Buffon returns to Parma in Serie B, 20 years after leaving
3 years, 6 months ago

Buffon returns to Parma in Serie B, 20 years after leaving

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Goalkeeping great Gianluigi Buffon has returned to his first club Parma 20 years after leaving, the Italian club announced on Thursday. RELATED| He soon established a glowing reputation, helping his club win the UEFA Cup and Coppa Italia in 1998-99, and became the world's most expensive goalkeeper when he joined Juventus in a deal worth around 33 million pounds in 2001. The Italian has been at Juventus ever since, apart from one season at Paris St Germain in 2018-19, and his honours list includes 10 Serie A titles, one Ligue 1 title and the World Cup among others. RELATED| Buffon deputised for Wojciech Szczesny last season, making 14 appearances in all competitions, which included playing every minute of a triumphant Coppa Italia campaign for Juve.

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Serie A 2023-24: Maurizio Sarri steps down as Lazio coach after poor run of games - reports
9 months, 1 week ago

Serie A 2023-24: Maurizio Sarri steps down as Lazio coach after poor run of games - reports

The Hindu  

Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri has resigned after a poor run of form left the Serie A team off the pace in the race for European football, Italian media reported on Tuesday. Monday night’s 2-1 home defeat to Udinese left Lazio seven points from Atalanta which sits in Italy’s Europa Conference League place and a further four away from the final …

Mourinho, Lukaku and Dybala set for different receptions when Roma visits Juventus in Serie A
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Mourinho, Lukaku and Dybala set for different receptions when Roma visits Juventus in Serie A

The Hindu  

Three people will get a special welcome when Roma visits Juventus in Serie A on Saturday. Roma coach Jose Mourinho and forward Romelu Lukaku will likely face a hostile reception in Turin, while there will be a much warmer welcome for former Juventus striker Paulo Dybala — if the Argentina international is fit enough to make the trip. Mourinho led …

Gianluigi Buffon retires: "You became THE goalkeeper" tributes pour in as former Italy goalkeeper hangs up the gloves
1 year, 4 months ago

Gianluigi Buffon retires: "You became THE goalkeeper" tributes pour in as former Italy goalkeeper hangs up the gloves

Firstpost  

Gianluigi Buffon won 10 Serie A titles with Juventus but ended his stellar career back where it all started at Parma. Italy’s 2006 World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon announced his retirement on Wednesday at the age of 45, sparking tributes from the world of football. “You were not only the best, you did more than that, you became THE goalkeeper.” …

Italian keeper Gianluigi Buffon hangs up gloves after 28 years
1 year, 4 months ago

Italian keeper Gianluigi Buffon hangs up gloves after 28 years

The Hindu  

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. Buffon, who in 2006 lifted the World Cup, won 10 Serie A titles with Juventus and a Ligue 1 title with Paris St Germain. pic.twitter.com/bGvIDsoFsG — Gianluigi Buffon August 2, 2023 Widely regarded as …

Swift Return to Turin for Paulo Dybala as Roma Travel to Juventus
2 years, 3 months ago

Swift Return to Turin for Paulo Dybala as Roma Travel to Juventus

News 18  

When former Juventus player Paulo Dybala joined Roma last month he knew his return to Turin would be swift. Roma travels to the Allianz Stadium with maximum points from two narrow 1-0 victories over Salernitana, which just avoided relegation last season, and newly promoted Cremonese. “Three points is the most important thing," Smalling said after his header helped Roma to …

Giorgio Chiellini confirms he will leave Juventus at the end of the season
2 years, 7 months ago

Giorgio Chiellini confirms he will leave Juventus at the end of the season

The Hindu  

Veteran defender Giorgio Chiellini confirmed he will leave Juventus at the end of the season. The 37-year-old, who is third on Juventus' all-time appearances list behind Alessandro Del Piero and Gianluigi Buffon, made the announcement after his side lost 4-2 to Inter Milan in Wednesday's Coppa Italia final. READ | "On Monday I will say goodbye to my Juventus Stadium, …

Buffon to continue playing until 46 after signing new Parma deal
2 years, 9 months ago

