Italy great Gianluigi Buffon, one of the most decorated goalkeepers of all time, called time on his 28-year long career in a social media post. The 45-year-old's retirement announcement on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, read, "That’s all folks! You gave me everything. I gave you everything. We did it together." Have a look at the tweet here:

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The 2006 FIFA World Cup winner had a sensational career which saw him winning 10 Serie A titles, one Ligue 1 trophy, five Coppa Italia and six Italia Supercoppa titles as well. The Italian legend had made his professional debut with Serie B club Parma at the age of 17. Buffon's last two years of professional football also came with Parma.

He won Coppa Italia, UEFA Cup and Italian Supercoppa with the club (Parma) four years after joining it in 1995. The goalie then moved to Juventus in 2001 for the then-world-record transfer fee of $57 million.

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While at Juventus, he had best time of his playing career, winning 10 Serie A titles and a Serie B as well during 2006-07 relegation of the club to the second tier. He moved to Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain in 2018 as a free agent and won his only Ligue 1 title. He, however, returned to Juventus next season.

With Juve, Buffon reached the Champions League final thrice but failed to win the elusive trophy even once.

As an international player, Buffon holds the record of most caps for Italy with 176 appearances. In 2006, the year Italy won the FIFA World Cup, Buffon was also named as a contender for the prestigious Balllon d'Or.&nbsp;

The goalkeeper, however, finished as runner-up behind his Italy teammate Fabio Cannavaro. He hung boots from national duty in 2017 after playing for nearly 20 years since his debut in 1997.

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Italy great Gianluigi Buffon, one of the most decorated goalkeepers of all time, called time on his 28-year long career in a social media post. The 45-year-old's retirement announcement on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, read, "That’s all folks!

Italy great Gianluigi Buffon, one of the most decorated goalkeepers of all time, called time on his 28-year long career in a social media post. The 45-year-old's retirement announcement on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, read, "That’s all folks! You gave me everything. I gave you everything. We did it together." Have a look at the tweet here: That's all folks! You gave me everything. I gave you everything. We did it together. pic.twitter.com/bGvIDsoFsG — Gianluigi Buffon (@gianluigibuffon) August 2, 2023 × The 2006 FIFA World Cup winner had a sensational career which saw him winning 10 Serie A titles, one Ligue 1 trophy, five Coppa Italia and six Italia Supercoppa titles as well. The Italian legend had made his professional debut with Serie B club Parma at the age of 17. Buffon's last two years of professional football also came with Parma. He won Coppa Italia, UEFA Cup and Italian Supercoppa with the club (Parma) four years after joining it in 1995. The goalie then moved to Juventus in 2001 for the then-world-record transfer fee of $57 million. Also Read: FIFA Women's WC: France beat Panama 6-3 after Diani's hat-trick to reach knockout stage While at Juventus, he had best time of his playing career, winning 10 Serie A titles and a Serie B as well during 2006-07 relegation of the club to the second tier. He moved to Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain in 2018 as a free agent and won his only Ligue 1 title. He, however, returned to Juventus next season. With Juve, Buffon reached the Champions League final thrice but failed to win the elusive trophy even once. As an international player, Buffon holds the record of most caps for Italy with 176 appearances. In 2006, the year Italy won the FIFA World Cup, Buffon was also named as a contender for the prestigious Balllon d'Or. The goalkeeper, however, finished as runner-up behind his Italy teammate Fabio Cannavaro. He hung boots from national duty in 2017 after playing for nearly 20 years since his debut in 1997. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Football: Italy, Juventus great Gianluigi Buffon announces retirement after 28-year long career

Gianluigi Buffon said Tuesday that he will bring the curtain down on his time at Juventus after nearly two decades at the end of the season, but will look to prolong his trophy-filled career elsewhere at the age of 43.

Former Italy captain Buffon is an iconic figure in Italian football, one of the stars of the Azzurri's 2006 World Cup triumph who racked up a record 176 caps for his country.

However he has been behind Wojciech Szczesny&nbsp;in the goalkeeping pecking order since returning to Juve from a short spell at Paris Saint-Germain in 2019 and has made just 12 appearances in all competitions this season.

