<h2 style="text-align: justify">Andrea Pirlo has revealed that his tears on the Olympic Stadium pitch were not because he was saying goodbye to Juventus amidst reports of a move to MLS and interest from Liverpool FC</h2> <p style="text-align: justify">Reports in the aftermath of the Champions League final suggested that Pirlo had been moved to tears as a result of playing his last game for Juventus before departing for MLS.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Andre Pirlo has since, denied the reports. a Were my tears a goodbye to Juventus? No, they were for the defeat,a Pirlo told Sky Sport Italia.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">a It is the kind of opportunity that I will rarely get again.a </p> . <p style="text-align: justify">Pirlo has a contract with the Italian champions till next year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Juventus director general Giuseppe Marotta also denied reports that Pirlo was set to leave the club this summer, claiming a move for Sami Khedira is to supplement, and not replace, members of the midfield of the Old Lady that have played a key role in winning the League and reaching the finals of the Champions League.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">"Andrea is an icon of Italian football and has become an icon of Juventus too,a Marotta said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">"I think his tears are understandable for a player who gave us such strong emotions over the years and it's only right he should feel those emotions too."</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Liverpool FC have been linked with a move for the Italian legend following the departure of talisman Steven Gerrard. But it now seems any move for the iconic playmaker is dead.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Marotta also rubbished rumors of exit of Carlos Tevez.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Carlos Tevez is also one of the players who is linked with a possible departure this summer with his boyhood club Boca Juniors interested in singing him.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">a The desire of the player is the predominant aspect in these situations, so wea ll talk to Tevez and see what he wants to do." Marotta said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">a I heard his agenta s comments, we have great respect for Tevez and want to keep him. We hope he wants to remain, but we must be prepared for anything."</p> a He has given so much to Juventus and I hope he can continue.a