Blanc and Cobolli Gigli meet Turin City Council concerning Stadium project
This is a particularly intense late April period for Juventus: Sunday they mathematically earned access to the Champions League, Monday their tour of Asia and Australia and the new sponsorship deal with Costa Cruises were unveiled in Genoa, and today the new Stadium project took another step forward.
Managing Director Jean-Claude Blanc and Chairman Giovanni Cobolli Gigli met the Turin Council's Sport and Culture Commission and the Group Leaders Conference to talk about the building plans in the Stadium area and the project's development. «We restated our intention to put forward a plan that isn't limited to simply building a sport facility – Blanc pointed out – but is a much more complex urban plan that goes in the direction we agreed with the City officials».
Within the month of May, Juventus will submit the preliminary plans, needed to allow work to begin in time, to the Council.
In view of the next three seasons, when Juventus will still be playing at the Olimpico Stadium, Blanc then confirmed that the Club are willing to cooperate in increasing the former Comunale's seats by 3,000. The possibility of lowering the barriers in the Olimpico's East and West stands to only 110 centimetres will also be taken into consideration.
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Rabu, 30 April 2008
Menjelang match vs Siena
Back to work
Juventus have resumed training this morning after the two-day break granted by Ranieri at the end of their wide win over Lazio. As usual there was a team talk in the middle of the pitch first, in which Claudio Ranieri introduced the weekly training schedule that will take the team up to Sunday afternoon's away game at Siena.
After the talk, the squad, devoid of Iaquinta and Andrade, worked on improving ball possession and then played a ten-a-side game on a smaller pitch.
To finish, some aerobic exercise, supervised by Fitness Coach Capanna; Alessandro Del Piero didn't take part in this however. The Captain followed his usual personal training programme in the gym instead.
No suspensions at Juventus. One Siena player suspended
The game against Lazio has had no disciplinary consequences for the Bianconeri. The only Juventus player booked on Sunday, Alessandro Del Piero, got his first yellow card of the season so he won't be risking suspension even if he gets another one. The list of players who do risk suspension is still rather long and includes as many as nine players: Camoranesi, Grygera, Nocerino, Palladino, Salihamidzic, Stendardo, Trezeguet, Legrottaglie and Molinaro.
Siena will have one suspended player, though: midfielder Coppola, who got cautioned against Napoli. Meanwhile, Maccarone received his third yellow card of the season in that game and risks suspension if he gets booked again.
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Juventus have resumed training this morning after the two-day break granted by Ranieri at the end of their wide win over Lazio. As usual there was a team talk in the middle of the pitch first, in which Claudio Ranieri introduced the weekly training schedule that will take the team up to Sunday afternoon's away game at Siena.
After the talk, the squad, devoid of Iaquinta and Andrade, worked on improving ball possession and then played a ten-a-side game on a smaller pitch.
To finish, some aerobic exercise, supervised by Fitness Coach Capanna; Alessandro Del Piero didn't take part in this however. The Captain followed his usual personal training programme in the gym instead.
No suspensions at Juventus. One Siena player suspended
The game against Lazio has had no disciplinary consequences for the Bianconeri. The only Juventus player booked on Sunday, Alessandro Del Piero, got his first yellow card of the season so he won't be risking suspension even if he gets another one. The list of players who do risk suspension is still rather long and includes as many as nine players: Camoranesi, Grygera, Nocerino, Palladino, Salihamidzic, Stendardo, Trezeguet, Legrottaglie and Molinaro.
Siena will have one suspended player, though: midfielder Coppola, who got cautioned against Napoli. Meanwhile, Maccarone received his third yellow card of the season in that game and risks suspension if he gets booked again.
