Gianluigi Buffon mirrored on his glittering profession, the state of the Italian nationwide group and his life after retirement as he spoke from the stage of the Castagna d’Oro award in Frabosa Sottana.
Now Head of Delegation for the Azzurri, the previous Juventus and Parma goalkeeper spoke candidly about reconnecting the present era of gamers with the fervour that when outlined the nationwide group.
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“The true issue is interacting with the brand new generations and discovering a method to transfer them emotionally,” Buffon mentioned, .
“I attempt to be real – in my 80 per cent of foolishness I could be even sillier than them and that creates a pure hyperlink. However there’s additionally a 20 per cent of seriousness: when one thing wants bettering, I say it firmly as a result of that’s the way you earn respect.”
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – SEPTEMBER 07: Head of Italy delegation Gianluigi Buffon reacts throughout a Italy coaching session at Bozsik Stadion on September 07, 2024 in Budapest, Hungary. (Picture by Claudio Villa/Getty Photographs)
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Buffon talks Italy World Cup possibilities and retirement
The 2006 World Cup winner additionally urged unity and perception forward of Italy’s decisive qualifiers for subsequent yr’s competitors.
“At 90 per cent we’ll go to the play-off, and these final video games should put together us to point out the positives we’ve seen not too long ago. The folks and the media want indicators from us – we should present attachment to the shirt.”
Buffon then turned to his Juventus previous, reclaiming the league titles eliminated in gentle of the Calciopoli scandal.
“I’ve gained 13 Scudetti, not 11,” he insisted. “There are additionally these gained on the pitch and later revoked. In the long run, greater than the numbers, the phrases that accompanied them matter and for that, I’m grateful.”
epa09294258 Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon throughout his presentation to the supporters of Parma Calcio at Ennio Tardini stadium in Parma, Italy, 22 June 2021. EPA-EFE/ELISABETTA BARACCHI
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Lastly, he revealed what prompted him to retire after returning to Parma:
“Once I noticed the 20-year-olds’ physiques within the bathe subsequent to me, I felt uncomfortable. I informed myself: ‘Cowl up – you may’t allow them to see you want this!’”
Buffon returned to Parma in 2021 on the age of 43 and spent two seasons with the Gialloblu in Serie B earlier than .
Buffon additionally paid tribute to Italy legends Gianluca Vialli and Gigi Riva, calling them “two superior males who all the time left me one thing after each dialog.”
