Andrea Pirlo

There are so many different factors - luck, being in good shape when it matters, the draw. For these reasons, it's hard to win a European Cup. ”

I think if somebody knows how to play the game, he or she can play anywhere. You know how to fit in. ”

I want to help the MLS grow and play well. ”

Top European clubs are always progressing with what they can do off the field. Training is getting more scientific, and we are constantly getting more educated on nutrition. ”

Until I was 30 years old, my body was used to my routine of eating pasta every single day. ”

All I'm after is a few square metres to be myself. A space where I can continue to profess my creed: take the ball, give it to a team-mate, my team-mate scores. It's called an assist, and it's my way of spreading happiness. ”

I still have a thorn in my side at not having played for Real Madrid or Barcelona, because playing there is a dream for every player. But I consider myself very satisfied to have played for the best teams in Italy. ”

Since I was a child, I watched tapes of Baggio, Zico, and Maradona, and then I tried to replicate them just playing on my own against the wall. Certainly it's talent, but you have to cultivate that talent. ”

Each free kick carries my name, and all are my children. And they have South American roots. ”

Do I regret leaving Milan? I decided I needed a change. I needed to find new ideas, and that was the best thing for both parties. ”