Gianluigi Buffon Quotes

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Gianluigi Buffon

Profession : Athlete

Birth : January 28, 1978

The role of a goalkeeper is difficult to judge, above all if you haven't been a goalkeeper. It's like me giving an opinion on someone's job without having had any experience in their sector. You start to realise how many stupid things are said and written about goalkeepers.

Gianluigi Buffon

I do not need to hear how I am judged by others. I know by myself if I can be satisfied or not with my work.

Gianluigi Buffon

If I do something, I do it with the idea to get to the top - without that, I would stop living.

Gianluigi Buffon

I've made a lot of mistakes in my life, but I think that's normal for someone who wants to grow and develop. You will have to overcome plenty of obstacles, and it is normal that you should stumble sometimes.

Gianluigi Buffon

Don't be a keeper.

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If I can push myself up to the 2018 World Cup, then I'll go on. After that, I'll close the door and stop playing football.

Gianluigi Buffon

In the end, you need to be a little masochistic to be a goalkeeper. A masochist and egocentric as well.

Gianluigi Buffon

Up to 30 years old, I was carried by natural talent, combined with a good level of professionalism. But since turning 30, I've gained a desire to sweat in the real sense of the word, to understand where I need to improve. Competitiveness, now, is essential.

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In my opinion, there are fewer and fewer great goalkeepers because, with respect to when I started, they have to do so much more compared with in the past.

Gianluigi Buffon

My first memory of the national team is the 1982 World Cup. I remember those days at our home or at my uncle's house, with all the family and those long dinners watching the matches. But I also remember that, during the games, I went outside or onto the balcony to play.

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I really hate strikers.

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Everyone gets scared from time to time. It's totally normal, and anyone who says otherwise is a liar.

Gianluigi Buffon

Every kid thinks about scoring rather than not conceding.

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The important thing is to be ready when the team needs me. As long as I can do that, I consider myself satisfied and happy.

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The day I quit, I want people to be sad about it.

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I don't want to disrespect anyone, but it's clear that any team which has the chance to play with Messi, Suarez, and Neymar has devastating attacking power, which any coach would love at his disposal.

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There is certainly a future for Italian football, as we have pride, ability, determination, and after bad tumbles, we always find a way to get back on our feet.

Gianluigi Buffon

I was 12 when I turned my back on my goal. And I will keep doing it as long as my legs, my head, and my heart will allow.

Gianluigi Buffon

Messi is an alien that dedicates himself to playing with humans.

Gianluigi Buffon

Not looking for excuses is the right thing to do. I have made a lot of mistakes, and I still make mistakes, but I am not ashamed to look for the reasons behind those mistakes.

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