GIANLUIGI BUFFON'S international career might not be over after all.
Interim Italy coach Luigi Di Biagio believes he has convinced the 40-year-old goalkeeper to stay on for friendlies against Argentina and England next month.
Speaking at a training camp for younger players in Florence, Di Biagio said: "A player like him can't go out after the loss to Sweden," referring to the World Cup playoff defeat in November.
Buffon announced his retirement from Italy's squad after that loss, which marked his record 175th appearance with the national team.
Di Biagio added"I proposed that he take part in two or three matches then make a decision down the road. So Gigi will probably take part in the March trip."
The Azzurri boss added that veteran defender Giorgio Chiellini will also remain in the squad after he, too, had announced his retirement.
Di Biagio wouldn't announce a decision over a possible recall of Mario Balotelli.
Balotelli, who is performing well with French club Nice, has not played for Italy since the 2014 World Cup.
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