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Gianluigi Buffon
Gianluigi Buffon is a former Italian goalkeeper who is widely regarded as one of the greatest glovesmen of all time. He played for several clubs over a glittering career, including Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain, and Parma, which also saw him win the 2006 World Cup with Italy. Buffon is also regarded as one of the finest players to have never won the UEFA Champions League.
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GIANLUIGI DONNARUMMA on why he left PSG for Man City, the crucial letter he wrote before winning the Champions League, 'Mr Guardiola', how he winds up best mate Erling Haaland and his Ballon d'Or dream
25/10/25 01:00
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY IAN LADYMAN: The world's best goalkeeper walks into a small room and folds his enormous frame into a plastic chair. On his right cheek is a three-inch scar - a football boot to the face can do that - and on a table nearby is his first trophy in English football....read
Teenage goalkeeper 'suspended for one year' despite being ATTACKED by parent during under-14s match and hospitalised - as Man City's new star Gianluigi Donnarumma reaches out
05/09/25 09:49Thomas Sarritzu, of Volpiano Pianese, was left with a fractured ankle bone, neck trauma and severe bruising after the shocking scenes during an Under-14s clash with Carmagnola Queencar.
Why Gianluigi Buffon 'VETOED' Jose Mourinho as Italy coach after Adidas 'agreed to part fund' appointment of controversial Portuguese
20/06/25 17:29Jose Mourinho was being considered for the role of Italy coach before Azzurri legend Gianluigi Buffon vetoed his appointment - according to reports from Italy. Italy appointed Gennaro Gattuso.
Revealed: Jorge Bolano's cause of death after former World Cup star collapsed at a family birthday party and died aged 47
08/04/25 09:11Jorge Bolano's cause of death has been revealed. The ex-World Cup star collapsed and died at a relative's birthday party, according to Bogota newspaper El Tiempo.Jorge Bolano dead at 47: Gianluigi Buffon leads tributes after former World Cup footballer collapsed at a party and died
07/04/25 12:15The football world is in mourning following the passing of former Colombia international Jorge Bolano at the age of 47.
Legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon watches his son score his first international goal - but not for Italy!
26/03/25 18:47Buffon retired in 2023, ending his career at Parma - still in his home country - which is the team he began his career with before moving to turn and then French side Paris Saint-Germain.
Jermain Defoe reveals star-studded European giant he came close to joining before returning to Tottenham in 2009
24/03/25 16:54Defoe, best remembered for spells with Tottenham , Portsmouth and West Ham , has revealed that his career could have panned out very differently in 2009.
World Cup winner's son, 17, makes his professional debut - just two years after his father retired at 43
10/03/25 09:28A World Cup winner's son made his professional debut for Serie B side Pisa on Sunday, a month after the 17-year-old earned his first call-up to represent his Under 18 national team.
Gianluigi Buffon's son, 17, gets first international call-up - but it's NOT for Italy... and he could make debut against England next month!
18/02/25 18:42The national team career of the 17-year-old midfielder will start after his impressive performances in the youth teams of the for Serie B side Pisa during this season.
Italy legend Gianluigi Buffon names player who 'should have won five Ballon d'Ors'... but never even managed one
19/11/24 11:47The footballing legend played more than 1,000 matches in a career spanning four decades, making his debut for Parma in the 1995-96 season. He lifted the World Cup trophy in 2006.
Cristiano Ronaldo jokingly apologises to Gianluigi Buffon during Champions League draw for his incredible bicycle kick goal for Real Madrid against Juventus in 2018
29/08/24 18:31Ronaldo and Buffon were both present in Monaco on Thursday as the inaugural draw for the league phase of the Champions League took place.
Pope Francis, 87, turns footballer as he joins legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon in kicking off World Children's Day event at Rome's Olympic Stadium
25/05/24 22:23The gathering saw around 50,000 people in attendance including children from around the globe. Appearing in high spirits, Francis, 87, arrived at the stadium in the white 'popemobile.
Ronaldo Nazario tells Mail Sport his dream team XI that includes Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and himself... but who else makes the cut in his star-studded line-up?
13/03/24 09:14The two-time Ballon d'Or winner shared the pitch with some of football's greats in his career, whether playing with them or against, and called on some for his team.
