He reinvented his position, playing deeper than any playmaker before him and using a wider passing range. Sep 06, 2017 andrea pirlo free kick masterclass inside training new york city fc. Andrea pirlo s obsession with free kicks was a deep, philosophical quest, not only a pursuit of sporting perfection but also of spiritual, soulsating satisfaction. Pirlo is a freekick specialist, who is usually deployed as a deeplying playmaker in midfield for both his club and national sides, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest ever exponents. This extract from andrea pirlos autobiography, i think therefore i play, explains the legendary midfielders recipe for success when it comes to. Andrea pirlo pass master, freekick champion, philosopher. The freekick he scored that day took a personal fantasy beyond anything that even his childhood self had dared to imagine. Archived from the original on 12 january in the book, pirlo writes of how he and alessandro nesta would often joke about kidnapping pep guardiola. He played as a midfielder for both his club and national sides and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest ever exponents of this position due to his vision, ball control, creativity and passing ability, as well as for being a. Pirlo is a free kick specialist, who is usually deployed as a deeplying playmaker in midfield for both his club and national sides, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest ever exponents.
Nov 07, 2017 the free kick he scored that day took a personal fantasy beyond anything that even his childhood self had dared to imagine. He played as a midfielder for both his club and national sides and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest ever exponents of this position due to his vision, ball control, creativity and passing ability, as well as for being a free kick specialist. Ive an opinion about everything and im not ashamed to express it, defend it and, where necessary, shout it from the rooftops. A true italian maestro, this deep lying midfielder and free kick specialist has enjoyed a remarkable late career resurgence and has achieved a cultlike status among football fans worldwide. Andrea pirlo reveals the secret behind his free kick brilliance goal. Nato a flero bs il 19 maggio 1979 centrocampista pagina ufficiale.
Andrea pirlo is one of the finest footballers of his gen. Buy i think therefore i play book online at low prices in. Think of this less as a how to play like pirlo book and more of a memoir. Andrea pirlo was a rare talent a winner and dreamer who. One of the most iconic footballers of the modern era, juventus andrea pirlo has made numerous revelations from his illustrious career in his rele. A respectful presentation that i will never forget, and one of the best reads of the year 2015. Jul 19, 2014 andrea pirlo best free kicks ever the maestro pirlo amazing free kicks, juventus, milan and italy. It is football as art and philosophy rather than warfare.
I think therefore i play, book by andrea pirlo paperback. Andrea pirlo ufficiale omri is an italian former professional footballer. Pirlo is a ferocious competitor who never hides from the bitterness he. Pirlo would later state in his autobiography that the 2005 uefa champions league final defeat on penalties was the worst. Andrea pirlo has been the playmaker for each of italys big three clubsinter, milan and juventus. Apr 14, 2014 the autobiography of andrea pirlo, then, is extremely refreshing and a genuinely fantastic read. Andrea pirlo free kick masterclass inside training new york city fc. Milan met the reds again in the 2007 champions league final, and pirlo made the crucial breakthrough, his free kick just before halftime deflecting off pippo inzaghis shoulder and wrongfooting. I think therefore i play by andrea pirlo, alessandro. Mille grazie see more ideas about andrea pirlo, soccer and soccer players. Andrea pirlo best free kicks ever the maestro youtube.
Id press play and baggio, zico and platini would spring into action. Back in those days, id buy the gazzetta dello sport just to get my hands on the videos they sold with the paper showing the best freekicks from the great no. One chapter initially seems to be dedicated to pirlos freekick technique, which he. Pirlo recently released his acclaimed autobiography i think therefore i play. Andrea pirlo became a football hipsters pinup when he grew a beard and left a. Andrea pirlos obsession with freekicks was a deep, philosophical quest, not only a pursuit of sporting perfection but also of spiritual, soulsating satisfaction. I think therefore i play by andrea pirlo, alessandro alciato. Sep 12, 2019 archived from the original on 12 january in the book, pirlo writes of how he and alessandro nesta would often joke about kidnapping pep guardiola. Pirlo took a book out of juninhos page when it came to free kicks, as he. Freepass into andrea pirlos freekick philosophy sports. Apr 15, 2014 like its author, andrea pirlo, i think therefore i play is short, subtle and imaginative. It even tells you how to kick a juhinho freeckick for the price,its defenetely a must buy for every soccer fan. He is also one of the best free kick takers in the history of soccer. Pirlo is a free kick specialist, who is usually deployed as a deeplying playmaker in midfield for both his club and national sides, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest ever exponents of this position, due to his vision, ball control and passing ability.
