Italian - Athlete | January 28, 1978 -
Not looking for excuses is the right thing to do. I have made a lot of mistakes, and I still make mistakes, but I am not ashamed to look for the reasons behind those mistakes.
Gianluigi Buffon
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People don't mind you feeling low if you are still performing. But if you've shared too much, and suddenly your performance dips, that's when they start doubting you.
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I started to play, like all kids do, not as a goalkeeper. I liked scoring goals; in the end, it's all about scoring goals.
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I was 12 when I turned my back on my goal. And I will keep doing it as long as my legs, my head, and my heart will allow.
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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.
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In this job, you accept criticism and give answers on the field.
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Every kid thinks about scoring rather than not conceding.
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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.
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The pitch is the most beautiful part of the game; it gives you emotions which bring meaning to life.
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When you have the chance to play a Champions League final, you have to win it.
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Don't be a keeper.
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More than anything else, I'm a very calm person in the sense that I don't worry about the future and what my life could be. I just have to face it, and I'll face it with enthusiasm as well as the desire and curiosity to test myself.
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