There is a tendency in sports to overuse the word “legend.” But here, to one of the most beloved figures in Italian soccer history, it truly applies. It absolutely, inarguably applies to Gianluigi ...

Despite leaving the club for the second time, Gianluigi Buffon’s name will forever be linked to that of Juventus. The legendary goalkeeper initially joined the club in 2001 from Parma. The 43-year-old ...

Buffon is now likely to see out the rest of his career in Turin, having moved to Juventus from Parma in 2001. The Italian stopper is widely respected as one of the best goalkeepers of his generation, ...

Aug 2 (Reuters) - Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has retired from football, the 45-year-old announced on Wednesday, after 28 years in which he reached exceptional milestones for club and country.

Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon will play his last match for the Italian champion on Saturday and has put off retirement to consider offers to play overseas. Buffon, who is widely regarded as one of ...

Italian goalkeeper icon Gianluigi Buffon has said he suffered from depression some 20 years ago while playing for Juventus, and that painting helped him overcome the illness. Buffon, 46, told ...