Buffon announces national team comeback

“Out of a sense of responsibility and love for the national team, I am happy to make my contribution again in this transition phase,” said the 40-year-old as a guest on the TV show “Tiki Taka” broadcast by the Mediaset media group on Monday evening.

After the Azzurri were eliminated from the World Cup qualification last November, the captain announced his departure from the Squadra Azzurra. But after an appeal from the national team's interim coach, Luigi Di Biagio, the veteran wants to be back in two international matches in March.

"If the national team needs me, you have to be ready. This is a form of loyalty and sense of responsibility towards Italy. A new national team is being formed, and the first international matches against Argentina and England are not exactly easy. Some experienced players can be useful at the beginning," said the Juventus ace. The Italians will play against Argentina in Manchester on March 23rd, and the Azzurri will face England in London on March 27th.

He will then decide about his future from June. "Now I just want to concentrate on the end of the season. I will make my decision at the right moment in agreement with Juventus," emphasized Buffon, teammate of world champions Sami Khedira and Benedikt Höwedes at Juventus.

Di Biagio said on Monday that he had asked Buffon to play another two or three games with the Italian team. Star defender Giorgio Chiellini is also ready to play again. "I want to create a right mix of experienced players and young talents. At this stage, Italy needs more a person to select the right players than a coach," said Di Biagio.

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Buffon announces national team comeback

Italy's goalkeeper icon Gianluigi Buffon from record champions Juventus Turin will celebrate a short-term comeback in the Italian national football team.

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