HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Andrea Pirlo!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Andrea Pirlo!
Happy birthday Andrea !!!
Happy B'day to Pirlo!
Happy b'day Pirlo . 
world class player. His passing game is unrivaled. Happy birthday pirlo
Happy birthday Andrea!
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Reported Chelsea Target Andrea Pirlo has intimated that he will not be leaving Serie A giants Milan during the close-season.
It has been speculated that newly appointed Blues manager Carlo Ancelotti wants to take the 30-year-old with him from the San Siro to Stamford Bridge.
However, Rossoneri vice-president Adriano Galliani has insisted that the Italy international is not for sale, and the midfielder appears to have quashed talk that he could by plying his trade in the Premier League for the 2009/10 campaign.
"It is sorry for everyone that Ancelotti went, but it was natural that after so much time he wanted a new experience," Pirlo told the Italian press.
"Now I will join up with the national team, the rest we will see.
"My English? Ancelotti speaks it better! I, however, am happy at Milan."
It has been speculated that newly appointed Blues manager Carlo Ancelotti wants to take the 30-year-old with him from the San Siro to Stamford Bridge.
However, Rossoneri vice-president Adriano Galliani has insisted that the Italy international is not for sale, and the midfielder appears to have quashed talk that he could by plying his trade in the Premier League for the 2009/10 campaign.
"It is sorry for everyone that Ancelotti went, but it was natural that after so much time he wanted a new experience," Pirlo told the Italian press.
"Now I will join up with the national team, the rest we will see.
"My English? Ancelotti speaks it better! I, however, am happy at Milan."
Pirlo has given a long interview (text of the Italian below; don't have time to translate today, english version prolly up later today on acmilan.com).
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'Oggi è una bellissima giornata sono contentissimo di poter chuiudere qui la mia carriera. Questo grazie al Presidente Silvio Berlusconi, ad Adriano Galliani e soprattutto a Leonardo che togliendomi dal mercato mi danno la possibilità di chiudere qui la mia carriera. Quando mi hanno comunicato questa notizia eravamo tutti contenti, finalmente finisce la storia di quest'estate e possiamo proseguire l'avventura in rossonero'.
'C'è stata la possibilità di cambiare squadra e avventura però alla fine di comune accordo, la società ed io abbiamo deciso di proseguire e siamo tutti più contenti. E' stata un'estate travagliata con tanti dubbi però alla fine in famiglia siamo tutti più contenti di rimanere a Milano'.
'Quest'anno dopo l'addio di Maldini e la cessione di un giocatore importantissimo (Kakà n.d.r.) siamo tutti più responsabili . La storia del Milan deve continuare come quella passata cioè vincendo. Noi più anziani dobbiamo prenderci più responsabilità regalando a tutti grandi soddisfazioni. Il Presidente ci ha parlato con grande voglia come sempre vuole che la storia prosegua e quindi ricominciamo con grande carica'.
'Siamo tornati ad allenarci qui a Milanello. E' stata una tournè non positiva, ma era prevedibile perchè giocando ogni tre giorni e cambiando sempre città e fuso orario...ma il nostro obiettivo era quello di venire a Milanello per iniziare a prepararci per la stagione che sta per iniziare. Siamo pronti anche per il derby. Iniziare bene significherebbe dare un grande segnale per tutti'.
'Leonardo è una bravissima persona e dimostrerà con il tempo di essere un bravissimo allenatore grazie anche all'aiuto di tutti perchè se lo merita e sicuramente insieme raccoglieremo i frutti. La società comprerà un grande attaccante, noi sappiamo chi è ma non possiamo dirlo (ride n.d.r.). Ci darà una mano per vincere. Il 17 agosto ci sarà il tofeo Luigi Berlusconi aspettiamo tanta gente per iniziare insieme la nuova stagione'.
'C'è stata la possibilità di cambiare squadra e avventura però alla fine di comune accordo, la società ed io abbiamo deciso di proseguire e siamo tutti più contenti. E' stata un'estate travagliata con tanti dubbi però alla fine in famiglia siamo tutti più contenti di rimanere a Milano'.
'Quest'anno dopo l'addio di Maldini e la cessione di un giocatore importantissimo (Kakà n.d.r.) siamo tutti più responsabili . La storia del Milan deve continuare come quella passata cioè vincendo. Noi più anziani dobbiamo prenderci più responsabilità regalando a tutti grandi soddisfazioni. Il Presidente ci ha parlato con grande voglia come sempre vuole che la storia prosegua e quindi ricominciamo con grande carica'.
