Buffon excitedly anticipates the start of the tournament, ready to take on his official role.

The European Football Championship is a popular sporting event featuring national football teams. - Buffon excitedly anticipates the start of the tournament, ready to take on his official role.

Italian soccer legend Gianluigi Buffon is just as thrilled to be part of the European Championship behind the scenes as he was when he was a player. "My body has learned the same reflexes in just a few days," Buffon explained in Iserlohn, where the Azzurri are based for the tournament. "The feelings are the same, the same adrenaline and tension." The 46-year-old, who had previously played 176 international matches for Italy between 1997 and 2008, won the World Cup with the team in 2006. Buffon recalled the fond memories of the 2006 tournament in Duisburg but added, "Some memories are more charming than they seemed at the time."

During the team's first public training session in Iserlohn, Buffon was cheered on by around 4,000 fans. "We'll have the feeling of playing at home in this European Championship," said the former player. Italy will take on Albania in Dortmund on Saturday night, followed by matches against Spain and Croatia. Buffon acknowledged that Spalletti's team might be "underestimated but very competitive." "The team spirit of the entire squad is what's most surprising and pleasing," Buffon remarked, adding that the team is "an extraordinary group with individual skills."

Here is an overview of Italy's European Championship program: http://somewebsite.com/italy-em-schedule

Buffon also noted that the team is worth watching in this tournament. Italy's squad: http://somewebsite.com/italy-em-squad

The Italian team for the European Championship: http://somewebsite.com/italy-em-team

Buffon-led squad prepared for the European Championship: http://somewebsite.com/italy-em-program

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2. Buffon shared his feelings in Iserlohn, Germany, where the Italian team is preparing for the tournament, stating that the adrenaline and tension are the same as when he was a player.
3. Buffon's team, Italy, will compete against heavyweights like Germany in North Rhine-Westphalia, aiming to prove their worth in the EM.
4. The week after, Italy plays Albania in Dortmund, followed by matches against Spain and Croatia in Group B of the European Football Championship.
5. Buffon highlighted the exceptional team spirit and competitive edge in Italy's squad, synonymous with an extraordinary group of players in the European Championship tournament.

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