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Gianluigi Buffon Leaving Juventus Again at the End of the Season

May 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Gianluigi Buffon will not re-up his contract with Juventus and will either retire or play elsewhere next season. The legendary goalkeeper announced his farewell in an interview: “I have already decided my future. My time in Turin will come to a definitive end this year.” The 2006 World Cup winner contributed to ten Scudetti with the Bianconeri.

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.

Juventus Legend Gianluigi Buffon Reconsidering His Future at the Club

March 29, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Despite his age, Gianluigi Buffon believes to be in good enough shape to still be a starter and feels that his current role is too restricted. While it was previously reported that he would stay at Juventus, he is pondering a move away to play with more regularity.

Ronaldo on Track to Be All-Time Top Scorer and Other Juventus News

March 3, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

After scoring yesterday against Spezia, Cristiano Ronaldo is now on a par with Pelé for goals scored in official matches at 767 and he has set his eyes on Romario (772) and Josef Bican (805). Juventus have redeemed Weston McKennie, while Matthijs De Ligt escaped without significant injuries.

Juventus Legend Gianluigi Buffon Reaches Milestone Versus Crotone

February 23, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Uncategorized

With yesterday’s start against Crotone, Gianluigi Buffon reached 654 appearances in Serie A, surpassing Gareth Barry’s tally in Premier League and becoming the footballer with the most games played in one of the top five European leagues.

Juventus Get Good News on Injury Front But Will Still Be Depleted

February 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Uncategorized

Giorgio Chiellini will join Leonardo Bonucci on the shelf for the upcoming matches, but his calf injury is less severe than initially thought. Alvaro Morata, Rodrigo Bentancur and Matthijs De Ligt are instead said to be fine, while Gianluigi Buffon avoided a suspension for blasphemy.

Gianluigi Buffon Likely to Renew Contract with Juventus

February 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

The decision will be officially made only at the end of the season, but, as things stand, everything is set up for Gianluigi Buffon to continue playing with Juventus for another campaign. He could become the oldest goalkeeper to ever start a game.

Ranking The 10 Most Famous Player Returns In Serie A

October 16, 2020 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

Few things are more exciting in sports as an athlete gloriously returning to his former team. But for every LeBron James comeback to Cleveland, there are several botched returns that left the disappointing fans wishing it never took place. Italian football is no exception, so we picked the 10 most famous player comebacks in Serie A and decided to rank them.

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