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Ray Parlour: 'Steven Gerrard as good as Andrea Pirlo'
Ray Parlour believes that England should not worry too much about Andrea Pirlo as they have as good a player in Steven Gerrard.Jun 12, 14:04
Rafael Benitez: 'Man-marking may not stop Andrea Pirlo'
Napoli manager Rafael Benitez warns England that their reported plan to mark Andrea Pirlo may not stop the midfielder controlling their match with Italy on Saturday.Jun 12, 12:42
Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo: 'We know how to defeat England'
Italy veteran Andrea Pirlo warns England that he has done his homework on them ahead of their World Cup meeting.Jun 11, 22:52
Andrea Pirlo: 'I'll retire from Italy after World Cup'
Italy's Andrea Pirlo admits that he could retire from international duty after the 2014 World Cup.Jun 11, 19:48
Andrea Pirlo plays down Manaus heat
Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo plays down talk of the heat of Manaus affecting the game against England on Saturday.Jun 11, 18:30
Andrea Pirlo signs new two-year contract extension at Juventus
Italy international Andrea Pirlo signs a two-year contract extension with Juventus.Jun 11, 09:55
Roy Hodgson: 'England not just focusing on Andrea Pirlo'
Roy Hodgson claims that England will not just be focusing on stopping Andrea Pirlo when they face Italy in their World Cup opener this weekend.Jun 10, 14:16
Roy Hodgson reveals plan to stop Andrea Pirlo
England boss Roy Hodgson outlines his plan to limit Andrea Pirlo's influence when the Three Lions play Italy at the World Cup.Jun 10, 02:57
Jack Wilshere: 'England are prepared for Andrea Pirlo'
Jack Wilshere reveals that England have used their warm-up games to prepare for the threat of Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo in their World Cup opener in Manaus.Jun 9, 22:33
Who should start for England against Italy?
Sports Mole picks out the 11 players that we feel should start for England against Italy next Saturday night.Jun 8, 15:46
Rio Ferdinand: 'Italy will win England's group'
Former England international Rio Ferdinand believes that Italy will finish above the Three Lions in the group stages of the World Cup.Jun 8, 10:37
Paul Scholes: 'England should man-mark Andrea Pirlo'
Paul Scholes believes that Roy Hodgson should consider picking a player to specifically man-mark Andrea Pirlo.Jun 5, 11:17
Can England escape Group D?
Sports Mole considers whether England have what it takes to get out of the tricky World Cup Group D.May 30, 09:35
On this day: AC Milan exact Champions League revenge over Liverpool
On this day in 2007, AC Milan earned their revenge over Liverpool with a 2-1 win in the Champions League final.May 23, 08:28
Andrea Pirlo hopeful of Antonio Conte stay
Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo is hopeful that manager Antonio Conte will stay at the club following their record-breaking season in Serie A.May 18, 21:30
Andrea Pirlo: 'Our record will be impossible to beat'
Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo feels that his side's record-breaking season will never be topped by any club in Europe as they won 102 points from 38 games in Serie A.May 18, 19:02
Antonio Conte: 'The players surpassed themselves'
Juventus boss Antonio Conte praises his players as they become the first team in the history of Italian football to break the 100-point mark in Serie A.May 18, 17:46
Juventus finish season in style
Juventus round off their Serie A campaign with a 3-0 win over Cagliari Calcio.May 18, 14:58
Half-Time Report: Juventus cruising against Cagliari Calcio
Serie A champions Juventus lead Cagliari Calcio 3-0 at the interval of their Serie A encounter in Turin.May 18, 13:49
Andrea Pirlo 'close to signing new Juventus deal'
Juventus playmaker reveals that he is set to sign a two year extension with the Turin club.May 15, 15:22
Andrea Pirlo: 'Italy are ready for World Cup'
Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo says that Italy are confident of progressing to the knockout stages in this summer's World Cup.May 10, 13:48
Andrea Pirlo renews contract with Juventus until 2016
Andrea Pirlo reportedly renews his contract with Juventus to 2016 after much speculation about his future.May 2, 14:48
Benfica hold on to go through to Europa League final
Benfica hold on for a goalless draw against Juventus to go through to the Europa League final where they will meet Sevilla.May 1, 21:05
Half-Time Report: Benfica close in on Europa League final
Benfica hold firm against Juventus to go within 45 minutes of the Europa League final.May 1, 19:56
Live Commentary: Juventus 0-0 Benfica - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Europa League semi-final second leg between Juventus and Benfica at the Juventus Stadium.May 1, 18:30
Leonardo Bonucci hails Andrea Pirlo
Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci brands Andrea Pirlo the club's "silent leader".Apr 30, 14:28
Juventus close in on Serie A title with win over Sassuolo
Juventus come from a goal down to ease to a 3-1 win over struggling Sassuolo, edging them ever closer to another Serie A title.Apr 28, 20:39
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Video: Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Wayne Rooney star in latest Nike ad
Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Neymar are among a hoard of football stars that feature in Nike's new 'Winner Stays' ad.Apr 28, 10:44
Live Commentary: Benfica 2-1 Juventus - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Europa League semi-final first leg between Benfica and Juventus at the Estadio da Luz.Apr 24, 18:30
Next Manchester United manager: Five contenders
With rumours that David Moyes is on the verge of being sacked, Sports Mole picks out five managers that could replace him at Manchester United.Apr 21, 15:11
Paul Pogba fires Juventus to victory
Juventus edge past Bologna 1-0 at the Juventus Stadium courtesy of Paul Pogba's goal. Apr 19, 18:25
Team News: Andrea Barzagli returns for Juventus
Andrea Barzagli returns to the Juventus starting lineup for this evening's Serie A match against Bologna.Apr 19, 15:58
Roy Hodgson fears Andrea Pirlo threat
Roy Hodgson admits that Andrea Pirlo is the player he fears most ahead of England's World Cup opener against Italy.Apr 17, 15:18
Andrea Pirlo: 'I almost joined Chelsea'
Italy international midfielder Andrea Pirlo reveals that he agreed to join Chelsea in the summer of 2009.Apr 15, 08:11
Andrea Pirlo: 'Istanbul defeat nearly forced me to quit'
Andrea Pirlo claims that AC Milan's Champions League final defeat in 2005 made him contemplate his future in football.Apr 15, 03:33
Andrea Pirlo: 'Italy's World Cup campaign could depend on Mario Balotelli'
Italy veteran Andrea Pirlo admits that the Azzurri's bid to win this year's World Cup could depend on the form of AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli.Apr 12, 15:33
Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio: 'We rode our luck'
Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio says that his side needed a degree of luck to see off Lyon in the Europa League.Apr 10, 22:35
Juventus see off Lyon
Juventus beat Lyon 2-1 to proceed to the semi-finals of the Europa League after winning the tie 3-1 on aggregate.Apr 10, 21:18
Fernando Llorente brace helps Juventus soar eight clear in Serie A
Juventus restore their eight-point Serie A lead thanks to a first-half Fernando Llorente brace against Livorno.Apr 7, 18:50
Half-Time Report: Fernando Llorente double puts Juventus in control against Livorno
Fernando Llorente scores twice in three minutes as Juventus open up a 2-0 half-time lead against Livorno.Apr 7, 17:48
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