'Siamo tornati ad allenarci qui a Milanello. E' stata una tournè non positiva, ma era prevedibile perchè giocando ogni tre giorni e cambiando sempre città e fuso orario...ma il nostro obiettivo era quello di venire a Milanello per iniziare a prepararci per la stagione che sta per iniziare. Siamo pronti anche per il derby. Iniziare bene significherebbe dare un grande segnale per tutti'.
'Leonardo è una bravissima persona e dimostrerà con il tempo di essere un bravissimo allenatore grazie anche all'aiuto di tutti perchè se lo merita e sicuramente insieme raccoglieremo i frutti. La società comprerà un grande attaccante, noi sappiamo chi è ma non possiamo dirlo (ride n.d.r.). Ci darà una mano per vincere. Il 17 agosto ci sarà il tofeo Luigi Berlusconi aspettiamo tanta gente per iniziare insieme la nuova stagione'.
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MILAN - 'Today is a great day, I'm very happy to be able to end my career here. This is thanks to president Silvio Berlusconi, Adriano Galliani and Leonardo who have given me the possibility to end my career here by taking me off the market. When they communicated this news to me we were all happy, finally this story ends and I can continue my adventure with the Rossoneri.'
'There was a possibility of changing teams but in the end the club and I agreed to continue together and we're all happier. It was an eventful summer with many doubts but in the end my family are happy to stay in Milan.'
'This year after Maldini's goodbye and the loss of a very important player (Kaká) we're all more responsible. Milan's history must continue to be winning. Us older players must take more responsibility and give everyone great satisfactions. The President has talked to us and he wants the story to continue so we restart with great enthusiasm.'
'We came back to train here at Milanello. It wasn't a positive tour, but it was predictable because when you play every three days and travel around all the time... but our objective was to come to Milanello to start preparing for the season ahead. We're also ready for the derby. Beginning well would be a sending a signal to everyone.'
'Leonardo is a very good person and he will show in time he is a great coach thanks to everyone's help because he deserves it and we will certainly reap the benefits. The club will buy a great striker, we know who it is but we can't say it (laughs). That will give us a hand to win. On 17 August there will be the Berlusconi Trophy, we expect many people to be there to start the new season together.'
'There was a possibility of changing teams but in the end the club and I agreed to continue together and we're all happier. It was an eventful summer with many doubts but in the end my family are happy to stay in Milan.'
'This year after Maldini's goodbye and the loss of a very important player (Kaká) we're all more responsible. Milan's history must continue to be winning. Us older players must take more responsibility and give everyone great satisfactions. The President has talked to us and he wants the story to continue so we restart with great enthusiasm.'
'We came back to train here at Milanello. It wasn't a positive tour, but it was predictable because when you play every three days and travel around all the time... but our objective was to come to Milanello to start preparing for the season ahead. We're also ready for the derby. Beginning well would be a sending a signal to everyone.'
'Leonardo is a very good person and he will show in time he is a great coach thanks to everyone's help because he deserves it and we will certainly reap the benefits. The club will buy a great striker, we know who it is but we can't say it (laughs). That will give us a hand to win. On 17 August there will be the Berlusconi Trophy, we expect many people to be there to start the new season together.'
The english version for non-italian speakers
thank you
grazie pirlo for retiring in our jersey you saw the light whilst at inter and stuck by it FORZA PIRLO
QUOTE (Suhail 3 @ Aug 5 2009, 09:22 PM) 
grazie pirlo for retiring in our jersey you saw the light whilst at inter and stuck by it FORZA PIRLO
i think milan really need to cash in on pirlo at this age. any offer above 20 million euro plus zhirkov on loan with auction to sign him permanetly for the price they bought him. then milan can invest on fabregas with the money. kaladze, oddo, favalli, and kalac should leave the team. mexes and criscito will be good addition to the team, zhirkov is perfect to replace janku.
QUOTE (Suhail 3 @ Aug 5 2009, 05:22 PM)
grazie pirlo for retiring in our jersey you saw the light whilst at inter and stuck by it FORZA PIRLO
Is this the same guy? 
A few days ago you were calling him 'Girlo' while saying 'Good Riddance' - dude WTF?!
