Legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon announced his retirement after a career of 28 years.

Legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon announced his retirement from football on Wednesday.

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With this retirement, Gianluigi Buffon's illustrious 28-year sporting career came to an end.

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Gianluigi Buffon's career also included the World Cup in 2006.

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Gianluigi Buffon shared his retirement on X with the caption: That's it guys!

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Gianluigi Buffon spent most of his club career with Juventus.

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Buffon won a record 10 Serie A championships and six Italian Cup championships in two different stints with Juventus.

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Buffon's fame grew after his impressive performance at the 2006 World Cup.

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He finished second in Ballon d'Or voting at the 2006 World Cup.

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