Di Biagio: Buffon will play, Balotelli…
Luigi Di Biagio confirms Gianluigi Buffon will play in at least one of Italy’s friendlies but claims Mario Balotelli must do more than score goals. Di Biagio named his first…
Luigi Di Biagio confirms Gianluigi Buffon will play in at least one of Italy’s friendlies but claims Mario Balotelli must do more than score goals. Di Biagio named his first…
Gianluigi Buffon has explained why he chose to accept Italy’s call-up – to ‘unify’ the squad and for Davide Astori. Buffon was selected in Luigi De Biagio’s first Italy squad…
Gianluigi Buffon says “the most determined will win” when Juventus take on Real Madrid in the Champions League. The Bianconeri were today drawn against the holders in the Quarter-Finals, having…
It’s reported that Gianluigi Buffon and Massimiliano Allegri paid out of their own pockets for a private jet to take Juventus to Davide Astori’s funeral. The Bianconeri played Tottenham Hotspur…
Juventus and Italy captain Gianluigi Buffon explains “as long as I want to suffer, to fight, I’ll continue”. The 40-year-old had been planning to retire after the 2018 World Cup,…
Luigi Di Biagio admits Gianluigi Buffon’s presence in the Italy set-up is ‘crucial’ as the goalkeeper has a role to play “off the pitch”. Buffon was reportedly annoyed by Di…
Giorgio Chiellini admits Juventus “didn’t have the same old hunger” at the start of this season but “we looked each other in the eyes and said ‘this is not right’.”…
Caretaker Italy CT Luigi Di Biagio assures there’s “total harmony” with Gianluigi Buffon, who will make his own decision about the March friendlies. The goalkeeper appeared to have waved farewell…
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has reportedly decided to retire from professional football at the end of the season. According to Corriere della Sera, the announcement should arrive sooner than expected…
Claudio Marchisio has “never asked” Gigi Buffon if he’ll retire, but believes his Juventus teammate “will keep playing”. The legendary goalkeeper had planned to retire after the 2018 World Cup,…
Gigi Buffon said Wembley is “a theatre of football” to host Tottenham Hotspur and Juventus, while comparisons between Harry Kane and Gabriel Batistuta are “apt.” It kicks off on Wednesday…
Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon will be looking for his 50th Champions League clean sheet against Tottenham Hotspur tomorrow. The 40-year-old still hasn't decided if he’ll retire at the end of…
Italy captain Gigi Buffon sent a heartfelt message after the sudden death of Fiorentina defender Davide Astori. “Your family deserves to know you were a TRULY GOOD PERSON.” The 31-year-old…
Blaise Matuidi reveals he was “honoured” to be greeted by Juventus captain Gigi Buffon with a kiss. “It really struck me. Huge, huge respect!” The former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder spoke…
Beppe Marotta won’t discuss Gianluigi Buffon’s future, but assures Juventus have an “idyllic relationship” with their captain. The goalkeeper had planned to retire at the end of the season, but…
Gianluigi Buffon’s agent says “it’s still early” for the Juventus goalkeeper to make a decision on his future but “he could play for another two years” if he wanted to.…
Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore says the club should make a “megabucks” offer for Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon. The veteran is out of contract at the end of the season,…
Dino Zoff admits “Gianluigi Buffon’s experience is important” for Italy but “I say to give space to young people in every position”. The goalkeeper is expected to be called-up for…
Alessandro Costacurta shrugs off questions about Gianluigi Buffon’s Italy recall - “Luigi Di Biagio can choose the ones he thinks are best for these games”. The veteran goalkeeper is expected…
Former Parma Coach Nevio Scala admits he is torn by news Gigi Buffon could extend his Italy career. “It’s an embarrassing situation.” The 40-year-old shot-stopper started his career at Parma…