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Andrea Pirlo testimonial: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for match featuring Gianluigi Buffon, Frank Lampard and Francesco Totti

After the Italian World Cup winner announced his retirement in November, a star-studded testimonial was revealed with all proceeds going to charity

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ANDREA PIRLO announced his retirement from football in November 2017 after leaving New York City FC.

The 38-year-old, who won the World Cup in 2006, started his career at Brescia before joining Inter Milan in 1998.

 Andrea Pirlo's testimonial takes place on Monday night a the San Siro Stadium
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Andrea Pirlo's testimonial takes place on Monday night a the San Siro StadiumCredit: AFP or licensors

During his career he won a number of titles including two Champions League trophies with Milan, the Serie A title six times and the FIFA Club World Cup to name just a few.

As well as winning the World Cup with Italy he made over 100 appearances also winning the bronze medal at the 2004 Olympics and was runner-up in the 2012 Euros.


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When is Pirlo's testimonial match?

THIS game is being played on Monday, May 21. 

The match will be held at the San Siro Stadium.

Kick-off is at 7.45pm.

Which channel is it on and can I live stream it?

YOU can watch this game live on Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 7.40pm. 

To stream the game live, you can buy a Sports Pass from Now TV for £7.99. .

 Pirlo ended his career in New York
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Pirlo ended his career in New YorkCredit: Getty Images - Getty

What is the team news?

IT has not been announced as to how the teams will be split for the game but most of the players who will be taking part have been announced. 

Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon, Dida, Marco Storari, Christian Abbiati

Defenders: Daniele Adani, Andrea Barzagli, Daniele Bonera, Leonardo Bonucci, Fabio Cannavaro, Cafu, Giorgio Chiellini, Alessandro Costacurta, Giuseppe Favalli, Ciro Ferrara, Fabio Grosso, Marek Jankulovski, Kakha Kaladze, Stephan Lichtsteiner, Paolo Maldini, Marco Materazzi, Alessandro Nesta, Massimo Oddo, Serginho, Dario Simic, Gianluca Zambrotta

 Fran Lampard, a New York City FC teammate, will amongst those playing in the testimonial
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Fran Lampard, a New York City FC teammate, will amongst those playing in the testimonialCredit: Reuters

Midfielders: Demetrio Albertini, Massimo Ambrosini, Roberto Baronio, Cristian Brocchi, Mauro Camoranesi, Daniele De Rossi, Alessandro Diamanti, Gennaro Gattuso, Frank Lampard, Leonardo Araujo, Claudio Marchisio, Simone Pepe, Simone Perrotta, Rui Costa, Clarence Seedorf, Marco Veratti, Aimo Diana

Forwards: Francesco Totti

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