FOOTBALL : ITALY'S 'MOZART' ANDREA PIRLO RETIRES FROM FOOTBALL !

FOOTBALL : ITALY'S 'MOZART' ANDREA PIRLO RETIRES FROM FOOTBALL !

He is nicknamed 'Mozart', for a reason.

Italy's Andrea Pirlo - - aptly nicknamed 'Mozart', 'Maestro', 'The Professor', among others - - has now retired from football.

With a sterling career spanning 22 years, Andrea Pirlo has now decided to hang up his boots - - for good.

Pirlo announced his retirement as his current team, New York FC, has been knocked out of Major League Soccer (MLS).

Pirlo led his national team Italy @Azzurri to capture the World Cup Title in 2006.

His time now comes to a curtain call, with an outstanding record of 872 games, 6 Serie A Titles, 2 Champions League Crowns, and of course, a World Cup Trophy.

Pirlo made his professional debut in 1995 and later played for Milan @ACMilan from 2001 until 2011, and for Juventus @JuventusFCen from 2011 to 2015.

In 2015, he joined Major League Soccer, signing up with New York FC @NYCFC.

The whole world of football pays tribute to Andrea Pirlo,38, as he now bids goodbye to the sport he played and loved.

His former team, powerhouse Juventus FC tweeted: "A true Genius of the Beautiful Game" @JuventusFCen .

And a former coach has said, "Pirlo changed football forever".

Andrea Pirlo has formally announced his retirement from football.https://t.co/iCe769m7WB pic.twitter.com/fI0q6JjX1a

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 6, 2017

Last match in MLS. As my time in NYFC comes to an end I would like to say few words. I want to thank everybody for the kindness and support they have shown me in this incredible city. Thank you to the amazing supporters, thank you to the coaching staff and everybody that work behind the scene, thank you to my teammates. Not only my adventure in NY comes to an end but my journey as a football player as well, that is why I would like to take the opportunity to thank my family and my children for the support and love they always give me, every team that I had the honor to play for, every teammate I have been pleased to play alongside, all the people that made my career such incredible and last but not least, all the fans around the world that always showed me support. You will always be on my side and in my heart.

A post shared by Andrea Pirlo Official (@andreapirlo21) on Nov 6, 2017 at 6:21am PST

Legend(s). 🇮🇹

A post shared by Bleacher Report Football (@brfootball) on Nov 6, 2017 at 3:43pm PST

🇮🇹 116 #Azzurri caps
⚽️ 13 goals
🏅 1 #WorldCup
🏆 1 #EuroU21

Happy Retirement Andrea #Pirlo! 👏👏#GrazieMaestro pic.twitter.com/354uLlDOdi

— Italy (@azzurri) November 6, 2017

pic.twitter.com/6TY539vB9z

— Andrea Pirlo (@Pirlo_official) November 6, 2017

10 🔴⚫ seasons
2 🏆 #UCL
2 🏆 #UEFASuperCup
1 🏆 FIFA Club World Cup
2 🇮🇹 Scudetto
1 🇮🇹 Super Cup
1 🇮🇹 Cup
All the best @Pirlo_official! pic.twitter.com/QH8Pg2hCyS

— AC Milan (@acmilan) November 6, 2017

The definition of a glittering career in football 🏆🥇✨ #GrazieMaestro pic.twitter.com/e4Kdn81HVD

— New York City FC (@NYCFC) November 6, 2017

Xavi: "I have always considered Andrea to be the best Italian footballer."

Two-time #UCL winner Pirlo has retired. Best memory? pic.twitter.com/tr6s7pO8XW

— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) November 6, 2017

Andrea Pirlo announces his retirement from football.

The nicknames say it all...

Architect
Metronome
Professor
Maestro
Mozart pic.twitter.com/EPlNZn1X9t

— UEFA EURO (@UEFAEURO) November 6, 2017

#GrazieMaestro 👏 #NYCFC pic.twitter.com/rlqGV0YpKp

— New York City FC (@NYCFC) November 6, 2017

Classy, elegant and forever a #WorldCup winner 🏆👏

Your talent on the field will be sorely missed, @Pirlo_official 🇮🇹

Happy retirement! pic.twitter.com/6s0jmGJ2W3

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 6, 2017

A true genius of the Beautiful Game played his final match yesterday.

