Gianluigi Buffon extends his role with the Italian national team

Gianluigi Buffon will continue as the Head of Delegation for the Italian national football team. The former goalkeeper has extended his contract with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), as announced on Wednesday. Buffon, who holds the record for most appearances with the…

Buffon seeks talks with FIGC on National Team project and future

Following Italy’s disappointing exit from EURO 2024 after a loss to Switzerland, Gianluigi Buffon, the team’s head of delegation, has requested a meeting with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) to discuss the future of the national team project and his own position.…

Buffon: “This national team is underestimated”

Gianluigi Buffon spoke at the Azzurri’s press conference earlier today, saying this team is being underestimated by some, while also pointing to the abilities of captain Gigi Donnarumma. Buffon, the new Head of delegation of the Italian National Team, addressed the gathered…

Gigi Buffon on leadership, legacy, and the future of Italian football

Legendary former Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon talked about his new role in the Italy delegation and his own experiences at the 2006 World Cup. Speaking with Tuttosport, Buffon recounted the tumultuous period during the Azzurri’s World Cup victory, which included Calciopoli, with…

Buffon: ‘I was close to joining Roma on two occasions’

Juventus and Azzurri legend Gianluigi Buffon revealed he was close to joining Roma on two occasions, and explained why he is interested in becoming a sporting director in the future. The former Parma goalkeeper spoke with La Repubblic (via CM) a on…

Buffon on Racism: “Mistakes can be made, but in good faith”

Gianluigi Buffon, the former Juventus and Italian National Team goalkeeper , who now serves as the team’s head of delegation, has weighed in on the topic of racism in light of the Acerbi-Juan Jesus case. Buffon made his remarks during an appearance…

Buffon: ‘Vialli used to tease me about the Champions League’

Gigi Buffon commemorated the passing of Gianluca Vialli and revealed the former Samp and Juve striker teased him about the Champions League. The veteran keeper and new Azzurri representative was speaking about the one year anniversary of Vialli’s passing and shared an…

Buffon suggests possibility of increasing the size of goals

Legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has suggested the possibility of increasing the size of goals in what would be a revolutionary move. The Bianconeri and Azzurri stalwart was speaking with Tuttosport and offered some suggestions on how the game could be improved…

Buffon: ‘Returning to German stadiums will have an effect on me’

Azzurri legend Gianluigi Buffon spoke with Tuttosport about his new role head of delegation of the Italian national team: ‘Returning to German stadiums will have an effect on me.’ The 45-year-old retired from playing football earlier this year and was appointed to…

FIGC confirm Spalletti’s staff

The FIGC have officially confirmed Luciano Spalletti’s Azzurri staff list, which includes legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon. Former Napoli boss Spalletti is set to be officially announced as the new Italy coach on Saturday, and Italian football’s governing body have released a statement…

Buffon to take over Vialli role in Italy team

Legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon revealed that he as accepted the role of delegation leader with the Azzurri. Buffon has retired from playing professional football at age 45, and is set to take over the role that Gianluca Vialli held with the…