Buffon sends nine-word message after surprising Italy win over France

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·7 September 2024

Buffon sends nine-word message after surprising Italy win over France

Italy’s Delegation Chief Gianluigi Buffon is delighted with the Azzurri’s win over France: ‘Italian pride! A performance that makes your heart beat!

The Azzurri surprisingly beat France 3-1 at the Parc des Princes on Friday night in the opening Nations League group-stage game.

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Luciano Spalletti’s men reacted well after conceding only 14 seconds into the match and secured a deserved comeback win, thanks to goals from Davide Frattesi, Federico Dimarco and Giacomo Raspadori.

Buffon, Italy’s delegation chief, celebrated the Azzurri’s victory on social media with a nine-word message: ‘Italian pride! A performance that makes your heart beat!

Buffon famously beat France as a footballer in the 2006 World Cup Final, which was played in Berlin. That night, the Azzurri became world champions for the fourth time in history.