‘Buffon deservs Ballon d’Or award’

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Paolo Rossi and Gianni Rivera, two former legends of Italy, think Gianluigi Buffon deserves the Ballon d’Or award.
Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon on June 3 will play in the Champions League final. This will be the third time in his career to play in Champions League final.

Gianni Rivera, former member of Italy and Mian, believes Gianluigi Buffon deserves to win the Golden Ball after an excellent performance this season.

“Buffon deserves the award for what he is doing in the field. And if he wins the Champions League with Juventus, it would be fantastic achievement in gis extraordinary career, “Rivera said.

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The same opinion also has the former Juventus and AC Milan striker, Paolo Rossi

“Buffon could win with Champions, Gigi is still among the best in the world thanks to his  excellent physic,” he said.

In the past nine years, Golden Bal winnersl were Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Barcelona star has won five times this prize, while Real Madrid striker four times. /

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