40 years of Buffon, 40 years of Panini stickers
Last night, due to injury, he watched his club struggle to a 2-0 victory over inferior Chievo Verona. Though he’ll return for Tuesday’s Coppa Italia match against Atalanta, the legend knows his time on the pitch is coming to a close.
However, true to the competitor he is, Buffon is reconsidering his plans to retire this summer, and return for 41st year on Earth.
Here’s a look back at his career, from the debut with Parma, to the Italian national team, and now Juventus.