Gianluigi Buffon will not be able to finish his career at the 2018 World Cup. Italy's legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon struggled to fight back tears but remained positive about the future as he tried to come to terms with Italy's failure to qualify for a World Cup for the first time in 60 years. Italy's 0-0 draw against Sweden at Milan's San Siro ensured there would be no Squadra Azzurra ...Full Story »

Italy have failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1958 after being shut out by Sweden at a sold-out San Siro. Trailing 1-0 on aggregate to a Jakob Johansson goal scored in Friday's first leg in Stockholm, Giampiero Ventura's Azzurri were cheered on by almost 72,000 Italian fans in Milan. But despite laying siege to the Scandinavian defence over 90 feverish minutes, Ital...Full Story »

Wholesale changes will be made by Notts County manager Kevin Nolan when his team resume League Two action at home to Newport. Nolan swapped 10 players against Mansfield in the Checkatrade Trophy in midweek, with only defender Shaun Brisley retaining his place. It remains to be seen if Adam Collin (knee) is fit enough to return in goal but either him or Ross Fitzsimons will replace Branislav Pi...Full Story »

After the disappointment of the Champions League final, with Juventus losing to Real Madrid in Cardiff, Gianluigi Buffon has been enjoying some time off with girlfriend Ilaria D’Amico. Buffon is part of the Juventus squad for their tour to America, in what will be an enormous season for the Italian goalkeeper. Wojciech Szczesny has joined as back-up goalkeeper at Juventus with widespre...Full Story »

Juventus general manager Beppe Marotta has said they "have a duty" to consider signing a player as talented as Gianluigi Donnarumma if he is available, and confirmed they are close to signing Douglas Costa from Bayern Munich. Marotta told reporters that Juve are not behind Donnarumma's decision to leave AC Milan and reiterated the Bianconeri's interest in signing Arsenal goalkeeper from Wojci...Full Story »

The legendary goalkeeper says he will call time on his career at the end of next season unless Juventus can end his wait for Champions League glory Juventus great Gianluigi Buffon is "99.9 percent" certain next season will be his last in professional football. The veteran Italy goalkeeper helped Juve to a third consecutive domestic double and the Champions League final last term. Buffon, 39...Full Story »

Buffon has played in three Champions League finals for the Bianconeri, and has been on the losing side on all three occasions, something he wants to rectify before he hangs up his gloves, which is expected to be next season, when he will be 40 years old. "I still have one more year on my contract, so that means I have one more chance of winning the Champions League," he told Sky Sports Italia...Full Story »

The usually formidable shot-stopper picked the ball out of his net four times in a disastrous day for the Italian champions Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon was unable to identify the cause of his team's collapse after they slumped to a 4-1 Champions League final loss to Real Madrid on Saturday. The Serie A heavyweights were level at 1-1 going into the break in Cardiff thanks to Mario Ma...Full Story »

The scene in Cardiff on Saturday night will be akin to a Spaghetti Western; two foes eyeing each other up, face to face, this time competing for both the biggest team and individual prizes in club football. On the one side is Gianluigi Buffon, a towering figure on the continent for near enough two decades and a man who the world has decided needs to be amply rewarded for his services to the g...Full Story »

Gianluigi Buffon aims to capture his first Champions League medal this Saturday in Cardiff, Wales when his Juventus side aims to topple Real Madrid, and ensure the Spanish side doesn't create history by becoming the first team to successfully defend the title. It's certainly an intriguing clash, as the battle of the league champions has left many wanting Buffon to hold the prestigious trophy ...Full Story »