Buffon to snub Italy swansong?
There are reports Gianluigi Buffon will reject a final call-up for Italy-Netherlands, even though it was organised at the Juventus Stadium for him. The friendly has been scheduled for June…
There are reports Gianluigi Buffon will reject a final call-up for Italy-Netherlands, even though it was organised at the Juventus Stadium for him. The friendly has been scheduled for June…
Juventus have hiked ticket prices for the final match of the season with Verona, which could be an indication it will be Gianluigi Buffon’s last game. The goalkeeper is expected…
It’s reported Gianluigi Buffon will take a role with Italy rather than Juventus when he retires at the end of the season. The goalkeeper still hasn’t officially confirmed his retirement,…
Michael Oliver admits he had “a weird few days” after refereeing Real Madrid-Juventus in the Champions League. The English official gave a last-minute penalty to the hosts, before sending of…
Gigi Buffon denied reports of a clash with Juventus teammate Medhi Benatia and insisted they’ll “have no problems congratulating” Napoli after a fascinating campaign. The rumours emerged after the 1-0…
Gianluigi Buffon insists reports he had a row with Juventus teammate Medhi Benatia are “patently invented”. There were multiple reports this morning that the captain had stern words for his…
Bruce Grobbelaar reflects on his ‘spaghetti legs’ against Roma in the 1984 European Cup final, and offers a prediction for tonight’s rematch with Liverpool. The Reds famously won the trophy…
Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon reportedly fumed at his teammates after the 1-0 defeat to Napoli at the weekend. The Bianconeri lost 1-0 after Kalidou Koulibaly’s late header, closing the gap…
Juventus director Beppe Marotta discussed Max Allegri’s tactical versatility for the big Napoli game and how they’ll deal with Gigi Buffon’s retirement. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45…
Gigi Buffon is expected to turn down the offer of a few months at Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores, according to reports. The Juventus captain is 40 years old…
Boca Juniors Coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto confirmed they have “been in contact with Gigi Buffon” for a summer transfer. The rumours have been circulating for a few weeks, as his…
Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero says Gianluigi Buffon can help Italy to recover from the disappointment of missing out on the World Cup. The goalkeeper is expected to retire at…
Marco Materazzi wants to see Mauro Icardi “lift a few trophies with Inter”, and has sympathy for Gianluigi Buffon. The former Nerazzurri defender was at a Nike exhibition today which…
A goalkeeper in the eighth tier of Italian football imitates Gigi Buffon, accusing a referee of having “a case of beer for a heart”. The Juventus goalkeeper slated referee Michael…
Julio Cesar will retire from football on Saturday night and says the treble with Inter was “certainly the high point of my career”. The Brazilian joined Flamengo in January for…
CONI President Giovanni Malagò is in favour of VAR in the Champions League, but warns the reaction to Gigi Buffon’s comments were “too partisan.” The controversy over the last-gasp penalty…
The head of FIFA’s refereeing department responds to Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon - “it’s impossible to think about where we are, what happened before…” The Bianconeri goalkeeper was incensed by…
Marcello Lippi insists “Italian football is not in crisis”, and says “it’s sad” that Michael Oliver sent off Gianluigi Buffon. Italy have failed to qualify for this summer’s World Cup,…
Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon admits “sometimes getting it wrong”, but says Real Madrid and its aftermath was “pure adrenaline”. The goalkeeper was sent-off by referee Michael Oliver after reacting furiously…
Refereeing chief Marcello Nicchi claims he would have sided with Michael Oliver if Gianluigi Buffon’s ‘threatening’ outburst happened in a Serie A game. Buffon was sent off for excessive dissent…