Gianluigi Buffon, the 46-year-old former goalkeeper, who is now the manager of the Italian national team, will publish his biography on Tuesday in Italy called «Falling, rising, falling, rising».
Taking advantage of the event, Buffon gave a long interview to the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera reviewing your position. In one of these sections, the former player revealed a bad memory in Benfica. In this case, a Benfica player.
– I remember a Benfica striker who gave me a terrible kick in the hand, he did it on purpose and it hurt me a lot. He looked at me with no intention of apologizing. But, I swear, I don’t remember who it was. If I saw him again, I would say two words to him. I forget about negative people”, says Gigi.
oh More football He went in search of that moment and found the player in question. This is Rodrigo Moreno, currently at Al-Gharafa, in Qatar. Buffon hit the Spanish international in the 55th minute of Juventus-Benfica 2014, which ended 0-0, and saw a yellow card.
It was a game of many dissents – two sent offs for Benfica and one for Juventus – and a generally bad memory for the black and whitewhen Benfica beat the Italians in the second leg of the Europa League semi-final and qualified for the final (where they would be beaten by Sevilla).
On other topics, Buffon talked about the art of being a goalkeeper, he talked about depression, gambling addiction, the 2006 World Cup final among many other things. About Cristiano Ronaldo, Buffon says: «We always had a good relationship, I saw in him great strength and great sensitivity, linked to the absence of his father, to the difficult journey he had to face», he said.
“Best? It’s hard to choose, I played against three generations: Zidane, Ronaldo, Messi, Cristiano, Iniesta… If I have to choose one, it’s Neymar. For the player and the he’s a boy, he should have won five Ballon d’Ors”, he argues.
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What unique insights does Gianluigi Buffon’s autobiography provide about the challenges he faced during his football career?
Welcome Guests! Today, we have a special segment where World-Today-News is discussing the life and career of Gianluigi Buffon, the Italian legendary goalkeeper, who recently published his biography “Falling, rising, falling, rising” and talked about his experience in football and beyond. With us are Mario Zanotti, a football journalist from Italy, and Stefano Capozzi, a sports psychologist.
Mario, as a football journalist, what is your take on Gianluigi Buffon’s decision to release his autobiography at this point in his career? How significant do you think his contributions to the sport have been?
Mario: First of all, it’s an honor to be here, thank you for having me. Well, Buffon’s decision to release his autobiography is quite interesting. He has had an illustrious career not only as a goalkeeper but also as a leader in the sport. His contributions have been monumental, especially in the Italian national team. He holds the record for most caps for the Azzurri and is considered one of the best goalkeepers of all time. I believe this book will give fans an inside look into his life and career, something they have been eagerly anticipating.
Stefano, as a sports psychologist, how important is it for athletes to share their personal stories and experiences? Can these narratives help younger players learn from their idols’ mistakes and struggles?
Stefano: Yes, indeed, I believe that sharing personal stories and experiences can offer younger players valuable insights into the world of professional sports. It can also help them understand that even the greatest players have faced adversity and challenges throughout their careers. By being open about their struggles, athletes like Buffon can inspire others to work through their own difficulties and come out stronger on the other side. Furthermore, it allows fans to connect with their idols on a deeper level, humanizing them and making them more relatable.
In the article, Gianluigi Buffon mentions a specific incident where he was kicked by a Benfica player and was unhappy about it. He says that if he saw that player again, he would tell them two words. However, he couldn’t remember who the player was. Mario, do you happen to know which player Buffon is referring to?
Mario:
