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Italy's Salvatore Sirigu says there is no battle between himself and Gigi Buffon for the Azzurri’s goalkeeping spot. Italy's Salvatore Sirigu says there is no battle between himself and Gigi…

Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas says it would be a dream to face Italy counterpart Gigi Buffon this coming Friday. It is still uncertain whether the Azzurri captain will be…

There are reports that Gianluigi Buffon and Mattia De Sciglio will be back fit to play some part in Italy’s World Cup group stage. There are reports that Gianluigi Buffon…

Daniele De Rossi and Andrea Barzagli both missed Italy’s training session this morning, and could be potential injury worries. The Azzurri are back at their Mangaratiba base after coming back…

Francesco Toldo has praised Salvatore Sirigu for showing no fear and doing the right thing in deputising for Gigi Buffon in the Italy goal. Buffon sprained an ankle on the…

Italy’s medical staff confirm they were “pretty worried” about Gigi Buffon, but now confident he and Mattia De Sciglio will soon be fit. Italy’s medical staff confirm they were “pretty…

Mattia De Sciglio feels he’ll be ready to face Costa Rica, but Gigi Buffon reportedly won’t return until Uruguay. Mattia De Sciglio feels he’ll be ready to face Costa Rica,…

Salvatore Sirigu reveals Gigi Buffon “reassured” him before his World Cup debut against England. Salvatore Sirigu reveals Gigi Buffon “reassured” him before his World Cup debut against England. The Paris…

Giorgio Chiellini reveals Italy had “prepared a completely different approach and line-up” against England. Giorgio Chiellini reveals Italy had “prepared a completely different approach and line-up” against England. The 2-1…

Gigi Buffon “thought he had broken everything, but will get away with a few days of treatment,” revealed his sister. The Italy goalkeeper sprained his left ankle in training and…

Gigi Buffon wished Salvatore Sirigu the best of luck, but hinted he could “miss another World Cup” due to injury. The goalkeeper has been ruled out of tonight’s opener against…

Gianluigi Buffon is out of Italy’s World Cup opener with England tonight, so Salvatore Sirigu starts in goal. Gianluigi Buffon is out of Italy’s World Cup opener with England tonight,…

If Salvatore Sirigu starts against England tonight for the injured Gigi Buffon, it’ll be his second competitive cap. If Salvatore Sirigu starts against England tonight for the injured Gigi Buffon,…

There is “pessimism” filtering through from the Italy camp over Gigi Buffon’s chances of facing England tonight. The Azzurri open their World Cup campaign in Manaus at 23.00 UK time…

Gigi Buffon and Salvatore Sirigu are carrying injuries, so Mattia Perin could potentially earn his first cap against England. Gigi Buffon and Salvatore Sirigu are carrying injuries, so Mattia Perin…

Gigi Buffon suffered a “slight ankle sprain and is undergoing treatment” ahead of tonight’s World Cup opener against England. Italy begin their tournament in Manaus at 23.00 UK time (22.00…

Cesare Prandelli has reiterated Giorgio Chiellini’s comments that Andrea Pirlo and Gianluigi Buffon are ‘essential’ to Italy. Cesare Prandelli has reiterated Giorgio Chiellini’s comments that Andrea Pirlo and Gianluigi Buffon…

Giorgio Chiellini has conceded that Italy need to take ‘good care’ of Gianluigi Buffon and Andrea Pirlo. The Azzurri are currently on their way to Manaus to take on England…

Claudio Marchisio is “really impressed” with Matteo Darmian, congratulated Mario Balotelli and Gigi Buffon. Claudio Marchisio is “really impressed” with Matteo Darmian, congratulated Mario Balotelli and Gigi Buffon. Torino right-back…

Italy goalkeeper Gigi Buffon says he is never relaxed about the prospect of penalty shoot-outs. The Azzurri were victorious the last time they were taken to spot-kicks at a major…