It’s been an honor to share the journey with you. Grazie, Maestro. pic.twitter.com/lcjIsey9BK

— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) November 6, 2017

Andrea Pirlo retires from football after leaving New York City FC https://t.co/0i8iD2AEyZ

— Guardian news (@guardiannews) November 6, 2017

One of the greatest players of modern times Andrea Pirlo has announced his retirement from football #classhttps://t.co/dqdQbIH3PK pic.twitter.com/L6HIoelpTc

— Daily Record Sport (@Record_Sport) November 6, 2017

#GrazieMaestro: The Final Act (cc: @Pirlo_official) #NYCFC pic.twitter.com/wF5Z5qpnDt

— New York City FC (@NYCFC) November 6, 2017

872 games
6 Serie A titles
2 Champions League triumphs
1 World Cup success

Andrea Pirlo, it was quite the career.https://t.co/iCe769m7WB pic.twitter.com/cujjEpMiai

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 6, 2017

Last match in MLS. As my time in NYFC comes to an end I would like to say few words. I want to thank everybody for the...

Posted by Andrea Pirlo on Monday, 6 November 2017

Andrea Pirlo has officially hung up the boots.

Grazie, Pirlo! 👏🏼👏🏼 https://t.co/d4U0MWWPQp

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 7, 2017

Andrea Pirlo officially announces retirement from football https://t.co/DL94HK5bEy pic.twitter.com/7sePDmcWqr

— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) November 6, 2017

Andrea Pirlo confirms retirement in emotional statement after playing final match for New York City FC https://t.co/lrB6XvZ1ib pic.twitter.com/qLPhJ94Ivp

— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) November 6, 2017

Andrea Pirlo retires from football after trophy-laden career https://t.co/KQeURsJq9N

— MailOnline Sport (@MailSport) November 6, 2017

All hail Andrea Pirlo, the undisputed coolest man in football. 😎 pic.twitter.com/NcMCPM4jJ9

— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 6, 2017

One of the great's @Pirlo_official
has retired from football 🇮🇹 😓 |https://t.co/RAAvsJRjfA pic.twitter.com/2WO4Rdh4KR

— ITV Football (@itvfootball) November 6, 2017

'Peerless' Andrea Pirlo hailed by fellow stars as he hangs up boots after 22 years as a pro and 13 major trophies https://t.co/zEmh4RwqIY pic.twitter.com/U6JV7JU1o7

— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) November 6, 2017

Andrea Pirlo: how his peers rated him, stats, obscure facts #UCL
🔽 https://t.co/BBLM3RqRSD

— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) November 6, 2017

Bid on this exclusive @Pirlo_official signed #NYCFC shirt to support @hopeheroes & CITC 💛💙

AUCTION ➡️ https://t.co/faxusQNO7C pic.twitter.com/2s49o9nu7u

— New York City FC (@NYCFC) November 6, 2017

A world class legendary career @Pirlo_official 👏🏻 He played the game, beautifully. And FIFA apparently 🤔 This we need to discuss...Ready? 🎮👑 pic.twitter.com/G1i3zzgli9

— Marc ter Stegen (@mterstegen1) November 6, 2017

🇮🇹 Andrea Pirlo has officially announced his retirement.

👥 872 games
⚽️ 86 goals
🏆 18 trophies
😍 1 Panenka penaltypic.twitter.com/At4knJKHfC

— GeniusFootball (@GeniusFootball) November 6, 2017

Andrea Pirlo: The hero football deserved. 🎮 pic.twitter.com/N5urojDUHt

— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 6, 2017

Pirlo is an architect with the ball at his feet pic.twitter.com/4NkcREI7sj

— FBL (@FOOTBALRLIFE) November 6, 2017

Game recognize game #Zidane #Pirlo pic.twitter.com/z8az6Ly2gR

— Juvefc.com (@juvefcdotcom) November 6, 2017

Best of luck to @Pirlo_official on retirement from football from everyone at #mancity 💙

— Manchester City (@ManCity) November 6, 2017

The Sad reason behind Andrea Pirlo's retirementhttps://t.co/AnOuAZEELa pic.twitter.com/mF25Ta1kMw

— Sun Sport (@SunSport) November 6, 2017

Italy legend Andrea Pirlo has called time on an illustrious careerhttps://t.co/18eaiRipol

— News18 (@CNNnews18) November 7, 2017

#AndreaPirlo bids farewell to football after decades-long careerhttps://t.co/ifp2fVyKkS pic.twitter.com/bYOzu6arpU

— HT Sports (@HTSportsNews) November 6, 2017

🇮🇹 The end of an era 🇮🇹

Andrea Pirlo has officially retired from professional footballhttps://t.co/fDZhGUVDv1

— Standard Sport (@standardsport) November 6, 2017

Pogba: "When you look at Pirlo you just want to be like him. Every day you learn something from him."#UCL pic.twitter.com/NWUcmX298K

— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) November 6, 2017

Italy and Juventus icon Andrea Pirlo announces retirement from footballhttps://t.co/u3NGB6EElV

