The 12 best free kick specialists in soccer history sportsbreak. Freepass into andrea pirlos freekick philosophy sports news,the. Andrea pirlo free kick masterclass inside training youtube. 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. Andrea pirlo is one of the finest footballers of his gen. I think therefore i play by andrea pirlo, alessandro alciato. 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. Freepass into andrea pirlos freekick philosophy sports. He is also one of the best freekick takers in the history of soccer. One chapter initially seems to be dedicated to pirlos freekick technique, which he admits to. 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. I think therefore i play translation by andrea pirlo with alessandro alciato isbn. Andrea pirlo reveals the secret behind his free kick.
Like its author, andrea pirlo, i think therefore i play is short, subtle and imaginative. He is also one of the best free kick takers in the history of soccer. Jun 30, 2015 andrea pirlo is larchitetto the architect. I think therefore i play, book by andrea pirlo paperback. 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. I think therefore i play by pirlo, andrea, alciato. Andrea pirlo remains a freekick master, thanks in part to a trip to. Mille grazie see more ideas about andrea pirlo, soccer and soccer players. 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. The autobiography of andrea pirlo, then, is extremely refreshing and a genuinely fantastic read. Pirlos book is a refreshing change from the usual autobiography. Id press play and baggio, zico and platini would spring into action. 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 pass master, freekick champion, philosopher. A brief guide to andrea pirlo, the ultimate hipster. Andrea pirlo best free kicks ever the maestro youtube. Among the many entertaining anecdotes in andrea pirlo s autobiography, i think therefore i play, one of the most colourful relates to his mastery of freekicks. Jun 19, 2014 andrea pirlo became a football hipsters pinup when he grew a beard and left a.
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. 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. Italian professional footballer who plays for american club new york city fc and the italy national team. Andrea pirlo best free kicks ever the maestro pirlo amazing free kicks, juventus, milan and italy. Jul 19, 2014 andrea pirlo best free kicks ever the maestro pirlo amazing free kicks, juventus, milan and italy. Nato a flero bs il 19 maggio 1979 centrocampista pagina ufficiale.
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Think of this less as a how to play like pirlo book and more of a memoir. Pirlo shares how he got so well at free kicks and when him and is friends mess aroun this book is. Buy the paperback book i think therefore i play by andrea pirlo at indigo. It even tells you how to kick a juhinho freeckick for the price,its defenetely a must buy for every soccer fan.
Pirlo is a ferocious competitor who never hides from the bitterness he. The best picks from pirlos exemplary autobiography. 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. And in the second half of his career at 37, certainly not the youngest. I think, therefore i play audiobook by andrea pirlo. Freepass into andrea pirlos freekick philosophy popular. Ive an opinion about everything and im not ashamed to express it, defend it and, where necessary, shout it from the rooftops. 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. 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. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. 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.
From the playstation to pressure, here are 10 cool quotes from pirlos book, i think therefore i play. One of the most iconic footballers of the modern era, juventus andrea pirlo has made numerous revelations from his illustrious career in his rele. 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. Andrea pirlo was born 19 may 1979 and is an italian professional footballer who plays for american club new york city fc and the italy national team. A respectful presentation that i will never forget, and one of the best reads of the year 2015. 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. Andrea pirlo is regarded by many as the worlds best free kick taker and one of the greatest of all time.
Jun 14, 2014 andrea pirlo pass master, freekick champion, philosopher. Andrea pirlo reveals the secret behind his free kick brilliance goal. 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. 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. Apr 14, 2014 the autobiography of andrea pirlo, then, is extremely refreshing and a genuinely fantastic read. Dec 08, 2019 andrea pirlo is an italian former professional footballer. Andrea pirlo all 45 freekick goals in career youtube. This extract from andrea pirlos autobiography, i think therefore i play, explains the legendary midfielders recipe for success when it comes to.
It goes deep into pirlo s story telling secrets and funny stuff. London times refrains from selfjustification and scoresettling, preferring to display a mischievous wit and an acute gift for observation. 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. Het boek vertelt over zowel zijn sportieve carriere als zijn persoonlijk leven.
It is football as art and philosophy rather than warfare. See more ideas about andrea pirlo, soccer players and football players. Buy i think therefore i play book online at low prices in. Andrea pirlos obsession with freekicks was a deep, philosophical quest, not only a pursuit of sporting perfection but also of spiritual, soulsating satisfaction. Andrea pirlo is an italian former professional footballer. His languid, allbutter midfield play dictates friendlies and world cup knockout rounds. Pirlo took a book out of juninhos page when it came to free kicks, as he. Andrea pirlo is regarded by many as the worlds best freekick taker and one of the greatest of all time. I think therefore i play by andrea pirlo, alessandro. Sep 06, 2017 andrea pirlo free kick masterclass inside training new york city fc. 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. This book is about a amazing soccer player andrea pirlo. 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. The vibrancy, humor and vivid insight that carry pirlos autobiography along confounds his image as a deadeyed assassin on the field of play.
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