Juventus manager Andrea Pirlo pictured in July 2015
What lies ahead for new Juventus boss Andreas Pirlo?
The former Juve midfielder has replaced the sacked Maurizio Sarri.
Aug 9, 11:39
 Juventus manager Andrea Pirlo pictured in July 2015
Andrea Pirlo named new Juventus manager following Maurizio Sarri sacking
The 41-year-old made 164 appearances for the club between 2011 and 2015.
Aug 8, 19:05
 Juventus' midfielder Andrea Pirlo and Juventus' French midfielder Paul Pogba reacts after the UEFA Champions League Final football match between Juventus and FC Barcelona at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin on June 6, 2015
Andrea Pirlo appointed head coach of Juventus Under-23s
The World Cup winner spent four years at the club as a player.
Jul 30, 15:38
 Germany's Jens Lehmann concedes to Fabian Grosso in the semi-final of the 2006 World Cup
Picture of the day: Italy hit extra-time winner in World Cup semi-final
Fabio Grosso's extra-time shot beats Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann to seal a World Cup final spot for Italy in 2006.
Jul 4, 06:20
 Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali pictured in October 2019
Andrea Pirlo claims Sandro Tonali is better than Cristiano Ronaldo
Juventus and Italy legend Andrea Pirlo claims that in-demand 20-year-old Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali is the best player in Serie A - ahead of even Cristiano Ronaldo.
May 23, 15:49
 Amiens striker Serhou Guirassy pictured in October 2019
Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Serhou Guirassy, Alexandre Lacazette, Lionel Messi
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
May 18, 06:57
 Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali pictured in October 2019
Inter Milan 'beat Liverpool, Barcelona to Sandro Tonali'
Inter Milan reportedly win the race for Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali, who has also been linked with Liverpool, Barcelona, Manchester United, Juventus and PSG.
May 17, 22:16
 Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba pictured on December 26, 2019
Paul Pogba hails influence of Paul Scholes, Andrea Pirlo on his career
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba identifies former teammates Paul Scholes and Andrea Pirlo as two of the biggest influences on his career.
Apr 16, 15:31
 Sandro Tonali in action for Italy in July 2018
Report: Barcelona want Sandro Tonali to replace Sergio Busquets
Spanish giants Barcelona are reportedly keen on signing Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali as a future replacement for Sergio Busquets.
Mar 17, 15:13
 Sandro Tonali in action for Italy in July 2018
Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali open to Paris Saint-Germain move?
Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali is reportedly open to the prospect of moving to Paris Saint-Germain in next summer's transfer window.
Dec 11, 21:38
 Napoli's Hirving Lozano celebrates scoring their first goal on November 5, 2019
Preview:AC Milan vs. Napoli - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews AC Milan's clash with Napoli in Serie A on Saturday, including a prediction, team news and predicted lineups.
Nov 21, 14:00
 Paul Pogba in action for Manchester United on September 25, 2019
Five controversial football transfers that worked out
Five of the most unexpected or controversial football transfers that turned out to be incredibly shrewd moves.
Nov 9, 16:14
 Sandro Tonali in action for Italy in July 2018
Manchester United 'send scouts to watch Sandro Tonali'
Manchester United are reportedly scouting Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali and are preparing a £40m bid for the 19-year-old Italian.
Oct 29, 17:50
 AS Roma's Edin Dzeko celebrates scoring their second goal with team mates as Juventus' Wojciech Szczesny looks on on May 12, 2019
Preview:AS Roma vs. AC Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Roma's clash with AC Milan in Serie A on Sunday, including a prediction, team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 25, 15:14
 Sandro Tonali in action for Italy in July 2018
Manchester City to battle Manchester United for Sandro Tonali?
Manchester City join Manchester United in the race for Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali, according to a report.
Sep 25, 11:22
 Sandro Tonali in action for Italy in July 2018
Manchester United 'send scouts to watch Sandro Tonali'
Manchester United scout Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali ahead of a potential swoop, according to a report.
Sep 18, 08:13
 Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Ruben Neves celebrates scoring against Everton on February 2, 2019
AC Milan to make £40.3m player-plus-cash offer for Ruben Neves?
AC Milan are reportedly plotting to offer Wolverhampton Wanderers a fee of £13.4m plus midfielder Andre Silva in a deal to sign Ruben Neves this summer.
Jul 5, 10:18
 Nicolo Barella in action for Cagliari in November 2017
Report: Nicolo Barella turns down Chelsea move for family reasons
A report claims that Nicola Barella is to turn down a move to Chelsea and stay at Cagliari until at least the end of the season.
Jan 10, 23:50
 Aaron Ramsey in action for Arsenal on August 25, 2018
Andrea Pirlo tips Aaron Ramsey for success at Juventus
Andrea Pirlo believes that Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey would be a good free signing for Juventus at the end of the season.
Dec 28, 23:22
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Chelsea interested in signing Brescia youngster Sandro Tonali?
Chelsea are reportedly considering an approach for Brescia youngster Sandro Tonali, who has been dubbed the 'new Andrea Pirlo'.
