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Reason why Juventus goalkeeper Buffon was not punished for blasphemy after Italian FA probe

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Buffon not punished for alleged blasphemy [photo courtesy]

Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon has escaped a match ban following a viral video on social media that showed him using a blasphemous word when addressing teammate Manolo Portanova during Juventus's 4-0 win over Parma last weekend.

“I want to see you stay there, running and suffering,” Buffon said before using a blasphemous word.

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