Buffon sets sights on main prize

Football is in chaos back home but Italy’s players will not be diverted from their quest for World Cup glory.

Football is in chaos back home but Italy’s players will not be diverted from their quest for World Cup glory.

That was the pledge by goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon after the Azzurri’s magnificent performance saw them beat Germany with two goals late in extra-time to advance to the final.

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