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36th Giornata : Siena vs Juventus (04.05.2008)
Siena vs Juventus
* partai tandang Juve ke rumah Siena di Stadio Artemio Franchi, partai ini buat gw mrpk partai penting utk dimenangkan, sambil berharap Roma tergelincir, selain itu partai ini bisa memberikan peluang utk Trez dan Alex menambah pundi2 gol nya utk bisa menjadi pencetak goal terbanyak serie A musim ini!
ada satu nama yg cukup menarik utk di perhatikan, yakni pemain Siena yg di loan Juventus, De Ceglie :)
dan ini kilas balik partai pertama antara kedua kesebelasan :
Serie A TIM 2007/08, Day 17
Turin, Olympic Stadium
Sunday 23 December 2007, 3 pm
JUVENTUS-SIENA 2-0 (1-0)
GOALS: 32’ Salihamidzic, 59’ Trezeguet.
JUVENTUS: Buffon; Salihamidzic (68' Grygera), Legrottaglie, Chiellini, Molinaro; Nocerino, Tiago (73’ Almiron), Zanetti, Nedved (79’ Palladino); Del Piero, Trezeguet. Subs not used: Belardi, Zebina, Marchionni, Iaquinta. Manager: Ranieri.
SIENA: Manninger; Bertotto, Portanova, Loria, De Ceglie; Codrea, Vergassola, Galloppa (78’ Forestieri); Locatelli (67’ Rossi); Frick, Maccarone (64’ Corvia). Subs not used: Eleftheropulos, Rossettini, Jarolim, Bucchi. Manager: Beretta.
REFEREE: Damato from Barletta.
YELLOW CARDS: 20’ Tiago, 46’ Zanetti, 58’ Trezeguet.
* partai tandang Juve ke rumah Siena di Stadio Artemio Franchi, partai ini buat gw mrpk partai penting utk dimenangkan, sambil berharap Roma tergelincir, selain itu partai ini bisa memberikan peluang utk Trez dan Alex menambah pundi2 gol nya utk bisa menjadi pencetak goal terbanyak serie A musim ini!
ada satu nama yg cukup menarik utk di perhatikan, yakni pemain Siena yg di loan Juventus, De Ceglie :)
dan ini kilas balik partai pertama antara kedua kesebelasan :
Serie A TIM 2007/08, Day 17
Turin, Olympic Stadium
Sunday 23 December 2007, 3 pm
JUVENTUS-SIENA 2-0 (1-0)
GOALS: 32’ Salihamidzic, 59’ Trezeguet.
JUVENTUS: Buffon; Salihamidzic (68' Grygera), Legrottaglie, Chiellini, Molinaro; Nocerino, Tiago (73’ Almiron), Zanetti, Nedved (79’ Palladino); Del Piero, Trezeguet. Subs not used: Belardi, Zebina, Marchionni, Iaquinta. Manager: Ranieri.
SIENA: Manninger; Bertotto, Portanova, Loria, De Ceglie; Codrea, Vergassola, Galloppa (78’ Forestieri); Locatelli (67’ Rossi); Frick, Maccarone (64’ Corvia). Subs not used: Eleftheropulos, Rossettini, Jarolim, Bucchi. Manager: Beretta.
REFEREE: Damato from Barletta.
YELLOW CARDS: 20’ Tiago, 46’ Zanetti, 58’ Trezeguet.
Donadoni: I Will Choose Del Piero
Donadoni: I Will Choose Del Piero
Italy boss Roberto Donadoni has all but confirmed that he will be selecting Alessandro Del Piero for Euro 2008.
‘The Golden Boy’ had looked like a huge doubt for this summer’s Euros, having not played for his country for almost eight months. There were also fears that Del Piero did not fit in with Donadoni’s 4-3-3 tactical system.
However the 33-year-old has been in simply stunning form in recent months, and has bagged seven goals in his last four matches to take him up to second in the Capocannoniere charts.
These displays have led to a campaign from the almost the entire nation that Del Piero be taken to Austria and Switzerland.
“A few months ago I wasn’t sure, but now I would choose him for the plane,” Donadoni said in La Repubblica.
“The facts speak for themselves.
“But I will only talk about selections on the fixed date. It seems that lots of players have decided to give me the problem of too many options.
“All that I am sure of is that with Del Piero and everyone else my choices are my own and there will be no controversy. We are all civilised people.”
With these comments it thus seems inevitable that Del Piero will be playing at Euro 2008.
