Pellegrini defends Wilshere as West Ham lose their midfield mojo

Wilshere returns to Emirates Stadium for the first time since transfer from Arsenal

Is Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus ‘the deal of the century’?

Ronaldo had already transformed Juventus’s finances before he even agreed terms

Antonio Conte issues warning to Chelsea ahead of likely exit

Italian knows what he would want to stay but it is at odds with what the board are able to deliver

Pep Guardiola rallies troops as Manchester City face daunting mission

Manager says his charges will just need to be clinical

Five memorable Champions League knockout-stage comebacks

Manchester City facing the stiffest of tasks as they welcome Liverpool to the Etihad

All in the Game: Club goals not helped by wicked Wiki stats

Gattuso needs a hug . . . Image rights dispute . . . Computer says no . . . Quotes of the week

All in the Game’s Sports Awards 2017

Mary Hannigan reviews the best quote, number, tweet, gaffer, pundit and more

Gianluigi Buffon was the master sculptor of modern goalkeeping

Legendary Italian who has retired from international football embodied so much

Andrea Pirlo: The effortlessly cool Italian who proved God exists

The 38-year-old transcended from domestic darling to global brand during his career

Andrea Pirlo calls time on professional career

Former Italy international, 38, played his final match on Sunday as New York City FC were knocked out of the MLS Cup

Joanne O’Riordan: No words to describe the one and only Rena Buckley

Psychologists want to know what makes her tick, but people who know her say ‘that’s just Rena’

Ken Early: Matic is not a top player and Chelsea have upgraded

Current Chelsea manager wants players who are tactically flexible – and he won’t tolerate slacking

Ken Early: You can’t ‘run’ a game without a well-run team

Criticism of Paul Pogba ignores context – no one can run the game in Mourinho’s United

How does Super Bowl comeback compare to the five greatest?

Patriots turned around a 25 point deficit, here’s five other great sporting comebacks

Italy turn up the style as Belgium fail to turn up again

Goals from Emanuele Giaccherini and Graziano Pelle secure Group E win in Lyon

Conor McLaughlin the underdog in a team of underdogs

Fleetwood Town defender has played a big role in helping Northern Ireland to France ’16

Euro Moments: Antonin Panenka the original and best

Czechoslovakia beat West Germany to win Euro 1976 thanks to trailblazing penalty

Mario Balotelli and Andrea Pirlo left out of Italy squad

The enigmatic striker and playmaker won’t play against Ireland at Euro 2016

Euro Moments: Pirlo’s Panenka leaves Joe Hart floundering

Italy’s metronome is coolness personified as he sets up Euro 2012 win over England

Ken Early: Soccer finally cracks the code in USA

Thriving MLS, the era of the internet and popular video games all help in sport’s rise

Antonio Conte: Chelsea’s new volcanic manager

The former Juventus boss has built his career on relentless graft and he expects no less

America at Large: MLS still the home of overpaid has-beens

Pirlo shows why real progress is difficult to quantify for US soccer league

Robbie Keane paid less than Steven Gerrard and Giovani Dos Santos in MLS

Keane earns over €4m while Gerrard and Dos Santos are on €5.7m and €5.16m respectively

Leonardo Bonucci criticises Juventus fans for lack of support

‘It’s easy to come to the stadium and applaud when everything is going well’

Ken Early: Robbie Keane thriving as a big fish in a small pond

Skipper plays better surrounded by bad players, so he revels in MLS while Pirlo flops

Robbie Keane remains among MLS highest paid players

Steven Gerrard now the best paid player at LA Galaxy while Kaka remains top earner

Andrea Pirlo agrees deal to join New York City

36-year-old will leave Juventus to line up alongside Frank Lampard

Juventus midfield aiming to barricade Barcelona’s road to perfection

Messi, Xavi and Iniesta aiming for fourth European Cup in 10 years

Xavi and Pirlo: metronomic men who defined a generation

Guardiola wanted both in same side but instead they will face each other in Berlin

Juventus dispatch Real Madrid to book place in final

Old Lady’s rise from the ashes continues as Italian side gather momentum

Real slip-up against Juventus may signal the end for Carlo Ancelotti

Battle-hardened Italian under increasing pressure from Madrid president Perez

Juventus secure record 31st Serie A title

Head coach Massimiliano Allegri wins over the doubters

Juventus creep into semi-finals after Monaco stalemate

The Old Lady reach the Champions League last four for the first time since 2003

Arturo Vidal penalty edges Juventus into first leg advantage

Monaco proved accomplished opponents in Turin

Pirlo dilemma for Juventus ahead of Monaco quarter final

Massimiliano Allegri may gamble on the Italian midfielder for Champions League tie

Morata gives Juventus the edge over Dortmund

Italians will take 2-1 lead into second leg after fast and furious tie at Juventus Stadium

Pirlo calling for Juventus to ‘take the next step up the ladder’

Veteran targeting a final Champions League medal before he retires

Team-mates past and present laud ‘inspirational’ Steven Gerrard

Liverpool captain to leave club at the end of the season after 17-year playing career

Mario Balotelli working hard to secure his Liverpool goals

Italian striker admits he’s still coming to terms with system at Anfield

Dutch courage not enough for Kazakhstan

Netherlands get out of jail, Italy also survive scare at home to Azerbaijan

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