Buffon to continue playing until 46 after signing new Parma deal

The Hindu  

Despite approaching 27 years as a senior professional, Gianluigi Buffon has no plans to retire yet after signing a new deal at Parma that will see the goalkeeper continue playing until the ripe old age of 46. Buffon re-joined Serie B side Parma - the team he made his debut for as a 17-year-old in November 1995 - last year, …

Juventus lost their DNA after Ronaldo's arrival, says Buffon
3 years ago

Juventus lost their DNA after Ronaldo's arrival, says Buffon

The Hindu  

Juventus great Gianluigi Buffon said Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival at the club in 2018 ultimately led to them losing their "DNA of being a team". Ronaldo, now back at Manchester United for a second spell, scored 101 goals in 135 appearances for Juventus and won Serie A twice, but the club did not progress beyond the Champions League quarter-final stage during …

Serie A: Cristiano Ronaldo told me he's staying, says Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri
3 years, 4 months ago

Serie A: Cristiano Ronaldo told me he's staying, says Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri

Firstpost  

Italy’s top scorer last season with 29 goals was absent for Juve’s final warm-up against the club’s youngsters on Thursday, but Allegri said he was ready to play in what will be his fourth and final season of his contract. Rome: Cristiano Ronaldo will remain at Juventus, coach Massimiliano Allegri insisted on Saturday, saying he had received assurances from the …

Serie A: Juventus chief football officer Fabio Paratici to step down after 11-year tenure
3 years, 6 months ago

Serie A: Juventus chief football officer Fabio Paratici to step down after 11-year tenure

Firstpost  

The nine-time reigning champions finished fourth in Serie A this season, exiting the Champions League in the last-16, and snatching a berth in next season’s competition on the final day. Milan: Juventus chief football officer Fabio Paratici is leaving the dethroned Serie A champions after 11 years, the Turin club confirmed on Wednesday. “Fabio has written the history of Juventus …

Custard tarts, museum tickets: Buffon's 'irresistible' offer from Portugal
3 years, 7 months ago

Custard tarts, museum tickets: Buffon's 'irresistible' offer from Portugal

The Hindu  

Portuguese fifth-tier side Os Belenenses is hoping to tempt legendary Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon to join it at the end of the season with an offer including custard tarts and museum tickets. “Therefore, we decided to present you with something irresistible: how about moving to Lisbon and helping us to quickly return to our place in Portuguese football, the I …

Ronaldo completes the set, Buffon matches Maldini trophy haul
3 years, 7 months ago

Ronaldo completes the set, Buffon matches Maldini trophy haul

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo and Gianluigi Buffon have won many trophies in their careers and after helping Juventus beat Atalanta to win the Coppa Italia on Wednesday. Ronaldo has enjoyed regular success since leaving Portugal as a teenager for Manchester United, winning all three major domestic trophies in England before joining Real Madrid. The forward helped the Spanish side win La Liga …

Buffon in demand after deciding to leave Juventus
3 years, 7 months ago

Buffon in demand after deciding to leave Juventus

The Hindu  

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon said he has received offers from other clubs as he contemplates his next move, having decided on leaving Turin at the end of the season. The 43-year-old first joined Juventus from Parma in 2001 and has been there ever since, apart from one season at French side Paris St Germain in 2018-19, but revealed this week …

Gianluigi Buffon in Demand after Deciding to Leave Juventus at End of Season
3 years, 7 months ago

Gianluigi Buffon in Demand after Deciding to Leave Juventus at End of Season

News 18  

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon said he has received offers from other clubs as he contemplates his next move, having decided on leaving Turin at the end of the season. The 43-year-old first joined Juventus from Parma in 2001 and has been there ever since, apart from one season at French side Paris St Germain in 2018-19, but revealed this week …

Gianluigi Buffon 'interesting SIX European clubs, including Barcelona'
3 years, 7 months ago

Gianluigi Buffon 'interesting SIX European clubs, including Barcelona'

Daily Mail  

Gianluigi Buffon has reportedly received six offers from big European clubs, including Spanish giants Barcelona, ahead of his Juventus departure this summer. Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is reportedly interesting six top European clubs The 43-year-old announced this week he would leave the Italian side at the end of his contract Buffon had revealed his choice to quit Juventus for the …

Buffon to leave Juventus at end of this season
3 years, 7 months ago

Buffon to leave Juventus at end of this season

The Hindu  

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon said he will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season but could still join another team if he receives a suitable offer. The 43-year-old first joined the Turin club from Parma in 2001 and has been there ever since, with the exception of one season at French side Paris Saint-Germain …

