World cup winner Buffon in blasphemy probe by Italian soccer federation

In Italy, blasphemy is considered among the worst type of swearing.

Published: 27th January 2021 10:26 AM  |   Last Updated: 27th January 2021 10:26 AM   |  A+A A-

Gianluigi Buffon (Photo | AFP)

By PTI

ROME: Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon was reported to an Italian soccer federation court for allegedly using a blasphemous expression.

The federation on Tuesday said Buffon uttered the words — which they did not specify — while shouting at teammate Manolo Portanova in the 80th minute of Juve's 4-0 win at Parma last month.

A date for a hearing in front of the court's disciplinary committee has not been set for the 42-year-old Buffon, who holds the national record of 176 appearances for Italy.

In Italy, blasphemy is considered among the worst type of swearing.

The issue is being raised more frequently with games played behind closed doors and remarks picked up on pitchside microphones.

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