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Never disrespect God! Italian FA probe Juventus goalkeeper Buffon for blasphemy

Juventus Gianluigi Buffon is being investigated for blasphemy [ AFP ]

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is being probed by the Italian Football Federation for allegedly using a blasphemous phrase during a league game, the FIGC confirmed on Tuesday.

Federal Prosecutor Giuseppe Chine opened the investigation after 42-year-old Buffon was overheard using a blasphemous expression when addressing teammate Manolo Portanova during Juventus's 4-0 win over Parma last weekend.

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