)
Former Italy international Gianluigi Buffon has tipped the Azzurri to defend their 2024 Euros crown in Germay
Italian goalkeeping legend Gianluigi Buffon expressed his delight at the warm reception Italy has received from the large Italian community in Germany as they commence their Euro 2024 training camp, comparing the atmosphere ahead of the European Championships to the 2006 World Cup which the Azzurri won.
Italy land in Germany ahead of Euro 2024
The Italian national team landed in Dortmund last night and began their preparations with a training session at the Hemberg Stadium in Iserlohn. Buffon, who now serves as the Team Manager, highlighted the strong sense of familiarity and support from the Italian diaspora, making the team feel as if they are playing on home turf.
)
“The constant presence, unconditional affection, and support of the Italians in every minute makes us feel like we’re playing at home,” Buffon told journalists present.
Reflecting on the 2006 World Cup Triumph
Drawing parallels to Italy's triumphant 2006 World Cup campaign, also held in Germany, Buffon fondly recalled the overwhelming support that contributed to their success. The atmosphere in Germany during that victorious run provided a home-like environment for the Azzurri, a sentiment Buffon believes will be replicated in the upcoming Euros.
)
“When we were in Germany in 2006, we fully felt like we were playing on home turf and that will be the case in these Euros too,” Buffon reminisced.
Italy will be hoping to replicate their 2006 heroics when they play the 2024 Euros in Germany as they attempt to defend the crown they won at Wembley just under three years ago.
Related content
)
20:04 - 12.06.2024
Euro 2024: Former England defender makes bold Italy prediction
Jamie Carragher reveals interesting Azzurri outcome at the European Championship.
)
22:23 - 23.05.2024
Euro 2024: More disappointment for Super Eagles and Finidi as Italy call up Nigeria-eligible Folorunsho
Another potential Super Eagles star has been lost to a European country
)
11:16 - 21.04.2024
Tottenham's Destiny Udogie Suffers Season-Ending Injury
Destiny Udogie's participation in Euro 2024 for Italy is at risk following a season-ending injury
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)