"My future is clear, at the end of the season I'm leaving Juve, and then I will either find something that stimulates me or I will quit the game," he said in an interview with BeIN Sport.

"I have both given and received everything at Juventus, but we have come to the end of a cycle and it's only right that I put an end to any confusion (over his future)."

Buffon, who holds the record for Serie A appearances, has won 10 Serie A titles with Juventus since joining in 2001, as well as five Italian Cups and second-tier Serie B in 2007 after they were relegated in the aftermath of the 'Calciopoli' match-fixing scandal.

He also won Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain in 2018-2019 before returning to the Turin giants, and the UEFA Cup back in 1999 with Parma, where he began his career as a teenager in 1995.

However he has never won the Champions League after losing finals with Juve in 2003, 2015 and 2017.

Gianluigi Buffon said Tuesday that he will bring the curtain down on his time at Juventus after nearly two decades at the end of the season, but will look to prolong his trophy-filled career elsewhere at the age of 43.

Gianluigi Buffon said Tuesday that he will bring the curtain down on his time at Juventus after nearly two decades at the end of the season, but will look to prolong his trophy-filled career elsewhere at the age of 43. Former Italy captain Buffon is an iconic figure in Italian football, one of the stars of the Azzurri's 2006 World Cup triumph who racked up a record 176 caps for his country. However he has been behind Wojciech Szczesny in the goalkeeping pecking order since returning to Juve from a short spell at Paris Saint-Germain in 2019 and has made just 12 appearances in all competitions this season. "My future is clear, at the end of the season I'm leaving Juve, and then I will either find something that stimulates me or I will quit the game," he said in an interview with BeIN Sport. "I have both given and received everything at Juventus, but we have come to the end of a cycle and it's only right that I put an end to any confusion (over his future)." Buffon, who holds the record for Serie A appearances, has won 10 Serie A titles with Juventus since joining in 2001, as well as five Italian Cups and second-tier Serie B in 2007 after they were relegated in the aftermath of the 'Calciopoli' match-fixing scandal. He also won Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain in 2018-2019 before returning to the Turin giants, and the UEFA Cup back in 1999 with Parma, where he began his career as a teenager in 1995. However he has never won the Champions League after losing finals with Juve in 2003, 2015 and 2017.

Buffon to quit Juventus at end of season

Italy's talismanic goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon will play his last match for Juventus when they host Verona in Serie A on Saturday, he told reporters on Thursday, according to Italian media.

"Saturday will be my last game for Juventus. I think it's the best way to end this wonderful adventure," the 40-year-old said.

Buffon has been with Juventus since 2001.

Buffon said he changed his mind about retiring 15 days ago and has received job offers on and off the pitch.

He said that he will take time to decide his future.

Juve president Agnelli has confirmed the keeper is considering offers from other clubs.

"Any choice he makes, he'll have my full support. He has received many bids, both as player and off-pitch," he said.

The 40-year-old is regarded as an iconic figure of the world game, having won nine Serie A titles and the 1998-99 UEFA Cup among other prizes.

However, his greatest achievement came in 2006, when he helped Italy win the World Cup.

The 40-year-old is regarded as an iconic figure of the world game, having won nine Serie A titles and the 1998-99 UEFA Cup

Italy's talismanic goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon will play his last match for Juventus when they host Verona in Serie A on Saturday, he told reporters on Thursday, according to Italian media. "Saturday will be my last game for Juventus. I think it's the best way to end this wonderful adventure," the 40-year-old said. Buffon has been with Juventus since 2001. Buffon said he changed his mind about retiring 15 days ago and has received job offers on and off the pitch. He said that he will take time to decide his future. Juve president Agnelli has confirmed the keeper is considering offers from other clubs. "Any choice he makes, he'll have my full support. He has received many bids, both as player and off-pitch," he said. The 40-year-old is regarded as an iconic figure of the world game, having won nine Serie A titles and the 1998-99 UEFA Cup among other prizes. However, his greatest achievement came in 2006, when he helped Italy win the World Cup.

Italy's Gianluigi Buffon to play his last game for Juventus this Saturday

Real Madrid's star striker<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/man-city-manager-charged-with-improper-conduct-after-liverpool-defeat-129905"> Cristiano Ronaldo had the final say </a>in the crucial Champions League quarter-finals against &nbspJuventus scoring an&nbspinjury-time penalty to send his team into the semi-finals of the premier club championship on Wednesday.