Gianluigi Buffon reveals he will QUIT Juventus at the end of the season
3 years, 7 months ago

Gianluigi Buffon reveals he will QUIT Juventus at the end of the season

Daily Mail  

Gianluigi Buffon has revealed he will leave Juventus at the end of the season and could even retire from football. The 43-year-old goalkeeper's contract expires at the end of the season and he is mulling over his next move, which could be to bring the curtain down on his glittering 26-year career as a professional. Gianluigi Buffon, 43, has revealed …

Juventus 'to hold talks with Gianluigi Buffon about extending his stay in Turin for another season'
3 years, 8 months ago

Juventus 'to hold talks with Gianluigi Buffon about extending his stay in Turin for another season'

Daily Mail  

Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli will reportedly hold talks with Gianluigi Buffon over dinner this week in a bid to keep the veteran goalkeeper at the club for another year. Juventus chief Andrea Agnelli is set for 'decisive talks' with Gianluigi Buffon over his future However, according to Tuttosport, Juventus are keen to keep on their iconic keeper and want him …

Juventus' Ronaldo sets record with 15th Serie A goal
3 years, 11 months ago

Juventus' Ronaldo sets record with 15th Serie A goal

Hindustan Times  

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo set another scoring record on Sunday as he became the first player to net at least 15 goals in each of the last 15 seasons in Europe's top five leagues. Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their third goal against U.S. Sassuolo at Allianz Stadium The 35-year-old Portuguese fired a low diagonal shot into the bottom corner …

Serie A: Atalanta captain Papu Gomez fuels talk of transfer after reported bust-up with coach Gian Piero Gasperini
4 years ago

Serie A: Atalanta captain Papu Gomez fuels talk of transfer after reported bust-up with coach Gian Piero Gasperini

Firstpost  

The 32-year-old reportedly had a bust-up with coach Gian Piero Gasperini at half-time during the Bergamo club’s Champions League draw against Midtjylland two weeks ago, and has been left out of their last two league games. Milan: Atalanta captain Papu Gomez fuelled speculation on Monday over his future with the Serie A club, telling fans: “When I leave you will …

Alvaro Morata is set to rejoin Juventus on loan but can the Spanish striker turn his career around?
4 years, 3 months ago

Alvaro Morata is set to rejoin Juventus on loan but can the Spanish striker turn his career around?

Daily Mail  

Alvaro Morata has secured a return to Juventus on loan from Atletico Madrid, with the Italian side having the option to sign him permanently next year. One problem during his spell at Atletico is that Morata often went several games without scoring before enjoying brief purple patches. At Atletico, the striker often had several games without scoring before hitting a …

Juventus confirms Matuidi exit after three seasons- Football news
4 years, 4 months ago

Juventus confirms Matuidi exit after three seasons- Football news

The Hindu  

French midfielder Blaise Matuidi will leave Juventus after three seasons following the mutual termination of his contract, the Serie A champion said on Wednesday. Matuidi, linked with a move to Major League Soccer side Inter Miami in the Italian media, made 45 appearances for Juventus across all competitions last season as it claimed the league title for a ninth season …

Andrea Pirlo appointed as Juventus head coach: Serie A football news
4 years, 4 months ago

Andrea Pirlo appointed as Juventus head coach: Serie A football news

The Hindu  

Serie A champion Juventus stunned Italian football on Saturday by naming World Cup-winning midfielder Andrea Pirlo as manager on a two-year contract even though its former player has no previous experience in the role. OFFICIAL ✍ | Andrea Pirlo is the new coach of the First Team.https://t.co/riVxl1enbJ#CoachPirlopic.twitter.com/pf9QRbJ6Ll — JuventusFC August 8, 2020 The presence of five-times World Player of the …

Juventus sacks Sarri after Champions League exit
4 years, 4 months ago

Juventus sacks Sarri after Champions League exit

The Hindu  

Serie A club Juventus has sacked coach Maurizio Sarri after one season in charge, following the team's elimination from the Champions League in the round of 16 on Friday, the Turin club said in a statement. “Juventus Football Club announces that Maurizio Sarri has been relieved of his post as coach of the First Team,” the club said on its …

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