Gianluigi Buffon hangs up gloves after illustrious 28-year career

IMAGE: Following a trophy-laden career, Gianluigi Buffon dropped the curtains on his career. Photograph: Alberto Lingria/Reuters Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has retired from football,......

Ronaldo, Ramos: Who are the most capped footballers?

IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his record 197th cap in Portugal’s 4-0 win over Liechtenstein. Photograph: Pedro Nunes/Reuters Cristiano Ronaldo set a new world record by making his......

The potential successors to Italy's old guard...

'This is a renaissance for Italian football. I'm sure now that this squad and coach will still make plenty of headlines going forward.' IMAGE: Italy manager Roberto Mancini and captain Giorgio......

5 Reasons Why Italy is Europe's BEST

IMAGE: The Italians celebrate victory in the penalty shoot out. Photograph: Claudio Villa/Getty Images   Italy won the European Championship for the second time by beating England 3-2 on......

Portugal club luring Buffon with custard tarts, museum tickets

IMAGE: Gianluigi Buffon is set to leave Italian club Juventus at the end of the season. Photograph: Alberto Lingria/File Photo Portuguese fifth-tier side Os Belenenses are hoping to tempt......