The failure in Italy further saddened Gianluigi Buffon's career end in the national team and tears in the middle of the field. The goalkeeper failed to hold back his emotions, which shocked the soccer world. Croatian and Barcelona team midfielder Ivan Rakitic said: "I would give up my spot in the World Cup for him. When you see him crying, you want to cry too. A player like him cannot say goodbye in this way." Meanwhile, his teammate Jordi Alba said that G. Buffon is the best goalkeeper in history. G. Buffon himself responded to both footballers on his Twitter account. "Dear I. Rakitic, as a goalkeeper I might still play, but playing for Croatia in the middle, in your position, wouldn't be a good idea. I'm only saying this for your well-being. Seriously, your words were a very pleasant gift. Thank you and J. Alba. My jersey is waiting for you," wrote G. Buffon.
