Buffon

Gianluigi Buffon took his hat off to Spain. “Italy had a wonderful journey, but they have an inestimable value.” The Azzurri had been unbeaten up to the Final in Kiev,…

Gianluigi Buffon admits he feels “the same emotions and belief” as before Italy’s 2006 World Cup Final, but notes Spain have shown “superiority” over recent years. Gianluigi Buffon admits he…

Gianluigi Buffon sent another passionate message to fans ahead of the Euro 2012 Final. “It is better to suffer so we can rejoice than kid ourselves and die. Avanti Italia!”…

Gianluigi Buffon reveals he was livid at the final whistle of a 2-1 win over Germany. “We can’t play with fire after a performance like that.” The Azzurri had dominated…

Gianluigi Buffon admits that to defeat Germany in Thursday’s semi-final will require a perfect performance from Italy. The Azzurri face Joachin Low’s outfit with an historical advantage, having never lost…

Italy goalkeeper Gigi Buffon concedes it will be tough to beat Germany – but he believes in his Euro 2012 dream. The Germans will start as favourites in Thursday’s semi-final…

Gianluigi Buffon admits he “feared an upset,” but also took credit for advising Alessandro Diamanti on the decisive penalty. “Of course I feared an upset, as when a lottery starts…

Gigi Buffon does not believe England-Italy will go to penalties, but points out the Azzurri “always do well against the big teams.” This evening the Euro 2012 quarter-final sees these…

Gianluigi Buffon believes Italy and England “want to recapture the prestige that has been lost in recent years” during Sunday’s Euro 2012 quarter-final clash. “I remember the game in Italia…

Gianluigi Buffon thanked Spain for helping Italy qualify and felt it was “a sign” that Antonio Cassano and Mario Balotelli got the goals. Gianluigi Buffon thanked Spain for helping Italy…

Gigi Buffon has warned Italy must accept tonight’s Euro 2012 results “without ifs, buts or alibis. The team that deserves it will go through.” The Azzurri must beat the Republic…

Gianluigi Buffon warns Italy must not “think like losers” by focusing on a potential Spain-Croatia stitch-up and blasted the media for focusing on the wrong issues. Gianluigi Buffon warns Italy…

Italy captain Gigi Buffon is confident Spain won’t be looking for a 2-2 draw against Croatia which could eliminate the Azzurri from Euro 2012. The Italian media is fearing a…

Gianluigi Buffon insists Italy “play good football and just need to be more clinical when the scoring opportunities arise.” The Azzurri were held to a second consecutive 1-1 draw despite…

Fernando Torres praised Gianluigi Buffon and insisted he was not disappointed at being on the bench for Spain-Italy. “The result is acceptable, especially against a side like Italy,” said the…

Gianluigi Buffon says Italy have “come here to amaze” and can rely on “pure talent” Mario Balotelli in tomorrow’s opener against Spain. The Azzurri faced La Roja in Euro 2008…

Gianluigi Buffon has revealed his excitement that the European Championships are due to kick off today, and admits to a bit of nervous apprehension. Italy kick off their Group C…

Juventus duo Andrea Pirlo and Gianluigi Buffon and Milan’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Clarence Seedorf are all nominated for the annual Golden Foot award. The Golden Foot, which has been running…

Gianluigi Buffon’s lawyer has reiterated “he is not involved in the investigation” into a betting scandal after his tobacconist in Parma was raided by police. The Juventus and Italy goalkeeper…

Gigi Buffon gave an update on his injury, but above all hit back at reports trying to drag him into the betting scandal. “I’ve done nothing wrong.” The goalkeeper went…