The picture shows the legendary goalkeeper racing off in his car to a holiday destination, judging by his wistful caption.

"Travel only has one rule don't come back the same as you left. Come back different," wrote the 41-year-old Italian on Instagram and Twitter.

What it seems he didn't realise is that he was incriminating himself, as a closer look at the picture reveals he was over the speed limit at 155km/h (the speed limit on highways in Italy, assuming he was there, is 130km/h), was not wearing a seat belt, had airpods in his ears, and had only one hand on the steering wheel.

🇮🇹 L’unica regola del viaggio è non tornare come sei partito. Torna diverso.

🇬🇧 Travel only has one rule don't come back the same as you left. Come back different. pic.twitter.com/TnEsPgNty1 — Gianluigi Buffon (@gianluigibuffon) June 20, 2019

There is so far nothing to suggest he has been charged by any authorities.

The 2006 FIFA World Cup winner is currently a free agent having left Paris Saint-Germain after a single season.

He is keen to continue his playing career and has been linked to a Serie A return with Brescia and former club Parma.