Donnarumma: ‘Thanks Buffon, Ventura’
Gianluigi Donnarumma thanks Giampiero Ventura and Gianluigi Buffon after making his Italy debut. The 17-year-old goalkeeper replaced Buffon for the second half of the friendly with France, and is seen…
Gianluigi Donnarumma thanks Giampiero Ventura and Gianluigi Buffon after making his Italy debut. The 17-year-old goalkeeper replaced Buffon for the second half of the friendly with France, and is seen…
Gianluigi Buffon has been hailed as a “true champion” and “example for everyone” after stopping boos of the Marseillaise in Italy-France on Thursday. Whistles could be heard as the French…
Marko Pjaca calls his Juventus teammate Gianluigi Buffon “a legend” and is happy to play in a 3-5-2. The Croatian arrived from Dinamo Zagreb this summer, and has been tipped…
Gianluigi Buffon describes Nice-bound Mario Balotelli as “humble”, Gianluigi Donnarumma “a chosen one” and ex-Juventus teammate Paul Pogba “a leader”. Buffon was present alongside Italy boss Giampiero Ventura at Wednesday’s…
Gianluigi Buffon believes there's 'nothing to say' on Daniele De Rossi being stripped of his captaincy at Roma. The veteran midfielder took to the pitch against Cagliari yesterday, but the…
Captain Gianluigi Buffon warns Juventus’ Champions League opponents “are not to be underestimated”. The Bianconeri have been drawn with Sevilla, Lyon and Dinamo Zagreb, with most pundits making them firm…
Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon admits “it hurts to lose” Paul Pogba, and compares him to Zinedine Zidane. The French midfielder left the Bianconeri this summer, joining Manchester United for a…
Medhi Benatia relies on Gonzalo Higuain and Paulo Dybala to rewrite history: 'I came to Juventus for that reason'. The 29-year-old returned to Serie A on loan from Bayern Munich,…
Marco Tardelli calls Juventus forwards Gonzalo Higuain and Paulo Dybala “a perfect partnership”. The Bianconeri have signed last season’s Serie A top-scorer from Napoli, and he’s expected to partner last…
Gigi Buffon admits he’s not sure what he’ll do after he retires, as he’s focused on the last two years of his career. The Juventus and Italy captain will retire…
As Italy's U19 team prepare to face England in the European tournament's semi-finals, Gianluigi Buffon, Alessandro Nesta and Andrea Pirlo send their best wishes. With the game kicking off at…
Gianluigi Buffon “still has many objectives” with Italy and Juventus before he retires in 2018. The goalkeeper has already announced his intention to hang up his gloves after the World…
Juventus and Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon notes “there’s always something to improve” and has no Ballon d’Or regrets. The Azzurri captain has won 161 caps for his country, as well…
Mattia Perin feels like 'a leader' at Genoa, but admits 'Gigi Buffon will rightly start at the next World Cup'. The 23-year-old is considered among Italy's most promising young goalkeepers,…
Paul Pogba feels sorry for his Juventus teammate Gigi Buffon after Italy were knocked out of Euro 2016 - “to see Gigi crying made me feel very bad”. The midfielder…
Dino Zoff hopes Gigi Buffon can emulate him by winning the European Championships and the World Cup with Italy. The Azzurri are in the Quarter-Final of Euro 2016, and will…
Germany's Thomas Muller warns that 'Italy and their defence can be beaten', and remembers scoring against Gianluigi Buffon. The two teams face each other on Saturday for access to the…
Italy are 'tough luck for any opponent', says Christian Vieri, who also praises the BBC defence and 'madman' Gianluigi Buffon. The trio of Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini…
Daniele De Rossi believes the Italy defence is “the best in the world”. Fielding the Juventus ‘BBC’ backline of Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini, the Azzurri haven’t allowed…
Italy icon Marco Tardelli says Italy can win Euro 2016 and singles out Manuele Giaccherini as his successor. The hero of the 1982 World Cup final against Germany is familiar…