15,000 euros, a bit expensive for a disguise. The Parma club, resident of Serie B (Italian second division) will surely remember it for its future announcements of new recruits. For having dressed Gianluigi Buffon in the colors of Superman when announcing his return to his training club, Parma will pay 15,000 euros to Warner Bros, according to information from the Italian daily La Gazetta dello Sport.
The American studio, holder of the superhero license rights, did not appreciate not having received a request to use the famous red “S” logo on a yellow background. Thanks to the settlement of this fine, the dispute was settled amicably between the two parties.
It is no coincidence that the club chose to write “The Return of Superman”. It is indeed the nickname of the doorman in Italy. Since this summer, Gianluigi Buffon has returned to his training club, where he played from 1995 to 2001. At 44, the former Juventus and PSG goalkeeper, with 176 caps for the Italian national team, is still active. .
Three days before the end of the championship, his club Parma is 13th in Serie B. The legend has started 25 times this season, and recently even extended his contract with the team until 2024. He will have then 46 years old.