Could Juventus’ Gianluigi Buffon Eventually Run U.S. Soccer?

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Published: June 6, 2015

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Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is about to play in his second Champions League final, but he's already planning his future after he's retired.

Buffon is interested in staying in soccer, and according to Sam Borden of the New York Times, the World Cup winner would like to run the U.S. men's national team program one day.

"The United States has always been an important reference point for me. I will probably end up there, sooner or later."

Buffon is more interested in the management side of the game as opposed to coaching. In fact, he already has some experience.

The 37-year-old was a shareholder of his local team, Carrarese, who Buffon supported as a child. The club is currently in Lega Pro, the third-tier of the Italian soccer pyramid. 

However, Buffon stepped down as owner at the end of May after a long and difficult spell in charge, per Football Italia:

I’ve found myself alone. Twice in five years I’ve chosen to be part of entrepreneurial enterprises to revive the fortunes of Carrarese. The first group disbanded after two years, leaving me alone. The second, despite promises, has never materialised. On both occasions I found myself alone and with the responsibility of deciding whether to bankrupt the club, or guarantee its future, through the efforts of my family’s company. I’ve always chosen to invest, despite knowing that this would be a choice made because of affection and not business.

Buffon is passion personified. He always belts out his national anthem with pride before every Italy match. The goalkeeper was also noticeably excited after Juve's Champions League semifinal victory over Real Madrid:



However, in business, emotions can affect major decisions. On the other hand, Carrarese is a club that Buffon has great affection for, so it's understandable for him to constantly invest in the team.
Article Source: Bleacher Report - International Football

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