The legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon spoke about one of the most prominent moments of his career, affirming that the dream of winning the "Ballon d'Or" had accompanied him throughout the years.

Buffon said he always felt there was a "small percentage of hope" even during the toughest periods of his career, which kept him motivated to continue playing at the highest level.

Buffon explained that the biggest disappointment in his career remains losing the Champions League final against Real Madrid, considering that match the closest he came to achieving his biggest European dream. He added that this type of moment remains present in his memory despite all the titles he won with Juventus and the Italian national team.

Nevertheless, the former Italian goalkeeper emphasized that his career remains full of achievements, but he admits that the absence of the Champions League and the Ballon d'Or makes the picture "incomplete" for him. He noted that these details are what motivated him to continue playing until the age of 45.

Buffon concluded his statements by emphasizing that the difficult situation the Italian national team is going through represents an opportunity for rebuilding and development, urging to take advantage of this phase to return to the top once again.