On This Day: Juventus sign Buffon
On this day in 2001, Juventus officially completed the signing of Parma goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon. The 23-year-old arrived for a world record fee for a goalkeeper, 100 billion lire or…
On this day in 2001, Juventus officially completed the signing of Parma goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon. The 23-year-old arrived for a world record fee for a goalkeeper, 100 billion lire or…
Gigi Buffon insists Juventus “proved we do not have a European taboo” and reveals he had “a bit of a chat” with Gianluigi Donnarumma. The Bianconeri were beaten in the…
On this day in 2006, Luca Toni struck twice as Italy beat Ukraine 3-0 to reach the World Cup semi-final. Having come through a nervy final group game with the…
Gianfranco Zola believes Juventus Coach Max Allegri “is ready for a big international club, but he has time, while Gigi Buffon deserves the Ballon d’Or.” The Birmingham City tactician spoke…
On this day in 2006, Italy beat the Czech Republic 2-0 to advance to the Last 16 of the World Cup. The Azzurri had beaten Ghana in their first group…
Dani Alves insists Juventus teammate Gianluigi Buffon doesn’t need the Champions League to be remembered as a legend. The goalkeeper has won almost every trophy at club and international level,…
Max Allegri says Juventus “have to give continuity” to the 4-2-3-1, and the squad is “complete, apart from up-front”. The Bianconeri have been linked with the likes of Angel Di…
Gianluigi Buffon doesn’t think Leonardo Bonucci will leave Juventus - “I’m expecting him at the pre-season training camp”. The centre-back has been linked with both Chelsea and Manchester City, and…
Gianluigi Buffon appears to confirm Wojciech Szczesny will join Juventus - “I think it’s an intelligent marriage”. The Arsenal goalkeeper has spent the past two seasons on loan with Roma,…
Gianluigi Buffon admits he is “99.9 percent” certain that he will retire from professional football after the 2018 World Cup. Buffon has repeatedly stated his desire to hang up his…
Gigi Buffon is “proud not to be like” the Italians who celebrated Juventus losing the Champions League Final to Real Madrid. When the Bianconeri were beaten 4-1 in Cardiff, there…
Gigi Buffon admits “this could be my final year” as a player, so it’s only right Juventus and Italy seek his heirs, but shows respect for Liechtenstein. The World Cup…
Daniele De Rossi hopes ex-Roma Coach Luciano Spalletti doesn’t find too much success at Inter, as “they will be our rivals for the top spots.” The tactician left at the…
Juventus trio Gianluigi Buffon, Leonardo Bonucci and Miralem Pjanic have been included in the Champions League Squad of the Season. The 18-man party was named by UEFA’s Technical Observers, although…
Gianluigi Buffon admits Juventus still “lack something” after their defeat in the Champions League Final and is “really annoyed” with their performance. Juve were thrashed 4-1 by Real Madrid in…
Giampiero Ventura tried to reassure the Juventus players as they arrive for international duty. “90 minutes cannot cancel out an entire season.” The Bianconeri flew back to Turin this afternoon…
Gianluigi Buffon insists he has “one more chance of winning the Champions League” after Juventus fell 4-1 to Real Madrid. The 39-year-old goalkeeper has never lifted the biggest trophy in…
Massimiliano Allegri maintains “the important thing is playing in a Champions League Final” and defeat to Real Madrid doesn’t mark the end of an era. The Bianconeri had been unbeaten…
It was another dismal Champions League Final night for Juventus, so Football Italia picks the best and worst in Cardiff. Words: Tom Scholes Gianluigi Buffon: 5 It was another dismal…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said “the best team won” the Champions League Final after Juventus fell 4-1 to Real Madrid and reassured Gigi Buffon. “Juventus played a great first half,…