Real who on top in aggregate goals after an impressive 3-0 win in Turin last week found themselves looking down the barrel falling behind in the match after Mario Mandzukic struck twice and Blaise Matuidi made it level on aggregate. The goals cancelled out Real's advantage.

Juventus though could not convert their good fortune into victory as Lucas Vazquez won a penalty in the dying moments of the game and captain Gianluigi Buffon was given a red card for venting his ire on the referee Michael Oliver.

Ronaldo's penalty kick proved too hot for substitute goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. The Portuguese star once again helped&nbsphis team to enter the last four which was Real Madrid's eight consecutive entry into the Champions League semi-finals.

"This referee has no heart, he has a garbage bag instead of a heart," Buffon told Italian channel Mediaset Premium after the match.&nbsp

"If you do not have personality and courage, you should go to the stands to watch the match with your wife and a Sprite.”&nbsp

Juventus though could not convert their good fortune into victory

Real Madrid's star striker Cristiano Ronaldo had the final say in the crucial Champions League quarter-finals against &nbspJuventus scoring an&nbspinjury-time penalty to send his team into the semi-finals of the premier club championship on Wednesday. Real who on top in aggregate goals after an impressive 3-0 win in Turin last week found themselves looking down the barrel falling behind in the match after Mario Mandzukic struck twice and Blaise Matuidi made it level on aggregate. The goals cancelled out Real's advantage. Juventus though could not convert their good fortune into victory as Lucas Vazquez won a penalty in the dying moments of the game and captain Gianluigi Buffon was given a red card for venting his ire on the referee Michael Oliver. Ronaldo's penalty kick proved too hot for substitute goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. The Portuguese star once again helped&nbsphis team to enter the last four which was Real Madrid's eight consecutive entry into the Champions League semi-finals. "This referee has no heart, he has a garbage bag instead of a heart," Buffon told Italian channel Mediaset Premium after the match. "If you do not have personality and courage, you should go to the stands to watch the match with your wife and a Sprite.”

Champions League: Ronaldo's penalty ensures Juventus exit, Real Madrid enter semi-final

Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is prepared to go back on his decision to retire from international football if he is picked for the friendlies against England and Argentina next month.

The 40-year-old had called it a day in November immediately after Italy&rsquo;s astonishing failure to qualify for this year&rsquo;s World Cup, ending a 20-year international career in which he made 175 appearances.

However, on Monday Italy&rsquo;s interim coach Luigi Di Biagio said that it was not right that Buffon&rsquo;s international career should end with the infamous 0-0 draw against Sweden which condemned them to a first World Cup absence for 60 years.

&ldquo;I had thought about going on holiday for a few days with my family, but when the national team needs you, you must be present and not desert them,&rdquo; replied Buffon during the programme Tiki Taka broadcast on the Mediaset network.

&ldquo;There&rsquo;s nothing to add to Di Biagio&rsquo;s words other than I feel a sense of responsibility and loyalty which I must give to the national team in this transitional moment,&rdquo; added the 2006 World Cup winner.

&ldquo;I repeat, it&rsquo;s a way of showing loyalty and a sense of responsibility towards Italy. A new national team is being born and the first games are not comfortable ones because we will face Argentina and England. &ldquo;I think that any experienced player can be useful at the start, even if it&rsquo;s just to give advice to the young ones.&rdquo;

He might be picked for the friendlies against England and Argentina next month

Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is prepared to go back on his decision to retire from international football if he is picked for the friendlies against England and Argentina next month. The 40-year-old had called it a day in November immediately after Italy’s astonishing failure to qualify for this year’s World Cup, ending a 20-year international career in which he made 175 appearances. However, on Monday Italy’s interim coach Luigi Di Biagio said that it was not right that Buffon’s international career should end with the infamous 0-0 draw against Sweden which condemned them to a first World Cup absence for 60 years. “I had thought about going on holiday for a few days with my family, but when the national team needs you, you must be present and not desert them,” replied Buffon during the programme Tiki Taka broadcast on the Mediaset network. “There’s nothing to add to Di Biagio’s words other than I feel a sense of responsibility and loyalty which I must give to the national team in this transitional moment,” added the 2006 World Cup winner. “I repeat, it’s a way of showing loyalty and a sense of responsibility towards Italy. A new national team is being born and the first games are not comfortable ones because we will face Argentina and England. “I think that any experienced player can be useful at the start, even if it’s just to give advice to the young ones.”

