Gianluigi Buffon

Gianluigi Buffon, Cavaliere OMRI (born January 28, 1978) is an Italian FIFA World Cup-winning goalkeeper. He is currently the first choice goalkeeper for Parma calcio F.C and the Italian national team.

Quotes

 * My worst vice is gluttony. I try to keep myself under control because I’m an athlete, but once a week I like to pig out and act like a normal person.
 * Buffon, as quoted in Football Italia (07/01/07)


 * In recent times Italy have been in a World Cup final every 12 years and I hope to still be there in 2018.
 * Gianluigi Buffon, as quoted in Football Italia (07/07/29)


 * The men can go away, the executives can go away, but what is really though in this society are the players who has been handed down the feel of winning, of being the absolute best, which isn't equal to any other team.
 * Gianluigi Buffon, as quoted after Cagliari Calcio 2-3 Juventus FC. Stadio Sant'Elia di Cagliari, September 2, 2007]

Comments About Gianluigi Buffon

 * Speaking of Buffon, I am very surprised that at his age he continues to play without ever failing. It is an example to be inspired by.
 * Rinat Dasayev, as quoted in Sessant'anni di Dasaev: "Paravo per amore e per la gloria dell'Urss", repubblica.it, 13 June 2017.