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PARMA – Parma goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon admits that he no longer has ambitions to appear in the Champions League. The former Juventus goalkeeper also revealed the reason for feeling this way.
As is known, Parma is a B division team in the Italian League. However, the team was the starting place for Buffon's career.
Gianluigi Buffon said there was no need for achievements in prestigious European teams, such as the Champions League. Because, in no longer need the world's assessment of his achievements in the world of football.
"I no longer need, for example eight Champions League trophies, to know how good I am. Even without winning it," said Buffon, quoted by Football Italia, Friday (23/9/2022).
Buffon said that he is currently focusing on defending Parma. Although often, he received criticism for his career choice.
"I use criticism as fuel, especially as I get older. As an adult, see this as an incentive," he said.
"Sometimes, I really need that critique, and take note of who it's coming from," he said.
Buffon has indeed had a successful career in the world of football. He has won many prestigious titles while defending the national team or playing at club level.
With the Italian national team, the 44-year-old goalkeeper has won the World Cup. Then, at club level, especially with Juventus, Buffon has won many titles, such as 10 Italian League titles, 6 Coppa Italia titles, and many others.