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Cristiano Ronaldo's Juventus sack Andrea Pirlo after one season in charge

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Andrea Pirlo and Ronaldo in a past match. [Photo: Courtesy]

Juventus have sacked coach Andrea Pirlo after one season in charge, the Italian Serie A club confirmed on Friday.

Pirlo was appointed last summer with no prior coaching experience and could only lead reigning Serie A champions Juventus to fourth place this season, with Massimiliano Allegri expected to return for a second spell as manager. 

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