Juventus captain Gigi Buffon paid tribute to Torino and Giampiero Ventura after a hard-fought Derby della Mole.

The goalkeeper was only in the stands due to a shoulder injury, but ran on after the final whistle to hug his teammates.

“All credit to Torino and all credit to Ventura for the way he gets his team to play, for his gentlemanly conduct after the game and for the sense of humour that makes him always a pleasing presence!” wrote Buffon on Facebook.

Juventus captain Gigi Buffon paid tribute to Torino and Giampiero Ventura after a hard-fought Derby della Mole.

The goalkeeper was only in the stands due to a shoulder injury, but ran on after the final whistle to hug his teammates.

“All credit to Torino and all credit to Ventura for the way he gets his team to play, for his gentlemanly conduct after the game and for the sense of humour that makes him always a pleasing presence!” wrote Buffon on Facebook.

“I am so happy for my teammates… for our fans… and for the table! I am proud to be 1/26th of this team!”

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