22 years, 5 months, and sixteen days after his first professional game, Andrea Pirlo has announced his retirement from football. Pirlo leaves the game with:
- 832 games played
- 6 Serie A titles
- 2 Coppa Italia
- 3 Supercoppa Italiana
- 2 UEFA Champions Leagues
- 2 UEFA Super Cups
- 1 FIFA Club World Cup
- 1 World Cup
An incredible career and an absolutely phenomenal player. Enjoy seventeen minutes of his best bits.
“I lifted my eyes to the heavens and asked for help because if God exists, there’s no way he’s French.” – Pirlo before taking a penalty in the 2006 World Cup Final