Xavi: ‘I’m sorry for Buffon’
Spain and Barcelona legend Xavi is “very sorry” for Gianluigi Buffon, after Italy missed out on the World Cup. The Azzurri were beaten 1-0 by aggregate by Sweden in the…
Spain and Barcelona legend Xavi is “very sorry” for Gianluigi Buffon, after Italy missed out on the World Cup. The Azzurri were beaten 1-0 by aggregate by Sweden in the…
Juventus forward Paulo Dybala discusses his early career, and says “it’s an honour” to play with Gianluigi Buffon. La Joya gave a long interview to France Football, telling the story…
Juventus veteran Gianluigi Buffon says he will take his time before deciding which route to take after football. “I don’t want to look like a fool.” Buffon will hang up…
Juventus defender Medhi Benatia assure’s he’s fit and available for a “difficult” game with Sampdoria on Sunday. The defender missed four games before the international break with injury, but he’s…
Gianluigi Buffon could break a further two Serie A records before his planned retirement at the end of the season. The Juventus goalkeeper wanted to bow out after the 2018…
Wojciech Szczesny’s wife claims the goalkeeper is ready “to become Juventus’ No 1 when Gianluigi Buffon retires.” Szczesny joined Juve from Arsenal over the summer after two seasons on loan…
Lazio goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha admits it “hurt to see my idol Gigi Buffon so sad,” along with Ciro Immobile and Marco Parolo, after Italy missed the World Cup. The Azzurri…
Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini believes “the only way” to limit Barcelona's Lionel Messi is with teamwork - “if you try to anticipate his moves, you’re dead”. The Bianconeri face their…
Sami Khedira has vowed to help Juventus teammate Gianluigi Buffon win the Champions League this season after being ‘hurt’ by his post-Sweden tears. Buffon was seen crying during his interview…
Juventus forward Paulo Dybala says he was cheering for Italy last night - “I wanted to meet you in Russia”. The Argentine has already helped his own nation to qualify…
CONI President Giovanni Malago thanks Gianluigi Buffon for his reaction to Italy’s draw last night, but refuses to back Carlo Tavecchio. The Azzurri have failed to qualify for the World…
Gianluigi Buffon’s agent says “the sorrow is immense” after his last competitive match for Italy. The goalkeeper won his 175th cap yesterday, but a 0-0 draw with Sweden means he…
World Cup winner Cristian Zaccardo admits “I’m speechless” after Italy missed out on the World Cup, but calls Gianluigi Buffon “a great man” for facing the cameras. The Azzurri drew…
Italy’s World Cup dreams were dashed as they drew a blank against Sweden at San Siro. With an overhaul expected, which players, if any, impressed in the Football Italia ratings?…
The Italian media has reacted to the failure to reach the World Cup, with one newspaper calling it “an intolerable footballing shame”. The Azzurri drew 0-0 with Sweden last night,…
Federico Bernardeschi felt the World Cup exit was “tragic” for Italy, but above all for those retiring. “They did not deserve this.” The 0-0 draw at San Siro was not…
Italy have failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1958, as they were held 0-0 by Sweden at San Siro, losing the play-off 1-0 on…
Gigi Buffon again seemed to go against Coach Giampiero Ventura’s comments. “Italy must not get accustomed to mediocrity.” The first leg of their World Cup play-off ended 1-0 in Sweden…
Gigi Buffon insists his Italy career is “irrelevant” in the World Cup play-off with Sweden. “It’s for the Nazionale, the fans and our entire football movement.” The first leg ended…
Gigi Buffon contradicted many of Giampiero Ventura’s comments after Italy lost in Sweden. “We must avoid feeling unlucky.” There was precious little the goalkeeper could do when substitute Jakob Johansson’s…