Buffon joins Ballon d’Or nominees
The nominees for the Ballon d’Or continue to emerge, including Gianluigi Buffon, Dries Mertens, Paulo Dybala and Edin Dzeko. There’s rarely a year when Juventus and Italy captain Buffon isn’t…
The nominees for the Ballon d’Or continue to emerge, including Gianluigi Buffon, Dries Mertens, Paulo Dybala and Edin Dzeko. There’s rarely a year when Juventus and Italy captain Buffon isn’t…
Today is the 45th birthday of former Juventus and Lazio midfielder Pavel Nedvěd. A Ballon d’Or winner considered one of the finest midfielders of his generation, Nedvěd was born in…
Gianfranco Zola believes Juventus Coach Max Allegri “is ready for a big international club, but he has time, while Gigi Buffon deserves the Ballon d’Or.” The Birmingham City tactician spoke…
Cristiano Ronaldo said he will “try to make the most of this unique moment in my career” after Real Madrid beat Juventus in the Champions League Final. The Portuguese talent…
There are “no favourites” in Saturday’s Champions League final, according to Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero. The Bianconeri face Real Madrid in Cardiff this weekend, as they look to lift…
Gigi Buffon said Juventus “have written indelible pages in the history of football, but I don’t want the Ballon d’Or as a gift. I want to deserve it.” The captain…
Gianluigi Buffon’s agent says the Ballon d’Or “isn’t an obsession” for the Juventus man - “whether he deserves it is another matter…” The Italy captain has never won the award,…
Gigi Buffon told L’Equipe about his sense of loyalty to Juventus, passion playing for Italy and why he is now “easier to criticise.” The Azzurri captain is the only Serie…
Paulo Dybala assures he wants to stay at Juventus “for a long time” and says Paul Pogba “misses us”. The forward has been one of the Bianconeri’s star men since…
Gianluigi Buffon says there’s “only a remote possibility” that he’ll play beyond the 2018 World Cup. The Juventus and Italy goalkeeper plans to retire at the end of next season,…
Cristiano Ronaldo has won the 2016 Ballon d’Or ahead of Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann, but Gigi Buffon is in ninth place. The announcement was made by France Football this…
Mario Balotelli admits it would be “very complicated” for him to return to Inter, and targets the Ligue 1 title. The striker came through the Nerazzurri youth system, but angered…
France Football has unveiled the full 30-man shortlist for this season’s Ballon d’Or. It was announced earlier today that Juventus trio Paulo Dybala, Gonzalo Higuain and Gianluigi Buffon are up…
Sami Khedira believes his Juventus teammate Gianluigi Buffon deserves the Ballon d’Or - “he’s played at the highest level for 20 years”. The Bianconeri goalkeeper wasn’t even nominated for the…
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has been named on the shortlist for the prestigious Ballon d’Or awards. The full list of 30 will be announced by France Football magazine today, and…
Luis Figo sent a 40th birthday apology to Francesco Totti. “Sorry for stealing the Ballon d’Or in 2000 – you deserved it.” The Roma captain turns 40 today and video…
France Football has announced it will retake control of the Ballon d’Or starting from the next award. The French magazine founded the award in 1956, but the award merged with…
Juventus and Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon notes “there’s always something to improve” and has no Ballon d’Or regrets. The Azzurri captain has won 161 caps for his country, as well…
Paul Pogba's agent says 'Juventus don't want to sell him' to Real Madrid, but the player's objective is 'not money, but the Ballon D'Or'. The intense speculation surrounding a possible…
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba claims he is not ready for the Ballon D'Or: 'First I must win the Champions League'. The Frenchman is getting ready for the Coppa Italia final…