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Andrea Pirlo is an Italian football manager and former player who is currently the head coach of UAE Pro League club Dubai United. Widely considered one of the greatest midfielders of all time, Pirlo was known for his vision, technique, creativity, passing, and free kick ability. He is the all-time Italian top assist provider in the UEFA Champions League (15).
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Born 19 May 1979 · Q43926
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“I have spoken to Conte and there is no disappointment on my part, he knows what he has to do and what he should not do. We had discussions during the season and both parties made their own decisions. He is the coach and it”
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International Business Times Singapore: Andrea Pirlo Ruled Out of Italy Job Amid Russian Betting Sponsorship Controversy
Public attention spiked: 19,594 Wikipedia readers in one day, 7.9× the usual 2,491, with 4 article edits. Coverage that week: “Andrea Pirlo Ruled Out of Italy Job Amid Russian Betting Sponsorship Controversy” (International Business Times Singapore).
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ESPN: Andrea Pirlo says he won't coach Italy amid betting ties to UAE club
GOAL: Andrea Pirlo confirms he is 'no longer a candidate' to become Italy manager after betting company ties come to light
Sportskeeda: Italy FA pull out of deal to appoint Andrea Pirlo as next manager after gambling links - Reports
The Sun: Andrea Pirlo BLOCKED from becoming Italy manager in dramatic U-turn that could see Paolo Maldini quit
NBC News: Italy abandons plan to make Andrea Pirlo national soccer coach after scrutiny over Russian betting company ties
Yardbarker: Russian ambassador blasts Italy as 'undemocratic' after Andrea Pirlo drops out of running for Italy job
Yahoo Sports: Andrea Pirlo to Italy: United FC deny connection with FonBet in statement
Public attention spiked: 33,338 Wikipedia readers in one day, 13.4× the usual 2,491, with 15 article edits. Editors noted: Reverted 1 pending edit by ~2026-32024-10 to revision 1365873352 by Wikipediæ philosophia: We don't care if Romano said so. We wait for the official announcemen
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The Guardian: ‘Moral bankrupts’: Pirlo and Materazzi provoke fury by attending ‘Football Day’ in Russia
Forbes: Andrea Pirlo Facing Huge Test As New Coach Of Sampdoria
In 2022, Pirlo and Baldini married in Turin.
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Pirlo and Baldini married in Turin
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Won: Coppa Italia with Juventus (2020–21).
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Won: Supercoppa Italiana with Juventus (2020).
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Won: Ballon d'Or Dream Team (Silver) with AC Milan Hall of Fame (2020).
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Won: Italian Football Hall of Fame with AC Milan Hall of Fame (2019).
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Pirlo was elected into the Italian Football Hall of Fame
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Won: AIC Lifetime Achievement Award with AC Milan Hall of Fame (2018).
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Won: Golden Foot Award Legends with AC Milan Hall of Fame (2018).
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Won: Premio internazionale Giacinto Facchetti with AC Milan Hall of Fame (2017).
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Won: Juventus Greatest XI of All Time with AC Milan Hall of Fame (2017).
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Won: UEFA European Championship All-time XI with AC Milan Hall of Fame (2016).
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Won: Major League Soccer All-Star with AC Milan Hall of Fame (2016).
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Won the Italian Coppa Italia with Juventus (2014-2015).
Won: UEFA European Under-21 Championship All-time XI with AC Milan Hall of Fame (2015).
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Won award: Serie A Team of the Year (2014–15).
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Won: Serie A with Juventus (2014–15).
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Won: Coppa Italia with Juventus (2014–15).
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Runner-up: UEFA Champions League with Juventus (2014–15).
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Won: Globe Soccer Awards Player Career Award with AC Milan Hall of Fame (2015).
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Won: New York City FC's Ride of Fame with AC Milan Hall of Fame (September 2015).
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Won award: UEFA Champions League Team of the Season (2014–15).
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Played for New York City FC (2015–2017) — 60 appearances, 1 goals.
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Pirlo joined Major League Soccer (MLS) club New York City FC, where he played for two years before retiring in 2017
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Joined New York City in 2015.
Won award: Serie A Team of the Year (2013–14).
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Won award: UEFA Europa League Team of the Season (2013–14).
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Won award: Serie A Footballer of the Year (2014).
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Won: Serie A with Juventus (2013–14).
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After he began an extramarital affair with his now second wife Valentina Baldini
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Won: Supercoppa Italiana with Juventus (2013).
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Won award: FIFA Confederations Cup Castrol Index Top XI (2013).
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Won award: Serie A Team of the Year (2012–13).
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Won award: Premio Nazionale Carriera Esemplare "Gaetano Scirea" (2013).
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Won: Serie A with Juventus (2012–13).
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Third place: FIFA Confederations Cup with Italy (2013).
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Won award: FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament (2013).
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Won award: Serie A Footballer of the Year (2013).
