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A dedicated football fan would probably give an arm and a leg to know what happens in a famous footballer’s life beyond the pitch.
This is partly due to the fact that what we often get to see in player press conferences and tunnel interviews are choreographed, media-friendly responses that are usually devoid of the footballing personality that we so desperately crave.
For these reasons and others not mentioned, football autobiographies have become a great source of entertainment and provider of insight into the lives of these global superstars.
In this article I’ll be taking a deeper look at some of the best football autobiographies that have been published to date. In addition to this, the post will recommend a few gems that are set to be released later in the year.
Ok, it’s time to get stuck in!
2. Andrea Pirlo – I Think Therefore I Play
I Think Therefore I Play
And so, in pages as entertaining as his trademark free-kicks, we're presented a sample of that past. Endlessly quotable and consistent in its ability to raise a smile, the book confirms a lot about what the world thinks of Andrea Pirlo: he oozes an intelligence, insight and class that often seems to be lacking in the world of modern football. As expected, the bulk of the book comprises of recollections of his club and international career, as well as his relationships and antics with fellow pros (Gennaro Gattuso's cameo is a particular highlight). It also allows room for Pirlo's thoughts on Italian football and the state of game in general to pervade where post-match interviews would otherwise not, and other aspects of his outlook - his humility and his attitude towards racism are especially laudable - are a further bonus to those looking to learn more about 'L'architetto'.
However, as autobiographies
91 Facts About Andrea Pirlo
Andrea Pirlo is a former Italian professional football player who most recently was head coach of Super Lig club Fatih Karagumruk.
Andrea Pirlo began his club career in as an attacking midfielder with hometown club Brescia, winning the Serie B in
Andrea Pirlo signed for Serie A club Inter Milan a year later, but limited game time and loans away from the club saw him transfer to cross-city rivals AC Milan in
Andrea Pirlo departed for Juventus in , where he won four consecutive Serie A titles, two Supercoppa Italiana titles, and another Coppa Italia.
In , Andrea Pirlo joined Major League Soccer club New York City FC, where he played for two years before retiring in
At international level, Andrea Pirlo played matches for the Italy national football team, which is the fifth-most of all time.
Andrea Pirlo made his senior debut in , and captained his nation to a bronze medal in the Olympics.
Andrea Pirlo was instrumental in Italy's triumph at the FIFA World Cup, winning the Bronze Ball and being elected to the Team of the Tournament.
Andrea Pirlo repeated similar success as
Andrea Pirlo
Pirlo in , photo by
Place of Birth: Flero, Province of Brescia, Lombardy, Italy
Date of Birth: 19 May,
Ethnicity: Italian
Andrea Pirlo is an Italian professional footballer and manager. He is the head coach of Serie B club Sampdoria. A midfielder, he has played for Brescia, Inter Milan, Reggina, AC Milan, Juventus, and New York City FC, and the Italy national team and Italy Olympic team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest ever midfielders. He has also managed Juventus U23, Juventus, and Fatih Karagümrük.
Andrea is the son of Livia Gatta and Luigi Pirlo, who founded a metal trading company, Elg Steel. He has two children with his former wife Deborah Roversi; and two children with his partner Valentina Baldini.
Andrea is sometimes described as having Romani ancestry, specifically Sinti, from his father&#;s side. In his autobiography, he wrote, &#;My family have always hailed from Lombardy. I&#;m from Brescia, I&#;m Italian, I&#;m not a Sinti.&#;
Source:Andrea Pirlo &#; I Think Therefore I Play, &#;
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