Italy's captain Buffon to miss England game

Italy goalkeeper and captain Gianluigi Buffon will miss his side's opening World Cup Group D match against England in Manaus tonight.

Italy's captain Buffon to miss England game
Sat, 14 Jun, 2014 - 18:11

Italy goalkeeper and captain Gianluigi Buffon will miss his side's opening World Cup Group D match against England in Manaus tonight.

Buffon twisted his ankle in Friday's training session. Italy had hoped he would be fit to play (kick-off 11pm Irish time), but he has confirmed over Twitter it's not to be.

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