Goalkeeping legend Buffon ready to play again for Italy

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri revealed captain Gianluigi Buffon and midfielder Miralem Pjanic were both in doubt for Tuesday night`s crunch Champions League game against Olympiakos.

Juventus -- runners-up twice in the last three seasons -- head to Athens needing a win to ensure their passage to the knockout phase.&nbsp;

But Gonzalo Higuain will play after scoring the winner against Napoli at the weekend despite a broken hand.

&quot;Higuain will be on the pitch tomorrow because he is doing well both physically and mentally,&quot; said Allegri.&nbsp;

&quot;Tomorrow could be decisive. We are still evaluating Buffon and Pjanic, who is suffering from a muscle strain.&quot;

A draw or even defeat would be sufficient for the six-time defending Serie A champions unless Sporting Lisbon beat Barcelona at the Camp Nou.

&quot;We can`t afford to wait and see what Barcelona`s result will be,&quot; continued Allegri.&nbsp;

&quot;Either we win or we run the risk of exiting the Champions League. Tomorrow (Tuesday), our approach must be spot on. We have to be patient and take our chances to win the game.&quot;

&quot;With (Giorgio) Chiellini out, either (Daniele) Rugani or (Mattia) De Sciglio will play. (Mario) Mandzukic will be available as well.&quot;

Allegri added that it would be an important test for Argentina striker Paulo Dybala &quot;to return to his highest level&quot; and score his first Champions League goal this season to add to his 12 in Serie A.

Centre-back Andrea Barzagli added: &quot;It would be unthinkable for us not to qualify. Tomorrow`s match is essential for us, qualifying for the knockout round is our first objective of the season.

&quot;We understand the importance of the game and we know that it is not going to be easy for us -- the first match against Olympiakos at home was complicated and now we are playing in their stadium.&nbsp;

&quot;We have to be focused and careful tomorrow because it is a complicated game.&quot;

Juve play a crunch league game against Olympiakos early Wednesday morning

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri revealed captain Gianluigi Buffon and midfielder Miralem Pjanic were both in doubt for Tuesday night`s crunch Champions League game against Olympiakos. Juventus -- runners-up twice in the last three seasons -- head to Athens needing a win to ensure their passage to the knockout phase. But Gonzalo Higuain will play after scoring the winner against Napoli at the weekend despite a broken hand. "Higuain will be on the pitch tomorrow because he is doing well both physically and mentally," said Allegri. "Tomorrow could be decisive. We are still evaluating Buffon and Pjanic, who is suffering from a muscle strain." A draw or even defeat would be sufficient for the six-time defending Serie A champions unless Sporting Lisbon beat Barcelona at the Camp Nou. "We can`t afford to wait and see what Barcelona`s result will be," continued Allegri. "Either we win or we run the risk of exiting the Champions League. Tomorrow (Tuesday), our approach must be spot on. We have to be patient and take our chances to win the game." "With (Giorgio) Chiellini out, either (Daniele) Rugani or (Mattia) De Sciglio will play. (Mario) Mandzukic will be available as well." Allegri added that it would be an important test for Argentina striker Paulo Dybala "to return to his highest level" and score his first Champions League goal this season to add to his 12 in Serie A. Centre-back Andrea Barzagli added: "It would be unthinkable for us not to qualify. Tomorrow`s match is essential for us, qualifying for the knockout round is our first objective of the season. "We understand the importance of the game and we know that it is not going to be easy for us -- the first match against Olympiakos at home was complicated and now we are playing in their stadium. "We have to be focused and careful tomorrow because it is a complicated game."

Buffon, Pjanic doubts for Juventus in Champions League

Italy coach Antonio Conte said before Euro 2016 that his side would have to make up for their lack of talent with tactical cunning, and they did exactly that to sink Belgium 2-0 on Monday. 
 
