GIANLUIGI BUFFON THE ART OF FALLING

Discover the moving story of a man who became a legend in his own lifetime. Gianluigi Buffon, a brilliant goalkeeper, shares in his autobiography not only his successes, but above all the hardships, loneliness and mistakes that accompanied him in the shadow of the stadium lights. It is a story about the strength that allowed him to get up after every fall.

• Authentic story of a football legend
• Behind the scenes of the career of a long-time goalkeeper
• Anecdotes from the pitches of Serie A, Juve, PSG and the Italian national team
• Reflections on one's own life and the human side in the world of calcio
• Inspiring meetings with Gianluca Vialli and Giovanni Trapattoni
• A lesson about growing up in the sporting and human dimension

Gianluigi Buffon. The Art of Falling is not only a sports biography, but above all a story about a man who, in the world of sports, where weakness is not tolerated, was not afraid to show his human side. It is a book about growing up, both in the sporting and human dimension. We learn about the behind-the-scenes of the career of a long-time goalkeeper and anecdotes from the pitches: his debut in Serie A, before which Paolo Maldini patted him on the shoulder in the stadium tunnel, duels with Francesco Totti in youth teams, a Superman T-shirt he received from a fan, his first match in the Squadra Azzurra shirt in extreme conditions in Moscow, or inspiring meetings with Gianluca Vialli and Giovanni Trapattoni.

Buffon reveals to fans the secrets of the locker rooms of Parma, Juve, PSG and the Italian national team. But The Art of Falling is not only a story about football, but also a reflection on the life of a goalkeeper who, in the weakness-intolerant world of calcio, was not afraid to show his human side. The fate of "Gigi" teaches us that every failure is a lesson, not the end of the road. It is a book that inspires to fight, to get up after falls and to believe in one's own strength. It is a must-read for every football fan and for anyone looking for inspiration in life.

The book was published by Sine Qua Non in 2025, has 336 pages and a format of 206x145 mm. The paperback cover ensures comfortable reading. It is a book that will surely interest every sports and biography lover.