Anthony Sormani, Goal.com
Legro: Best Season Of My Career
Legro: Best Season Of My Career
Juventus defender Nicola Legrottaglie has hailed this season as the best of his career and he is also hoping to be a part of the Bianconeri next term.
The former Chievo Verona stopper was on his way out of the club last summer but Juventus kept him on their books and he was set to be used a second choice defender in Ranieri’s side.
However injuries to Zdnek Grygera and Jorge Andrade allowed Legrottaglie the chance to shine and he has now become a regular in the Bianconeri starting XI following a string of great performances at the back.
“If I look back, I was on the verge of leaving last summer, however I have become one of the protagonists in this side,” Legrottaglie told Tuttosport.
“This season has been the best in my career, yes I scored plenty of goals at Chievo but you can’t compare that with Juventus.
“I want to know what the club really think of me. If I am an important player then I would like to be treated as such and just like the other players who are considered important.
“I would be happy if other quality defenders arrived. I will be finishing the season as a first team player and I hope I begin the next season in the same way.”
The player has been a rock at the back for the Bianconeri alongside Giorgio Chiellini, who is quickly becoming one of the best stoppers in Serie A.
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Juve Propose Iaquinta-Hamsik Swap
Juve Propose Iaquinta-Hamsik Swap
According to Tuttosport, Juventus are preparing an exchange offer for Napoli, including Vincenzo Iaquinta and Marek Hamsik.
Hamsik joined Napoli last summer from Serie B side Brescia and has been an absolute revelation this campaign.
He has been an ever-present at the heart of the Partenopei midfield, and has a return of eight goals from 35 league games.
Juventus are well known to admire the Slovakian international, and indeed were interested in signing, prior to his move to the San Paolo.
In the past few days it has been revealed that Napoli want to sign Bianconeri benchwarmer Vincenzo Iaquinta, and this was confirmed by sporting director Pierpaolo Marino yesterday.
Juventus are now considering taking advantage of this situation by presenting an offer to Napoli, which will see Iaquinta and Hamsik swap shirts next season.
It seems highly unlikely that the southerners will allow their prized asset, rated as one of the best young midfielders in Europe, to leave the club.
However they may rethink this decision if the likes of Raffaele Palladino, Sebastian Giovinco, Claudio Marchisio, or Paolo De Ceglie were also included in the deal.
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Ranieri: There's Room For Amauri
Ranieri: There's Room For Amauri
Juventus boss Claudio Ranieri has rejected theories that prospective signing Amauri is not really needed given the Bianconeri’s array of forwards.
Juve are the highest scorers in Serie A this season, with David Trezeguet and Alessandro Del Piero hitting 37 league goals between them so far, and Vincenzo Iaquinta also chipping in with eight off the bench.
Despite this, it is almost certain that Brazilian forward Amauri will be joining from Palermo in the summer, and some people have questioned where he is going to fit in.
"What do we lack? Experience,” said Ranieri.
“We need to construct a squad that is competitive on several fronts. We need 25 players in addition to the goalkeepers. We need two players for each position.
"Inter have many attackers.
“There will be room for everyone, and there will be more competition.
“Our players out on loan [such as Sebastian Giovinco, Claudio Marchisio and Paolo De Ceglie]? Their levels are excellent and I intend to include them next year too. I want a mix of youngsters and champions."
Earlier this week Ranieri admitted just how surprised he had been by Del Piero’s form this season, but there is another player who has surprised him even more.
"I would say Zanetti, he has surprised me a lot. He has shown great quality,” the Tinkerman concluded.
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Selasa, 29 April 2008
Juve for Muntari move?
Juve for Muntari move?
Monday 28 April, 2008
Juventus are being linked with a summer swoop for former Udinese midfielder Sulley Muntari.
Despite exceeding expectations this term, the Old Lady are looking to strengthen for a Scudetto challenge next season and the midfield is expected to be the priority.
Ghanaian international Muntari shone for Udinese between 2002 and 2007 and made over 100 appearances for the Zebrette before a £7m transfer to Portsmouth last May.