Seriously - Make up your mind!
QUOTE (littlechris @ Aug 7 2009, 11:16 AM)
i think milan really need to cash in on pirlo at this age. any offer above 20 million euro plus zhirkov on loan with auction to sign him permanetly for the price they bought him. then milan can invest on fabregas with the money. kaladze, oddo, favalli, and kalac should leave the team. mexes and criscito will be good addition to the team, zhirkov is perfect to replace janku.
while this is genius, chelsea are not stupid
Well , I'm new here , so I don't know what do you think about Pirlo , but my opinion is that Pirlo Is best Midfielder , also with best technique in world.
I think that when he's on form and playing well, he's certainly one of the best. The problem is that he has not been in really good form for a while.
QUOTE (Tennie @ Sep 4 2009, 02:15 PM)
I think that when he's on form and playing well, he's certainly one of the best. The problem is that he has not been in really good form for a while.
That's because it shouldn't be his job to stop attacks of enemies.
He is playmaker.
If we would play with this formation :
-----------------------------------Abbiati
------------------Nesta---------Onyewu--------Th.Silva
-------------Abate-------------Gattuso----------------Flamini
------------------------------------Pirlo
---------------------Pato-------------------------Ronaldinho
-----------------------------------Huntelar
all players would be more effective.
Abate and Flamini could take care of right and left side , gattuso on center , Pirlo would make the game.
QUOTE (d'Arc.LP @ Sep 4 2009, 04:03 PM)
That's because it shouldn't be his job to stop attacks of enemies.
He is playmaker.
If we would play with this formation :
-----------------------------------Abbiati
------------------Nesta---------Onyewu--------Th.Silva
-------------Abate-------------Gattuso----------------Flamini
------------------------------------Pirlo
---------------------Pato-------------------------Ronaldinho
-----------------------------------Huntelar
all players would be more effective.
Abate and Flamini could take care of right and left side , gattuso on center , Pirlo would make the game.
He is playmaker.
If we would play with this formation :
-----------------------------------Abbiati
------------------Nesta---------Onyewu--------Th.Silva
-------------Abate-------------Gattuso----------------Flamini
------------------------------------Pirlo
---------------------Pato-------------------------Ronaldinho
-----------------------------------Huntelar
all players would be more effective.
Abate and Flamini could take care of right and left side , gattuso on center , Pirlo would make the game.
Could work. I don't remember Pirlo being massively successful as an attacking mid, but Football isn't always as clear cut as that is it.
However, I think there's more chance of me becoming Milan's coach than us actually seeing that formation in practice.
QUOTE (m1ke @ Sep 4 2009, 04:01 PM)
Could work. I don't remember Pirlo being massively successful as an attacking mid, but Football isn't always as clear cut as that is it.
However, I think there's more chance of me becoming Milan's coach than us actually seeing that formation in practice.
However, I think there's more chance of me becoming Milan's coach than us actually seeing that formation in practice.
Well in that formation Pirlo is Center Midfielder , not Attacking midfield , but if you can remember , Pirlo also has played as attacking midfielder .
QUOTE (d'Arc.LP @ Sep 4 2009, 04:03 PM)
That's because it shouldn't be his job to stop attacks of enemies.
He is playmaker.
If we would play with this formation :
-----------------------------------Abbiati
------------------Nesta---------Onyewu--------Th.Silva
-------------Abate-------------Gattuso----------------Flamini
------------------------------------Pirlo
---------------------Pato-------------------------Ronaldinho
-----------------------------------Huntelar
all players would be more effective.
Abate and Flamini could take care of right and left side , gattuso on center , Pirlo would make the game.
He is playmaker.
If we would play with this formation :
-----------------------------------Abbiati
------------------Nesta---------Onyewu--------Th.Silva
-------------Abate-------------Gattuso----------------Flamini
------------------------------------Pirlo
---------------------Pato-------------------------Ronaldinho
-----------------------------------Huntelar
all players would be more effective.
Abate and Flamini could take care of right and left side , gattuso on center , Pirlo would make the game.
I think Flamini would hate you if you were coach of Milan!
Welcome.
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Sep 4 2009, 04:26 PM)
I think Flamini would hate you if you were coach of Milan!
Welcome.
Welcome.
Why ?
Thats his "natural" position.
He has defending skills .
And he's not a left defender in this formation
.Thanks
P.S. Guys please don't be offended if I reply in every post :$.
