Andrea pirlo 10 of the best quotes sam steen 17022018 quotes leave a comment andrea pirlo was one of the coolest players to have ever played the game, like the fine wine he enjoys, his career and reputation only improved with age. Andrea pirlo is one of the finest footballers of his generation a world cup and. Jun 14, 2014 andrea pirlo, right, produced a superb range of passing in italys 21 world cup win over england. 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. Well, weve an excellent english language school in qatar. Andrea pirlo is the most important player of his generation, writes michael cox, who looks back at the evolution of the player. I think therefore i play by andrea pirlo, alessandro alciato. The vibrancy, humor and vivid insight that carry pirlos autobiography along confounds his image as a deadeyed. I think therefore i play by andrea pirlo goodreads. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Andrea pirlo simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Quotes from the book were the leading news on most sports pages when it was initially released in italian and then once again when it was just recently translated and released in english by back page press.
Buy i think therefore i play by pirlo, andrea, alciato, alessandro online on amazon. Dec 25, 2016 the first chapter of the book deals with andreas last meeting with the then milan vice presidentcumchief executive adriano galliani. For many english football supporters, the state of the game in the 21st century. I think therefore i play ebook written by andrea pirlo. I read this book right after i am zlatan and im tempted to draw parallels. Andrea pirlo, right, produced a superb range of passing in italys 21 world cup win over england. Andrea pirlos i think, therefore i play and the state of.
The ninth edition has competition in the shape of a matter of life and. Pdf andrea pirlo i think therefore i play kay bastian. The english version of andrea pirlos wonderful autobiography has been finally released in the uk through backpage press, and to celebrate weve been sent a few choice snippets from the book as the juventus playmaking maestro reveals his thoughts on numerous fellow playmakers and number 10s. Andrea pirlo, ufficiale omri is an italian professional footballer who plays for american club new york city fc and the italy national team. A simple dedication for special people andrea pirlo for niccolo because every day is. Apr 26, 2014 there has been a lot of muchwarranted hype surrounding the release of andrea pirlo s autobiography i think therefore i play.
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. Pirlo was outstanding in euro 2012, which earned him a greater appreciation on english shores, but it all ended in helpless failure when italy were demolished 40 by spain in the final. Seated at his desk, pirlo takes a moment to reflect on his. We thought it was only fitting that we revisit the lauded tome that has contributed to an entirely. The autobiography of andrea pirlo, the italian midfield genius and one of. Andrea pirlo was part of a milan side who won two serie a titles, two champions leagues and a club world cup between 2003 and 2011, then was instrumental in juventus winning four successive scudettos between 2012 and 2015. He reinvented his position, playing deeper than any playmaker before him and using a wider passing range. The reallife diet of italian soccer star andrea pirlo gq. Pirlo was usually deployed as a deeplying playmaker in midfield for both his club. How andrea pirlo plays the best regista analysis 12. In his amazing new book, italy legend andrea pirlo talks about a remarkable career, sam wallace picks out the highlights. Until i was 30 years old, my body was used to my routine of eating pasta every single day.
Jun 30, 2015 andrea pirlo is larchitetto the architect. Italian legend and new york city fc midfielder andrea pirlo told an italian newspaper that he plans to retire from soccer at the end of the season. Think of this less as a how to play like pirlo book and more of a memoir. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. He was the man of the match for three times, including the final game, that is more than any other player in the tournament.
There has been a lot of muchwarranted hype surrounding the release of andrea pirlos autobiography i think therefore i play. Andrea pirlo is among the last of a dying breed in major league soccer hear from nycfc and their fans as alexis nunes recaps the clubs home. Legend andrea pirlo is saying goodbye new york post. Andrea pirlos five greatest assists football the guardian. Some of the best lines from pirlos new book, i think therefore i play andrea pirlo became a football hipsters pinup when he grew a beard and left a. Andrea pirlo, ufficiale omri 1 2 born 19 may 1979, is an italian world cupwinning footballer who plays for serie a club juventus and for the italian national team.
