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Daily Mirror
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Tom Blow

Gianluigi Buffon targets 2026 World Cup as iconic goalkeeper rejects retirement rumours

Gianluigi Buffon believes he can continue playing until he's 50 and is targeting a shock return to the Italian national team.

The goalkeeper, 44, is still playing regularly for boyhood club Parma and isn't planning on retiring anytime soon, despite his advancing years.

Buffon has 18 months remaining on his existing deal and has featured in all 21 league games this term. Parma are currently 13th in Serie B, the second tier of Italian football.

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