Buffon Backs PM: Football Icon’s Political Support

Former Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has lent his support to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Brand support. And words that will get people talking, in Italy as in France. Former Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon (176 caps) was present at the political rally “Atreyu” organized by young activists from Fratelli d’Italia. Asked about it, the Italian football legend gave his support to the Italian Prime Minister: “Giorgia Meloni certainly represents our nation in the best possible way. She’s been governing for a long time, and that’s a tremendous accomplishment.”

During the gathering, Buffon also spoke about football and his ambitions as head of the Italian national team delegation: “Going to the World Cup would bring magic to the country, and Italy would become a big stage where we would all be united.”

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He then added: “Today it is perhaps more difficult to spot talent because, fortunately, there are also other sports like tennis. But in a country like ours, there will always be talent, you just need to not stifle it. Talent is not forged in a year; it is a vision and a journey that sometimes begins twenty years earlier. The important thing is to have an idea and a vision.” Lyrics acclaimed by the public “Atreyu”.

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Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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