Ibid [p. 72]
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Big name collector cards sell season tickets, but it's the glue they have behind them that wins games. The defence is the most important part of the team: in military terms, success starts in the zone behind the lines.
— Andrea Pirlo
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About Andrea Pirlo
Andrea Pirlo (born 19 May 1979) is an Italian former professional footballer who last played for American club New York City FC in Major League Soccer and the Italy national team. Pirlo is a free-kick specialist, who is usually deployed as a deep-lying playmaker in midfield for both his club and national sides, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest ever exponents of this position, due to his vision, ball control, creativity and passing ability.
About Andrea Pirlo
Andrea Pirlo (born 19 May 1979) is an Italian former professional footballer who last played for American club New York City FC in Major League Soccer and the Italy national team. Pirlo is a free-kick specialist, who is usually deployed as a deep-lying playmaker in midfield for both his club and national sides, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest ever exponents of this position, due to his vision, ball control, creativity and passing ability.
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