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The Champions League final. It's the biggest match on the club calendar in football, always featuring historic clubs and so ...

Here's what Arsene Wenger, Sol Campbell, Andrea Pirlo, Unai Emery and more have said about the Champions League final.

Former Juventus, Milan and Italy star Pirlo released an interview with Gazzetta on the state of Italian football days before the Champions League Final between PSG and Arsenal. Serie A giants Inter ...

As the fallout continues from Italy's failure to qualify for the World Cup (again), Pirlo hopes the next generation can spark ...

Italian icon Andrea Pirlo has leaped into the defense of Mikel Arteta's tactical approach, insisting the Arsenal manager has cultivated a unique identity that goes far beyond simple physical football.

Two-time Champions League winner and Italy legend Andrea Pirlo reveals who his favourite is for the 2026 final in Budapest between Paris-saint German and Arsenal. The former midfield general featured ...