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July 10 Gianluigi Buffon, July 10th 2006How often since I was a child I have dreamed of winning and touching that Cup! Now that we've done it I'm feeling an incredible, almost indescribable, joy. Before the World Cup, things were written about me which, quite frankly, I didn't think I deserved. Now everyone will say that I am the best goalkeeper in the world, that I'm a legend, just as Zoff became in 1982.
I have always had respect for everyone, but I knew I was skilful and capable even before, with no need for comparisons. I am Buffon and that's enough. And then, this is the triumph of the group, of the unit in which we have all always believed, beginning with our technical manager Lippi.
When did I realise that we were going to win the World Cup? To be honest, I expected it after Zidane's head butt display. I said to myself: with a bit of luck, we can do it. Better than that, in the penalties and against France, we got our revenge for Euro 2000, although I wasn't there then and so I hadn't actually ever lost against our "cousins".
I know that I'm one of the few lucky people in the world who can feel the incredible emotion that comes from something like winning a World Cup. And I want to enjoy it, to really savour it. I still can't really believe what a feat we have achieved, I'm happy for myself, for everyone who loves me, and for all the Italian fans. TrackbacksWeblogs that reference this entry
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