A cup winner with Enrico Chiesa and Parma in 1999, the keeper repeated the trick with Federico and Juve 22 years later
As Juventus prepared for their last shot at a major trophy this season, Federico Chiesa approached Gigi Buffon. “You won this with my father,” said the forward to the goalkeeper. “Now you need to do the same with me.”
Twenty-two years had passed since Buffon won the Coppa Italia with Parma, playing in a team that featured Enrico Chiesa up front. Federico had not yet reached his second birthday. Who could ever have imagined that they would one day start a final together, and that each would have an essential role to play?
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A huge goal for Federico Chiesa and Juventus as they take the lead in the Coppa Italia! pic.twitter.com/fpVR4SZIPN
Gigi Buffon signs off in style
The legend lifts the Coppa Italia to get the celebrations going ⚪️ pic.twitter.com/uLv8E7jWtH
Grazie per il regalo di compleanno. Grandi ragazzi! @juventusfc #AtalantaJuve #ITAL14NCUP #CoppaItalia pic.twitter.com/KXKXsF9QGR
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