Italy, Buffon: "I am here to be useful to the team, I am not thinking about my retirement"

Ahead of the friendly match against Argentina, Italy's first time back on the field after the World Cup playoff defeat to Sweden, captain of the azzurri Gianluigi Buffon spoke at the press conference previewing the match. Here were Buffon's words from the San Siro: "Will I play until 2020? Everyone thinks of things in a different way. From my perspective I feel positive and altruistic, many times I haven't given importance to personal achievements. I immediately made clear I wasn't here to provide a bridge, but because I wanted to be a useful part of the team. I am 40 years old, but I'm still the keeper at Juventus. Dybala? I hope Paulo listens to Sampaoli, who is a champion, of which there are not many who can compare. How to stop Higuain? We have a great defense, it will take an effort from our whole team. My future? I am concentrated on what I have to do on the field, I have never allowed myself to become involved in certain discussions. But when I find myself playing in a different role, I hope that it is for the good of the team."