I really like that formation to be honest. It wouldn't usually work, but Milan is an unusual team currently and I would love to see something this creative make it atleast on the practice pitch.
QUOTE (d'Arc.LP @ Sep 4 2009, 05:29 PM)
Why ?
Thats his "natural" position.
He has defending skills .
And he's not a left defender in this formation.
Thanks
P.S. Guys please don't be offended if I reply in every post :$.
Thats his "natural" position.
He has defending skills .
And he's not a left defender in this formation
.Thanks
P.S. Guys please don't be offended if I reply in every post :$.
With the 3 at the back, Flamini and Abate would have to account for some defensive work down the flanks. One of his main reasons for quitting the Gunners was he was sick and tired of being too defensive. He's a box-to-box player and a very good one at that.
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Sep 5 2009, 03:38 AM)
With the 3 at the back, Flamini and Abate would have to account for some defensive work down the flanks. One of his main reasons for quitting the Gunners was he was sick and tired of being too defensive. He's a box-to-box player and a very good one at that.
No..that would be Lampard or Essien. The best box-to-box would be dst's scouse boyfriend.
I think Flamini would be used the way Rino was used in the original Carlo team with Rui. He'd start from the flanks and then work his way into the centre, depending on the situation. Basically a free roaming DM.
But you're right, his forward play is very important, which is why my 3-5-2 must be played.
When it comes to Flamini, I don't understand why Leo does not try to play him like an LB or RB. Because with Pirlo, Ambro and Rino we have quality in our midfield enough to balance our gameplay. On the other hand Janku is playing so badly right no, and we have so little options left, I think even a dispositioned Flamini would do much better.
About Pirlo - I expect more of him, and soon. It's been quite some time since I've seen a good performance from Pirlo, especially against big teams. And it's becoming very annoying to me. I allways admired Pirlo, but one has to stick with it's principals - one of mine is that quality is mostly proven with time - only the best players, like Kaka, Maldini or Beckenbauer last and maintain their heigh level of performances.
About Pirlo - I expect more of him, and soon. It's been quite some time since I've seen a good performance from Pirlo, especially against big teams. And it's becoming very annoying to me. I allways admired Pirlo, but one has to stick with it's principals - one of mine is that quality is mostly proven with time - only the best players, like Kaka, Maldini or Beckenbauer last and maintain their heigh level of performances.
You mean Leo has to play Rino, Ambro and Flamini in one lineup? 
wouldn't that be too Carlo-ish?
wouldn't that be too Carlo-ish?
[quote name='Fillipo Simone' date='Sep 6 2009, 02:06 PM' post='223879']
When it comes to Flamini, I don't understand why Leo does not try to play him like an LB or RB. Because with Pirlo, Ambro and Rino we USED TO have quality in our midfield enough to balance our gameplay. On the other hand Janku is playing so badly right no, and we have so little options left, I think even a dispositioned Flamini would do much better.
Correction in bold
When it comes to Flamini, I don't understand why Leo does not try to play him like an LB or RB. Because with Pirlo, Ambro and Rino we USED TO have quality in our midfield enough to balance our gameplay. On the other hand Janku is playing so badly right no, and we have so little options left, I think even a dispositioned Flamini would do much better.
Correction in bold
QUOTE (Zed.D @ Sep 7 2009, 09:51 AM)
You mean Leo has to play Rino, Ambro and Flamini in one lineup? wouldn't that be too Carlo-ish?
wouldn't that be too Carlo-ish?Nope, I don't mean that. I just mean that those players are mostly at their best. Especially Ambro.
This is what Trilli Campanellino commented on several aspects of the match, but when asked of Kaka, this was his reply: "Kaka? It was nice meeting him again, but it was especially nice beating him (he smiles warmly), better like this, we are happy like this. Ricky is now there, he’s happy in his new reality and it sincerely pleases us, but now we have our path." acmilan.com
QUOTE (Protagonist @ Oct 23 2009, 01:26 AM)
This is what Trilli Campanellino commented on several aspects of the match, but when asked of Kaka, this was his reply: "Kaka? It was nice meeting him again, but it was especially nice beating him (he smiles warmly), better like this, we are happy like this. Ricky is now there, he's happy in his new reality and it sincerely pleases us, but now we have our path." acmilan.com
Excuse my ignorance but who is Trilli Campanellino and what's he got to do with Pirlo?
haha! not that you should know this but it's Pirlo's nickname and the Italian name of a certain Disney's fairy.
