Euro 2024: Italy are being underestimated says Buffon

(ANSA) - ROME, JUN 12 - Gigi Buffon said Wednesday that Italy are being underestimated ahead of Euro 2024 and says he senses similarities to the Azzurri's victorious campaign at the 2006 World Cup, which, like this years Euros, was held in Germany.
    "I was very curious about what my feelings would be were ahead of these European Championships," the former Italy and Juventus captain and goalkeeping great, who is now the national team's delegation head, told a press conference at the Azzurri's base in Iserlohn.
    "I can see that the feelings and situations I am experiencing are similar to 2006. "The adrenalin has risen because I want to make my small contribution.
    "'In my opinion this national team is probably underestimated.
    "But it is very competitive, first and foremost because of the human depth of the guys that make up the squad.
    "They have a great sense of belonging to the national team".
    Reigning European champions Italy start their Euro 2024 campaign against Group B rivals Albania on Saturday.
    They beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-0 in Empoli on Sunday in their final warm-up friendly. (ANSA).