Andrea pirlo best free kicks ever the maestro pirlo amazing free kicks, juventus, milan and italy. One chapter initially seems to be dedicated to pirlo s free kick technique, which he admits to. The reallife diet of italian soccer star andrea pirlo gq. One chapter initially seems to be dedicated to pirlos freekick technique, which he admits to. Apr 15, 2014 andrea pirlo is one of the finest footballers of his generation a world cup and champions league winning playmaker who has redefined his position at the base of midfield, and one of the most deadly free kick takers the game has known. Andrea pirlo is an italian former professional footballer. I think, therefore i play audiobook by andrea pirlo. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Buy the paperback book i think therefore i play by andrea pirlo at indigo. Freepass into andrea pirlos freekick philosophy sports news,the.
And in the second half of his career at 37, certainly not the youngest. Andrea pirlo is manifestly not simply a great player, but a great soul who communicates with you through this book as if he were in your own living room. From the playstation to pressure, here are 10 cool quotes from pirlos book, i think therefore i play. Andrea pirlo reveals the secret behind his free kick. I think therefore i play translation by andrea pirlo with alessandro alciato isbn. Dec 08, 2019 andrea pirlo is an italian former professional footballer. I think therefore i play by pirlo, andrea, alciato. I think therefore i play pirlo, andrea, alciato, alessandro. It goes deep into pirlo s story telling secrets and funny stuff. Milan finished as runners up in serie a to juventus in the 05 season. Pirlo is a freekick specialist, who is usually deployed as a deeplying playmaker in midfield for both his club and national sides, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest ever exponents of this position, due to his vision, ball control and passing ability. Andrea pirlo is one of the finest footballers of his generation a world cup and champions league winning playmaker who has redefined his position at the base of midfield, and one of the most deadly free kick takers the game has known.
Oct 01, 2015 pirlos profile could not be much higher, having competed in the champions league final in may 2015 and then embarking on a new career signing with mls side new york city fc in july 2015. Jul 07, 2015 milan met the reds again in the 2007 champions league final, and pirlo made the crucial breakthrough, his free kick just before halftime deflecting off pippo inzaghis shoulder and wrongfooting. Andrea pirlo is regarded by many as the worlds best free kick taker and one of the greatest of all time. Andrea pirlos obsession with freekicks was a deep, philosophical quest, not only a pursuit of sporting perfection but also of. Andrea pirlo remains a freekick master, thanks in part to a trip to. The autobiography of andrea pirlo, then, is extremely refreshing and a genuinely fantastic read. Pirlo was usually deployed as a deeplying playmaker in midfield for both his club and national teams and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest ever exponents of this position due to his vision, ball control, technique, creativity and passing ability. Italian professional footballer who plays for american club new york city fc and the italy national team. This book is about a amazing soccer player andrea pirlo. His languid, allbutter midfield play dictates friendlies and world cup knockout rounds. Pirlo shares how he got so well at free kicks and when him and is friends mess aroun this book is. Het boek vertelt over zowel zijn sportieve carriere als zijn persoonlijk leven. The best picks from pirlos exemplary autobiography. Given that pirlo is a man of few words, it is interesting to hear him share his viewpoints on a number of topics ranging from invasion of.
Freepass into andrea pirlos freekick philosophy popular. Andrea pirlo is one of the finest footballers of his generation a world cup and champions league winning playmaker who has redefined his position at the base of midfield, and one of the most deadly freekick takers the game has known. Hes quite funny in a deadpan sort of way, like when he talks about how he mastered his free kick and called the ball boy an idiot. Andrea pirlo free kick masterclass inside training youtube. See more ideas about andrea pirlo, soccer players and football players. He is also one of the best freekick takers in the history of soccer. Retrieved 22 july he is also one of the best freekick takers in the history of soccer. Pirlos first goal for juventus was a free kick against catania on 18 february 2012 securing a 31 victory for. Andrea pirlo all 45 freekick goals in career youtube. London times refrains from selfjustification and scoresettling, preferring to display a mischievous wit and an acute gift for observation.
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