Gigi Buffon called Napoli sore losers after the protests around a 3-1 Juventus victory at the San Paolo.
“It is more satisfying to win when suffering under pressure, as it unites the squad and I think we emerged in a fundamental stage of the season with three precious points.”
The Bianconeri had not conquered this stadium in Serie A since September 2000, but broke that taboo this evening with a 3-1 result.
Gigi Buffon called Napoli sore losers after the protests around a 3-1 Juventus victory at the San Paolo.
“It is more satisfying to win when suffering under pressure, as it unites the squad and I think we emerged in a fundamental stage of the season with three precious points.”
The Bianconeri had not conquered this stadium in Serie A since September 2000, but broke that taboo this evening with a 3-1 result.
The goalkeeper hit back at Rafa Benitez’s suggestion Kalidou Koulibaly had not fouled him on the disallowed goal, but rather it was the other way round.
“It’s a creative interpretation!” Buffon told Sky Sport Italia. “After the referee blew the whistle, I told Koulibaly he fouled me and he laughed. If in such a tense moment of the game your opponent laughs, it means he knows it was a foul.
“It can happen when someone is upset at the end of a game they lost, that they can go overboard and see reality a different way. I’m surprised, frankly, as it’s not like Benitez to say such things, but I accept it and understand his mood at this moment.
“It’s just a shame we always end up talking about rubbish that is bad for football and doesn’t do honour to losers or winners. I think at times silence is the best medicine, as otherwise we hurt football for no reason.
“In football and in life, sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. Don’t forget three weeks ago we maintained our dignity in defeat and expected others to do the same in our position. It’s too easy to be dignified only in victory.”