Andrea Pirlo, Grazie Di Tutto
When The Great Paolo Maldini retired fans accepted the inevitable. The emotions felt was expected and accepted by all Milanisti as they recalled the memories of a hero and bid him a touching farewell. Though when a player unexpectedly leaves after 10 years at the helm of the midfield; feelings of sorrow and deep sadness follows.
There is one player's departure from Milan that has been met with controversy. It is Andrea Pirlo's announcement of his departure from the Scudetto champions that has brought anger and tears to the fans. 
At the age of 31 it is still believed that the ex-Reggina player still has at least two good years in him. It seems unjust to let a player who has faithfully served the Rossoneri as well as encapture the beauty of Milan's midfield magic walk out the Via Turati doors so easily.
Since his arrival in 2001 Pirlo has been the essence of and at the heart of Milan's play, creating and distributing the ball with great ease. His ability to envisage a pass that will turn into a magnificent run by a player followed by a goal has often left football admirers speechless at times.
The silent yet powerful leader's delicate passes, flawless tackles, pin-point precise free-kicks and all round magical style of play has left little room to wonder why he is considered one of football's last geniuses. A true great who served his team and his nation well.
Wherever Pirlo went be it in Serie A with Milan or with the Azzurri national team, success followed. With Italy in 2006 he sported his famous 21 shirt in a team full of heros which won the World Cup. Playing the central and key role to the Azzurri set-up saw Lippi's side built around Pirlo's movements and runs. His endless amount of assists and his goal again Ghana in the opening game left no one surprise
d to see him win the best midfielder award.
At Milan, more success followed with numerous titles and medals to his name. In his ten years Pirlo has played over 400 games and has won 2 Champions League trophies, 2 Scudetti, a Coppa Italia, a Super Coppa Italiana, 2 European Super Cups and a Club World Cup.
Trilly or Tinkerbell as he is known to his fans has won the love and respect of all Milanisti leaving fans unspirisingly upset over his exit.
It is with his prefect play, his elegance and grace in which he will be remembered and admired for. A true legend who has left Milan honoured to have him play for them. Andrea Pirlo was and is an absolute pleasure to watch with and off the ball, seeing him define the term 'Football Elegance'.
It is with this final note that we, the fans of The Curva Sud, thank Pirlo for his dedication, leadership and beauty. In these past 10 years we have seen him grow from strength to strength making us proud and honoured to bare witness to such a football great. We wish him luck on his new adventure and we look forward to meeting him in the future.
Andrea Pirlo, grazie di tutto
At the age of 31 it is still believed that the ex-Reggina player still has at least two good years in him. It seems unjust to let a player who has faithfully served the Rossoneri as well as encapture the beauty of Milan's midfield magic walk out the Via Turati doors so easily.
Since his arrival in 2001 Pirlo has been the essence of and at the heart of Milan's play, creating and distributing the ball with great ease. His ability to envisage a pass that will turn into a magnificent run by a player followed by a goal has often left football admirers speechless at times.
The silent yet powerful leader's delicate passes, flawless tackles, pin-point precise free-kicks and all round magical style of play has left little room to wonder why he is considered one of football's last geniuses. A true great who served his team and his nation well.
Wherever Pirlo went be it in Serie A with Milan or with the Azzurri national team, success followed. With Italy in 2006 he sported his famous 21 shirt in a team full of heros which won the World Cup. Playing the central and key role to the Azzurri set-up saw Lippi's side built around Pirlo's movements and runs. His endless amount of assists and his goal again Ghana in the opening game left no one surprise
d to see him win the best midfielder award.At Milan, more success followed with numerous titles and medals to his name. In his ten years Pirlo has played over 400 games and has won 2 Champions League trophies, 2 Scudetti, a Coppa Italia, a Super Coppa Italiana, 2 European Super Cups and a Club World Cup.
Trilly or Tinkerbell as he is known to his fans has won the love and respect of all Milanisti leaving fans unspirisingly upset over his exit.
It is with his prefect play, his elegance and grace in which he will be remembered and admired for. A true legend who has left Milan honoured to have him play for them. Andrea Pirlo was and is an absolute pleasure to watch with and off the ball, seeing him define the term 'Football Elegance'.
It is with this final note that we, the fans of The Curva Sud, thank Pirlo for his dedication, leadership and beauty. In these past 10 years we have seen him grow from strength to strength making us proud and honoured to bare witness to such a football great. We wish him luck on his new adventure and we look forward to meeting him in the future.
Andrea Pirlo, grazie di tutto
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