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Buffon made 975 club appearances and won 176 caps for Italy in a decorated career

World Cup winner Gigi Buffon retires at the age of 45

World Cup-winning former Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has called time on an astonishing 28-year career.

Gianluigi Buffon will be 46 when his latest contract expires

44-year-old Buffon signs new Parma contract until 2024

Gianluigi Buffon has extended his contract with Parma until 2024, meaning the veteran goalkeeper will be 46 when it expires.

Soccer • 28 Feb 22

Buffon made his debut at Parma aged 17 in 1995

Italy legend Buffon rejoins Parma after 20 years away

World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has returned to Parma after 20 years away, while Fikayo Tomori has made his move from Chelsea to AC Milan permanent.

Soccer • 17 Jun 21

'I have given everything. I have received more. The time to come is all to be written'

'I have given everything' - Buffon to leave Juventus

Veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has confirmed he is leaving Juventus at the end of the season.

Soccer • 11 May 21

Gianluigi Buffon will miss the Turin derby thanks to his ban for 'blasphemous expression'

Buffon handed suspension for 'blasphemous expression'

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has been handed a one-match ban for making a "blasphemous expression" and will miss Saturday's Turin derby at Torino, the Italian Federal Court of Appeal ruled on Tuesday.

Soccer • 30 Mar 21

Gianluigi Buffon has made over 500 appearances for Juventus

Gianluigi Buffon, 42, signs new deal with Juventus

Juventus veterans Gianluigi Buffon and Giorgio Chiellini have signed new one-year contracts with the Italian giants.

Soccer • 29 Jun 20

Matthijs de Ligt reveals that Maurizio Sarri helped convince him join Juve

Sarri the deciding factor behind Juve move - De Ligt

Matthijs De Ligt has hailed the philosophy of new Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri as one of the key reasons behind his decision to join the Bianconeri.

Soccer • 19 Jul 19

Gianluigi Buffon spent 17 years with Juventus before leaving for Paris St Germain last summer

Buffon, 41, makes fairytale return to Juventus

Former Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has returned "home" after rejoining Juventus on a one-year contract.

Soccer • 04 Jul 19

Gianluigi Buffon is the new Paris St Germain goalkeeper

Buffon signs a one-year deal with Paris Saint Germain

Former Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has signed for French champions Paris Saint Germain on a one-year contract with the option of an extra year, the club confirmed.

Soccer • 06 Jul 18

Juve hero Buffon bows out to rapturous acclaim

Gianluigi Buffon was given a guard of honour as he was substituted after 63 minutes in his last appearance for Juventus.

Soccer • 19 May 18

Time to say goodbye - Buffon waves farewell

Buffon leaves Juve, but he may still play on elsewhere

Could we see Buffon in another club's colours next season?

Soccer • 17 May 18

Gianluigi Buffon protests with Michael Oliver at the Bernabeu

Buffon facing UEFA punishment for referee comments

Disciplinary proceedings have been opened against Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon following his Champions League red card last month.

Soccer • 11 May 18

Michael Oliver sent off Juve goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon

Police offer support to referee Oliver and warn trolls

Police have offered support to referee Michael Oliver and his wife Lucy and warned social media trolls they could be committing a criminal offence by abusing them.

Soccer • 16 Apr 18

Gianluigi Buffon was sent off in the closing stages

Buffon affair shows us stoicism is underrated

The Buffon affair reminded us that there's a lot to be said for stoicism and keeping schtum after a rough break in a match.

Soccer • 17 Apr 18

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon was dismissed by Michael Oliver in injury-time

Panel reaction: 'I think Buffon might feel disgusted'

The RTÉ soccer panel felt that Michael Oliver had no choice but to dismiss Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon on what could prove to be his final act in the Champions League.

Soccer • 11 Apr 18

'It's very difficult at this moment to find the right words for the family.'

Antonio Conte leads tributes to Davide Astori

Antonio Conte and Gianluigi Buffon are among those to pay their respects to Fiorentina captain Davide Astori, who passed away suddenly.

Soccer • 04 Mar 18

Gianluigi Buffon retired from international football following Italy's failure to reach the World Cup

Tearful Buffon retires after Italy fail to qualify

Gianluigi Buffon retired from international football after Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in 60 years.

Soccer • 14 Nov 17

Gianluigi Buffon watches the ball go past him after a big deflection

Sweden leave toothless Italy on the brink

Italy must beat Sweden at San Siro on Monday to have any hope of qualifying for the World Cup in Russia after Jakob Johansson condemned the Azzurri to a 1-0 first-leg defeat in Stockholm.

Soccer • 10 Nov 17

Cristiano Ronaldo is the 2016/17 UEFA Player of the Year

Ronaldo wins UEFA Player of the Year award

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo was named UEFA's Player of the Year, beating Lionel Messi and Gianluigi Buffon to the prize.

Soccer • 24 Aug 17

Gianluigi Donnarumma has signed a new deal with AC Milan

Donnarumma commits his future to Milan

Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has signed a new four-year contract with AC Milan, the club have announced.

Soccer • 11 Jul 17

Buffon would become the oldest winner of the European Cup

Veteran Buffon still feels butterflies ahead of final

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has experienced more or less everything in his illustrious career but says he still feels fear ahead of Saturday's Champions League final against Real Madrid.

Soccer • 02 Jun 17

Juventus striker Paulo Dybala celebrates with Miralem Pjanic, Mario Mandzukic and Alex Sandro

Juventus leave lethargic Barcelona in perilous position

Barcelona need another Nou Camp miracle if they are to reach the Champions League semi-finals after a crushing 3-0 loss to Juventus in Turin.

Soccer • 11 Apr 17

Salvatore Sirigu said had to be realistic about replacing Gianluigi Buffon in goal

Sirigu ready to step aside for fit Buffon

Italy goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu is relishing the opportunity to compete at the World Cup but is prepared to step aside once Gianluigi Buffon recovers from injury.

World Cup • 17 Jun 14

Gianluigi Buffon injured his ankle in training

Buffon to miss England showdown

Italy goalkeeper and captain Gianluigi Buffon will miss his side's opening World Cup Group D match against England in Manaus tonight.

World Cup • 14 Jun 14

Gianluigi Buffon: 'If we get to the quarter-finals or further, it will have been a positive World Cup'

Buffon says quarter-final acceptable for Italy

Gianluigi Buffon considers Italy as a reliable team who know their limitations and should at least reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

World Cup • 28 May 14