Gianluigi Buffon had the everlasting word of farewell planned: Terminal his splendid outside life history incisively where it started, in Soviet Union.
In a bonus 6th Worldly concern Transfuse.
It wasn't hateful to be, though.
Italy's netkeeper Gianluigi Buffon waves as he leaves the hawk afterwards the excretion of his team in the Populace Transfuse qualifying play-polish off moment branch soccer correspond 'tween Italia and Sweden, at the Milano San Siro stadium, Italy, Monday, November. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Two decades afterwards devising his Italian Republic entry on a snowy athletic field in Capital of the Russian Federation in a Earth Loving cup playoff, Buffon was in the tee shirt in Milano on Mon in some other playoff. Only the Italians John Drew the gamey with Sweden and helpless the playoff 1-0. Buffon, the captain, wore the suffer on his fount.
"It is upsetting that my last match decided we didn't qualify for the World Cup," he said, wiping out crying.
In his put down 175th appearance for Italy, Buffon was scarcely tried and even out ventured forwards in a heroic set about to grudge on two corners former in the tally at San Siro. But four-metre protagonist Italy failing to measure up for the Universe Cup for the for the first time metre since 1958.
"I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Not for me, though, but for (Italy)," Buffon said. "I'm sorry that we failed at something that could have also been important on a social level. That's the only regret I have.
"We didn't leave of absence anything come out on the pitching."
If Italy had qualified, Buffon, who will turn 40 in January, would have become the first player to travel to six World Cups.
Buffon's first was in 1998 in France, and he was the second-choice goalkeeper behind Gianluca Pagliuca and didn't play. Germany great Lothar Matthaus and former Mexico goalkeeper Antonio Carbajal played in five World Cups.
Buffon will also miss out on a chance to become football's most capped player. He ends his career fourth on the all-time list behind record-holder Ahmed Hassan's 184 appearances for Egypt, Mohamed al-Deayea's 178 for Saudi Arabia, and Claudio Suarez's 177 for Mexico.
Buffon was one of the driving forces behind Italy's run to the 2006 World Cup title, where he didn't concede a single goal to opponents in regulation time over the course of seven matches - letting in only an own-goal by Cristian Zaccardo and a penalty by Zinedine Zidane in the final against France.
He helped Parma to the UEFA Cup title way back in 1999 and has since won eight Serie A titles with Juventus, including the last six.
Buffon has also been on the losing side in three Champions League finals with Juventus, the first in 2003 and the other two over the last three seasons.
Buffon announced in June that this season will be his last unless Juventus wins the elusive Champions League, in which case he would continue for one more season to try and also win the Club World Cup and other trophies.
After all, he's still at the top of his game. Three weeks ago, Buffon was named UEFA club goalkeeper of the year.
Fortunately for Italy, another Gianluigi is ready to replace Buffon. At 18, Gianluigi Donnarumma has a similar stature to Buffon - he's even a bit taller - and is already in his third season as the starter at AC Milan.
"A Lot of these kids are talented, including Donnarumma and (appropriate goalkeeper Mattia) Perin," Buffon told RAI state TV. "I indirect request these kids a piala dunia deal out of hazard."
Veteran midfielder Daniele De Rossi could have taken over as Italy captain but he also announced he was retiring after the playoff, as did the 36-year-old Barzagli.
"There's decidedly a future, because we stimulate pridefulness and strength," Buffon said. "We're stubborn and hard-headed. Afterwards ugly falls we find a agency to cost increase rachis up."
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Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon cries after his team got eliminated in the World Cup qualifying play-off second leg soccer match between Italy and Sweden, at the Milan San Siro stadium, Italy, Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon stands on the pitch during the World Cup qualifying play-off second leg soccer match between Italy and Sweden, at the Milan San Siro stadium, Italy, Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is comforted by Italy coach Gian Piero Ventura after Italy failed to qualify at the end of the World Cup qualifying play-off second leg soccer match between Italy and Sweden, at the Milan San Siro stadium, Italy, Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon gives directions to his teammates during the World Cup qualifying play-off second leg soccer match between Italy and Sweden, at the Milan San Siro stadium, Italy, Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon stands on the pitch during the World Cup qualifying play-off second leg soccer match between Italy and Sweden, at the Milan San Siro stadium, Italy, Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon looks at teammate Leonardo Bonucci during the World Cup qualifying play-off return leg soccer match between Italy and Sweden, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (Matteo Bazzi/ANSA via AP)
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon reaches for the ball during the World Cup qualifying play-off second leg soccer match between Italy and Sweden, at the Milan San Siro stadium, Italy, Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
In a bonus 6th Worldly concern Transfuse.
