Legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon retires, aged 45 (www.bbc.com)

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Former Italy goalkeeper and World Cup winner Gianluigi Buffon has retired from football aged 45.

He wrote on social media: "That's all folks. You gave me everything. I gave you everything. We did it together."

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[-] derTest@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Insane career! Playing this long on a high level is truly unique. Didn't always like the rough, defensive playstyle of the Italian national team but he will be remembered for sure

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