Gianluigi Buffon
My first memory of the national team is the 1982 World Cup. I remember those days at our home or at my uncle's house, with all the family and those long dinners watching the matches. But I also remember that, during the games, I went outside or onto the balcony to play.
Whenever I lose, I focus on the ability of my opponent and on the mistakes I made.
Would I still be playing at the top level at the age of 37 years if I had any weaknesses?
You score goals as a kid. Then you grow up stupid and become a goalkeeper.Collection: Growing Up
On the field I defend our colours, love our flag and sing our anthem. I could not be more Italian than I am now.Collection: Italian
I don't watch penalties in my hotel room. I watch naughty videosCollection: Naughty
The men can go away, the executives can go away, but what is really though in this society are the players who has been handed down the feel of winning, of being the absolute best, which isn't equal to any other team.Collection: Team
My worst vice is gluttony. I try to keep myself under control because I'm an athlete, but once a week I like to pig out and act like a normal person.Collection: Athlete
I would say that I am having less sex now that I’m playing in Serie B – there is more to think about in this division.Collection: Sex
In recent times Italy have been in a World Cup final every 12 years and I hope to still be there in 2018.Collection: Years