Gianluigi Buffon

The role of a goalkeeper is difficult to judge, above all if you haven't been a goalkeeper. It's like me giving an opinion on someone's job without having had any experience in their sector. You start to realise how many stupid things are said and written about goalkeepers. ”

I have not lost an awful lot in my life, but the defeats have taught me more than the victories. ”

The pitch is the most beautiful part of the game; it gives you emotions which bring meaning to life. ”

I have not lost an awful lot in my life, but the defeats have taught me more than the victories. Whenever I lose, I focus on the ability of my opponent and on the mistakes I made. ”

If I do something, I do it with the idea to get to the top - without that, I would stop living. ”

I've made a lot of mistakes in my life, but I think that's normal for someone who wants to grow and develop. You will have to overcome plenty of obstacles, and it is normal that you should stumble sometimes. ”

In the end, you need to be a little masochistic to be a goalkeeper. A masochist and egocentric as well. ”

It's fine to admit being nervous - after the event. But if you tell people you're uptight before the game, it can be like, 'That guy's got problems. We can't trust him.' ”

My first memory of the national team is the 1982 World Cup. I remember those days at our home or at my uncle's house, with all the family and those long dinners watching the matches. But I also remember that, during the games, I went outside or onto the balcony to play. ”

I don't give advice, because I always made my own mistakes and would only be adding further chaos to the situation. ”