Anthony Joshua leads the big names at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix - just a day after knocking out Francis Ngannou - with Jose Mourinho, Patrice Evra and Gianluigi Buffon joining him at the Jeddah circuit
09/03/24 18:04Celebrities of the sporting world rolled out for the Formula One Grand Prix on Saudi Arabia as the likes of Anthony Joshua, Patrice Evra and Jose Mourinho attended the race in Jeddah.
Petr Cech picks his three greatest goalkeepers of all time... snubbing himself as he selects two World Cup winners and a Premier League legend on his illustrious list
18/02/24 16:11Petr Cech has named who, in his opinion, are the three greatest goalkeepers to have ever played the game.
Italian goalkeeping legend Gianluigi Buffon bursts into tears as 30,000 people gather to pay their respects at the funeral of the nation's greatest goalscorer Gigi Riva following his death at the age of 79
25/01/24 09:01Riva passed away at the age of 79 on Monday, and 30,000 people gathered in Cagliari to pay their respects to the popular former striker just two days later.
Kevin Keegan and Trevor Brooking's 1977 heroics, Gianfranco Zola's winner twenty years later - and two agonising penalty shootout losses for the Three Lions... FIVE famous clashes between England and Italy as the sides prepare to lock horns at Wembley
16/10/23 22:34It's a crucial clash between the Three Lions and the Azzurri, with Gareth Southgate's men able to qualify for Euro 2024 by sealing a point, while Italy are in need of a big victory.
Roberto Mancini went from hero to zero in Italy with his controversial cash-driven betrayal, as his Saudi Arabia appointment left the Euro 2020 winners shocked
14/10/23 21:30It ended with an email and began with a betrayal. When Italy return to Wembley for the first time since their triumph over England in the final of Euro 2020, they will do so without a familiar face.
Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Zaniolo leave Italy's training camp after being questioned by police investigating betting breaches before the stars joined Newcastle and Aston Villa
12/10/23 18:58Newcastle star Sandro Tonali and Aston Villa midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo have reportedly been questioned by police as part of an investigation into breaches of betting rules.
ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Gianluigi Buffon revolutionised the goalkeeper role with his 'alien'-like abilities from an early age to conquering the Serie A with Juventus
03/08/23 15:14ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Gianluigi Buffon showed such technical excellence in making extraordinary saves and putting in performances that defied all logic that it hid even his biggest flaw.
Gianluigi Buffon RETIRES from football at 45 years old as the Italian icon terminates his contract at Parma after legendary 28-year career
02/08/23 13:29The 45-year-old previously stated that he intends to keep playing until the 2026 World Cup and had full intentions of seeing out his contract at Parma, which expires in June 2024.
Gianluigi Buffon to 'RETIRE from football at 45 years old and terminate his contract at Parma' after legendary 28-year career... and 'is expected to be appointed Chief of Delegation for Italy's national team'
01/08/23 20:12The 45-year-old previously stated that he intends to keep playing until the 2026 World Cup and had full intentions of seeing out his contract at Parma, which expires in June 2024.
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers may have to prioritise a move to replace veteran goalkeeper Joe Hart
20/07/23 22:56JOHN MCGARRY: Back in February, Parma announced that the legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon had signed a contract extension until 2024.
Gianluigi Buffon 'is offered a £25MILLION-a-year deal to become the latest star to join the Saudi Pro League' as the legendary 45-year-old Parma goalkeeper weighs up his future in football
02/07/23 11:44Buffon still has twelve months remaining on his current deal at the Stadio Ennio Tardini but reports suggest the 'keeper may have one final move left in his legendary career.
Italian football bans players from wearing the No 88 shirt because of its links to Adolf Hitler as they unveil plan to clamp down on anti-Semitism next season
28/06/23 12:05Italian football has moved to ban players from wearing the No 88 shirt because of its links to Adolf Hitler in a clampdown on anti-Semitism.
'It was the biggest mistake of my life... I gave up £8.8MILLION': Italy legend Gianluigi Buffon reveals his regret at leaving mega-money at PSG in a spat over selection - and why losing to Man United was worst moment of his career
22/03/23 10:41The legendary Italian goalkeeper played in the French capital for just one season after leaving Juventus at the age of 40 - only to then return to Turin a year later.
ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Gianluigi Donnarumma was dubbed Italy's heir to Gianluigi Buffon but is slowly losing his golden boy tag - and at PSG he is struggling to impose his personality in a dressing room of prima donnas
26/02/23 14:08ALVISE CAGNAZZO: The French giants let Keylor Navas leave in the January transfer window and put all their hope into the hands of Donnarumma to bring them success.
Gianluigi Buffon reveals his surprise support for 'second team' CAMEROON at the World Cup after Italy's failure to qualify for Qatar - and says their famous 1990 side were 'like heroes to me'
21/11/22 18:30Gianluigi Buffon has announced he will support Cameroon during the World Cup after Italy failed to qualify for Qatar, with the goalkeeper saying the nation has long been his been his 'second team'.
DON'T PANIC! Jordan Pickford has gone from excitable gloveman to a calmer goalkeeper who is now England's undisputed No 1 ahead of the World Cup in Qatar
18/11/22 22:31The last four finals have featured some of the best of we have known in modern times. Hugo Lloris in 2018, Manuel Neuer in 2014, Iker Casillas in 2010 and Gianluigi Buffon in 2006 all won the trophy.
Former Juventus legend Gianluigi Buffon insists he's not ready to hang up his gloves and could 'more or less' continue until he's 55... but Italian goalkeeper suggests he's ready to 'experience something else' away from football when he steps away
15/07/22 08:25The 44-year-old goalkeeper, who is preparing to enter a second season in goal for Serie B side Parma, believes he can continue playing the sport until his mid-fifties.
'Di Maria in Serie A, is like Maradona': Former Juventus legend Gianluigi Buffon insists his former PSG team mate could be as good as the Argentine legend in the Serie A, if he joins The Old Lady
20/06/22 16:19Di Maria is leaving Paris Saint-Germain on a free at the end of his contract following seven seasons with the club. The 34-year-old is among the most high-profile free agents.
Giorgio Chiellini confirms he will leave Juventus at the end of the season after 18 years with the Italian giants... and an MLS switch could be on the horizon 'with LAFC and Vancouver Whitecaps lining up moves' for the defender
12/05/22 05:47The 37-year-old, third on Juventus' all-time appearances list behind Alessandro Del Piero and Gianluigi Buffon, made the announcement after his side lost to Inter Milan in Wednesday's Coppa Italia.
Is this the worst mistake of Gianluigi Buffon's 27-year career? Italy legend, 44, is urged to 'pack it in and RETIRE' by fans after his shocking gaffe gifted Perugia a goal and condemned Parma to a third straight Serie B defeat
26/04/22 07:54Gianluigi Buffon made one of the worst mistakes of his career on Monday night during Parma's clash with Perugia. He conceded a goal in the seventh minute of the game after missing the ball.
Gianluigi Buffon renews his contract with boyhood club Parma until 2024, which would see the Italian legend play on until he's 46 - just weeks after insisting he could carry on until he's FIFTY!
28/02/22 10:49His renewal perhaps comes as a surprise after recently revealing he would like to play in either Mexico or the United States before calling it a day.
UEFA is slammed over TV advert that lectures fans about switching off lights and closing fridge doors 'to fight climate change' - while being sponsored by Russian fuel goliath Gazprom
23/02/22 16:56Some fans watching recent Champions League matches have criticised the ad, saying it's in poor taste when followed by commercials for Gazprom, UEFA's current sponsor.
Gianluigi Buffon rejects retirement rumours and insists he could play until he's FIFTY as he eyes 2026 World Cup with Italy... after becoming the first goalkeeper in history to keep an incredible 500 career clean sheets
06/02/22 09:21Veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has rejected talks of a possible retirement and revealed he may even target the World Cup in 2026 if Italy fail to qualify for this year's tournament.
Gianluigi Buffon says he still wants to play in Mexico or America before retiring, even though he turns 44 next month... but the goalkeeping legend admits he would have already quit if he had won the Champions League
24/12/21 09:12Gianluigi Buffon has no plans to retire despite turning 44 in January. The veteran goalkeeper is planning to play in Mexico or the United States once his second stint at Parma comes to an end.
MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi bids an emotional farewell to the sport - as Ronaldo, Roger Federer and Tom Cruise pay tribute to the greatest motorbike racer of all time - after his 26-year career ends at the Valencia GP
14/11/21 22:30Brazil football legend Ronaldo, a close friend, waved the chequered flag and video messages from Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Tom Cruise and Gianluigi Buffon were broadcast to the crowd.
