Football says goodbye to Andrea Pirlo with Milan testimonial - in pictures

Alessandro Del Piero, Frank Lampard, Francesco Totti, Filippo Inzaghi and Christian Vieri among those to feature in testimonial match in Milan to celebrate end of the Italian midfielder's career

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  Former Italian soccer player Andrea Pirlo is lifted up at the end of his farewell football match at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy. Daniele Mascolo / Reuters

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  Ronaldo and Roberto Baggio pose for a picture. Marco Bertorello / AFP

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  Paolo Maldini warms up prior to the game. Matteo Bazzi

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  Andriy Shevchenko celebrates with Antonio Cassano. Daniele Mascolo / Reuters

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  Clarence Seedorf vies for the ball with Alexandre Pato and Andrea Pirlo. Marco Bertorello / AFP

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  Cafu celebrates with Antonio Cassano after scoring a goal. Marco Bertorello / AFP

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  Christian Vieri celebrates after scoring a goal during the testimonial match for Andrea Pirlo. Marco Bertorello / AFP

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  Frank Lampard celebrates with Gennaro Gattuso. Marco Bertorello / AFP

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  Carlos Tevez vies for the ball with Alessandro Matri. Marco Bertorello / AFP

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  Carlo Ancelotti looks on from the bench. Marco Bertorello / AFP

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  Filippo Inzaghi celebrates with Gianluigi Buffon after scoring a goal. Marco Bertorello / AFP

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  Francesco Totti waves to the fans. Daniele Mascolo / Reuters

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  Filippo Inzaghi scores a goal. Matteo Bazzi / EPA

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  Andrea Pirlo with his son Luca waves to fans. Matteo Bazzi / EPA

Footballing greats converged on Milan on Monday night to help Italian Andrea Pirlo celebrate the end of his career.

The Italian World Cup winner has hung up his boots after completing the MLS season with New York City.

The midfielder, who played for both AC Milan and Inter Milan during his career, had a testimonial in his honour played at the San Siro Stadium.

A match featuring teams playing in blue and white, the colours of the Italian national side, played out a 7-7 draw.

Alessandro Del Piero, Frank Lampard, Cafu, Alexandre Pato, Dida, Rui Costa, Francesco Totti, Filippo Inzaghi and Christian Vieri were among the players to take part in the match.
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