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Italian football legend Gianluigi Buffon, known for his remarkable 28-year career, has announced his retirement at the age of 45. His journey included winning the 2006 FIFA World Cup and ten Serie A titles with Juventus, along with a Ligue 1 title at Paris Saint-Germain. Buffon holds the record for the most appearances as a goalkeeper in football history with 176 caps for Italy. He began and ended his career at Parma, with a sentimental comeback in 2021. Buffon’s farewell received admiration from fans and fellow players, and he leaves behind a lasting legacy as one of football’s greatest goalkeepers.
