I felt fear I did not understand': Buffon on the panic attack that threatened his career

"Before the Juventus-Reggina match, I felt a tightness in my diaphragm and struggled to breathe, which led to a sense of fear I couldn't understand."

"During the warm-up, I prayed and performed my usual routine, but something felt wrong with my muscles, and I began to feel slightly dizzy."

"When you have a panic attack, you think you're going to die. I couldn't focus on my routines because I didn't know what was happening."

In February 2004, before a Juventus-Reggina match, a player experienced a panic attack that affected his ability to perform. Despite being in a competitive position, negativity surrounded the team. The player felt physical symptoms, including tightness in the diaphragm and difficulty breathing, which led to confusion and fear. He struggled to maintain focus on his pre-match routine and ultimately requested the reserve goalkeeper to warm up, indicating his inability to continue due to his condition.

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