Pirlo ‘did not want Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus‚ but couldn't do anything'

Milan legend explains why Modric more similar to Maldini than Pirlo

Italy debutant Nicolussi Caviglia takes ‘inspiration' from Cruyff and Pirlo

AC Milan great Nesta: Modric best we've seen since Pirlo

Revisiting Andrea Pirlo: Italian maestro‚ World Cup winner and one of greatest midfielders ever

Weekend Football Quiz: Ballon d'Or‚ Messi‚ Pirlo‚ Quaresma and more.

Albertini: Modric like Pirlo; he's improving every AC Milan player

Albertini compares Modric to Pirlo as Milan ‘must fight' for Scudetto

AC Milan legend hits out after £26m Liverpool transfer - 'Andrea Pirlo told me'

Former Juventus coach Pirlo named new boss of Emirati club United FC

Pirlo named boss of second-tier UAE club United FC

Milan & Juve legend Pirlo takes up second-tier club coaching role

Andrea Pirlo agrees new management deal with United after striker's forced removal

Official: Italy legend Pirlo begins new head coach role with United FC

13 of the best free transfers since 2000: Campbell‚ Pirlo‚ Lewandowski all feature

Neil Lennon bollocked me at Celtic for failing to track ageing Andrea Pirlo then I named my son after him

13 of the best free transfers since 2000: Campbell‚ Pirlo‚ Lewandowski.

Controversial ex-Leeds owner accused of 'killing' historic Italian club where Andrea Pirlo and Sandro Tonali came through as they...

Quiz! Who did Andrea Pirlo say this about?

Ronaldo‚ Pirlo‚ Vieri and Inter stars gather for special event‚ Mourinho message

Moratti recalls Juventus' ‘robbery'‚ calls Pirlo his ‘proudest' signing and ‘biggest regret'

Pirlo blocked son's bank account after discovering gambling debt

Pirlo: ‘Milan happiness and regret‚ I would've gladly stayed many more years'

Sampdoria: Pirlo return a possibility for Serie B strugglers

Sampdoria: Pirlo return a possibility for Serie B strugglers

Luis Figo to take on triathlon challenge with a twist - with Portugal and Real Madrid legend to be joined by Andrea Pirlo and Robert Pires for four-day charity event in Ibiza

'Class is permanent' - Pirlo free-kick in Spurs Legends match leaves fans purring

Pirlo scores trademark free-kick for AC Milan Glorie vs Spurs

Video: Pirlo proves he's still got magical free kicks for Milan

Tudor's Juventus career: backup defender and disagreements with Pirlo

Exclusive Pirlo: childhood idols and behind the scenes of World Cup Final penalty shootout

Andrea Pirlo's recommendation to MLS to challenge the big leagues

10 elite players with surprisingly shocking penalty records: Watkins‚ Pogba‚ Pirlo.

10 elite players with surprisingly shocking penalty records: Watkins‚ Pogba‚ Pirlo.

Newcastle boss Howe: Tonali has Pirlo-type potential

Eddie Howe insists Sandro Tonali can be Newcastle's Andrea Pirlo with £52m man now finding his best form after 10-month ban

Eddie Howe sees Andrea Pirlo similarities in Newcastle star Sandro Tonali

Howe: Tonali reminds me of Pirlo... not just because of the hair

Pirlo: ‘Unfortunately I can't play in Club World Cup. Inter and Juventus.'

'Portobello Pirlo' takes the long road towards top

Liverpool have already been told '£42m target plays just like Andrea Pirlo' in exciting message

Liverpool hero Barnes likens Gravenberch to Pirlo

Torino midfielder Ricci: I used to study Pirlo - now it's Rodri

Liverpool star draws comparison to AC Milan and Juventus legend Andrea Pirlo

Ricci names biggest Italy inspirations past and present

Pirlo sacked as Sampdoria manager after 1 season

Pirlo SACKED as Sampdoria already line up replacement

Serie B club Sampdoria sack manager Pirlo

Sandro Tonali looks BETTER than before - Pirlo meets Gattuso‚ writes CRAIG HOPE as Newcastle beat Nottingham Forest on penalties to reach Carabao Cup third round after 1-1 draw

£8m Southampton misfit now likened to Andrea Pirlo as he becomes ‘master passer'

Everton transfer 'target' was told to lose weight by Andrea Pirlo and abused by his own supporters

F36Skive: Name the England team Panenka-d by Pirlo at Euro 2012

Joe Hart explains thoughts behind memorable Pirlo ‘Panenka' penalty in 2012

Gareth Southgate's attempt to turn Trent Alexander-Arnold into England's very own Andrea Pirlo was worth a go... but the experiment must end now - and he knows it

Liam Henderson to move to sixth Italian club getting Pirlo seal of approval

Drop Trent? But he is England's Pirlo or Xabi Alonso.

