40-year-old Buffon happy to be part of new Italy generation

in sports •  7 years ago 

Veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon insisted Th that he still incorporates a role to play in Italy's future despite already having passed his fortieth birthday.

The Juventus star quit international soccer when Italian Republic spectacularly didn't qualify for the planet Cup finals.

However, he has since reversed his call and can play against Argentina on weekday, conjointly holding the captain's armband.

"Everyone is aware of the reality. My role within the squad has continually been positive and i have continually brought folks along. I've continually place America before American state," Buffon, World Health Organization holds a eu record a hundred seventy five international caps, told reporters at the Etihad structure.

"I'm not here to showcase, to point out myself off. I will still be helpful. i would be forty however i am the goalkeeper of Juventus.

"Italy may be a funny country wherever folks fancy contention however any contention regarding American state is simply sensationalism. when a short while all this contention can simply fall away."

Buffon has antecedently hinted that this season may be his last however he doesn't seem to possess any retirement plans nonetheless, particularly with Juve well-placed for an additional Serie A title and within the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

"I do not know if my last match are going to be with Juventus or a world however it'll be low key and sober, normal," he said.

"I got wind of my initial game on a scooter and therefore the solely automobile I actually have is that the one that Juventus create offered on behalf of me."

After Friday's game, Italian Republic head for London wherever they'll play European nation at city district on Tuesday.

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