*Resists urge to do the obvious thing of beginning article with a blasphemous phrase* Gianluigi Buffon could be facing a one-match ban after allegedly directing a blasphemous term at a Juventus teammate during a game at Parma last month. The soon-to-be 43-year-old is alleged to have shouted ‘Porco Dio!’ when he became exasperated with Manolo […]

5 years ago

Buffon arrived in Paris last summer Gianluigi Buffon has confirmed he is to leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of this month, a year after joining the French champions from Juventus. Buffon had been expected to retire last summer after his contract in Turin expired, but surprised many by opting to play on for PSG. […]

7 years ago

There are two words more reassuring in football than “Gianluigi Buffon” Since he entered the game in the 1990s, Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has literally been a safe pair of hands. Whether it’s been for Parma, for Juventus or for Paris Saint-Germain, the legendary keeper has been remarkably consistent throughout all but a few periods […]

7 years ago

Gianluigi Buffon has opened up about his battle with depression and panic attacks during his 20s, when ‘nobody cared about him’

7 years ago

Speaking on French TV, Buffon gave his opinion on a range of subjects, including who he ranks as the top three goalkeepers in world football

8 years ago

Gianluigi Buffon has played in a lot of football stadiums The 40-year-old goalkeeper has enjoyed a stellar career dating back to 1995, winning pretty much everything there is to win and playing with and against some of the best players on earth. As part of this illustrious career, Buffon has obviously played in most of […]

8 years ago