Il Capitano Buffon: less suspicion, more self-critical

Gianluigi Buffon, captain of the Italian, has come out of the gossip about the possible rigging that may exist between Spain and Croatia to remove to Italy, what the Italians call biscotto. Rhetoric with which we are accustomed most players with crystalline eloquence, putting the record straight and demanding more self-critical and less suspicion, Buffon has written a text on your Facebook that you can not miss:

Mamma mia ... Sic transit gloria mundi ("Thus passes the glory of the world") ... In two days here only refers to "biscotto" biscotto here, biscotto there, biscotto above, biscotto below ... As if we had won the match with Ireland. As if others did not have the sacrosanct right to be offended by such accusations, which only belong to us ... As if the others did not have the privilege of thinking that Trapattoni with Ireland we can lend a hand (which is absolutely ruled out). As if the culture We only suspected of belonging to us and we were the only ones able to exercise it. As if the 2-2 as well agree in advance that the two be content in the last 20 minutes with an outcome that benefits both.

As if the culprits were always other, as if it never was our responsibility. As if to find in a favorable position was never the result of merit but of fortune or chance. As if admitting that the opponents were better than us was unacceptable to our egos. As if to hide our insecurities and weaknesses need to always hide behind excuses. As if to know if two homosexuals in the selection were the only interest of the country. As if, after these days of witch hunts, we discover that others are better than us. As if such thoughts take us somewhere. Think of ourselves and try to win. The rest is smoke, discussions bar, mediocre conjectures, arguments of losers ...

Faced with such speech can not do anything but take our hats and applaud. Il Capitano has spoken, everything is clear. This sterile controversy orchestrated by the Italian media, about sibylline seconded by members of the Squadra Azzurra, suitably amplified by the field of sports journalism Spanish Save me, never had any sense. But if someone is offended by Spanish suspicions launched from Italy, the words of Buffon should settle any animosity.

Magnificent Buffon. Calling to reason and fair play, putting in place their compatriots, placing them to replace suspicion by self-criticism. Il Capitano has spoken. Nothing anyone says are worthless now. The ball serves more than footballing reasons.

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