Not just a hard man to beat in between the sticks! Gianluigi Buffon schools his Parma team-mates at rock, paper, scissors as the 43-year-old keeper wins SIX games on the trot, sparking wild scenes
30/09/21 20:50The 43-year-old invited other players to challenge him at the game but one by one they were all defeated, with the shot-stopper beating six of them in a row.
Non-league Welling appoint former Hull and Leicester boss Peter Taylor... 21 years after he made David Beckham England captain for the first time during his one match in caretaker charge
28/09/21 17:45Peter Taylor was preparing an England side for Paolo Maldini, Gianluigi Buffon and Co 21 years ago. Now he must keep Welling United in the sixth tier of English football.
Gianluigi Buffon warns Italy's Euro 2020 hero Gianluigi Donnarumma to expect criticism throughout his career as the 43-year-old opens up about his 'costly' Champions League mistake against Manchester United
25/07/21 13:53With the score at 1-1 in the second leg in 2019 and Paris Saint-Germain two goals ahead in the tie, Buffon spilt the ball straight to the feet of Romelu Lukaku, who rounded the Italian to score.
England's heartbreaker Gianluigi Donnarumma marks his penalty heroics with Euro 2020 trophy tattoo after the PSG keeper's shut-out of Bukayo Saka and Jadon Sancho in Wembley final helped him win Player of the Tournament in Italy triumph
18/07/21 09:33Donnarumma, 22, crushed English dreams when he saved two penalties - from Jadon Sancho and then Bukayo Saka - as Italy edged out England 3-2 on penalties at Wembley in the final on July 11.
GIANLUIGI BUFFON: This really will be Italy's toughest test yet... England have a serious defence but face huge pressure in front of their crowd at Wembley. The calmer team will lift the trophy and we must ensure it is us
10/07/21 21:30GIANLUIGI BUFFON: Playing against this England side with the entire public against them will be the biggest test of our team. I still think we can be champions but it will a tough match.
Italy spot kick king! PSG new boy Gianluigi Donnarumma has always been destined to scale the heights... and Azzurri fans will be confident 'Golden Hands' can inspire Euro glory against England if Wembley final goes to penalties
09/07/21 22:04If Sunday's Euro 2020 final against England goes to penalties, Donnarumma will have Italy fans feeling confident. He has come out on top in all four competitive shootouts he has contested.
Gianluigi Buffon is told 'you left as a mercenary, you cannot return as a hero... honour the shirt' by furious Parma ultras as they blast goalkeeping icon's return to the club 20 years after his then world-record move to Juventus
18/06/21 11:29Gianluigi Buffon's move back to Parma was painted as fairytale bookending to his illustrious career by everyone - but, it seems that his return hasn't been entirely welcomed.
He is back home! Gianluigi Buffon seals fairytale return to Parma 20 years after departing for Juventus... with legendary Italian goalkeeper announced in stunning Superman-themed video by Serie B outfit
17/06/21 10:50Buffon made 220 appearances and won three trophies for Parma between 1995 until 2001, when he left for Turin in a £32million move - at the time a record fee for a goalkeeper.
Gianluigi Buffon is on the brink of sealing a fairytale return to Parma on a two-year deal that would see him play until he is 45... and the veteran goalkeeper even snubbed Barcelona to rejoin the team he left 20 years ago!
14/06/21 07:50ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: Buffon played for Parma from 1995 until 2001, when he left for Juventus in a £32m deal that was then a record fee for a goalkeeper.
Gianluigi Buffon 'turns down the chance to join Barcelona because he wants to be a club's No 1' with 43-year-old leaving Juventus on a free transfer
10/06/21 13:06Gianluigi Buffon has had offers from several clubs across Europe after announcing his plans to leave Juventus this summer. He has also rejected Barcelona's advances.
Benfica 'launch ambitious bid to sign Juventus and Italy legend Gianluigi Buffon as he nears end of his contract' - with Sevilla and Olympiacos also keen to snap up 43-year-old keeper
26/05/21 11:21While another year at Juventus, as well as potential moves to Sevilla and Olympiacos, have been mooted, A Bola report that Benfica are very keen to swoop for the stopper this summer.