Juve were expected to attempt a coup before Muntari relocated to Fratton Park, but former Coach Didier Deschamps reportedly snubbed him.
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Old Lady: Mission accomplished
Old Lady: Mission accomplished
Monday 28 April, 2008
Juventus have secured Champions League football and there’s an air of satisfaction in the Bianconeri camp.
The newly promoted Old Lady have put the Calciopoli chapter behind them and will finish in third place at worst on their return to the top flight.
“We couldn’t have got here faster,” director Jean-Claude Blanc enthused.
“From Serie B to the Champions League is a difficult journey, but it has been a good one. And we haven’t finished yet because there are three games left.
“We have to thank the players and the coaching staff. I never had doubts because work pays off.
“I also want to thank the fans who have given us so much since the pre-season training camp at Pinzolo.
“We have been inspired by the love of the fans, like Muhammad Ali in Kinshasa.
“We will keep trying to win until the end because Juve are Juve. Second place is possible mathematically. We can only hope that this sport has reserved another surprise for us.”
One of the biggest factors in Juventus’ superb season is Alessandro Del Piero’s inspirational form.
“Was Alex’s contract renewal a good deal? Yes, for both parties,” Blanc continued.
“We have benefited from a talismanic striker. He has done what we expected of him and we did what he expected of us.
“Will he be chosen for Euro 2008? I wouldn’t want to be in Roberto Donadoni’s position. It would be difficult not to choose such a champion, like David Trezeguet he has earned the call-up.”
Coach Claudio Ranieri also seemed contented with the way his men have performed.
“This side have always known how to react after defeats and a team comes together and gels with time,” he stressed.
“The most difficult moment? Possibly after the game against Fiorentina. The best was the win at San Siro against Inter.
\”What needs to change for next season? There isn’t anything to change, but there are improvements to be made and players to fill the gaps.
“Not playing in Cup competitions has made an enormous difference and we have taken full advantage.
“To get into the Champions League is a great achievement and we are on the right road back.
“The players are the raw material for success and as a Coach you have to make sure that they can co-exist. I have just done the job that I have always done as a tactician.
Ranieri concluded by joining Blanc in singing Del Piero’s praises and explaining the captain’s return to form.
“Out of my players, Del Piero has amazed me most,” the former Parma tactician said.
“Until December he wasn’t at his best because he was suffering with injury niggles. Then he found his best rhythm and here we are.”
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Monday 28 April, 2008
Juventus have secured Champions League football and there’s an air of satisfaction in the Bianconeri camp.
The newly promoted Old Lady have put the Calciopoli chapter behind them and will finish in third place at worst on their return to the top flight.
“We couldn’t have got here faster,” director Jean-Claude Blanc enthused.
“From Serie B to the Champions League is a difficult journey, but it has been a good one. And we haven’t finished yet because there are three games left.
“We have to thank the players and the coaching staff. I never had doubts because work pays off.
“I also want to thank the fans who have given us so much since the pre-season training camp at Pinzolo.
“We have been inspired by the love of the fans, like Muhammad Ali in Kinshasa.
“We will keep trying to win until the end because Juve are Juve. Second place is possible mathematically. We can only hope that this sport has reserved another surprise for us.”
One of the biggest factors in Juventus’ superb season is Alessandro Del Piero’s inspirational form.
“Was Alex’s contract renewal a good deal? Yes, for both parties,” Blanc continued.
“We have benefited from a talismanic striker. He has done what we expected of him and we did what he expected of us.
“Will he be chosen for Euro 2008? I wouldn’t want to be in Roberto Donadoni’s position. It would be difficult not to choose such a champion, like David Trezeguet he has earned the call-up.”
Coach Claudio Ranieri also seemed contented with the way his men have performed.
“This side have always known how to react after defeats and a team comes together and gels with time,” he stressed.
“The most difficult moment? Possibly after the game against Fiorentina. The best was the win at San Siro against Inter.
\”What needs to change for next season? There isn’t anything to change, but there are improvements to be made and players to fill the gaps.
