, as well as leading Italy to the final of Euro 2012, saw him nominated for the 2012 UEFA Best Player in Europe Award, in which he finished 4th. "[224], In total, Pirlo made 116 appearances for Italy, scoring 13 goals, making him the fifth-most capped player in his nation's history.[225]. [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. 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[135][136][137] In doing so, he became the highest paid Italian player in all leagues with an $8 million salary,[citation needed] until Graziano Pellè overtook him after moving to Chinese club Shandong Luneng the following year. Betrouwbaar, gratis en snel op NU.nl, de grootste nieuwssite van Nederland. [164] Pirlo scored his first goal for Italy from a free kick in a 4–0 away win in a friendly match against Tunisia. [97], Pirlo finished the season by winning the 2011–12 Serie A title, after helping Juventus to secure a 2–0 victory over Cagliari. (20% off), Sale Price €10.01 With a 93.2 pass percentage, Italy also managed to record the highest pass accuracy percentage of any team in a World Cup match since Denmark in the 1966 World Cup, completing 561 of their 602 passes. [131][275], Fellow players on the Italian national team nicknamed Pirlo l'architetto ("the Architect"), because of the way in which he built plays, and set up goal-scoring opportunities with long, lobbed through passes.