349Buffon retired after Italy failed to qualify for this year's World Cup [Photo: Courtesy]Italy and Juventus legend Gianluigi Buffon has confirmed his return from international retirement to help Italy who failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1958. Buffon has made himself available for March’s international friendlies against Argentina and England citing that Italy needed him. The 40-year-old announced his retirement after Italy failed to qualify for this year’s World Cup in Russia following their play-off defeat to Sweden in November. Buffon is set to feature for Italy against Argentina and England [Photo: Courtesy]"I do this for loyalty and responsibility, without thinking about what my future will be. The players who have experience at the moment could be useful against Argentina and England."

Source: Standard Digital February 27, 2018 06:22 UTC