“Not playing in Cup competitions has made an enormous difference and we have taken full advantage.
“To get into the Champions League is a great achievement and we are on the right road back.
“The players are the raw material for success and as a Coach you have to make sure that they can co-exist. I have just done the job that I have always done as a tactician.
Ranieri concluded by joining Blanc in singing Del Piero’s praises and explaining the captain’s return to form.
“Out of my players, Del Piero has amazed me most,” the former Parma tactician said.
“Until December he wasn’t at his best because he was suffering with injury niggles. Then he found his best rhythm and here we are.”
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Senin, 28 April 2008
Player Ratings: Juventus 5-2 Lazio
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Player Ratings: Juventus 5-2 Lazio
A first half eruption leads rampant Juventus past reeling Lazio.
JUVENTUS
Gianluigi Buffon: 6.0 - Not one of his best performances as he was beaten twice and almost gifted Vignaroli a goal to start the second half.
Cristian Molinaro: 6.5 - Had a decent match as he managed to get forward on a handful of occasions.
Giorgio Chiellini: 8.0 - The hardnosed defender had an afternoon to remember as he scored two goals off set pieces.
Nicola Legrotagglie: 6.0 - Was at fault for Siviglia’s goal as he was slow to react and was beaten to the ball by the Lazio defender.
Zdenek Grygera: 6.0 - Put together another solid performance with no mistakes at the back.
Pavel Nedved: 7.0 - Set up Del Piero’s goal with a nice flick on to the captain and almost added his name to the score-sheet when his curling effort came back off the crossbar.
Mohamed Sissoko: 7.0 - He won the midfield battle all afternoon long and enabled Camoranesi to operate without too much opposition.
Cristiano Zanetti: 7.5 - Is starting to find his stride after his long injury layoff and unselfishly slotted the ball to Camoranesi for the second goal of the match.
Mauro Camoranesi: 8.5 - The architect of the Juventus attack had a hand in four of the five goals and was easily the man of the match. His set piece deliveries were sensational today.
David Trezeguet: 7.5 - Looked lively for most of the match and took the ball down beautifully before poking the ball past Ballotta for the fourth goal of the match.
Alessandro Del Piero: 7.0 - Scored a brilliant goal as he turned his marker inside and out and beat Ballotta with a curling shot that found the back of the net.
Player Ratings: Juventus 5-2 Lazio
A first half eruption leads rampant Juventus past reeling Lazio.
JUVENTUS
Gianluigi Buffon: 6.0 - Not one of his best performances as he was beaten twice and almost gifted Vignaroli a goal to start the second half.
Cristian Molinaro: 6.5 - Had a decent match as he managed to get forward on a handful of occasions.
Giorgio Chiellini: 8.0 - The hardnosed defender had an afternoon to remember as he scored two goals off set pieces.
Nicola Legrotagglie: 6.0 - Was at fault for Siviglia’s goal as he was slow to react and was beaten to the ball by the Lazio defender.
Zdenek Grygera: 6.0 - Put together another solid performance with no mistakes at the back.
Pavel Nedved: 7.0 - Set up Del Piero’s goal with a nice flick on to the captain and almost added his name to the score-sheet when his curling effort came back off the crossbar.
Mohamed Sissoko: 7.0 - He won the midfield battle all afternoon long and enabled Camoranesi to operate without too much opposition.
Cristiano Zanetti: 7.5 - Is starting to find his stride after his long injury layoff and unselfishly slotted the ball to Camoranesi for the second goal of the match.
Mauro Camoranesi: 8.5 - The architect of the Juventus attack had a hand in four of the five goals and was easily the man of the match. His set piece deliveries were sensational today.
David Trezeguet: 7.5 - Looked lively for most of the match and took the ball down beautifully before poking the ball past Ballotta for the fourth goal of the match.
Alessandro Del Piero: 7.0 - Scored a brilliant goal as he turned his marker inside and out and beat Ballotta with a curling shot that found the back of the net.
