Graceful, intelligent and classy, gifted 26-year-old Andrea Pirlo is one of the best midfielders in Serie A, and is a lynchpin in both the Milan and Italy midfields. The playmaker is expected ...

Andrea Pirlo announced on Sunday that he will retire from professional soccer when New York City FC’s season ends. Pirlo, 38, joined NYCFC midway through their expansion season in 2015.

The 23-year-old, who was once labelled ‘the next Andrea Pirlo’, returned to action in May but has struggled to impress Motta this term, with his departure in 2025 now looking more likely as ...