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DAiDEViL

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Feb 21, 2015
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Buffon: 'Record belongs to Juve'
By Football Italia staff



Gigi Buffon said his all-time Serie A record “belongs to Juventus, not me” after 974 minutes unbeaten.

The goalkeeper kept a clean sheet for over 10 games and shattered the existing record of 929 minutes set by Sebastiano Rossi at Milan in 1993-94.

“This morning I had a bit of a temperature and didn’t wake up feeling good, but I couldn’t miss this game,”
Buffon told Mediaset Premium and Sky Sport Italia.

He was eventually beaten by an Andrea Belotti penalty in today’s 4-1 victory over Torino.

“Once the four minutes had passed and the record was broken, I was mainly focused on the game and ensuring we recovered from the heavy blow in Munich.

“I am happy to play in this team and the record belongs to Juventus, not me. I was also fortunate to achieve it, because my teammates stopped the opposition from creating chances. They worked their socks off to block every avenue and protect me.

“I started to think we could break this record in Bergamo against Atalanta, two Sundays ago. You kept asking me about it in interviews after three or four games that I hadn’t conceded, as if that was somehow odd!

“In all honesty, I didn’t think about individual records, as I always saw myself as a team man, but then I realised it’s wonderful too. It’s a reward because the more you think about the team, the more you are likely to get rewarded as an individual.

“At the age of 38 I still think I can express myself at a high level and that is thanks to my family, everyone from my parents and sisters to partner and children. When you are happy in your home life, you can push yourself further professionally.”

Buffon has won the World Cup with Italy, but has the chance for the European Championship this summer.

“I’ll give you a scoop – I think it’ll be my last Euros! I had many wonderful experiences with the Nazionale and won a marvellous trophy, coming very close to another.

“I have to say we are truly unlucky to have been strong during a period of six to eight years when Spain were untouchable.”
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K.O.

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Nov 24, 2005
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Buffon thanks whole Juve team

By Football Italia staff

Gianluigi Buffon published a message thanking every Juventus player one by one for helping him set a new record.

The goalkeeper confirmed his place in Italy's footballing hall of fame by setting a new record for the longest unbeaten run in Serie A.

On from his comments after today's match against Torino, he published a message on Facebook dedicated to all of his teammates.


“No record comes down to a single man and you can't be number one outside of the group,” his status reads. “So I'd like to thank...

“Neto, for the serenity he gives our whole team every time he takes to the pitch.

“Rubinho, silent and patient leader.

“Chiello, because he never gives up till the end.

“Caceres, for showing enthusiasm even in the hardest moments.

“Alex Sandro, because seeing him dribble a defender is always a pleasure.

“Barzagli: he must be cloned immediately.

“Bonucci, for his charisma, holding his head high and always working in the team's service.

“Rugani, because being able to listen is a rare quality.

“Stephan, who represents the legs and lungs of this Juve.

“Evra. If we didn't have him, we ought to buy him.

“Khedira, always the right man in the right place.

“Marchisio the only player I know whose colour is black/white.

“Pogba, because he doesn't live football, he invents it.

“Hernanes, because every team needs its prophet.

“Lemina, who is simply a Juve type of man.

“Padoin, who does excellently wherever he's placed.

“Asamoah, whose love of football is stronger than any injury.

“Sturaro, he fights, falls, gets back up and always wins.

“Pereyra, because creativity is the salt of this sport.

“Zaza, who was born to score from any position.

“Morata, we always need him.

“Cuadrado, because every time he starts running, it's like he were saying 'catch me if you can!'

“Mandzukic, the first to attack, and the last to defend.

“Dybala: if the shirt number 21 was given to him after being worn by [Lilian] Thuram, [Zinedine] Zidane and [Andrea] Pirlo, then there's got to be a reason.

“And finally our Coach, a winner in the temple of winners!”
 

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Feb 9, 2013
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Buffon thanks whole Juve team

By Football Italia staff

Gianluigi Buffon published a message thanking every Juventus player one by one for helping him set a new record.

The goalkeeper confirmed his place in Italy's footballing hall of fame by setting a new record for the longest unbeaten run in Serie A.

On from his comments after today's match against Torino, he published a message on Facebook dedicated to all of his teammates.


“No record comes down to a single man and you can't be number one outside of the group,” his status reads. “So I'd like to thank...

“Neto, for the serenity he gives our whole team every time he takes to the pitch.

“Rubinho, silent and patient leader.

“Chiello, because he never gives up till the end.

“Caceres, for showing enthusiasm even in the hardest moments.

“Alex Sandro, because seeing him dribble a defender is always a pleasure.

“Barzagli: he must be cloned immediately.

“Bonucci, for his charisma, holding his head high and always working in the team's service.

“Rugani, because being able to listen is a rare quality.

“Stephan, who represents the legs and lungs of this Juve.

“Evra. If we didn't have him, we ought to buy him.

“Khedira, always the right man in the right place.

“Marchisio the only player I know whose colour is black/white.

“Pogba, because he doesn't live football, he invents it.

“Hernanes, because every team needs its prophet.

“Lemina, who is simply a Juve type of man.

“Padoin, who does excellently wherever he's placed.

“Asamoah, whose love of football is stronger than any injury.

“Sturaro, he fights, falls, gets back up and always wins.

“Pereyra, because creativity is the salt of this sport.

“Zaza, who was born to score from any position.

“Morata, we always need him.

“Cuadrado, because every time he starts running, it's like he were saying 'catch me if you can!'

“Mandzukic, the first to attack, and the last to defend.

“Dybala: if the shirt number 21 was given to him after being worn by [Lilian] Thuram, [Zinedine] Zidane and [Andrea] Pirlo, then there's got to be a reason.

“And finally our Coach, a winner in the temple of winners!”
This is amazing. Gigi :heart:
 

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