By Chrysanthus Ikeh
Italy legend and Juventus midfielder, Andrea Pirlo has revealed his dream Champions League XI in a 4-3-3 formation but without Cristiano Ronaldo named in the line-up.
The former AC Milan midfielder who lifted the European Cup twice with Milan in 2003 and 2007, picked his fellow Italian, Gianluigi Buffon as his goalkeeper, while for his defenders, he selected Germany and Bayern Munich defender Philipp Lahm, former Italy, Paolo Maldini; former Juventus star, Fabio Cannavaro and former Brazilian defender, Cafu.
In the midfield, he opted for former England and Manchester United star, Paul Scholes; Gennaro Gattuso and Spanish and Barcelona star, Xavi Hernandez.
For the strikers, the playmaker lined up Brazilian forward, Kaka alongside Argentina and Barcelona star, Lionel Messi and former AC Milan legend, Fillipo Inzaghi to make up his all-time Champions League dream team.