'Defending is an art form in Italy': Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt opens up on learning from 'the master' Giorgio Chiellini and being inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo 'living for the sport'
15/05/21 10:33De Ligt told Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant how much defending was an 'art form' in Italy, as well as discussing taking inspiration from star forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Gianluigi Buffon.
Gianluigi Buffon 'interesting SIX European clubs, including Lionel Messi's Barcelona' after goalkeeping icon revealed he will leave Juventus at the end of the season at the age of 43
12/05/21 17:54Although he has not decided whether to retire or carry on playing, according to Tuttosport 43-year-old Buffon already has half a dozen contract proposals from clubs around the continent.
Gianluigi Buffon reveals he will quit Juventus at the end of the season after 26 YEARS as a pro... but Atalanta could try to tempt the 43-year-old goalkeeper to carry on playing
11/05/21 12:10Speaking to beIN SPORTS, Buffon said: 'This year my experience in Juventus will end definitively. Either I stop or I find a stimulating situation.'
Juventus 3-1 Parma: Alex Sandro hits brace and Matthijs de Ligt finds the net to help Old Lady come from behind to beat Serie A strugglers as Andrea Agnelli watches on following failed European Super League plan
21/04/21 20:36Juventus, fresh from conceding defeat in the controversial European Super League plot, went behind in the first half thanks to a sublime free kick from Parma star Gaston Brugman.
Juventus chief Andrea Agnelli 'to have decisive meeting over dinner with Gianluigi Buffon about extending his stay in Turin' as 43-year-old goalkeeper 'considers move away' before retiring in the next few years
09/04/21 09:44Buffon, who turned 43 earlier this year, has spent 19 out of the last 20 seasons in Turin - making 681 appearances in all competitions but is considering a second move away before retiring.
Gianluigi Buffon handed one-game ban for BLASPHEMY after veteran Juventus goalkeeper shouted 'God is a pig' during Parma clash last December
31/03/21 07:18Gianluigi Buffon was initially given a €5,000 euros (£4,260) fine over an incident which took place during a Serie A clash against Parma last year but has since had it upgraded to a ban.
Gianluigi Buffon 'considering another season away from Juventus and Italian football before retiring' and Old Lady 'would bring back one of Emil Audero or Mattia Perin to Turin' should the 43-year-old shot stopper depart
29/03/21 23:21The legendary Italian goalkeeper, who turned 43 in January, is considering another season away from Juventus and Serie A football before retiring, according to reports in Italy.
Juventus veteran Gianluigi Buffon insists he wants to play until he is FORTY FIVE despite his contract running out at the end of the season as goalkeeper aims to prolong his career at football's highest level
03/03/21 13:17The 43-year-old's contract with Juve expires at the end of the season and a renewal is yet to be agreed. But even with his future up in the air, Buffon is committed to playing for two more years.
Gianluigi Buffon 'set to escape one-match ban for BLASPHEMY' due to unclear audio of Juventus legend allegedly saying 'God is a pig' during Parma clash last December
08/02/21 14:42He was accused of yelling at Manolo Portanova: 'I want to see you stay there, running and suffering' before allegedly using the offensive phrase on December 19.
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon says he and fellow 43-year-old Tom Brady 'can break some stereotypes about older athletes' as legendary NFL quarterback leads the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into the Super Bowl
28/01/21 11:32The Juventus stopper, who turned 43 this week, may be playing second fiddle to Wojciech Szczesny this season, but carries great influence and respect among the Italian champions.
Juventus legend Gianluigi Buffon faces one-match ban for breaching Italian BLASPHEMY laws after he reprimanded team-mate Manolo Portanova during game with Parma
27/01/21 06:23The former Italy international, who turns 43 on Thursday, apparently used the offensive phrase when reproaching midfielder Manolo Portanova during Juve's 4-0 win at Parma last month
Gianluigi Buffon admits he is still haunted by PSG's dramatic Champions League exit to Manchester United in 2019 as he reveals he thinks about his costly error 'at least three or four times a week'
20/12/20 09:10Gianluigi Buffon admits he is still haunted by the memories of Paris Saint-Germain's dramatic exit at the hands of Manchester United in the last-16 of the 2019-20 Champions League.
