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Juventus veteran Pirlo open to playing on for Italy

Juventus veteran Andrea Pirlo won't rule out playing for Italy in the Euro qualifiers.

Pirlo is expected to retire from international football after the World Cup.

But he now says: "As I already said, I am still thinking of retiring after this World Cup, as I have a certain age and it's only right to leave the field to the next generation coming through. It would be pointless to continue.

"If I am needed, then there's no problem in coming back. If I come on international duty and don't play, then I'd get angry! It's perhaps better I stay home..."

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