Buffon escaped ban for Blasphemy

The 43-year-old Italian World Cup winner, who escaped a ban for the offense, was overheard using a “blasphemous expression” towards teammate

Manolo Portanova

during

’s 4-0 league win over

on 19 December.

The FIGC opened disciplinary proceedings against

Buffon

. If found guilty, Buffon is likely to receive a one-match ban.

However, the National Federal Court only "partially accepted" the FIGC's referral at Thursday's hearing, and former Italy international Buffon escaped with just a fine.

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