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Andrea Pirlo talks to journalists in a news conference during an official presentation in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 13, 2022. (AP Photo, File)

Andrea Pirlo was fired as coach by Sampdoria after just 1 point from 3 matches

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Andrea Pirlo talks to journalists in a news conference during an official presentation in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 13, 2022. Andrea Pirlo is returning to Italy as coach of Serie B club Sampdoria. Pirlo, who coached Turkish club Fatih Karagümrük last season, signed a two-year contract, Sampdoria announced Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Pirlo, the former midfield maestro who helped Italy to the 2006 World Cup title, began his coaching career at Juventus but lasted just one disappointing season with the Bianconeri. (AP Photo)

Andrea Pirlo returns to Italy to coach Sampdoria in Serie B after a season in Turkey

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Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo, right, vies for the ball with Genoa's Valon Behrami during the Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Genoa, at the Turin Allianz stadium, Italy, Sunday, April 11, 2021. (Marco Alpozzi/LaPresse via AP)

Ronaldo to miss Atalanta match with muscle issue

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Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the Champions League, round of 16, second leg, soccer match between Juventus and Porto in Turin, Italy, Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Capello questions Pirlo over Ronaldo gaffe in Juventus loss

By ANDREW DAMPF - Associated Press

Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo walks on the pitch prior to the Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Hellas Verona, at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Tano Pecoraro/LaPresse via AP)

Juventus needs to find a way to win without Ronaldo

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Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo watches the Italian Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Sampdoria at the Allianz stadium in Turin, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (Marco Alpozzi/LaPresse via AP)

Dapper Pirlo and Juventus move on from Sarri era

By DANIELLA MATAR - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2014 file photo, Juventus' Andrea Pirlo, right, challenges the ball with Atletico' Mario Mandzukic during a Champions League, Group A, soccer match between Juventus and Atletico de Madrid at the Juventus stadium in Turin, Italy. New Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo had his coaching qualification rubber-stamped by the Italian soccer federation on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Massimo Pinca, file)

Juventus coach Pirlo earns UEFA coaching qualification

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FILE - In this Tuesday, July 4, 2006 filer, Italy's Andrea Pirlo celebrates his side's first goal by teammate Fabio Grosso in the extra time of the semifinal World Cup soccer match between Germany and Italy in Dortmund, Germany. World Cup winner Pirlo was named Thursday, July 30, 2020, coach of Juventus’ under-23 team, which plays in Serie C. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File)

Pirlo wants players to have same spirit as Conte’s Juventus

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Pirlo named coach of Juventus’ under-23 team

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FILE - In this Tuesday, July 4, 2006 filer, Italy's Andrea Pirlo celebrates his side's first goal by teammate Fabio Grosso in the extra time of the semifinal World Cup soccer match between Germany and Italy in Dortmund, Germany. Tributes poured in for Andrea Pirlo after Italy's midfield maestro retired. The 38-year-old passing wizard played his final match on Sunday when New York City FC was beaten 4-3 by the Columbus Crew in the MLS Eastern Conference finals. Pirlo came on in the 90th minute of the match and was greeted with a showering of affection from fans at Yankee Stadium. While Pirlo played his final seasons in the United States, he made his name by helping AC Milan and Juventus win a combined six Serie A titles, two Champions Leagues with Milan and the above all the 2006 World Cup with Italy. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File)

‘He spoke with his feet’: Tributes pour in for retired Pirlo

By ANDREW DAMPF - Associated Press

Prince Ali bin al-Hussein, right, with UEFA President Michel Platini, left, after announcing his withdrawal during the 65th FIFA Congress at the Hallenstadion in Zurich, Switzerland, Friday, May 29, 2015. Sepp Blatter has been re-elected as FIFA president for a fifth term, chosen to lead world soccer despite separate U.S. and Swiss criminal investigations into corruption. The 209 FIFA member federations gave the 79-year-old Blatter another four-year term on Friday after Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan conceded defeat after losing 133-73 in the first round. (Walter Bieri/Keystone via AP)

UEFA head Michel Platini plans next move in wake of Sepp Blatter’s FIFA re-election

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Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon participates in a team training session at Coverciano training grounds, in Florence, Monday, May 26, 2014. In Brazil, Italy is in Group D with England, Uruguay and Costa Rica. (AP Photo/Fabrizio Giovannozzi)

5 Italy players to watch at the World Cup

By ANDREW DAMPF - Associated Press

Juventus coach Antonio Conte greets supporters prior to a Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Cagliari at the Juventus stadium, in Turin, Italy, Sunday, May 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Massimo Pinca)

Juventus beats Cagliari to set new points record

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Valencia’s Paco Alcacer celebrates after scoring against Basel during the Europa League quarterfinal, second leg soccer match at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Spain, on Thursday, April 10, 2014. Valencia lost 3-0 in the first leg at Basel. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)

Valencia fights back from 3-0 down to win 5-3

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FILE - In this Oct. 15, 2013, file photo, Italy's Mario Balotelli lies on the pitch during a 2014 FIFA World Cup, Group B, qualification match between Italy and Armenia in Naples, Italy. Italy's intentions will likely depend on the wavering ways of talented forward Mario Balotelli, whose mood swings often get him into trouble both on and off the field. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, File)

5 Italy players to watch at the World Cup

By ANDREW DAMPF - Associated Press