The Azzurri goalkeeper has conceded that they lost the final to a far superior side and has thanked the fans for their unwavering support in the darkest of times.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926 for a wonderful journey in Euro 2012, but admitted that Spain proved to be a side too good for them.
The Azzurri remained undefeated throughout the European tournament, but were thrashed 4-0 in the final by La Roja who collected their record third consecutive victory in a major tournament.
Buffon stressed that they had a very intense competition against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 in the semi-final of the competition, but insisted that the Red Fury have proved themselves as an opponent like no other.
The Nazionale goalkeeper admitted that his team was the second best on the day, and insisted that the only consolation that they can have is that they lost to a top-class side.
The Azzurri glovesman stressed that the defeat should not take away the attention from all the wonderful performances of the Italians, and praised his teammates for the class acts throughout the campaign.
However, the veteran keeper admitted that losing in the final is a huge disappointment, but expressed his belief that the Spanish are a team with enormous strength.
While talking to the press, the 34-year-old said:
“The game with Germany felt like a Final, but tonight there was nothing to be done. They were too superior and so the regrets about losing are possibly less hard, as when you face a powerful and invulnerable force like this, you can accept the defeat easier.
We had a great tournament, it was a wonderful journey and clearly you want to win when in the Final, but here you do meet a side of your level. Tonight we met a team with an inestimable value.”
Buffon went on to thank the fans who stuck with the team in the most difficult of moments, and stressed that Italy derived a lot of pride from their supporters.
The Juventus-man insisted that the Nazionale is a vehicle that connects all of Italy, and brings joy to the home of every fan.
The Azzurri keeper stressed that while it is difficult, they must accept that they met a much stronger opposition and give credit to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 for their victory.
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