Juventus down Sampdoria for 12th successive win

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 10:46

Juventus clinched a 12th successive win and restored their eight-point lead over Roma at the top of Serie A on Saturday with a 4-2 success over a battling Sampdoria.

Milan undone by majestic Pirlo free kicks

Last Updated: Monday, October 07, 2013, 08:41

Andrea Pirlo`s majestic free kicks and a stunning entrance from Sebastian Giovinco undid AC Milan as Juventus recovered from conceding a goal after only 20 seconds.

Pirlo set to return for Italy-Spain duel

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 18:05

Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo is set to return to Italy`s line-up for Thursday`s Confederations Cup semifinal against Spain.

Pirlo out of Italy`s clash with Brazil

Last Updated: Friday, June 21, 2013, 19:21

Italy will be without influential midfielder Andrea Pirlo for their final Confederations Cup Group A clash against Brazil on Saturday with a calf injury.

Confederations Cup: Late Balotelli winner fires Italy to 2-1 win over Mexico

Last Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013, 08:36

Italy left it late to get their Confederations Cup campaign off to a winning start by defeating Mexico 2-1 at the Maracana on Sunday.

Pirlo honoured by 100-game milestone at Maracana

Last Updated: Sunday, June 16, 2013, 12:32

Italy midfielder Andre Pirlo said he felt "honoured" to make his 100th international appearance at Brazil`s iconic Maracana Stadium against Mexico Sunday.

Peerless Pirlo poised to join 100 Club

Last Updated: Saturday, June 15, 2013, 15:51

Fittingly, for a man who owns a vineyard, the enduring brilliance of Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo continues to prove the old adage that some things get better with age.