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Legendary Goalkeeper, Buffon Hangs Glove

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Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, a figure, in football has officially announced his retirement with words; "That's all folks! You gave me everything.



I gave you everything. We achieved greatness together."

Despite expressing his desire to continue playing until the 2026 World Cup and honoring his contract with Parma until June 2024 the 45 year old has had to reevaluate his future due to a series of injuries.

Finally on Wednesday he made the decision public to exit the football podium.

Buffon won 10 serie A titles in his stay in the Italian league, he is also a world cup winning player.

Though, he never won the champions league in his career.

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