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Gigi Buffon gave an update on his injury, but above all hit back at reports trying to drag him into the betting scandal. “I’ve done nothing wrong,” Football Italia reported.

The goalkeeper went off at half-time in tonight’s 3-0 friendly defeat to Russia – when it was still goalless – due to a shoulder strain.

“I had a little knock on my shoulder when I went down to save, but I’m ok and I think my half was played with the right determination.”

“It has been a very tough week for everyone. That’s the truth, there’s no point lying about it. But in these moments you can tell who the real men are.

“We have zero fear, a lot of determination and are ready to step up when called upon to battle.

“I don’t have to clarify anything, as it is all clear. My expenditures, whether a collection of watches or helping a friend to buy a house, is private and of no interest to anyone.

“Someone decided to spread this to the media. Next time I’ll just tell everyone when I spend money, that way we can save the effort.

“All week the squad, including the Coach, realised something is amiss. Around five or six of us were dragged into it.

“Of course last night I was very upset, but at the end of the day I’ve done nothing wrong and didn’t kill anyone. It’s all so perfectly clear in my accounts that I have nothing to fear. It’s just a terrible shame to see speculation and people playing with human beings as if it was a game.

“I hope the media do something about this too, as everyone has to do their job well and work with conscience.”