I love the food scene in New York. — Andrea Pirlo

Right from the moment I arrived at Juve, I could immediately sense the club’s will to win, the determination to go as far as possible as quickly as possible. — Andrea Pirlo

I am extremely lucky–I met Antonio Conte. I had so many coaches to compare him to, and he is the one that surprised me the most. — Andrea Pirlo

I was lucky enough to play for the top three Italian clubs during the golden era of Italian football, so I have no regrets. — Andrea Pirlo

When there is a solid base of Italian players, those who come in take their example, and then everyone is working in the same direction. — Andrea Pirlo

One part of my job I’ll never learn to love is the pre–match warm–up. I hate it with every fibre of my being. It actually disgusts me. — Andrea Pirlo

I have always said that it is fundamental to have a strong core of Italian players in a club squad. At AC Milan, we had that and we won. The same at Juventus. — Andrea Pirlo

I want to help the MLS grow and play well. — Andrea Pirlo

I’ve never told anyone, but my ambition is to become the leading all–time scorer of free kicks in Serie A. — Andrea Pirlo

There were times we were kept in our dressing room until late at night because it wasn’t safe to go home. Our bus would get attacked, the tires slit. — Andrea Pirlo

Sometimes a pinch of sadism is the ingredient that makes victory taste that little bit sweeter. — Andrea Pirlo

When great teams meet, there is never a problem with concentration. — Andrea Pirlo

I lifted my eyes to the heavens and asked for help because if God exists, there’s no way he’s French. — Andrea Pirlo

Being part of a team that belongs to everyone makes me feel good and at peace with myself. — Andrea Pirlo

I’ve learned lots, obviously–the first thing being never to forget to be grateful. The second is not to bear grudges, because in football, luck does not exist. — 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. — Andrea Pirlo

Just being able to go out to dinner at the trendiest restaurants–in Italy, I can’t do that. — Andrea Pirlo

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

I stick to a Mediterranean diet with fresh produce and olive oil. On a normal day, my diet is divided into the three main meals. I don’t eat any other snack between meals during the day. — Andrea Pirlo

What i ‘m talking about is actually a system or culture. i don’t mean that the level of technical skills are low. i just mean there is a cultural void that needs to be filled. — Andrea Pirlo

When you’re rivals, you can never be friends. — Andrea Pirlo

Swearing’s my release. It’s the one weapon I have to defend myself against destiny when it elects to strike without pity. — Andrea Pirlo

I’m a bit of a wandering gypsy on the pitch. — Andrea Pirlo

The only great English midfielder in my career was Paul Scholes. He had elegance in him. Others were pretenders. — Andrea Pirlo

If you look after yourself and are willing to adapt–there is no reason why you can’t play at the top level until your late 30s. — Andrea Pirlo

In football, like in life, there are always millimetres which can change things–the course of a goal or of a life. — Andrea Pirlo

I’d have signed for Real in a heartbeat. They’re a club with more glamour than Milan; more prospects, more appeal, more everything. They strike fear in their opponents, whoever they happen to be. — Andrea Pirlo

I’m not one that cares for publicity. — Andrea Pirlo

Messi is always compared to Maradona, but he needs to win the World Cup because if you don’t win the World Cup, you can’t be up there with the very best. — Andrea Pirlo

I think that soccer is one thing, and money is another thing. — Andrea Pirlo

In order to go all the way, you need everyone’s contribution. — Andrea Pirlo

When you start to achieve success, you want to get more. — Andrea Pirlo

Pogba has never stopped improving. He has everything to become a great player. If he keeps his head on his shoulders, he can make history. — Andrea Pirlo

When I was a kid, I’d take a small foam ball and try to get my shot over the couch so it would finish in the corner of the window. — Andrea Pirlo

There are always lessons to be found in the darkest moments. It’s a moral obligation to dig deep and find that little glimmer of hope or pearl of wisdom. — Andrea Pirlo

I’ve always been able to play for the love of the sport. — Andrea Pirlo

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

It’s a very hard league to play in. It’s very physical, there’s a lot of running. so there is a lot of physical work and to me, in my mind, too little play. — Andrea Pirlo

I spent the afternoon of Sunday 9 July, 2006 in Berlin sleeping and playing the PlayStation. In the evening, I went out and won the World Cup. — Andrea Pirlo

Real Madrid? Any player would like to play for them. — Andrea Pirlo

I don’t feel pressure. I don’t give a toss about it. I spent the afternoon of Sunday, July 9, 2006 in Berlin sleeping and playing the PlayStation. In the evening, I went out and won the World Cup. — Andrea Pirlo

After the wheel, the PlayStation is the best invention of all time. — Andrea Pirlo