Pirlo calls on hot-headed Buffon for testimonial
Milan (AFP) – Former Italy star Andrea Pirlo on Thursday defended Gianluigi Buffon for his Champions League outburst as he named the veteran goalkeeper among his lineup for his …
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Raging Buffon’s crazy Champions League exit
Turin (Italy) (AFP) – Gianluigi Buffon raged late into the night after a wild match in Madrid as the Juventus legend was sent off in what was probably the …
Buffon rages as Ronaldo’s late penalty puts Real into semi-finals
April 11, 2018 Cristiano Ronaldo, Gianluigi Buffon, Juventus, Leagues: Champions League, Real Madrid 2 Comments
Madrid (Spain) (AFP) – Gianluigi Buffon’s Champions League career looks likely to end in a red mist of rage after Cristiano Ronaldo’s late penalty on Wednesday rescued Real Madrid …
‘Referee has garbage bag instead of heart’, rages Buffon
Madrid (Spain) (AFP) – Gianluigi Buffon told English referee Michael Oliver he “has no heart” and should have been watching Juventus’ Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid in the …
Buffon eyes Champions League final ‘fairytale’ with Juventus
Cardiff (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Veteran Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon says Saturday’s Champions League final against Real Madrid will have “special” personal significance as he approaches the end of …
Age-defying Casillas, Buffon renew rivalry
Rome (AFP) – Goalkeeping icons Iker Casillas and Gianluigi Buffon will renew a rivalry going back almost two decades when Porto host Juventus in Wednesday’s Champions League last 16. …
Buffon hails ‘fundamental’ win over Roma
Turin (Italy) (AFP) – Captain Gianluigi Buffon hailed a “fundamental” win for Juventus after Gonzalo Higuain’s first-half strike secured a 1-0 victory over Roma and sent the champions seven …
Buffon reaches landmark as Germany hold Italy
Milan (AFP) – Gianluigi Buffon earned a European record-equalling 167th cap as Italy played out a goalless friendly draw with their Euro 2016 quarter-final tormentors Germany in Milan on …
Buffon reveals Italy job interest
Milan (AFP) – Juventus goalkeeping legend Gianluigi Buffon could become a future coach of Italy after revealing he would be tempted by a national team coaching role once he …
Buffon sounds alarm as Juve stutter
Milan (AFP) – The Juventus defence is leaking, goals have dried up and captain Gianluigi Buffon has rung the alarm after the Serie A champions were exposed during a …