‘Hang the Wings’, the documentary series that tells the story of Iker Casillas premiered its last chapter this Friday and in the episode it was announced how the Spanish exporter totally gained the admiration and respect of Gianluigi Buffon.
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It all goes back to 2012, when ‘la Roja’ won the European Championship final in Italy by the voluminous 4-0 score at the Olympic Stadium in Kiev (Ukraine).
That remembered match meant the third title for the Spaniards, but the anecdote remains with Boxes asking for maximum respect for the rival despite the thrashing.
David Silva had opened the scoring in the 14th minute and before half time, in the 41st, Jordi Alba would score the second target of the night. The other two goals would reach 84 thanks to Fernando Torres i Juan Mata | cradle the nets at 88 for the final 4-0.
When the meeting was about to end, Iker he addressed one of the judges. ” Referee! Referee! Respect for them, respect for Italy. 4-0, already ”, said the exarch, warning that they did not give time of discount because everything already was solved.
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” I haven’t seen the picture, but I know the anecdote. It does nothing but increase his greatness as a person, ” he said Buffon after meeting the beautiful gesture of his colleague.
Once the match was over, the Italian looked for Boxes to give him a hug and congratulate him on the convincing and well-deserved victory.