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After the first rumors popped up a while back, Gianluigi Buffon appears to have made up his mind. He’s set to announce his retirement in the coming days.

Gianluigi Buffon Expected to Announce His Retirement

August 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri, Transfer Market

After the first rumors popped up a while back, Gianluigi Buffon appears to have made up his mind. He’s set to announce his retirement in the coming days. After long deliberations, he made the final call. His former teammates have already started to pay homage.

Buffon was one of the three players from the 2006 World Cup side who chose to stick with Juventus during Calciopoli, along with Del Piero and Camoranesi.

Serie A Icon Gianluigi Buffon Set to Retire from Football

July 2, 2023 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Parma, Serie A

One of the best goalkeepers in Serie A and football history, Gianluigi Buffon, is reportedly weighing up the prospect of hanging up his boots. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Parma shot-stopper is closer to retiring from professional football than extending his trophy-laden career.

Buffon Hails Onana and Maignan Impact on Inter and Milan

May 18, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Iconic Italian shotstopper Gianluigi Buffon has hailed André Onana and Mike Maignan for their impact on Inter and Milan respectively this season. Both keepers have played an important role in their teams to succeed, especially in Europe. The legend named them as two of the five best shotstoppers in the world.

Buffon, who is still punching above his weight at 45, has criticized Italian media for not understanding the footballing landscape.

Buffon Slams Italian Media, Cites Thiago Motta as Example

March 21, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy

Parma shot-stopper Gianluigi Buffon, who is still punching above his weight at 45, has criticized the Italian media for not understanding the footballing landscape. Buffon gave the example of Thiago Motta, who was denounced by the press earlier in his career for being handed the number 10 jersey,

Wojciech Szczesny revealed that he wasn’t too enthusiastic about being a goalkeeper when he got his start and dished on his time at Juventus.

Szczesny Dishes on Being a Goalie and Replacing Buffon

March 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Wojciech Szczesny revealed that he wasn’t too enthusiastic about being a goalkeeper when he got his start and dished on his time at Juventus: “I wanted to have fun and score goals. The first time I wore gloves I didn’t like it one bit, and I still don’t."

Gianluigi Buffon went to bat for Juventus following the recent point deduction, raising questions about the nature of the punishment in an interview.

Buffon Dubious About Recent Sanction Against Juventus

February 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Gianluigi Buffon went to bat for Juventus following the recent point deduction, raising questions about the nature of the punishment in an interview: “You have to lean on its only positive aspect to make the best of the situation. They have nothing to lose now, and everything will be a bonus."

Gianluigi Buffon Warns Serie A Hopefuls of Napoli Potential

October 28, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Parma keeper and Juventus legend Gianluigi Buffon believes Inter could make a comeback later this season back on top of the Serie A pedestal, but only based on certain conditions.

Daniele De Rossi will finally begin his coaching career, as SPAL teased the hiring by tweeting a modification of his iconic leg tattoo Monday.

Another 2006 World Cup Champion Finds Work in Serie B

October 11, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Roma, Serie A, Serie B, Spal, The Azzurri

After seeking a bench for a couple of years and being linked to a few Serie A jobs, Daniele De Rossi has found one, as SPAL teased the hiring by tweeting a modification of his iconic leg tattoo Monday. He will replace Roberto Venturato. The Estensi are currently 14th in the standings.

The enigmatic Buffon retraced pieces of his career to give an insight on a few hot topics, including the best Italian and foreign players he’s played with.

Buffon Reveals Five Best Italian and Foreign Teammates

July 15, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Juventus, Parma, Serie A

The enigmatic 44-year-old Gianluigi Buffon retraced pieces of his career to give an insight on a few hot topics, including the best Italian and foreign players he’s played with: "I can not pick one due to my relations with them."

New Juventus signing Angel Di Maria held his introductory presser.“I am really happy to wear this kit. It is fantastic to join this great club."

Juventus Unveil Angel Di Maria: “I Am Here to Win”

July 11, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

New Juventus signing Angel Di Maria held his introductory presser. “I am really happy to wear this kit. It is fantastic to join this great club, and I was welcomed with a lot of enthusiasm. I will be the same player as always: electric and determined."

Gianluigi Buffon and Angel Di Maria spent a season together in Paris when the goalkeeper first left Juventus. The legend had high praise for him.

Buffon Backs Di Maria to Have Great Success at Juventus

June 20, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Gianluigi Buffon and Angel Di Maria spent a season together in Paris when the goalkeeper first left Juventus. The legend heaped his praise on his former teammate, suggesting he would run amok in Serie A if he indeed joined the Bianconeri.

Buffon Reveals Reason Behind Juventus Stay During Calciopoli

June 8, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Parma, Serie A, Serie B

Italy legend Gianluigi Buffon has revealed why he stayed back in Turin during the highly controversial Calciopoli phase 12 years ago. Incidentally, in July 2006, the Azzurri national team rose to glory by lifting the FIFA World Cup in Germany.

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