Gianluigi Buffon has no issue being in touch with his softer side and has admitted that crying makes him "feel human."

The 40-year-old Juventus and Italy legend famously shed tears after the Azzurri were eliminated by Sweden in World Cup qualifying late last year.

A World Cup winner and eight-time Serie A champion, the former Parma goalkeeper has been no stranger to big disappointment either. And he spoke about his emotions recently.

Gianluigi Buffon is no stranger to tears. Getty Images

"I cry often and I cry alone. Crying helps -- it frees you and makes you feel human," Buffon said during the filming of a documentary called "First Team: Juventus."

"I never cry for football. I can be touched but it's not about the defeat itself.

"It's something more complex and romantic."