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PhotoNews Pakistan > Sports > Gianluigi Buffon Retires: End of an Era for the Iconic Italian Goalkeeper
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Gianluigi Buffon Retires: End of an Era for the Iconic Italian Goalkeeper

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By Web Desk Published August 3, 2023 3 Min Read
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Italian football titan Gianluigi Buffon has officially hung up his gloves, concluding a remarkable nearly three-decades-long career.

The revered goalkeeper, globally acclaimed for his extraordinary talent and performance, has bid adieu to the game that brought him unparalleled recognition.

Earning immense fame through his exceptional stint with Juventus and the Italian national team, the 45-year-old sportsman has left an indelible mark on football history. Buffon’s impressive portfolio boasts a World Cup victory in 2006, ten Serie A titles with Juventus, and a Ligue 1 championship during his term with Paris Saint-Germain. His record-breaking 176 caps for Italy highlight him as the most experienced goalkeeper in football history.

Buffon expressed his heartfelt gratitude to his fans in a touching message, “That’s all folks! You gave me everything. I gave you everything. We did it together.”

BREAKING: Gianluigi Buffon has announced his retirement from football 🧤 pic.twitter.com/WHillnjEnd

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 2, 2023

Buffon’s Lasting Legacy in Football

Coming full circle, Buffon concluded his career at Parma, the club where he kickstarted his journey in 1991 as a 13-year-old budding player. He moved to Juventus in 2001 and spent most of his professional life there, taking a short detour to join PSG for the 2018-2019 season. Buffon returned to Juventus after that before making an emotional comeback to Parma in June 2021.

Fellow players highly regarded Buffon for his remarkable skills and steadfast commitment. Kylian Mbappe, his former teammate at PSG, praised Buffon as a “man of gold,” expressing his thankfulness for the invaluable guidance he had received from him.

Gianluigi Buffon's retirement means there are no longer any active players from Italy's 2006 World Cup winning squad 🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/sPdhWRG2rD

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 2, 2023

The towering 1.92-meter goalkeeper leaves behind an impressive record of 657 Serie A appearances and received the UEFA Club Footballer of the Year award in 2003. His significant contribution to Italian football was further recognized when he was repeatedly declared Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year.

Buffon’s influence extended beyond the field, inspiring countless young goalkeepers and football enthusiasts worldwide. With his retirement, the world of football pauses to pay tribute to the remarkable journey and lasting legacy of one of its greatest goalkeepers.

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