QUOTE (Zed.D @ Oct 22 2009, 11:08 PM)
Excuse my ignorance but who is Trilli Campanellino and what's he got to do with Pirlo?
Its his nick name
Pirlo's nickname is the same as the name of Tinkerbell in Italian?
That's rather disturbing.
Still, that goal was incredible. Seems Pato is getting most of the attention because he scored twice, but Pirlo's surprise attack was the momentum changer.
That's rather disturbing.
Still, that goal was incredible. Seems Pato is getting most of the attention because he scored twice, but Pirlo's surprise attack was the momentum changer.
QUOTE (dst @ Oct 23 2009, 12:50 AM)
haha! not that you should know this but it's Pirlo's nickname and the Italian name of a certain Disney's fairy.
QUOTE (Protagonist @ Oct 23 2009, 12:51 AM)
Its his nick name
Really? why didn't I know that...
I've rarely stumbled upon it too and it probably was in an Italian article, it's not well known outside of Italy.
He's called Tinkerbell and Metronome. THough the latter was him inheriting Albertini's tag I guess.
I dunno why. Before anybody brings up the idea of him being a 'fairy' and thereby incurring my wrath...I'd think it's coz of the magic he puts out...or used to. And that it's so relaxed and petite and pretty...not a lot of effort and athletic prowess.
I dunno why. Before anybody brings up the idea of him being a 'fairy' and thereby incurring my wrath...I'd think it's coz of the magic he puts out...or used to. And that it's so relaxed and petite and pretty...not a lot of effort and athletic prowess.
I heard fairies live in his hair.
Sorry. This couldn't wait ! I miss him. 
It's his deadpan expression that gets me! (critics like to bash on it..'he plays like he doesn't care').
He's probably got the best 'Whatever dude!' expression among all footballers.
I miss him. It's his deadpan expression that gets me! (critics like to bash on it..'he plays like he doesn't care').
He's probably got the best 'Whatever dude!' expression among all footballers.
soooo fakee! LOL If he could do that, why are the last 1 billion of his fk for milan skied LOL
QUOTE (Bluesummers @ Dec 27 2009, 01:05 AM)
soooo fakee! LOL If he could do that, why are the last 1 billion of his fk for milan skied LOL
What??? Are you telling me that video isn't real?
QUOTE (Locke Lamora @ Dec 26 2009, 06:17 PM)
What??? Are you telling me that video isn't real?
It's either faked or it took lots of tries. If Pirlo could do that on the whim, we would have scored a lot of free kicks this year.
How shall I say it... I...well, I kinda knew that.
It's not fake.
You're the same bunch of people who say that Jackie Chan doesn't do his own stunts. Phillistines!!!!
You're the same bunch of people who say that Jackie Chan doesn't do his own stunts. Phillistines!!!!
QUOTE (Locke Lamora @ Dec 26 2009, 06:33 PM)
How shall I say it... I...well, I kinda knew that.
Ahh, haha, now I catch the sarcasm
Of course he can do that you just have to put the ball on the edge of the penalty area and hope the goalie is a complete idiot
QUOTE (Patinho @ Dec 27 2009, 06:18 PM)
Of course he can do that you just have to put the ball on the edge of the penalty area and hope the goalie is a complete idiot
Well if it's Petr Cech then you're half way there.
*mumble* *mumble* I cannot believe I'm stuck with this lot of infidels!!
Maybe I'm naive but I think it's real. If it was an ad then I would not say so. He surely can hit the bar once and maybe they filmed him more than one time but if he can do it once he can do it six out of ten I think.
It's a whole different thing when he's doing that in the training ground, he doesn't have a wall or goalkeeper to worry about and he's putting the ball were he wants to. I think its real. If we're talking about the Ronaldinho Nike ad then, yes, that is fake but I don't think this one is
QUOTE (han2503 @ Jan 2 2010, 11:58 AM)
It's a whole different thing when he's doing that in the training ground, he doesn't have a wall or goalkeeper to worry about and he's putting the ball were he wants to. I think its real. If we're talking about the Ronaldinho Nike ad then, yes, that is fake but I don't think this one is
I agree. I dont think that the Pirlo video was faked. With no other factors to take into account, Pirlo can place the ball where he likes at will
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