Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has affirmed that he would be doing himself “a disservice if I stopped playing.”
Last night, the veteran matched Paolo Maldini’s record of 647 matches in Serie A during the 2-1 win against Sampdoria.
Although he played down the importance of equalling the former Milan captain, he felt there were still “many beautiful moments” ahead for him in football.
“It’s exciting and it’s also the reason why I keep playing,” Buffon told Sky Sport Italia.
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has affirmed that he would be doing himself “a disservice if I stopped playing.”
Last night, the veteran matched Paolo Maldini’s record of 647 matches in Serie A during the 2-1 win against Sampdoria.
Although he played down the importance of equalling the former Milan captain, he felt there were still “many beautiful moments” ahead for him in football.
“It’s exciting and it’s also the reason why I keep playing,” Buffon told Sky Sport Italia.
“I know that I can still give myself many beautiful emotions, together with my teammates.
“There are still many moments to live, as long as I am able to give the answers on the pitch.
“The main thing today was to win and to finish the year at the top of the League.
“Everything else just makes it even sweeter. It’s not a very important goal to play my 648th match in Serie A right now, but if I was to do it, I would like to do it with Juventus at the top of the table.”
About his own future in the game, Buffon said retiring would be wrong if he continued to “feel good physically”.
“I honestly see it very far away,” added the 41-year-old.
“Two years ago, I stopped playing, then my life gave me other sensational and beautiful possibilities.
“I rely on my own honesty, letting life fulfil itself and show me the way. For how I am physically right now, I’d be doing myself a disservice if I stopped playing.
“I feel like a point of reference in the dressing room, with great responsibilities, despite no playing too often.
“I must respect the child I have been and that still lives within me. For now, it’s right to continue.
“For how long it will go on? At least until June…”