Chiellini Delighted With Double
Chiellini Delighted With Double
Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini was delighted with his double strike as his side beat Lazio 5-2.
The stopper got the scoring under way as the Bianconeri had the game wrapped up in the first half. Chiellini scored one in the first and one in the second half as the Old Lady keeps on marching towards the Champions League.
“I am delighted with scoring twice, I scored a double last season when we were promoted and today I did it again as we go into the Champions League,” Chiellini told Domenica Stadio.
“It’s a double satisfaction because I think the team and myself deserve to be where we are.
“We are satisfied with the way we played and with the result, this year has been great, we are third and perhaps second place can’t be reached but we will be celebrating an excellent season.
“I want to thank our fans who have been close to us this season and we hope we can give them more to celebrate.”
The Bianconeri are thus mathematically qualified for the Champions League following this afternoon’s stunning performance against a struggling Lazio side who offered little resistance.
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Camo : It was important to begin well
Camoranesi: «It was important to begin well»
After the undeserved defeat in Palermo, some critics were about to put Juventus under trial. Why do the Bianconeri come alive only in the second half? Well, in the last four games (all of them won), Ranieri's team have scored as many as 15 goals, 11 of which in the first 45 minutes.
They got two against AC Milan and Parma and four against Atalanta, and as many as five against Lazio. Mauro German Camoranesi was yet again one of the stars of the match: «The game didn't look like an easy one – he remarked in an interview with Juventus Channel – also taking into consideration the heat that is starting to make itself felt. It's important to start off well against opponents who have nothing left to achieve and we managed to do that today. If you start off slowly, you risk having to struggle double the amount. We're pleased about getting into the Champions League, now we'll see about second place, hoping Roma lose a few points, but we'll have to do our part too. I scored five goals in the League? I've kept my average and I'm happy».
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Ranieri's "extraordinary" Juve
Ranieri's "extraordinary" Juve
Sunday 27 April, 2008
Claudio Ranieri has taken Juventus into the Champions League in an “extraordinary” season, but Lazio’s Delio Rossi is furious with his team.
Today’s 5-2 victory in Turin secured a spot in the preliminary round of European club football’s most prestigious competition next season.
“I must thank everyone who works here for all they have done this season,” said the Coach of the newly promoted side.
“To be third with three rounds to go is an extraordinary result. I must compliment the youngest players too, as they immediately picked up the winning mentality.
“This squad has followed my suggestions from the very first day of pre-season training and you have seen that spirit throughout the campaign.”
Alessandro Del Piero was on target again in the 5-2 win, as was current Capocannoniere David Trezeguet.
“We did a great deal in the first half and rather took our foot off the gas in the second, perhaps because our advantage seemed reassuringly solid. It was important to win today and we did with a positive performance.”
Lazio boss Rossi had warned his side not to be complacent ahead of this match, but his fears were realised.
“Right from the start there was a blackout. It’s inexplicable. It’s no shame to lose to Juventus in Turin, but not like this.”
The Biancocelesti have nothing left to play for in Serie A, so they preserved energy for the Coppa Italia semi-final with Inter.
“There is no justification and this whole approach is wrong. Lazio cannot embarrass themselves this way.
“If I see performances like this then I think nobody at Lazio deserves to stay next season.”
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Sunday 27 April, 2008
Claudio Ranieri has taken Juventus into the Champions League in an “extraordinary” season, but Lazio’s Delio Rossi is furious with his team.
Today’s 5-2 victory in Turin secured a spot in the preliminary round of European club football’s most prestigious competition next season.
“I must thank everyone who works here for all they have done this season,” said the Coach of the newly promoted side.
“To be third with three rounds to go is an extraordinary result. I must compliment the youngest players too, as they immediately picked up the winning mentality.
“This squad has followed my suggestions from the very first day of pre-season training and you have seen that spirit throughout the campaign.”
Alessandro Del Piero was on target again in the 5-2 win, as was current Capocannoniere David Trezeguet.
“We did a great deal in the first half and rather took our foot off the gas in the second, perhaps because our advantage seemed reassuringly solid. It was important to win today and we did with a positive performance.”
