Gianluigi Buffon won his 175th and final Italy cap on Monday as a goalless draw with Sweden confirmed the Azzurri's play-off exit and brought a premature end to a stellar international career.In his honour, we look at the ten Europeans with the most international appearances. World record: Ahmed Hassan (Egypt) 184
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Timeless Totti bows out a Roma legend
There was emotion aplenty and no little drama as Francesco Totti's magnificent Roma career drew to a close on Sunday. The 40-year-old came on after 54 minutes at home to Genoa and helped his beloved Giallorossi claim a late 3-2 win to finish second in Serie A and seal a UEFA Champions League group stage place.It was Totti's 786th appearance for the club he has represented since 1993, and he bowed out with a remarkable 307 goals to his name – not to mention the lasting affection of Roma fans everywhere. UEFA.com explains why half of the Italian capital chose him as their king.
Luis Amado bows out from futsal
Spain and Inter FS goalkeeper Luis Amado has called time on his glittering futsal career at the age of 40.The veteran hangs up his gloves having amassed a long list of winners' medals on both the club and international stage, and he is now considering a new role in the game."I've been preparing mentally for this," he said, during a ceremony on Wednesday to mark his retirement. "It's a hard decision because I've been playing since the age of 19. It has been, is and will be my life. The club wants me to stay, I want to stay and we'll see."I hope to continue contributing. Futsal has given me a lot, so I don't want to retire without giving