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"The complete unit" - Sir Alex Ferguson was talked out of signing Ballon d'Or contender at Manchester United

Former Man United manager Sir Alex Ferguson had plans to bring legendary German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to the club in 2011, but was convinced to go after David de Gea instead.

Manchester Evening News

Who is Brazil v Croatia referee Michael Oliver, the official who received death threats after 'destroying' World Cup winner's dreams

The Premier League official is the man in the middle for the first quarter-final of the 2022 World Cup

Wales Online

Messi to Headline Maradona 'Match for Peace' Homage

Lionel Messi will headline a star-studded lineup for a 'match for peace' in tribute to fellow Argentina soccer great Diego Maradona on November 14 in Rome, organizers announced on Monday. In addition to Messi, former Brazilian star Ronaldinho, Italian World Cup winner Gianluigi Buffon and Roma's Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho…

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Messi to headline Maradona 'match for peace' ahead of World Cup

In addition to Lionel Messi, former Brazilian star Ronaldinho, Italian World Cup winner Gianluigi Buffon and Roma's Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho confirmed their presence

The Hindu

Which footballers have played alongside both father and son?

Plus: who was the first manager to have a surname-ball philosophy; late, late fightbacks to win from 2-0 down; and more

The Guardian - UK

Turks frustrated by 'deliberate' increase in number of European visa rejections

Turkish sports presenter Sinem Okten was surprised to see her visa application to Europe's Schengen area rejected twice, having visited often to cover matches and interview figures like Italian keeper Gianluigi Buffon and Liverpool's Juergen Klopp.

Reuters

Arsenal transfer target Adrien Rabiot can be Mikel Arteta's very own Paul Pogba

Arsenal are looking to sign a new midfielder this summer.

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Richarlison problem can be solved by Antonio Conte at Tottenham as transfer success continues

Richarlison's discipline problems have been pointed out, but Antonio Conte's managerial methods are likely to solve that problem at Tottenham

Football London

Angel Di Maria compared to Diego Maradona by Gianluigi Buffon ahead of Juventus transfer

Angel Di Maria is set to join Juventus as a free agent and his former teammate Gianluigi Buffon has tipped him to have a similar impact in Serie A as Diego Maradona

Irish Mirror

Ranked! The best Italian players ever

This list of the best Italian players ever includes some of the finest talents the world has ever seen

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Andrea Pirlo: Legends including Buffon and Cafu's opinions of 'phenomenal' Italian star

Andrea Pirlo is one of the finest midfielders to ever lace up a pair of boots, and it should come as no surprise that he's been lavished with praise from a host of ex-colleagues

Daily Mirror

Gianluigi Buffon: Italy and Juventus legend makes mistake of his career in Parma horror show

Few would doubt the quality of Gianluigi Buffon.

Evening Standard

Mohamed Salah lists four of the best players he's ever faced - "He's unbelievable!"

Mohamed Salah insists Gianluigi Buffon is in a league of his own but there are three other goalkeepers who are not far behind him including current Liverpool teammate Alisson

Daily Mirror

Gianluigi Buffon's infamous "you don't know s***" rant after Cristiano Ronaldo meeting

A LOOK BACK: A seething Gianluigi Buffon was at the centre of one of Cristiano Ronaldo's most iconic Champions League moments when Real Madrid infamously edged past Juventus in 2018

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Gianluigi Buffon hails Celtic star Joe Hart for proving doubters wrong as he claims 'world class' keeper is home

Italy legend Buffon says Hart just needed love and a proper home - and he's got that now under Ange Postecoglou.

Manchester Evening News

Matthijs de Ligt reveals issue with Man United's Cristiano Ronaldo during their time at Juventus

The centre-back admitted his early days at Juventus were 'quite hard' amid a squad full of superstars.

Daily Mirror

10 players who played in their 40s as Thiago Silva sets Chelsea target

Sometimes age is just a number and there have been scores of players who have defied Father Time to stretch out their careers over generations to spend as much time on the pitch as possible

Football London

Chelsea miss out on 'next Manuel Neuer' as teenage keeper tweets about transfer setback

The Blues were reportedly lining up a £5.5million move for Poish-American teenager Slonina tipped to be the next Manuel Neuer or Gianluigi Buffon

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Gianluigi Buffon signs new deal at Parma to play until he’s 46

The World Cup-winning Italian goalkeeper re-joined Serie B side Parma last year

Daily Mirror

Gianluigi Buffon targets 2026 World Cup as iconic goalkeeper rejects retirement rumours

Legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is refusing to rule out playing for Italy aged 48 at the World Cup in 2026 - the 20th anniversary of Italy's triumph in Germany

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