Gianluigi Buffon’s dream of winning the Champions League took a bitter blow on Saturday when Real Madrid thrashed his Juventus side 4-1 in Cardiff. It was his second trip to the Champions League final in three years, and quite possibly the last attempt he’s going to have at winning the competition in his illustrious career.
Gianluigi Buffon isn’t done chasing the Champions League yet
The legendary Juventus goalkeeper is giving it one more try before retiring.
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But that doesn’t mean that Buffon is done trying yet. Oh no.
I still have one more year on my contract, so that means I have one more chance of winning the Champions League.
Admittedly, it’ll be tough to do better than this year, because we could’ve done something truly incredible this season.
Unfortunately, we didn’t manage it.
-Translated quote source: Football Italia
Buffon wanting to just get straight back to work is pretty typical of his career, and no matter how you feel about Juventus, it’s hard to not want that one last bit of something special, that last piece of history, to find a place in his long and remarkable career.
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In the news
Former Newcastle star Cheick Tiote collapsed in training with Beijing Enterprises in China and passed away. Our sincerest condolences to his friends and family. (Sky Sports)
Three Juventus players and eight Real Madrid stars made the official UEFA Champions League team of the season. (UEFA.com)
Chelsea attacker Eden Hazard will miss the next several months after breaking his ankle on international duty with Belgium. (BBC)
Despite rumored Manchester United interest, Gareth Bale says he has no interest in leaving Real Madrid. (Guardian)
Liverpool have reportedly agreed terms with Mohamed Salah, but still need to work out a deal with AS Roma. (Sky Sports)
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Lawrence Ostlere thinks there are some players who were away on loan last season who could return to make a big impact on the Premier League. (Guardian)
Jeff Carlisle loves Christian Pulisic, but wants the USMNT to rely on more than just him in their attack. (ESPNFC)
What happened this weekend
The USMNT earned a 1-1 draw in a friendly with Venezuela. (Stars & Stripes FC)
What to watch on Monday (click for listings, all times ET)
International friendly: Belgium vs. Czech Republic (2:45 p.m.)
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