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20th May 2017
07:23pm BST

The words 'legend', 'icon' and 'hero' are used far too frequently to describe modern day footballers, but Buffon definitely belongs in this illustrious category and he's not alone because Xabi Alonso and Phillip Lahm are there alongside him. Over the years, Buffon has enjoyed plenty of battles against the Bayern Munich full-back and it's clear that the World Cup winner has nothing but the utmost respect for Lahm as he retires from the game. In a heartfelt message, Buffon jokingly states that Lahm is only retiring after winning "every trophy in your career" before deciding to stop. "For me, it has been a big honor to play against you because every time you were very determined and fair. Good luck for the future in football and every other area of you life," Buffon adds. Pure class. https://twitter.com/FCBayernUS/status/865990788181884931
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