Juventus' Gianluigi Buffon still on course with plan to retire next summer
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Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon explains the significance of winning the 2017 Best FIFA Goalkeeper award.
Juventus and Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon remains "convinced" with his decision to retire next summer -- unless he wins the Champions League in May.
Buffon, 39, has reiterated that he intends to bow out following the 2018 World Cup, which he hopes to participate in with Italy, who face Sweden in a qualifying playoff next month.
However, winning the Champions League for the first time with Juventus could postpone his retirement as he may then target winning next season's FIFA Club World Cup.
"This...