'I might retire at 65!' Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon eyes at least 10 more years of playing

The Juventus and Italy No 1 will retire from international football after the 2018 World Cup in Russia but told tuttosport that he has yet to decide when he will bring an end to his club career.

"I still do not feel like an old guy at the age of 38," said the goalkeeper, who has won seven Serie A titles in his 16 seasons at the club. "Will I say farewell to the game in 10 years' time or in 15 years' time? Who knows, I might retire at the age of 65...

"I have not lost an awful lot in my life, but the defeats have taught me more than the victories. Whenever I lose, I focus on the ability of my opponent and on the mistakes I made.

"Not looking for excuses is the right thing to do. I have made a lot of mistakes and I still make mistakes, but I am not ashamed to look for the reasons behind those mistakes.

Buffon also revealed that a huge turning point in his life came at an early age. "I turned down drugs when I was 13," he added. "A guy in Parma offered me them to have a bit of fun.

"I said no and three years later he died of an overdose. I believe in doing the right things, that is my character and personality."