In terms of pure footballing ability, Italy&#39;s current team is regarded as one of the country&#39;s weakest in years. Yet, they were still too streetwise for a Belgium team that once again failed to live up to expectations. 
 
The Azzurri&#39;s shortage of talent is such that 38-year-old goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is seen as their standout performer while Daniele De Rossi, once a purely destructive presence, has been recalled to dictate the passing in midfield. 
 
Riccardo Montolivo, Marco Verratti and Claudio Marchisio, who might have added some class, are injured while maverick forward Mario Balotelli&#39;s career has gone so far off the rails that his exclusion from the squad went almost unnoticed. 
 
Monday&#39;s opening Group E performance was typical of Conte who won three successive Serie A titles in as many years at Juventus. 
 
In the last few months he has talked about understanding the importance of &quot;wearing the shirt&quot;, to the exclusion of almost anything else, and the players seem to have got the message. 
 
Italy appeared to line up with a 3-5-2 formation but this quickly reverted to a back line of five when the opposition had the ball and changed to an attacking four when they went forward. 
 
It required extraordinary work from the players and Italy were wilting by the end. 
 
The defence, featuring Juventus trio Giorgio Chiellini, Leonardo Bonucci and Andrea Barzagli, was outstanding but this was by no means the sort of negative or cynical performance that has marred Italy&#39;s reputation in the past. 
 
Conte&#39;s men looked to attack in numbers when they had the chance and, for all of Belgium&#39;s possession, Thibaut Courtois was the busier goalkeeper. 
 
There was some gamesmanship to start with, but it didn&#39;t last. Having cleverly avoided any yellow cards in the first hour, Italy picked up four in the last third of the match as they stopped counter-attacks at all cost. 
 
Two excellent goals from Emanuele Giaccherini and Graziano Pelle capped Italy&#39;s display. Giaccherini&#39;s goal was his first in internationals since the Confederations Cup three years ago. 
 
In the meantime he has gone from a fringe player at Juventus to struggling for a place at Sunderland and finally to unglamorous Bologna, an example of how workmenlike players have replaced Italian artists such as Andrea Pirlo.

Conte's Azzuri battled from start to finish in the win

Italy coach Antonio Conte said before Euro 2016 that his side would have to make up for their lack of talent with tactical cunning, and they did exactly that to sink Belgium 2-0 on Monday. In terms of pure footballing ability, Italy's current team is regarded as one of the country's weakest in years. Yet, they were still too streetwise for a Belgium team that once again failed to live up to expectations. The Azzurri's shortage of talent is such that 38-year-old goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is seen as their standout performer while Daniele De Rossi, once a purely destructive presence, has been recalled to dictate the passing in midfield. Riccardo Montolivo, Marco Verratti and Claudio Marchisio, who might have added some class, are injured while maverick forward Mario Balotelli's career has gone so far off the rails that his exclusion from the squad went almost unnoticed. Monday's opening Group E performance was typical of Conte who won three successive Serie A titles in as many years at Juventus. In the last few months he has talked about understanding the importance of "wearing the shirt", to the exclusion of almost anything else, and the players seem to have got the message. Italy appeared to line up with a 3-5-2 formation but this quickly reverted to a back line of five when the opposition had the ball and changed to an attacking four when they went forward. It required extraordinary work from the players and Italy were wilting by the end. The defence, featuring Juventus trio Giorgio Chiellini, Leonardo Bonucci and Andrea Barzagli, was outstanding but this was by no means the sort of negative or cynical performance that has marred Italy's reputation in the past. Conte's men looked to attack in numbers when they had the chance and, for all of Belgium's possession, Thibaut Courtois was the busier goalkeeper. There was some gamesmanship to start with, but it didn't last. Having cleverly avoided any yellow cards in the first hour, Italy picked up four in the last third of the match as they stopped counter-attacks at all cost. Two excellent goals from Emanuele Giaccherini and Graziano Pelle capped Italy's display. Giaccherini's goal was his first in internationals since the Confederations Cup three years ago. In the meantime he has gone from a fringe player at Juventus to struggling for a place at Sunderland and finally to unglamorous Bologna, an example of how workmenlike players have replaced Italian artists such as Andrea Pirlo.

Scrappy Italy take Belgium down