"Only two or three years ago I began to realize that I can catch him. However, when I made his debut for Italy in 1997 and then everything was like a dream for me, "said Buffon quoted from the Goal, Tuesday (15/11/2011).
Buffon began performing under the bar La Nazionale when the World Cup playoffs in 1998, precisely in October 1997 as against hosts Russia. He entered as a substitute to replace the injured Gianluca Pagliuca in the middle of the fight.
In the game, Buffon had to rescue a hit with Sergei Yuran hold kick from close range. Italy drew 1-1 in a playoff first leg in Moscow before finally escaped to France in 1998 after winning 2-0 in the second leg and Buffon played a major role in the break-out.
Since then, Buffon was transformed into a formidable goalkeeper who brought his country to win the 2006 World Cup.
"Too much water should I pass under the bridge to match the legendary figure. Zoff is a true legend, I am very proud to carve out this record, "said Zoff.
With 112 appearances, Buffon became the third player ever to play for the common Italian. He only lost to Paolo Maldini and Fabio Cannavaro, each of which has been carved 136 caps and 126 appearances for the Azzurri.
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