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Buffon family confident World Cup not over

The family of Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon is confident his World Cup is not over.

Buffon missed Italy's victory over England due to a sprained ankle.

His sister Guendalina is upbeat over a quick recovery.

"I was pretty worried about his condition. We sent each other some text messages this morning and Gigi lifted my spirits," she told Rai Radio 2.

"There was a moment when he thought he had broken everything, but he'll get away with a few days of treatment.

"We'll have to wait for his debut in this World Cup, but soon he'll be in great shape."

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