Gianluigi Buffon set to reach incredible milestone of 650th Serie A game in 24th Italian top flight season with Juventus legend taking gloves from Wojciech Szczęsny for Crotone clash
17/10/20 10:27The goalkeeper is set to make his first start for Juventus in the 2020-21 season with Wojciech Szczesny expected to be rested after international duty.
Andrea Pirlo and Gianluigi Buffon 'have called Arturo Vidal to tempt Barcelona midfielder into Juventus return' with Chilean facing the axe under new boss Ronald Koeman
22/08/20 11:32Vidal is understood to be interested in the idea of returning to Juventus, and Pirlo is likely to have reassured the Chile international that he would hold an integral role in his team.
Gianluigi Buffon could COACH Juventus one day after he eventually hangs up his boots, insists legend's agent: 'He has the experience to manage any dressing room'
08/07/20 14:56At the end of June, Buffon extended his stay at Juventus - where he has been since 2001 except for a brief stint at PSG in 2018-19 - by a further season as he plans to play on until he is at least 43.
'I'll be here until I'm at least 43': Juventus keeper Gianluigi Buffon plans to keep playing for at least another year after setting a new Serie A appearance record
05/07/20 12:49Buffon broke Paolo Maldini's record of the most Serie A appearances during Juventus' 4-1 victory over Torino. The 42-year-old's appearance was his 648th for Juve.
Juventus confirm they have handed new one-year contracts to veteran pair Giorgio Chiellini and Gianluigi Buffon - with latter's deal set to take him past his 43rd birthday!
29/06/20 15:02Defender Chiellini has played 509 times for Juve over the last 15 seasons, while goalkeeper Buffon has 669 appearances and is closing in on his 10th league triumph with the Italian giants.
Gianluigi Buffon 'will sign contract extension with Juventus after coronavirus lockdown' to take 42-year-old into his 26th season
17/04/20 22:58Gianluigi Buffon is set to sign a new contract extension with Juventus according to Tuttosport. The new deal will take the goalkeeper into his 26th season as a professional.
'He won't want to stop, but they will make him stop': Italian legends Fabio Cannavaro and Francesco Totti believe Juventus will have to tell Gianluigi Buffon when his time is up as he eyes playing on until he's FIFTY
16/04/20 10:17Francesco Totti says Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon wants to play until he is 50. While Fabio Cannavaro says he will be forced to retire as he will want to continue playing past that
Juventus ready to give Gianluigi Buffon new one-year deal that will take goalkeeper past 43rd birthday - while Giorgio Chiellini and Blaise Matuidi could also be offered extended stays
22/03/20 22:48Juventus have reportedly reached agreements with Gianluigi Buffon, Giorgio Chiellini and Blaise Matuidi to extend their contracts. The veteran goalkeeper will be staying at the club beyond his 43rd birthday.
'We haven't talked about it': Gianluigi Buffon undecided whether he wants to stay at Juventus and play past the end of this season, according to his agent
02/03/20 09:05The goalkeeper turned 42 this year and while he still makes semi-regular appearances for Juventus, there are questions over whether he will keep playing after the season ends.
'I have Chiesa and son, Thuram and son, Weah and son': Gianluigi Buffon leaves San Siro with Daniel Maldini's shirt as he adds to his collection of father and son jerseys
13/02/20 23:55Daniel Maldini's shirt becomes the fourth in a collection of father-son jersey's Buffon is gathering and shows the 42-year-old's longevity in the game of football.
'There are still many moments to live': Gianluigi Buffon dismisses talk of retirement as the Juventus keeper matches Paolo Maldini's all-time Serie A appearance record
19/12/19 09:41The 41-year-old goalkeeper made his eighth appearance of the season in Juve's 2-1 victory against Sampdoria, and in doing so tied Paolo Maldini's Serie A record of 647 matches.
'It's always a pleasure meeting Real Madrid': Juventus star Gianluigi Buffon excited by prospect of facing Spanish side in Champions League last-16 despite red card in previous meeting
13/12/19 10:54Buffon's last appearance against Real saw him get sent off in the quarter-finals in 2017-18 after the awarding of a controversial penalty in stoppage time that Ronaldo scored to send Real through.
Gianluigi Buffon 'could continue playing until he's 43' as Juventus prepare to offer veteran goalkeeper a one-year contract extension
29/10/19 09:54Juventus are considering offering veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon a new one-year deal and he is seriously considering accepting it to prolong one of football's greatest careers.
