Episode 9: Andrea Pirlo and the debut from Hell

The Match by The Match

Nov 28, 201732:04Sports & Recreation

Richard Hughes was learning plenty in the most famous youth academy in Italy, at Atalanta. Coach Cesare Prandelli gave him his debut for the senior youth team against Brescia. And in Brescia's ranks was one of Italy's gr...

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