Gianluigi Buffon

Up to 30 years old, I was carried by natural talent, combined with a good level of professionalism. But since turning 30, I've gained a desire to sweat in the real sense of the word, to understand where I need to improve. Competitiveness, now, is essential. ”

Messi is an alien that dedicates himself to playing with humans. ”

Would I still be playing at the top level at the age of 37 years if I had any weaknesses? ”

Who knows? I might retire at the age of 65. ”

Everyone gets scared from time to time. It's totally normal, and anyone who says otherwise is a liar. ”

When you go somewhere and think it will be your last time there, you always appreciate the beauty of it even more and want to crystallise emotions that you will keep with you forever. ”

I do not need to hear how I am judged by others. I know by myself if I can be satisfied or not with my work. ”

When you're on the field, you've got to deliver. It doesn't matter what you potentially could deliver or what you might be able to deliver in future - you've got to deliver it there and then. ”

There is certainly a future for Italian football, as we have pride, ability, determination, and after bad tumbles, we always find a way to get back on our feet. ”