Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon believes that he is still hungry for success, and hopes for a positive World Cup finals.
At 36, Buffon is the oldest member of the World Cup party, but has stated thst he still fully has the desire to succeed in Brazil this summer.
Buffon is a World Cup winner himself, having helped the Azzurri win the 2006 crown, after beating France on penalties in Berlin.
“I’m still hungry,” said Buffon when asked his feelings ahead of Italy’s quest for a record-equalling fifth World Cup title.
Italy start their quest against England in Manaus, before games against Costa Rica and Uruguay, in a tough group for the Italians.
This is perhaps the Juventus goalkeeper’s swansong at a World Cup finals, and even international tournement.
The keeper captained Italy in their European Championships Final defeat to Spain in the July of 2012, as Spain hammered Buffon’s side 4-0 in Kiev.
“I expect our squad to be solid, organised and determined not to lose games by our own design,” said Buffon.
“It will be hard to beat everyone, but other teams will have to work hard if they want to beat us, we won’t be giving anything away for free.”
By Ben Reardon
@BenReardon1
