Talismanic goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon bid a tearful farewell to Juventus after 17 seasons at the club.

The Italian played his last match for them in a 2-1 win over relegated Verona on Saturday.

The Turin side, who clinched their seventh consecutive Serie A title a week ago, were leading 2-0 when Buffon was substituted.

It was just after the hour in his 656th appearance for the club in all competitions.

The 2006 World Cup winner handed his captain’s armband to midfielder Claudio Marchisio then hugged several team mates and rival players as he left the field in tears to a standing ovation.

He then walked around the perimeter, shaking hands with supporters in the front row.

Buffon was replaced by third-choice goalkeeper Carlo Pinsoglio, who made his first appearance for the club.

He won nine Serie A and four Coppa Italia titles with Juventus and had kept 300 clean sheets heading into Saturday’s match.
Buffon, who announced on Thursday that he would leave Juventus at the end of the season, had one save to make when he blocked a shot by Mohamed Fares in the first half.

Daniele Rugani put Juventus ahead four minutes after halftime from a rebound when Douglas Costa’s shot was parried by Verona goalkeeper Nicolas.

Miralem Pjanic added a second from a free kick three minutes later.

Alessio Cerci scored a consolation for Verona in the 76th minute.

Full back Stephan Lichtsteiner had a penalty saved by Nicolas in the 85th minute.

He, like Buffon, was also playing his final match for Juventus after seven seasons at the club.
Juventus completed the 38-match campaign with 95 points from 30 wins, five draws and three defeats.

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A legend

A dedicated and highly committed fellow, unlike these days footballers that easy port their tent to club with higher wages

Old Papa youngi.....






Zidane last match red card Buffon last match red card.



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He dissapointed me big time by not punching Micheal Olivier on the face

The Legendary Buffon.

meanwhile is today lala's wedding

Such a lacklustre career.
Imagine the years he put into football yet he never lifted a mere Champion's league cup.

I know the real reason he is retiring is because of how bad Cristiano Ronaldo humiliated him and the sad realization that CR7 will be lifting the Champions league cup again this year.
3 times in a row.

I'm happy for him sha,
He can go back to receiving BJs on yachts.

This guy wen spoil the last champions league final?

Eyaaaa,,, buffon that year alongside barthez of france, dido of brazil, oliver kane of germany Very dreaded keepers!!!

That ref spoil this man happy ending against Madrid, I bet that's the major reason he was shedding tears profusely.

I heard that Psg offer him one year contract

Greatest keeper ever

Nice career from a legend.. Pls honourably retire from the Italian National team for donnaruma to shine instead of doing on and off with people's mind

One of the best goalie ever..
Every right-thinking football lover knows your team was robbed by Michael Oliver during the ¼.
World-class goalie.
Respect

In buffon's mind....... China here i come

NwaAmaikpe:

Follow us to the station before you bridge the peace of this thread

modified....

He never disappoints, u're Herby transmitted to indefinite ban

Legend

Takia ehn

Congratulations to the man wey sabi.
Greater success ahead. This season has seen the departure of great icons in football.

LEGEND


Who else noticed Nairaland has been boring all day? We miss our Lalasticlala o

HML to lala

Legend!


I remember those days in PlayStation one. Buffon was the only keeper that will leave the goalpost... JUST PRESS (O) FROM THE CENTRE AND IT'S A GOAL!!!

Buffon is a hero! Committed to both club and country. Whoever is the coach, he flows along. Great man.

standing ovation!

NwaAmaikpe:

Drop it like you do bro

So painful He didn't lift the champions league.
Very athletic even in his old age.
He should pursue a coaching career.

Everything has an end...even the breath in us. One lesson you learn in a stadium: one moment the place would be full of people shouting, the next hour the place is empty. Such is life generally. Let us learn to do good unto ourselves and others.

What an accomplished career

Timinho23:
Nice career from a legend.. Pls honourably retire from the Italian National team for donnaruma to shine instead of doing on and off with people's mind

why are you insulting him.he had a exceptional career that even some of the world best goal keepers can only dream off

buffon nigger

whiteTORTIISE:
Old Papa youngi.....







Zidane last match red card
Buffon last match red card.




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Today was Buffon last game and there was no red card so where did you get your information ?