The autobiography of andrea pirlo, then, is extremely. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. May 18, 2016 the english keeper, joe hart, did everything from waving his hands around to making weird faces just to distract pirlo. I think therefore i play top 10 exquisite extracts. Like its author, andrea pirlo, i think therefore i play is short, subtle and imaginative. It is traditionally popular because, according to the christian bible, saint andrew was one of the earliest disciples of jesus and one of the twelve apostles. Oct 25, 2011 andrea pirlo is the most important player of his generation, writes michael cox, who looks back at the evolution of the player. Andrea is a given name which is common worldwide for both males and females, cognate to andreas and andrew.
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. Pirlos book is a refreshing change from the usual autobiography. Andrea pirlo was the key to their 2006 world cup victory after his finishing assist. He won the bronze ball, the third best player in the tournament, and was elected to be part of the team of the tournament. The first chapter of the book deals with andreas last meeting with the then milan vice presidentcumchief executive adriano galliani. Pirlo recently released his acclaimed autobiography i think therefore i play. Andrea pirlo is among the last of a dying breed in major. I spent afternoon sleeping and playing playstation. The top ten best quotes from andrea pirlos new book.
The football world is in mourning, but at least we have the memories. Andrea pirlo has been the playmaker for each of italys big three clubsinter, milan and juventus. Andrea pirlo is among the last of a dying breed in major league soccer hear from nycfc and their fans as alexis nunes recaps the clubs home match played more than 100 miles from yankee stadium. He is also one of the best freekick takers in the history of soccer. A respectful presentation that i will never forget, and one of the best reads of the year 2015. The best picks from pirlos exemplary autobiography. He plays for juventus and italy national team club career statistics. Jul 18, 2017 andrea pirlo, ufficiale omri is an italian professional footballer who plays for american club new york city fc and the italy national team. Andrea pirlos i think, therefore i play and the state. I changed my diet the moment i understood that my metabolism was changing. Kindle edition published in 20, kindle edition published in 2014, 1909430161 paperback published in 2014, 197861. I think therefore i play translation by andrea pirlo with alessandro alciato isbn. Andrea pirlo, autobiography, ebook, football, free, i think therefore i am, pdf, soccer, sports.
I think therefore i play by andrea pirlo, alessandro. 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. Football genius andrea pirlo has retired the 38yearold won 116 caps for italy and helped them win the 2006 world cup and had many club honours he played like a quarterback spraying the ball all over the pitch. Why andrea pirlo is the most important player of his. Andrea pirlo ufficiale omri is an italian former professional footballer. Andrea pirlo born 19 may 1979 is an italian football player. Oct 01, 2015 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. I think therefore i play by pirlo, andrea, alciato, alessandro. Ive an opinion about everything and im not ashamed to express it, defend it and, where necessary, shout it from the rooftops. Nevertheless, the firstperson account appears to this is not a typical autobiography by one of footballs most atypical players. Andrea pirlo, ufficiale omri born 19 mey 1979, is an italian professional fitbawer that plays for new york city fc an the italian naitional team. We thought it was only fitting that we revisit the. Ben stansallafpgetty images deep in the amazon, england confronted their biggest.
References eedit eedit soorce fifa world cup south africa 2010 list of players pdf. It is football as art and philosophy rather than warfare. He is usually deployed as a deeplying playmaker for both juventus and italy and is regarded as a leading exponent of this position. Nov 09, 2017 pirlo was outstanding in euro 2012, which earned him a greater appreciation on english shores, but it all ended in helpless failure when italy were demolished 40 by spain in the final. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read andrea pirlo. He may not be the very best of all time, but his style makes him a joy to behold even when he is the opponent. London times refrains from selfjustification and scoresettling, preferring to display a mischievous wit and an acute gift for observation. I think therefore i play by andrea pirlo, 9781909430167, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.