GIANLUIGI BUFFON: This really will be Italy’s toughest test yet against England

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 Gianluigi Buffon was part of the Italy side that won the World Cup in 2006 … Read more

Gianluigi Buffon branded a ‘mercenary’ by Parma fans in a banner

Gianluigi Buffon told ‘you left as a mercenary, you cannot return as a hero… honour the shirt’ by unhappy Parma fans as they express their displeasure at goalkeeping icon’s return to the club 20 years after exit Gianluigi Buffon re-joined Parma on Wednesday after leaving the club in 2001 On Friday, some Parma fans hung … Read more

He is back home! Gianluigi Buffon seals fairytale return to Parma 20 years after departing

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 Gianluigi Buffon won three trophies and played 220 games for Parma 1995-2001  The Italian then went on to join Juventus in a then-record £32million transfer  … Read more

Juventus ‘to hold talks with Gianluigi Buffon about extending his stay in Turin for another season’

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 next few years Juventus reportedly set for ‘decisive talks’ with Gianluigi Buffon over his future Reports in Italy suggested the veteran goalkeeper is considering a move away … Read more