Sakkari met Buffon in Parma: ‘I train like him’

Maria Sakkari is in the capital of Emilia Romana for Parma Ladies and as a true football fan she couldn’t help but visit the club’s offices – a symbol of the area.

THE parma He’s managed the restart he needed and is now in Serie B hoping to return to where he belongs, in the ‘grand saloons’ of the Championship. The protagonist of this effort is a legend of the great team of the ’90s and football, who Gianluigi Buffonwho, at 44, has a dual role: he acts both as a footballer for the club and as its ambassador.

Sakkari was at the team’s offices Tuesday morning in celebration of their attendance at the WTA tournament and met Buffon, with whom they exchanged compliments. “I know you. I saw you yesterday. I watch women’s tennis, I prefer it to men’s tennis. You’re in the top 10.” said Buffon to the Greek master, answering him with humor: “I know you too!”

In fact, Buffon Sakkari confessed his wish: “I play tennis sometimes and I like serve and volley.” For her part, Sakkari replied with an anecdotal story from her training sessions: “My trainer, Tom Hill, tells me not to let anything get away like Buffon does.”

Sakkari then presented Buffon with one of her racquets, and the legendary goalkeeper gave her a shirt with the number 1 printed on the back.

A Greek also competes in Parma, o Vassilis Zagaritis, who was there together with professional coach Fabio Peccia. Sakkari met the two who wished her the best of luck in her upcoming duties at Parma Ladies.