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Pirlo wrote an autobiography, with Alessandro Alciato, titled Penso Quindi Gioco (I Think Therefore I Play)
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Career landmark: Participated in FIFA Confederations Cup (tournament / event).
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Won award: Serie A Midfielder of the Year (2012).
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Won award: Serie A Team of the Year (2011–12).
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Won award: UEFA European Championship Teams of the Tournament (2012).
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Won award: Serie A top assists provider (2011–12).
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Won award: Serie A Footballer of the Year (2012).
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Won award: Guerin d'Oro (2012).
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Won award: Pallone Azzurro (2012).
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Won award: Pallone d'Argento (2011–12).
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Won award: ESM Team of the Year (2011–12).
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Won award: Premio Bulgarelli Number 8 (2012).
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Runner-up: UEFA European Championship with Italy (2012).
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Won: Supercoppa Italiana with Juventus (2012).
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Won: Serie A with Juventus (2011–12).
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Won award: UEFA Team of the Year (2012).
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The UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season in 2015, and was part of the FIFPro World XI in 2006
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Won: Serie A with AC Milan (2010–11).
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Joined Juventus in 2011.
Where he won four consecutive Serie A titles, two Supercoppa Italiana titles, and another Coppa Italia
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Played for Juventus FC (2011–2015) — 119 appearances, 16 goals.
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Juventus signed him on a free transfer on a contract until 2014
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Won award: ESPN World Team of the Decade (2009).
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Won the FIFA Club World Cup with Milan (2007).
Won: UEFA Champions League with AC Milan (2006–07).
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Won award: UEFA Super Cup Man of the Match (2007).
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Won: UEFA Super Cup with AC Milan (2007).
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Won: FIFA Club World Cup with AC Milan (2007).
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Once again setting-up Milan's second goal in the final
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Won the FIFA FIFPro World XI with Milan (2006).
Won the FIFA World Cup with Italy (2006).
Won award: CONI Golden Collar of Sports Merit (2006).
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Won: FIFA World Cup with Italy (2006).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup All-Star Team (2006).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup Bronze Ball (2006).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup top assists provider (2006).
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Won award: FIFPro World XI (2006).
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Won award: 4th Class / Officer (2006).
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Awarded Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2006).
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“I don't feel pressure ... I don't give a toss about it. I spent the afternoon of Sunday, 9 July 2006 in Berlin sleeping and playing the PlayStation. In the evening, I went out and won the World Cup.”
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Pirlo placed 9th in the Ballon d'Or, which was won by his Italy teammate Fabio Cannavaro, and was elected to the 2006 FIFPro World XI
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Runner-up: UEFA Champions League with AC Milan (2004–05).
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Awarded Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2004).
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Won: Serie A with AC Milan (2003–04).
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Won: Olympic Bronze Medal with Italy Olympic Team (2004).
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Won award: 5th Class / Knight (2004).
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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 wel
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Won the Italian Coppa Italia with Milan (2002-2003).
Won: UEFA Champions League with AC Milan (2002–03).
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Won: Coppa Italia with AC Milan (2002–03).
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Won: UEFA Super Cup with AC Milan (2003).
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And captained his nation to a bronze medal in the 2004 Olympics
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Played for Italy men's national association football team (2002–2015) — 116 appearances, 13 goals.
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Joined Milan in 2001.
Played for Brescia Calcio (2001–2001) — 10 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for AC Milan (2001–2011) — 284 appearances, 32 goals.
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Won award: UEFA European Under-21 Championship Golden Player (2000).
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Won: UEFA European Under-21 Championship with Italy U21 (2000).
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Won award: UEFA European Under-21 Championship Golden Boot (2000).
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Wearing the number 10 jersey, and winning the awards for best player and top scorer of the tournament with three goals; he scored both goals – one from a penalty and the other from a free kick – in Italy's 2–1 victory ov
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Played for AS Reggina 1914 (1999–2000) — 28 appearances, 6 goals.
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Joined Inter in 1998.
Played for Italy national under-21 football team (1998–2002) — 37 appearances, 15 goals.
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Played for Inter Milan (1998–2001) — 22 appearances, 0 goals.
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Won: Serie B with Brescia (1996–97).
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Played for Brescia Calcio (1995–1998) — 47 appearances, 6 goals.
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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
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Joined Brescia in 1995.
Played for Italy national under-16 football team (1995–1995) — 6 appearances, 2 goals.
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Played for Italy national under-18 football team (1995–1997) — 18 appearances, 7 goals.
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Played for Italy national under-17 football team (1995–1995) — 4 appearances, 0 goals.
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As an attacking midfielder with his hometown club Brescia, winning the Serie B in 1997
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Played for Italy national under-15 football team (1994–1994) — 3 appearances, 0 goals.
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Where he initially played predominantly as a supporting forward
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Born 1979-05-19.
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