— Metro Sport (@Metro_Sport) November 6, 2017

Italy legend @Pirlo_official calls time on career

Read: https://t.co/qbIVr9mpcX pic.twitter.com/1hPTbHDsW1

— NDTV Sports (@Sports_NDTV) November 6, 2017

Tributes pour in as Italy legend Andrea Pirlo bids adieu to footballhttps://t.co/RW0oduT3W3 pic.twitter.com/gJzFMFOKs1

— ABP News (@abpnewstv) November 7, 2017

Andrea Pirlo's career:

Debut: 21 May 1995
Games: 872
Serie A titles: 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆#UCL 🏆🏆
World Cup 🏆

All-time favourite midfielder? pic.twitter.com/nhHRPxRuTV

— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) November 6, 2017

#Top5RÉCORD 🌟

Andrea Pirlo se despide del futbol profesional 👏😢https://t.co/cK4MjnVPdx

— DIARIO RÉCORD (@record_mexico) November 6, 2017

Andrea Pirlo says goodbye to professional football 👏😢. - - DIARIO RECORD

Andrea Pirlo dice adiós al futbol tras eliminación del New York City en las semifinales de la MLS https://t.co/mpyDx3yATB pic.twitter.com/y3TDvoXHD3

— Sin Embargo MX (@SinEmbargoMX) November 6, 2017

Andrea Pirlo says goodbye to football after elimination of New York City in the MLS semifinals. - - SIN EMBARGO MEXICO

¡Gracias por tanta magia Pirlo! 😭

2️⃣2️⃣ años de carrera:
🏆 Campeón del Mundo 🌍
🏆 6 Serie A
🏆 2 UCL
⚽️ 86

👉https://t.co/EONseyFe7x pic.twitter.com/frg2CoynVn

— Sportscenter español (@SportsCenter_nt) November 6, 2017

Thanks for so much magic Pirlo! 😭. - - ESPN SPORTSCENTER ESPANOL

The ULTIMATE football debate.

Who's the classiest? 🤵🏻

RT - Xabi Alonso
LIKE - Andrea Pirlo pic.twitter.com/7QHJ5AHfS5

— Team FA (@TeamFA) November 6, 2017

Announcing he’ll retire from football @Pirlo_official career has been incredible & full of trophies 🙌🏼🏆 This guy could pick a pass 🎯 pic.twitter.com/1cE1C4rcuQ

— The F2 (@TheF2) November 6, 2017

OFFICIAL: Andrea Pirlo retires from football.😢

📅 872 Games
🏆🇮🇹 6 Serie A
🏆🇮🇹 2 Coppa Ita
🏆⭐️ 2 Super Cup
🏆⭐️ 2 UCL
🏆🌍 1 World Cup

Legend 🙌 pic.twitter.com/nEBxgXJDqn

— Football Funnys (@FootballFunnys) November 6, 2017

Two-time #UCL winner Andrea Pirlo has retired from football...

Best Pirlo memory? ⚽️🏆🏆

Posted by UEFA Champions League on Monday, 6 November 2017

Grazie per i ricordi, Andrea 😢

Good luck in your retirement, Andrea Pirlo 🇮🇹️👏

Posted by FIFA World Cup on Monday, 6 November 2017

Legend(s). 🇮🇹

Posted by Bleacher Report Football on Monday, 6 November 2017

Tell us one thing you will never forget about him.

Posted by NAIJ.com Breaking News on Monday, 6 November 2017

What else? My four hearts together in Manhattan❤️

A post shared by Andrea Pirlo Official (@andreapirlo21) on Nov 3, 2017 at 4:59pm PDT

Is there a cooler man in football than Andrea Pirlo? 😎

A post shared by Bleacher Report Football (@brfootball) on Nov 6, 2017 at 2:27pm PST

Chi ha giocato con Andrea ha compreso il significato della parola “unico”. Campione che ha alternato classe, eleganza e umiltà #Pirlo

A post shared by Gianluigi Buffon (@gianluigibuffon) on Nov 6, 2017 at 8:16am PST

Whoever played with Andrea understood the meaning of the word "unique". Champion who has alternated class, elegance and humility. - - GIANLUIGI BUFFON @gianluigibuffon

Andrea Pirlo hat heute offiziell seine große Karriere beendet!!! 😢⚽️👌 @andreapirlo21 #graziepirlo #pirlo #legende #kick11

A post shared by Kick11 (@kick11_official) on Nov 6, 2017 at 11:54am PST

Andrea Pirlo officially ended his great career today !!! 😢

Monstro no meio-campo! Pirlo diz adeus ao futebol por não conseguir superar as dores no joelho. Vai deixar saudades. #pirlo

A post shared by GloboEsporte.com (@globoesportecom) on Nov 6, 2017 at 10:41am PST

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