RECIFE, Brazil (AP) — Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon and center back Andrea Barzagli remain in doubt for Friday’s World Cup match against Costa Rica. Buffon twisted his left ankle and knee before ...

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Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon plans to continue playing through the 2014 World Cup, which will likely make him the Azzurri's all-time appearance leader. ''I'm not thinking about the end of my ...

MANGARATIBA, Brazil (AP) — A hard rain was falling when Gianluigi Buffon paused for a moment during an Italy training session Tuesday. Leaning forward with both hands on his knees, Buffon appeared to ...

MANAUS, Brazil (AP) - Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon says he doesn't expect to face England in their World Cup opener on Saturday, following an ankle injury in training. Buffon, who picked up the ...

His is a transfer record that remains unbroken, and for many that is a fitting accolade for one of the modern legends of the game. Now in his 38th year, Buffon has just had a season when he appeared ...