Andrea Pirlo retires from football after leaving New York City FC

• Former World Cup and Champions League winner retires aged 38
• Pirlo tweets statement after NYC FC are knocked out of play-offs

Former Juventus, Milan and Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo has announced his retirement from football at the age of 38.

Pirlo, who won the World Cup with Italy in 2006, has called time on an illustrious playing career after his current team, New York City FC, were knocked out of the MLS play-offs.

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