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Gianluigi Buffon

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Well done to Sweden, but its a shame one of the greatest ever goalkeepers had to have his international career end like that.

Over a 1000 career appearances, most clean sheets in Serie A and Italian national team history. Called up to a record 5 World Cup squads, only goalkeeper to win UEFA footballer of the year, one of the best goalkeepers in the world for 20 years.

And all of that doesnt do the man justice, while the Italian fans booed the Swedish national anthem, he applauded it and shook his head, wonderful gesture.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKxa5ZYeNdI

Better than Banks?

Wouldn't mind him being at Leeds for a year or two..
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Cjay wrote:
Well done to Sweden, but its a shame one of the greatest ever goalkeepers had to have his international career end like that.

Over a 1000 career appearances, most clean sheets in Serie A and Italian national team history. Called up to a record 5 World Cup squads, only goalkeeper to win UEFA footballer of the year, one of the best goalkeepers in the world for 20 years.

And all of that doesnt do the man justice, while the Italian fans booed the Swedish national anthem, he applauded it and shook his head, wonderful gesture.
Agree with all you said CJay.
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Norm wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKxa5ZYeNdI

Better than Banks?

Wouldn't mind him being at Leeds for a year or two..
Now that would be a scoop Norm

Top class keeper

Felt for Buffon, a very emotional & sad ending to his international career
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1964white wrote:

Now that would be a scoop Norm

Top class keeper

Felt for Buffon, a very emotional & sad ending to his international career
Wouldn't it though.

I wonder if Radz has any connections - ach, just wishful thinking for a way out of our mire.
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We've got our own buffoon.
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Great keeper 175 caps says it all.
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The legendary goalkeeper returns to the club he first joined as a 13 year old 30 years ago.

A genuine icon.

Is he the greatest ever goalkeeper?
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Banks or Zoff for me
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Peter Schemichel for me followed by Lev Yashin.
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I loved Jorge Campos of Mexico. Best 5' 8" goal keeper ever.
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Banks definately has to be a leading contender for GOAT
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Smudge3920 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 17, 2021 7:15 pm Banks definately has to be a leading contender for GOAT
He is an ex member of the Royal Corps of Signals you know mate??

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hector wrote: ↑Thu Jun 17, 2021 7:18 pm He is an ex member of the Royal Corps of Signals you know mate??

:) :)
His one failing mate...but I am a fair man and his skill level compensated for that ... :P
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Buffon started for Parma today in there Cup game vs Inter (currently 1-1).

He is 45 in just under 3 weeks.

Pulled off this save
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One of the all time greats

28 year playing career.
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Cjay wrote: ↑Wed Aug 02, 2023 4:32 pm
One of the all time greats

28 year playing career.
Couldn't agree more.
Always had the right attitude and put team before self.
Enjoy retirement 'old man'!
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