Gianluigi Buffon (30 Viewers)

DAiDEViL

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Feb 21, 2015
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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!”
Hernanes the prophet :touched:
 

da_ledgeaun

The Juve Freak
Jun 2, 2007
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Was there somehow a mistranslation for what he said about Mandzu, cause, the first to attack (ok that is fine) but then the last to defend? is that the correct phrase? it seems a bit off no? anyone care to explain.

Grande Buffon You Legendary Numero Uno!!
 

Rabbit

Secure The Bag
Jun 8, 2010
2,405
Was there somehow a mistranslation for what he said about Mandzu, cause, the first to attack (ok that is fine) but then the last to defend? is that the correct phrase? it seems a bit off no? anyone care to explain.

Grande Buffon You Legendary Numero Uno!!
damn nikka

He meant he's always the last one to finish defending
 

Scottish

Zebrastreifenpferd
Mar 13, 2011
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Was there somehow a mistranslation for what he said about Mandzu, cause, the first to attack (ok that is fine) but then the last to defend? is that the correct phrase? it seems a bit off no? anyone care to explain.

Grande Buffon You Legendary Numero Uno!!
I took it to mean that Mario is everywhere, the furthest attacker and deepest defender.
 

juvefan27

Junior Member
Apr 17, 2012
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Was there somehow a mistranslation for what he said about Mandzu, cause, the first to attack (ok that is fine) but then the last to defend? is that the correct phrase? it seems a bit off no? anyone care to explain.

Grande Buffon You Legendary Numero Uno!!
Maybe "first line of attack and last line of defence" would have been a better translation.
 

juvefan27

Junior Member
Apr 17, 2012
341
http://www.football-italia.net/81656/buffon-‘dear-goal…’

Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon has written an open letter - to the goal he defends.

The legendary 'keeper broke the Serie A record for longest streak without conceding this weekend, managing 974 minutes before finally being beaten by a Torino penalty.

Having spent 20 seasons guarding the goal of Juventus, Parma and the Italian national team, the 38-year-old reflected on his relationship with the net.

“I was 12-years-old when I turned my back on you,” Buffon wrote on his official Facebook page, having started his career as a midfielder.

“I denied my past to guarantee a secure future. A choice of the heart, a choice of instinct. From the day I stopped looking at your face though, I began to love you. To protect you. To be your first and last line of defence.

“I promised myself I’d do everything not to see your face, or as much as I could. Every time I did was painful, having to turn round and realise I’d let you down.

“We’re always opposite and complementary, like the moon and the sun, forced to live together while never being able to touch. Teammates for life who are denied contact.

“Over 25 years ago I cast my vote, I swore to protect and guard you, to shield you against your enemies.

“I always thought about your wellbeing, over and above my own. Every time I turned to look at you I tried to bear your disappointed expression head-on, while always consciously feeling guilty.

“I was 12 when I turned my back on the goal, and I’ll continue to do so as long as my legs, my head and my heart hold out.”
 

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