Oct 5, 17:00
 Jack Wilshere in action for West Ham United on August 18, 2018
Manuel Pellegrini: 'Jack Wilshere has same traits as Andrea Pirlo'
West Ham United boss Manuel Pellegrini believes that Jack Wilshere is similar to Andrea Pirlo as the Hammers midfielder prepares for his return to Arsenal.
Aug 23, 21:49
 Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League semi-final game between Liverpool and Roma on April 24, 2018
Combined XI: Liverpool 2005 vs. 2018
Ahead of Saturday's Champions League final in Kiev, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from Liverpool's class of 2004-05 and the current crop.
May 24, 07:59
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Andrea Pirlo: 'It would be nice to work with Italy'
Italy legend Andrea Pirlo is considering a move into coaching and admits that he would like to work with the Azzurri.
May 8, 20:13
 Cristiano Ronaldo scores an overhead goal during Real Madrid's 3-0 win at Juventus in the Champions League on April 3, 2018
Andrea Pirlo: 'Juventus comeback is possible at Bernabeu'
Juventus great Andrea Pirlo urges his former side to travel to Real Madrid without any fear, as they aim to overturn a three-goal deficit from the first leg.
Apr 11, 13:41
 Davide Astori black and white P1 image
Gianluigi Buffon leads tributes to Davide Astori following midfielder's death
Gianluigi Buffon offers his condolences to the family of Davide Astori following the untimely death of his former Italy teammate at the age of 31.
Mar 4, 13:23
 Generic image of a locker room
New York City FC fail in bid to secure Belmont Park site
New York City FC lose out in their bid to secure a site for a new stadium on the grounds of the Belmont Park racetrack to the NHL's New York Islanders.
Dec 20, 20:00
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Report: Gianfranco Zola in frame to replace Michael Emenalo
Gianfranco Zola is seen as the ideal candidate to replace Michael Emenalo as Chelsea's technical director, according to a report.
Nov 11, 12:52
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Frank Lampard 'considered for technical director role at Chelsea'
Frank Lampard is reportedly being considered as a candidate to replace Michael Emenalo as Chelsea's new technical director.
Nov 8, 12:29
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Andrea Pirlo announces retirement from football
Veteran Italian midfielder Andrea Pirlo announces his retirement from professional football with immediate effect.
Nov 6, 14:46
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Andrea Pirlo not ruling out future Chelsea coaching role
Andrea Pirlo says that he 'needs time to decide' his next career move after announcing his retirement plans, amid suggestions that he could join Chelsea's coaching staff.
Oct 8, 21:27
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Andrea Pirlo defends state of Italian football
Italy legend Andrea Pirlo does not believe that football in his home nation is in a bad state ahead of the Azzurri's impending World Cup playoff campaign.
Oct 8, 16:31
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Andrea Pirlo to retire at end of New York City FC contract
Italy legend Andrea Pirlo reveals that he will retire at the end of the season once his contract with MLS side New York City FC expires in December.
Oct 8, 09:23
 Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri during the Serie A match against Roma on May 14, 2017
Massimiliano Allegri: 'I did nothing to keep Paul Pogba'
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri reveals that he "did nothing" to convince Paul Pogba to stay at the club ahead of his world-record move to Manchester United.
Jun 29, 20:16
 Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford in action during his side's FA Cup third round clash with Reading at Old Trafford on January 7, 2017
Paul McGuiness: 'Marcus Rashford wanted to be Andrea Pirlo'
Manchester United's former youth coach Paul McGuinness reveals that Marcus Rashford initially wanted to be a central midfielder in the mould of Andrea Pirlo.
Jun 22, 16:06
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
New York City FC boss Patrick Vieira plays down Saint-Etienne reports
New York City FC boss Patrick Vieira plays down suggestions that he could be heading for Ligue 1 outfit Saint-Etienne this summer.
Jun 5, 17:55
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Antonio Conte not expecting Andrea Pirlo to join coaching staff
Antonio Conte is unsure why legendary Italian midfielder Andrea Pirlo is being linked with Chelsea in a coaching capacity, as he has no intention of retiring.
Apr 7, 14:37
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Andrea Pirlo: 'Juventus can win Champions League'
Former Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo insists that the Italian giants can win the Champions League this season having been drawn against Barcelona in the last eight.
Mar 27, 21:25
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Interview: Morecambe boss Jim Bentley worried football's mega rich squeezing out local clubs
Morecambe boss Jim Bentley speaks to Sports Mole about how the smaller clubs are "feeling the pinch" due to the money flooding into top-level football.
Jan 20, 18:36
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Antonio Conte: 'Andrea Pirlo not joining Chelsea'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte pours cold water on suggestions that New York City FC midfielder Andrea Pirlo could be moving to Stamford Bridge.
Dec 9, 17:52
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Andrea Pirlo 'regrets' not playing in Spain
Veteran midfielder Andrea Pirlo, now with New York City FC, admits that he 'regrets' having not turned out for either Real Madrid or Barcelona during his career.
Nov 16, 14:08
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