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Italian World Cup Hero Joins Team PokerStars

Juventus and Italian International Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon Signs Up With PokerStars

by Brendan Murray  |  Published: May 22, 2010

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Italian national soccer goalkeeper joins Team PokerStarsGianluigi “Gigi” Buffon, the nine times Italian goalkeeper of the year and current Juventus and national team shot stopper, has signed with Team PokerStars as its Italian ambassador.

Buffon, who will be part of the Italian national football squad taking part in the World Cup in South Africa this summer in a bid to collect a second winners medal, said, “I love living life to the full. I know there will be many commitments, but I love playing poker and the opportunity to join Italy’s (and the world’s) largest poker site is an honour and a great challenge.

“I can’t wait to play against Team PokerStars Pros and I’m ready to have lots of fun playing against everyone who wants to take me on.”

Buffon joins an elite list of sporting stars on the PokerStars roster including Mats Sundin and Boris Becker.

 
 
Tags: PokerStars.com,   Gianluigi Buffon,   Mats Sundin,   Boris Becker,   World Cup,   Italian Soccer
 
 
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