WHY some players never quit

Gigi Buffon is still going at the ripe age of 44. Julia Simic was forced to hang up her boots at just 32. We spoke to both of them to find out the decisive factors. Why are players like Buffon, Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic able to defy their age and continue to perform at the top level? While others are forced to give up the game they love early? Report: Max Merrill Edit: Joe Wright ـــــ DW Kick Off! provides you with a unique glimpse into the game that has captivated millions of fans across the world. We explore football stories ranging from fan culture, great sporting moments, tactical analysis, and the politics behind the game. Subscribe and delve into the football world with DW Kick Off! ▸ subscribe: https://goo.gl/Y799RK ▸ help us create subtitles: https://goo.gl/fz2L61 ▸ our channel:    / dwkickoff   More football stories here: Facebook:   / dw.kickoff   Twitter:   / dw_sports   Website: http://dw.com/sports We kindly ask viewers to read and stick to the DW netiquette policy on our channel: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G