A declaration by Gianluigi Buffon has triggered a real scandal in the world of Italian football. During a recent interview, the legendary goalkeeper defined Inter “the shame of Italy”, causing the indignation of the fans and players. Its unhappy exit immediately went around the media, arousing furious reactions from the Nerazzurri supporters and beyond. Buffon, who has always been controversial figure in the football scene, has pronounced those words in a context that then aroused a debate on loyalty and respect between the Italian teams.

However, the most immediate and sharp reaction came from Francesco Acerbi, Inter defender, who did not hesitate to respond directly and without utmost terms. With just eight words, Acerbi silenced Buffon, responding cold: “You’ve been great, but now he talks about football.” This short but powerful comment has left Buffon speechless, and his reaction has not yet been publicly reported.

Acerbi’s response not only highlighted his diplomacy and his firmness, but he also remarked a concept that many Inter fans had already underlined: Buffon, despite being a legend of football, should focus more on football and less on attacks that have no foundation. Acerbi has chosen to respond with a glacial calm, preferring the class to the controversy, and this further hit the sensitivity of those who followed the story.

The accident raised controversy within Italian football, with some who consider Buffon responsible for having lowered the level of the discussion, while others appreciated Acerbi’s measured response. What is certain is that this dispute will not go unnoticed, and will continue to be the center of attention for the next few days.

Italian football, already marked by historical rivalries, has found a new chapter in the saga between Buffon and Inter, with Acerbi who made his contribution to an answer that, apparently, put an end to this controversy with style and decision. Now, everyone is waiting to see if Buffon will apologize or if the accident will have other consequences in the context of his career and reputation.