Massimiliano Allegri returns as Juventus ditch Andrea Pirlo after one season in charge

Juventus have sacked coach Andrea Pirlo after one season in charge, the Serie A club said in a statement on Friday. 

TURIN: Juventus have sacked coach Andrea Pirlo after one season in charge, the Serie A club said in a statement 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. The club has replaced the 42-year-old with Massimiliano Allegri, who has returned to the club for a second spell as manager.  Bentornato, Max! #AllegriIN