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Watch: Gianluigi Buffon wiped out while celebrating Italy’s win

Gianluigi Buffon better be careful. He’s not a young man. 
Watch: Gianluigi Buffon wiped out while celebrating Italy’s win
Watch: Gianluigi Buffon wiped out while celebrating Italy’s win

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Italy picked up a big win to open it’s Euro 2016 campaign, beating Belgium 2–0 on Monday. And no one was more excited than Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon.

After the final whistle, Buffon went sprinting down the pitch toward the Italian supporters and tried to celebrate by swinging on the crossbar. 

It didn’t go well.

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Let’s take a closer look at that. 

Gigi better be more careful next time. He’s not a young man. 


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Dan Gartland
DAN GARTLAND

Dan Gartland writes Sports Illustrated’s flagship daily newsletter, SI:AM, and is the host of the “Stadium Wonders” video series. He joined the SI staff in 2014, having previously been published on Deadspin and Slate. Gartland, a graduate of Fordham University, is a former Sports Jeopardy! champion (Season 1, Episode 5).