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Gianluigi Buffon
Athlete
World Cup-winning goalkeeper and current technical director of Italy.
Notable Quotes
"It’s only fair to leave to those who come after me the freedom of selecting who will replace me."View Story →
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Italy part company with manager after failing to qualify for World Cup
Manager Gennaro Gattuso and Italy agree to "mutually terminate" his contract after their failure to qualify for a third successive World Cup.
April 3, 2026Gattuso leaves Italy job after missing out on World Cup again - reuters.com
Gattuso leaves Italy job after missing out on World Cup again reuters.com
April 3, 2026Italy federation chief resigns after another World Cup failure - Reuters
Italy federation chief resigns after another World Cup failure Reuters
April 2, 2026Gattuso apologises after Italy miss out on another World Cup - Reuters
Gattuso apologises after Italy miss out on another World Cup Reuters
March 31, 2026Gattuso's sleepless nights as Italy face fearless Northern Ireland
Manager Michael O'Neill says Northern Ireland's young side will play without fear in Thursday's World Cup play-off against Italy.
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