[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. [3] He was named as part of the 2006 FIFPro XI and as part of the 2006 World Cup Team of the Tournament for his performances, placing ninth in both the 2006 Ballon d'Or and the 2006 FIFA World Player of the Year Awards. [253][263] These characteristics allowed him to contribute to his team's offensive play with goals and assists. [281] Pirlo was often thought to be Albertini's heir for Milan and the national team;[281] he inherited his nickname the metronome whilst playing at Milan, for the way in which he influenced games by controlling the tempo of his team's play through his direct, precise, and efficient passing game in midfield, as well as his ability to make himself available to teammates to receive and subsequently distribute the ball. He repeated similar success as he led Italy to the final of the 2012 UEFA European Championships. [183] Italy subsequently lost the following two group matches against Egypt and Brazil, and were eliminated from the competition in the first round. 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Flero, Position: [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. Right. Is it cruel or kind not to speak my mind And to lie to you rather than hurt you? [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. [298], In 2013, Pirlo wrote an autobiography, with Alessandro Alciato, titled Penso Quindi Gioco (I Think Therefore I Play). [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. [97], Pirlo finished the season by winning the 2011–12 Serie A title, after helping Juventus to secure a 2–0 victory over Cagliari. [10] He was also elected to be part of the 2012 ESM Team of the Year and the 2012 UEFA Team of the Year. [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). Pirlo also managed to hit the crossbar from a swerving free kick in injury time. Contact Tennis Club Coeur de Sologne on Messenger . [56], Milan finished as runners up in Serie A to Juventus in the 2004–05 season. Follow. [208], Pirlo scored one goal during Italy's qualification campaign for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, which saw them top their group, undefeated. Il-gazzetta qed tagħti l-aħbar li De Laurentis tkellem mal-aġent tal-attakkant Pollakk u għamilha ċara miegħu: “Milik jew jitlaq bil-kundizzjonijiet tiegħi … Date of birth/Age: May 19, 1979 (41) Place of birth: Flero. 4 check-ins. Ariane Moffatt. [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. [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. [123] Pirlo made his 100th league appearance for Juventus in a 3–2 home win over Roma on 5 October 2014. [139] He made his first start for New York on 1 August, in a 3–2 home defeat to the Montreal Impact. About See All. Forgot account? Music by Cœur de pirate has been featured in the A Simple Favor soundtrack, Orphan Black soundtrack and Child of Light soundtrack. Nonprofit … [215], Despite previously announcing his international retirement following the 2014 World Cup, Pirlo reversed his decision, and under new Italy manager, and Pirlo's former Juventus manager Conte, Pirlo returned to the Italian squad. [78], After Kaká and Ancelotti left Milan in the summer of 2009,[77] Chelsea tested Milan's resolve by bidding $12 million and Claudio Pizarro for Pirlo. [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. Aprende a tocar el cifrado de Wicked Games (Coeur de Pirate) en Cifra Club. [172], In the semi-final against Germany on 4 July, he assisted Fabio Grosso's opening goal in the dying minutes of extra-time, and was again named Man of the Match, as Italy triumphed 2–0 over the hosts. 4 products. [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. [11] On 13 August he set up a goal for David Villa in a 3–1 home win over D.C. [64] In the 2007 UEFA Champions League Final in Athens, Pirlo assisted Inzaghi's first goal from a free kick,[65] helping Milan to defeat Liverpool 2–1, avenging their 2005 final defeat in Istanbul. Pirlo can make his feet do whatever he wants. Manager ≡ Sub Menu. His vision, what he can do with the ball, and what he's able to create, make him a true superstar. [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. During his four seasons in Turin, he won four Serie A titles, a Coppa Italia, and two Supercoppe Italiane, also reaching the fourth UEFA Champions League final of his career during his final season with the club. I spent the afternoon of Sunday, 9 July 2006 in Berlin sleeping and playing the PlayStation. 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[117] On 1 December, Pirlo sustained a knee-ligament injury which would keep him off the field for over a month. [nb 3] He is considered to be one of the best passers in the history of the sport,[nb 4] and is also known for his accurate striking ability from distance. Andrea: Cavaliere Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana", "Pirlo Sig. [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. Log In. [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. They can be sauted, grilled, roasted, or fried, and are a popular choice for making the French dish, ratatouille. Pirlo was given the nickname the metronome during his time at the club, for the way in which he set the team's rhythm. When we played together, everything started with him. [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. [18] After breaking into the Brescia first team during the 1996–97 Serie B season, he helped the club to gain Serie A promotion the following season by winning the Serie B title. [71][72][73] Despite a strong start, Milan suffered a dip in form during the second half of the season, finishing the league in fifth place, failing to qualify for the UEFA Champions League;[74] Milan also suffered eliminations in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League[75] and the Coppa Italia that season. S / W 27 02-03-2021 . [28] In Ancelotti's 4–3–1–2 and 4–3–2–1 formations, Pirlo was deployed as a deep-lying playmaker in front of the defence,[41] which allowed him to play alongside other talented attacking midfielders, such as Rivaldo, Rui Costa and eventually Kaká, replacing the gap left by Milan legend Demetrio Albertini in the deep midfield playmaking role. [135], On 6 July 2015, it was announced that Pirlo had completed a move to Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion franchise New York City as their third Designated Player. [98] He provided the most assists in the Serie A that season, with 13,[99] and he also found the back of the net three times in the league. [79] On 5 August, club owner Silvio Berlusconi decided not to sell Pirlo, who said he was overjoyed and wanted to end his career at Milan. Pirlo was named to the 2014–15 UEFA Champions League Squad of the season for his performances. [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. Pirlo netted his penalty, but Bonucci's miss allowed Spain to advance to the final, as Italy lost the shoot-out 7–6. Qty: View cart () Continue shopping Submit. Home; Rendez-vous; Photos lecture lignes de main/Palm Reading Pictures; Contact ; Collection: Products Sort by. We had a magnificent past together. Il a évolué au poste de milieu de terrain du milieu des années 1990 à la fin des années 2010.Le 8 août 2020, il est nommé entraîneur de l'équipe première de la Juventus Turin suite au limogeage de Maurizio Sarri [1]. [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. [285] Nine days later, following the dismissal of Maurizio Sarri, Pirlo was appointed head coach of the first team, signing a two-year contract. 3 products. [12] Pirlo also won the Pallone Azzurro, given to the best player of the year in the Italian National Team,[111] as well as placing fourth in the IFFHS World's Best Playmaker of the Year Award,[112] and seventh in the FIFA Ballon d'Or. 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].