Roberto Mancini leaves door open for Gianluigi Buffon and Daniele de Rossi to return to Italy squad for Euro 2020
21/10/19 17:04Italy coach Roberto Mancini has refused to rule out handing Euro 2020 call ups to Gianluigi Buffon and Daniele de Rossi despite the pair not featuring in the Azzurri's qualification campaign.
Gianluigi Buffon desperate to end career with Champions League glory after reflecting on Juventus return and relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo
13/10/19 15:26Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has revealed he's desperate to end his playing career by winning the Champions League and hailed the positive impact of Cristiano Ronaldo at the club.
Gianluigi Buffon rejected offers from Manchester City and United as he was eager to avoid another bit-part season
12/07/19 07:55EXCLUSIVE BY ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Gianluigi Buffon rejected the chance to move to either Manchester United or City as he did not want a repeat of his underwhelming spell at Paris Saint-Germain.
'I'm not here to take anything away from anyone, but to give': Humble Gianluigi Buffon TURNS DOWN club captaincy and No 1 shirt as he returns to Juventus after a year away at PSG
05/07/19 10:16Gianluigi Buffon refused to take the captaincy and the No 1 shirt on his return to Juventus out of respect for Giorgio Chiellini and Wojciech Szczesny. He returned to the club on Thursday.
Buffon's back at Juve! 41-year-old keeper completes remarkable return on free transfer after signing one-year deal with Serie A champions
04/07/19 07:35The 41-year-old, who spent 17 years with the Italian club before leaving for Paris St Germain last summer, has signed a one-year contract. He underwent a medical on Thursday morning.
Leeds 'have made offer to Gianluigi Buffon' but legendary goalkeeper currently prefers Porto proposal as they will be in Champions League
25/06/19 09:24Leeds United are still interested in bringing Gianluigi Buffon to Elland Road ahead of the new season and an offer has been made, according to reports in Italy. Porto also want to sign him.
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Aaron Ramsey 'terminates contract in Mexico' after making just SIX appearances in three months - ending nightmare spell after his dog went missing
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Russell Martin escapes Rangers nightmare with model girlfriend Lucy Pinder as couple enjoy stress-free getaway in Naples
Miserable spell at Ibrox
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Haaland leaves Manchester locals stunned as City star goes undercover on a late night shopping spree dressed as the JOKER
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Fulham star issues plea for supporters to buy tickets less than 24 hours before Premier League game - as fans hit out at 'stupid' and 'absurd' prices
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Man United's Senne Lammens responds to Peter Schmeichel's jibe the club had bought the WRONG goalkeeper - and reveals why he is 'happy to be seen as boring'
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Steven Gerrard plays the doting grandad after telling Rangers 'the timing isn't right' for return to football - with his family still based in Bahrain
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Premier League footballer retires aged 26 to take up surprise new career just weeks after helping Tottenham win the Europa League
Made bold decision
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Celebrity bodybuilder, 31, dies from a stroke after losing his beloved pet cat: Heartbroken mother reveals fitness influencer suffered 'emotional distress'
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Maro Itoje shares pride in cousin Andre Harriman-Annous after he made his Arsenal debut in Carabao Cup win over Brighton
Surprise connection
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Jude Bellingham stars alongside Dua Lipa's fiance Callum Turner in new Louis Vuitton collection inspired by Pharrell Williams
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Didn't get the memo, Rasmus? Napoli stars and WAGs hit the town for Halloween party - but Scott McTominay isn't convinced by former Man United star Hojlund's costume!