Euro 2024: Italy coach Luciano Spalletti lays down strict rules - that Andrea Pirlo would HATE

Adam Wharton is barging his way into Gareth Southgate's Euro plans‚ writes SAMI MOKBEL... Crystal Palace star is earning comparisons with Andrea Pirlo and Toni Kroos already

Pirlo and Nesta on list for new Monza coach

13 stars from Euro 2008 who have gone into management: Alonso‚ Xavi‚ Pirlo.

Adam Wharton: The 'Wilpshire Pirlo' who was hiding in plain sight in the Championship

Stefano Beltrame exclusive: Playing with Pirlo and CR7 at Juventus; excelling with Den Bosch; finding form in Indonesia

Scotland hero follows Pirlo‚ Pogba and Iniesta as he picks up prestigious award

Sampdoria coach Pirlo hits out at his critics

Pirlo rages at social media critics: '60 million coaches watch on TV'

Sampdoria and Pirlo suffer dysentery during derby

£35m midfielder ‘can easily sign for Arsenal' after Pirlo and Kroos comparison

Martin Odegaard tipped for new Arsenal role after Mikel Arteta finds 'new Andrea Pirlo'

Arsenal star Martin Odegaard tipped for big change as 'new Andrea Pirlo' can partner Rice

11 times football managers proved they've still got it: Hodgson‚ Pirlo‚ Alonso.

Mancini defends Pirlo but would ‘love' to return to Sampdoria one day

Tardelli: ‘Calhanoglu at Inter like Pirlo with Ancelotti'

Rodri & 11 other players who put together outrageous unbeaten streaks in football: Pirlo‚ Van Dijk.

Ambrosini talks Pirlo and Calhanoglu comparisons

Messi‚ Ronaldo & Pirlo - McTominay builds his perfect player

13 football legends that became terrible managers: Rooney‚ Maradona‚ Pirlo.

Sacchi admits Calhanoglu a regret for Milan: ‘But I didn't sign Pirlo'

‘Prime Pirlo' couldn't help Man Utd or ‘atrocious' Rashford score as Ten Hag threatens to ‘ruin' starlet

Video: Pirlo manhandled by Esposito during Sampdoria goal celebration

Italy icon Andrea Pirlo gets the life shaken out of him in bizarre celebration

Pirlo shaken by star as fans say Italy icon 'looks like Alan Rickman in Die Hard'

Sampdoria coach Pirlo: Joining Juventus was revenge on AC Milan

Sampdoria coach Pirlo: I had signed a contract with Real Madrid

Andrea Pirlo reveals he agreed shock 2006 transfer but made last minute U-turn

Pirlo: Real Madrid midfielder Bellingham is predestined

Pirlo: ‘I had an agreement with Real Madrid‚ Guardiola wanted me at Barcelona'

Moratti on Inter regrets with Pirlo and Roberto Carlos

Alexander-Arnold studying Gerrard and Pirlo to master midfield role

Sampdoria coach Pirlo: Inzaghi deserves Salernitana chance

Pirlo's son aiming to add a touch of class to soccer shirts

Romulo: Pogba was more complete player than Juventus great Pirlo

Pirlo‚ Ibrahimovic‚ Ancelotti and everybody who has defended Sandro Tonali amid betting scandal

Pirlo 'feels sorry' for Newcastle's Tonali as Ancelotti weighs in on alleged Italian betting saga

Pirlo expresses regrets for players implicated in gambling scandal

Sampdoria coach Pirlo holds no Juventus grudge: Ronaldo easy to manage

Sampdoria coach Pirlo: I spoke to Maldini about AC Milan

'Andrea Pirlo allowed his players to smoke at half time - and some did it non stop'

Andrea Pirlo allowed his Italian players to SMOKE at half-time when he was in charge at Turkish side Karagumruk‚ claims his former player Colin Kazim-Richards

I played for Pirlo... my team-mates used to smoke before games and at HALF-TIME

Forgotten ex-Prem boss 'in line to replace Pirlo' after three years out of work