‘Juventus will compete with Barca’
Gigi Buffon acknowledges Barcelona are “probably the most difficult team to knock out” but Juventus “aren’t here to make up the numbers”. Tomorrow sees the first leg of the Champions…
Gigi Buffon acknowledges Barcelona are “probably the most difficult team to knock out” but Juventus “aren’t here to make up the numbers”. Tomorrow sees the first leg of the Champions…
Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon believes Barcelona “will give us answers” about how far they’ve progressed. The Bianconeri reached the Champions League final in 2015, but were beaten 3-1 by the…
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen insists that Gianluigi Buffon is a 'worldwide legend'. The 24-year-old spoke ahead of the Champions League quarter final first leg with Juventus next Tuesday evening.…
Italy captain Gianluigi Buffon marvels at his namesake Donnarumma - “he’s already capable of being goalkeeper for Milan and the national team”. The 18-year-old made his first start for the…
Gianluigi Buffon is unfazed by Juventus’ schedule in April - “we’re playing a lot, but this is what we work for”. The Bianconeri face Napoli twice in the next week,…
Paolo Maldini confirms Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma reminds him of Gigi Buffon - “he has something that you see immediately”. The former defender played against Buffon on his Serie A…
Christian Abbiati says Gigio Donnarumma “has everything” to be Gianluigi Buffon’s heir but “he can improve with his feet”. The Milan goalkeeper is expected to make his first Italy start…
Former Italy goalkeeper Francesco Toldo insists Gianluigi Donnarumma will only get Azzurri chance 'when Gianluigi Buffon decides to quit'. The 45-year-old replaced Buffon at Euro 2000, when the latter broke…
Roma veteran Francesco Totti has revealed the profession he pursued before he became a footballer – a petrol attendant. Speaking to Sky Sport Italia, Totti also admitted he “missed” the…
Gianluigi Buffon assures “Italy won’t have any problems after me”, thanks to Gianluigi Donnarumma, Mattia Perin and Alex Meret. The Azzurri captain plays his 1000th senior game tomorrow, but at…
Gianluigi Buffon considers how he’ll finally end his career - “maybe I’ll headbutt someone on the pitch, like Zinedine Zidane…” The goalkeeper will play his 1000th senior game when he…
Gianluigi Buffon says “it’s a huge pleasure” to play his 1000th game but “there won't be another thousand!” The Juventus and Italy goalkeeper will play his thousandth senior game against…
Napoli’s Lorenzo Insigne reveals he “joked around a bit” with Juventus captain Gigi Buffon about recent controversy. The Partenopei were beaten 3-1 in the first leg of the Coppa Italia…
Simone Verdi admits he got “goosebumps” when meeting Gianluigi Buffon on Italy duty. The Bologna forward has been called-up to the latest Azzurri squad, and could win his first cap…
Nevio Scala, who gave Gianluigi Buffon his debut, says Milan’s Gigio Donnarumma is the Juventus goalkeeper “20 years ago”. The Rossoneri number one made his debut at 16, drawing parallels…
Gianluigi Buffon’s agent admits “there was an agreement between Parma and Barcelona but he chose Juventus”. The goalkeeper joined the Bianconeri for a fee of £32m in 2001, but could…
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon insists that an influx of foreign investors is 'bad for Serie A'. The Bianconeri are still owned by the Agnelli family, whilst Roma and Inter have…
Gianluigi Buffon admits that a Champions League win is 'what motivates' him 'to keep playing.' Time is running out for the 39-year-old, so Juventus must advance beyond Barcelona in the…
Gianluigi Buffon could break another Juventus record this weekend against Sampdoria, reports suggest. According to Corriere dello Sport, the legendary stopper is second only to Giampiero Boniperti in number of…
Fabio Cannavaro believes Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon “deserves to lift the Champions League”. The Bianconeri qualified for the Quarter-Finals with Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Porto, with the goalkeeper stating afterward…