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PESCARA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 14:  Gianluigi Buffon of Italy issues instructions during the international friendly match between Italy and Holland at Adriatico Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Pescara, Italy.  (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Gianluigi Buffon: Celebrating Gigi's 100th Cap for Italy

On October 14th 2009, Gianluigi Buffon won his 100th cap for La Nazionale. The Italy No.1 – also fondly dubbed ‘Superman’ by the supporters due to his Superman t-shirts and sometimes gravity-defying ...

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    Giancarlo Rinaldi commented on Gianluigi Buffon: Celebrating Gigi's 100th Cap for Italy

    I think Buffon IS a genuine contender for the title of greatest of all-time. I saw Zoff in action and, while they were different styles, Gigi...

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    Michael Smith commented on Gianluigi Buffon: Celebrating Gigi's 100th Cap for Italy

    All the respect in the world for Buffon, however claiming he may possibly be the best of all time is a little farfetched. We can't forget...

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    Danny Penza commented on Gianluigi Buffon: Celebrating Gigi's 100th Cap for Italy

    It'a no secret how much I admire this man. I still can't believe how consistently amazing he has been this decade. He has won just about...

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      Just about everything. I hope he can add that Champions League medal to his trophy cabinet...

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    Andrew Jordan commented on Gianluigi Buffon: Celebrating Gigi's 100th Cap for Italy

    Congradulations to Buffon for getting his 100th Cap for Italy. He truly is the greatest keeper from this era, and it always is a pleasure to...

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    • Marzia Hazra replied…

      It certainly is, and hopefully he'll stick around for a long, long time!

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    Salomon Gonzales commented on Does Juventus Have What It Takes to Dethrone Inter Milan?

    If Juventus' problem is inconsitency, then methinks they have a pretty big problem at their hands because, there is no doubt Inter will sooner or later...

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      It's a huge problem indeed, because if you look at Inter they manage to collect the...

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    Danny Penza commented on Does Juventus Have What It Takes to Dethrone Inter Milan?

    I think that Juve dethroning Inter depends on three things. 1. Ferrara's switching between the two formations. With Del Piero back, it will probably be 4-3-1-2...

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      I love the fact that Ciro has shown willingness to change when things aren't working, that's...

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    Salaar Shamsi commented on Does Juventus Have What It Takes to Dethrone Inter Milan?

    Ciro Ferrara certainly doesn't look like somebody who would experiment too much or nearly as much as somebody like Claudio Ranieri which might just be a...

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      There are a few things I disagree with here. First things first, Melo has been far...

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      I agree with Danny here, I remember the countless of times Ranieri praised the team despite...

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    Ryan Popilchak commented on Does Juventus Have What It Takes to Dethrone Inter Milan?

    The switch to the 4-2-3-1 has been a perfect fit for the creative offensive talent that Juve possesses. Any idea why they haven't given David Trezeguet...

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      Trez is the top scorer at the moment, but Amauri's goal drought is finally a thing...

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    Andrew Jordan commented on Does Juventus Have What It Takes to Dethrone Inter Milan?

    I agree Mariza; I think that this is the best chance for Juventus to win Serie A. If Juventus could get into a hot streak before...

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      They definitely have the quality and strength to do so, they just need to find that...

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    Danny Penza commented on Alessandro Del Piero: Celebrating Il Capitano On His 35th Birthday

    Is this guy good or something? I kid. Great tribute to one of the best there has ever been. Here's to you, King Alex!

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    Jam commented on Alessandro Del Piero: Celebrating Il Capitano On His 35th Birthday

    My earliest memory of del boy was him scoring a magical goal againt the viola some 15 years ago. I loved him ever since. AN ABSOLUTE...

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    • Marzia Hazra replied…

      That goal was something out of a fairy tale, absolutely stunning!

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