Italy legend Gianluigi Buffon reveals shock team he’s supporting at Qatar World Cup 2022 after Azzurri failed to qualify
ITALIAN goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has revealed that he will be supporting Cameroon at the World Cup.
The African side will face Switzerland, Serbia and Brazil in their World Cup group.
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AFPCameroon has been the Parma goalkeeper’s second team since 1982[/caption]
Buffon will not be playing at the World Cup after Italy failed to qualify for the tournament.
The Azzurri lost to North Macedonia 1-0 in their qualifying match as they only managed to come second in their group.
This means that the Italians have not been at the last two World Cup tournaments as they also missed out on playing in Russia in 2018.
Buffon however will be watching and has named the team he is backing, surprisingly, as Cameroon.
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The veteran goalkeeper told Radio Anch’io Sport: “It has always been my second team, my favorite Serie B team, ever since the 1982 World Cup.
“In 1990 my support was total, with players like N’Kono, Milla and Oman-Biyik who, for me, were heroes.
“The 1990 Cameroon squad I could repeat by heart.”
He also showed support for Iran’s spot in the tournament, after there were calls for them to be kicked out due to the nation’s involvement in the Ukraine conflict
He added: “Iran’s presence at the World Cup is right, sport is a meritocracy and they have earned this participation, this opportunity.
“If this then becomes a way to send signals of collective humanity, so be it. Long live Iran’s players.”
Buffon is in the twilight of his career at 44 years old, but there appears to be no end in sight for the former Juventus stopper.
His contract with current signed Parma expires in June 2024.
