Gianlouigi Buffon, who is widely considered one of the greatest goalkeepers in football history, recently took the opportunity to share a personal memory from the 2015 UEFA Champions League final against Barcelona.
Buffon recalled the emotional latter of the match, stating how deeply the necklace impressed him. He described returning home in a gaze, overwhelmed by the disappointment of losing such an important final.
In the early hours of the morning, he and his wife Ilaria, sitting together in silence, were unable to keep their feelings back. The pain of losing on such a grand stage was very large, but he admitted that the necklace often leads to self-confidence and development.
“It was 5.30 and my wife Ilaria and I cried hugging each other. After Berlin, I went home. You are shocked by defeat, such as after an alcoholic night, ” He started saying.
“I live in the living room, it changes and we do not say a word to each other. We embrace each other and cry for 5 minutes and then go to bed. ,
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That night in Berlin, that night marked an important chapter in Buffon’s career. Operated by Barcelona, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar’s combators trio, except for Juventus Hartbroken, won the title of their fifth Champions League.
Despite disappointment, Buffon was proud of his performance that evening, especially at the age of 37. “I was filled with pride in the final in Berlin and I was 37 years old.”
A moment that stood near him was his exchange with Messi. When the Argentina star requested his shirt, Buffon was filled with praise, realizing the horrors of the occasion.
“When he asked me for jersey, I told myself,” My God, how beautiful it is! ” One of those moments when I did not feel uncomfortable but I looked at myself with different eyes. ,
He later reflected how real it felt to swap Jersey with a Caliber Caliber player. Although he nurtured that memory, the pain of loss decreased.
“At the end of the match, however, we had other problems, after knowing that a few years later we will have another chance in a final. [2017 against Real Madrid], He noted.
Relationship with Barcelona
Buffon also talked about his long -standing relationship with Barcelona. Earlier in his career, when he was still playing for Parma, he had the opportunity to join the Catalan Club.
However, fate had different plans, as Juventus eventually became their destination. At that time, he was just 23 years old and understood that such decisions were beyond his control.
“When I was 23 years old, I had a maturity to understand that I could not choose.”
He left the conversation in the hands of his father and agent, trusted him to make the right choice for his future. Eventually, a fax confirmed his move to Juventus, a club that shared his ambition.
While both Barcelona and Roma had expressed interest, Buffon saw Juventus as the right fit, as they were eager to recover the title Siri A after years without success.
“Then I got the first clipping from a fax and tuttosport, where he said ‘We have number 1’.
“Barcelona and Roma wanted me, but with Juve, we were at the same level of ambition: I had not yet won Scudeto and they wanted to win it again after a few years of fast,” He remembered
During his career, Buffon remained a symbol of excellence and flexibility. Despite never raising the Champions League Trophy, he left an indelible impression on the game, earning respect from teammates, opponents and fans worldwide.
Source: Mundo deportivo