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Andrea Pirlo

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Andrea Pirlo: A Master of the Beautiful Game
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Full Name and Common Aliases


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Full Name: Andrea Pirlo

Commonly known as "The Magician" or simply Pirlo, due to his exceptional skill on the field.

Birth and Death Dates


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Born: May 19, 1979 (age 43)

Still active in various capacities, there is no record of a passing date.

Nationality and Profession(s)


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Nationality: Italian

Profession: Former professional footballer, current television presenter, and coach.

Early Life and Background


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Andrea Pirlo was born in Flero, Italy to a family that encouraged his love for the beautiful game from an early age. His father, Sergio Pirlo, played amateur football, which exposed Andrea to the sport from a young age. Pirlo began playing football at the local club, Brescia Calcio's youth academy, where he was eventually signed by the first team.

Major Accomplishments


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Pirlo's illustrious career is marked by numerous accolades:

Italian Football Hall of Fame (2017)
 UEFA European Championship winner with Italy in 2006
FIFA World Cup runner-up with Italy in 2006 and 2010
 Serie A champion with Juventus in 2012, 2013, and 2014
* Italian Footballer of the Year (2007)

Quotes by Andrea Pirlo

One of the biggest misconceptions is that players care about transfer fees. For a player, they do not care at all. They do not care if they move clubs for one million, 10 million, or 100 million Euros. That is just something a player leaves to his agent and the clubs.
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One of the biggest misconceptions is that players care about transfer fees. For a player, they do not care at all. They do not care if they move clubs for one million, 10 million, or 100 million Euros. That is just something a player leaves to his agent and the clubs.
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Madrid is Madrid. There's nothing more to say. It's the biggest team in the world.
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Madrid is Madrid. There's nothing more to say. It's the biggest team in the world.
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You can be lucky for a few years, but in the end, your defects will emerge. The reality is different. People are watching you, and those who know how to play will progress, while those who don't will remain in the lower levels.
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You can be lucky for a few years, but in the end, your defects will emerge. The reality is different. People are watching you, and those who know how to play will progress, while those who don't will remain in the lower levels.
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Thanks to Conte, I got the urge of coaching, and I thank him for that.
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Thanks to Conte, I got the urge of coaching, and I thank him for that.
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Do I regret leaving Milan? I decided I needed a change. I needed to find new ideas, and that was the best thing for both parties.
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Do I regret leaving Milan? I decided I needed a change. I needed to find new ideas, and that was the best thing for both parties.
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Surely it was the best decision of my career to sign for Juventus.
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Surely it was the best decision of my career to sign for Juventus.
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To get onto the Maracana pitch is the dream of every child.
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To get onto the Maracana pitch is the dream of every child.
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In football, like in life, there are always millimetres which can change things - the course of a goal or of a life.
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In football, like in life, there are always millimetres which can change things - the course of a goal or of a life.
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I used to watch Juninho's free-kicks without being able to figure out how he hit them. I tried and tried until, eventually, I came up with my own way to strike them.
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I used to watch Juninho's free-kicks without being able to figure out how he hit them. I tried and tried until, eventually, I came up with my own way to strike them.
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When I was a kid, I'd take a small foam ball and try to get my shot over the couch so it would finish in the corner of the window.
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When I was a kid, I'd take a small foam ball and try to get my shot over the couch so it would finish in the corner of the window.
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