Why Manchester United were part of Gianluigi Buffon's 'biggest regret' as legend confirms retirement
Gianluigi Buffon confirmed his retirement on Wednesday.
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Italy Legend Gianluigi Buffon Calls Time On His Football Career
Gianluigi Buffon announced his retirement from football on Wednesday, bringing down the curtain on a glorious career as one of the world's greatest ever goalkeepers. "That's all folks! You gave me everything. I gave you everything. We did it together," he posted in English on social media. Buffon, 45, hangs up his gloves after two final years at Parma, the club where it all began nearly three decades ago when Italian football was Europe's gold standard. He had a contract which ran until next summer with Parma but he will no longer be a part of the Serie B club's bid to return to the top flight after two years away.
‘You became THE goalkeeper’ — tributes to Buffon as he retires
ROME: Italy’s 2006 World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon announced his retirement on Wednesday at the age of 45, sparking tributes from the world of football.
Bayern Munich edge Liverpool 4-3 in Singapore
SINGAPORE: A stunning stoppage-time strike by Frans Kratzig sealed victory for Bayern Munich in a pre-season friendly against Liverpool in Singapore on Wednesday as the German league champions came from behind twice to win 4-3. The 20-year-old fired past Alisson as the game entered stoppage time to settle a thrilling encounter in front of a crowd of nearly 50,000 fans at the National Stadium. A goal inside two minutes by Cody Gakpo and a header by Virgil van Dijk had put the English side two goals up in the opening half-hour but Bayern hit back through Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sane to level the score before half-time.
Manchester City reportedly close to signing Croatia center back Josko Gvardiol
MANCHESTER, England: Manchester City are ready to make a big move in the transfer market, days before the start of the new season. The English and European champions are set to sign Croatia center back Josko Gvardiol for a reported $98.3 million from German club Leipzig, making him one of the world’s most expensive defenders. Neither City nor Leipzig have commented publicly about the deal for Gvardiol, who will reportedly undergo a medical examination this week.
Buffon Pensiun, Juventus Kesulitan Rangkai Kata-kata
Gianluigi Buffon telah menyatakan pensiun sebagai pesepakbola. Juventus mengaku sulit merangkai kata-kata untuk perpisahan kepada sang kiper.
Jamaica dump Brazil on way to knockout phase for first time
MELBOURNE: A courageous Jamaica held Brazil to a 0-0 draw on Wednesday to reach the knockout phase for the first time in only their second Women’s World Cup while condemning the South Americans to their earliest exit since 1995.
Regional tournaments ‘key to growth of cricket in Saudi Arabia’
JEDDAH: The Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation’s board of directors held its sixth meeting recently in Riyadh, under the patronage of Prince Saud bin Mishal, during which members discussed important topics including events and tournaments, the organization’s accomplishments, its financial and human resources policies, committee reports, investment opportunities, and key development areas.