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Jamie Redknapp hits out at Arne Slot's 'BIG mistake' following Liverpool's crushing defeat by Crystal Palace as boss bemoans lack of depth
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Roy Keane's rarely-seen lookalike son Aidan marries partner as legendary Man United hardman celebrates 'beautiful day'
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EXCLUSIVERhodri Giggs to marry again 14 years after Man United love rat brother Ryan had an affair with his ex-wife
Pair have been dating for more than a year
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Bernie Ecclestone cashes in on £17m, 190ft superyacht and puts another up for sale, as 95-year-old F1 billionaire 'clears out his life'
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Cristiano Ronaldo goes viral after supremely-confident free-kick pep talk fails miserably as star's Al-Nassr are knocked out of the King's Cup
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Lucas Paqueta posts cryptic update on social media amid reports he wants to QUIT West Ham in January
Hammers star was linked with an exit in the summer
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World Cup 'set for major VAR change' after crunch meeting with football chiefs - while officials 'consider imposing time limit for taking long throws'
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Did Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo learn their dance routine from Ruben Amorim? Fans claim Man United boss is behind iconic celebration
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Lamine Yamal sets sights on buying Gerard Pique and Shakira's stunning former £12m mansion - and why its value has dropped by almost a quarter
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Dani Alves reveals surprising career change - seven months after former Barcelona star's conviction for rape was overturned on appeal
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Taylor Fritz reveals what he'll never do for girlfriend Morgan Riddle on social media... as tennis' most glamorous couple pose for GQ shoot
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Tom Aspinall reveals aftermath of gruesome eye injury suffered at UFC 321 as he fires brutal dig at Cyril Gane
Aspinall retained his UFC heavyweight title
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Former Chelsea hero's son earns first call up for England Under-15s amid successful stint in Blues' academy - despite his dad winning 113 caps for Brazil
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Wolves goalkeeper gets out of his car to argue with fans of Premier League's bottom team - and tells them: 'I don't speak to my wife because we lose'
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Jude Bellingham at risk of a BAN after repeating x-rated gesture that earned him suspended sentence while playing for England
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Indian cricket star is hospitalised after suffering freak 'life threatening' injury while fielding as Australia claim ODI series victory
Had been taking a catch
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'I could have f***ing killed him!': Shocking moment Liam Lawson avoids RUNNING OVER a marshal who ran across the track DURING his lap at Mexican GP
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Motorcycle star suffered MULTIPLE cardiac arrests after horror crash with a rival: Racer's father reveals terrifying details as he rushes to his bedside
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Ed Sheeran parties in New York as pop star watches chaotic El Clasico with Barcelona legend after sponsoring LaLiga giants
Barca beat Real
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Boxing fans call the sport 'CORRUPT' over Fabio Wardley's ref stoppage win over Joseph Parker - as scorecards emerge to add to the controversy
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Wolves manager Vitor Pereira has to be dragged away from spat with his OWN FANS after they chanted 'you're getting sacked in the morning'
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Jamie Vardy gets new life in Italy up and running with his first goal - and says it's going 'great' after Rebekah and the kids moved over
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Aspinall is poked in the EYES and rushed to hospital as Brit retains UFC heavyweight belt after world-title fight with Gane is declared a no-contest
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Stuart Pearce seen for first time since tragic death of his 21-year-old son Harley - as former England star returns to work in the Premier League
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Tale of two refs! Liverpool second half at Brentford is delayed as injured Simon Hooper has to be REPLACED
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Kevin De Bruyne looks close to TEARS as he pulls his hamstring immediately after scoring a penalty for Napoli against Inter Milan
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Gary Neville inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame - as former defender joins eight other Man United legends
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Sheffield Wednesday fans flock back to Hillsborough for first match since entering administration... as scoreboard operator pokes fun at hated owner Dejphon Chansiri
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Sir Alex Ferguson's son, Darren, is sacked by Peterborough with club BOTTOM of League One
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Inside Erling Haaland's incredible six-bed Cheshire mansion he shares with girlfriend Isabel Johansen
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Gary Neville aims ANOTHER swipe at Evangelos Marinakis over Nottingham Forest's 'classless' sacking of Ange Postecgolou
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Are Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin FINALLY married? UFC star spotted wearing 'wedding ring' and claims he has been on a 'spiritual journey'
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Glamorous sports host suffers embarrassing wardrobe malfunction live on TV
Scott, 44, was on duty for CBS Sports' coverage of the Champions League
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Meet the Haalands! Premier League superstar Erling and girlfriend Isabel lift the lid on their relationship - and how she fancied his friend first!
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Man United flop left with blood pouring down his head after suffering gruesome Champions League injury - as Chelsea fans brand him a 's**t Andy Carroll'
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Man City fan and 'devoted dad' dies after travelling to Benidorm to watch them in Champions League
Club put out a heartfelt statement
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Women's tennis in 'manliness' row: World's No 1 and 2 come under fire from rival for their 'high testosterone' - before Aryna Sabalenka appears to fire back