It wasn't hateful to be, though.
Italy's netkeeper Gianluigi Buffon waves as he leaves the hawk afterwards the excretion of his team in the Populace Transfuse qualifying play-polish off moment branch soccer correspond 'tween Italia and Sweden, at the Milano San Siro stadium, Italy, Monday, November. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Two decades afterwards devising his Italian Republic entry on a snowy athletic field in Capital of the Russian Federation in a Earth Loving cup playoff, Buffon was in the tee shirt in Milano on Mon in some other playoff. Only the Italians John Drew the gamey with Sweden and helpless the playoff 1-0. Buffon, the captain, wore the suffer on his fount.
"It is upsetting that my last match decided we didn't qualify for the World Cup," he said, wiping out crying.
In his put down 175th appearance for Italy, Buffon was scarcely tried and even out ventured forwards in a heroic set about to grudge on two corners former in the tally at San Siro. But four-metre protagonist Italy failing to measure up for the Universe Cup for the for the first time metre since 1958.
"I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Not for me, though, but for (Italy)," Buffon said. "I'm sorry that we failed at something that could have also been important on a social level. That's the only regret I have.
"We didn't leave of absence anything come out on the pitching."
If Italy had qualified, Buffon, who will turn 40 in January, would have become the first player to travel to six World Cups.
Buffon's first was in 1998 in France, and he was the second-choice goalkeeper behind Gianluca Pagliuca and didn't play. Germany great Lothar Matthaus and former Mexico goalkeeper Antonio Carbajal played in five World Cups.
Buffon will also miss out on a chance to become football's most capped player. He ends his career fourth on the all-time list behind record-holder Ahmed Hassan's 184 appearances for Egypt, Mohamed al-Deayea's 178 for Saudi Arabia, and Claudio Suarez's 177 for Mexico.
Buffon was one of the driving forces behind Italy's run to the 2006 World Cup title, where he didn't concede a single goal to opponents in regulation time over the course of seven matches - letting in only an own-goal by Cristian Zaccardo and a penalty by Zinedine Zidane in the final against France.
He helped Parma to the UEFA Cup title way back in 1999 and has since won eight Serie A titles with Juventus, including the last six.
Buffon has also been on the losing side in three Champions League finals with Juventus, the first in 2003 and the other two over the last three seasons.
Buffon announced in June that this season will be his last unless Juventus wins the elusive Champions League, in which case he would continue for one more season to try and also win the Club World Cup and other trophies.
After all, he's still at the top of his game. Three weeks ago, Buffon was named UEFA club goalkeeper of the year.
Fortunately for Italy, another Gianluigi is ready to replace Buffon. At 18, Gianluigi Donnarumma has a similar stature to Buffon - he's even a bit taller - and is already in his third season as the starter at AC Milan.
"A Lot of these kids are talented, including Donnarumma and (appropriate goalkeeper Mattia) Perin," Buffon told RAI state TV. "I indirect request these kids a piala dunia deal out of hazard."
Veteran midfielder Daniele De Rossi could have taken over as Italy captain but he also announced he was retiring after the playoff, as did the 36-year-old Barzagli.
"There's decidedly a future, because we stimulate pridefulness and strength," Buffon said. "We're stubborn and hard-headed. Afterwards ugly falls we find a agency to cost increase rachis up."
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Find more World Cup coverage at website
___
Andrew Dampf on Twitter: website
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon cries after his team got eliminated in the World Cup qualifying play-off second leg soccer match between Italy and Sweden, at the Milan San Siro stadium, Italy, Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon stands on the pitch during the World Cup qualifying play-off second leg soccer match between Italy and Sweden, at the Milan San Siro stadium, Italy, Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is comforted by Italy coach Gian Piero Ventura after Italy failed to qualify at the end of the World Cup qualifying play-off second leg soccer match between Italy and Sweden, at the Milan San Siro stadium, Italy, Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon gives directions to his teammates during the World Cup qualifying play-off second leg soccer match between Italy and Sweden, at the Milan San Siro stadium, Italy, Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon stands on the pitch during the World Cup qualifying play-off second leg soccer match between Italy and Sweden, at the Milan San Siro stadium, Italy, Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon looks at teammate Leonardo Bonucci during the World Cup qualifying play-off return leg soccer match between Italy and Sweden, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (Matteo Bazzi/ANSA via AP)
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon reaches for the ball during the World Cup qualifying play-off second leg soccer match between Italy and Sweden, at the Milan San Siro stadium, Italy, Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
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