Lazio boss Rossi had warned his side not to be complacent ahead of this match, but his fears were realised.
“Right from the start there was a blackout. It’s inexplicable. It’s no shame to lose to Juventus in Turin, but not like this.”
The Biancocelesti have nothing left to play for in Serie A, so they preserved energy for the Coppa Italia semi-final with Inter.
“There is no justification and this whole approach is wrong. Lazio cannot embarrass themselves this way.
“If I see performances like this then I think nobody at Lazio deserves to stay next season.”
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Our motivation was stronger
Ranieri: «Our motivation was stronger»
He'd asked not to celebrate reaching the Champions League too much. But now that he's achieved the goal, Claudio Ranieri can show his satisfaction, both for the win against Lazio (not considering the second half) and for the objective reached.
These are the Manager's comments to Juventus Channel: «We've played a wonderful tournament and it wasn't easy for us. The group I was trying to create back in the summer came to be; now we're at a good stage in building your home. The lads have done an exceptional thing. Today our motivation was stronger than Lazio's, they don't have a lot left to achieve in this tournament: they're more focused on the Italian Cup semi-final; whereas we wanted to entertain the fans, winning and qualifying for the Champions League. In the second half we weren’t as tight and we let two goals in, and that definitely didn't make me happy».
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FT : Juventus vs Lazio : 5-2
Welcome home, Juventus!
Now it can be said: “mission accomplished”. Juventus are back in the Champions League. With three League games still to go, the Bianconeri have guaranteed access at least to the preliminary stages, and could even get to second place, which would mean entering the main competition directly.
Juve only needed one point; against Lazio they got all three. The match was already over after just 33 minutes, with four goals scored by Chiellini, Camoranesi, Del Piero and Trezeguet. The final result was 5-2, with Lazio’s Bianchi and Siviglia (later sent off) avoiding an even more humiliating defeat and Chiellini scoring his second goal, just like last year in the celebratory Arezzo game when he got two. This must be another sign of fate.
Ranieri's team's masterpiece is accomplished, a masterpiece begun in August and that could give even more joy up to the 17th of May (the day when the last game against Sampdoria is scheduled), such as the top scorer award, with Trezeguet (19 goals) and Del Piero (18) battling Genoa's Borriello for first place.
TIM 2007/08 Serie A - Day 35
Turin, Olimpico Stadium. Sunday April 27 2008, 3 pm
JUVENTUS-LAZIO 5-2 (4-0)
GOALS: Chiellini 15, 88 mins, Camoranesi 21 mins, Del Piero 32 mins, Trezeguet 33 mins, Bianchi 55 mins, Siviglia 61 mins.
JUVENTUS: Buffon; Grygera, Legrottaglie, Chiellini, Molinaro; Camoranesi, Sissoko, Zanetti, Nedved; Del Piero, Trezeguet. Subs not used: Belardi, Stendardo, Salihamidzic, Nocerino, Tiago, Marchionni, Palladino. Manager: Ranieri.
LAZIO: Ballotta; De Silvestri, Siviglia, Cribari, Radu; Mudingayi, Baronio (Vignaroli 46 mins), Mutarelli; Mauri (Kolarov 78 mins); Pandev, Bianchi (Tare 85 mins). Subs not used: Muslera, Rozenhal, Manfredini, Del Nero. Manager: Rossi.
REFEREE: Gervasoni from Mantova
RED CARDS: Siviglia 75 mins.
YELLOW CARDS: Del Piero 48 mins.
Jumat, 25 April 2008
Gathering Juventini - Indonesia
Gathering Juventini - Indonesia
Hari Minggu (27 April) Pukul 11.00 WIB - selesai, Bertempat Di Kebun Raya Bogor.
Mari datang dan bersenang-senang bersama - sama di Acara Gathering Bulanan Juventini Indonesia, dijamin puas dan gak rugi deh....
Susunan Acara :
- Talkshow Informal Antar Member J-I
- Latihan Yel - Yel Juventini Indonesia
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Cristiano Zanetti
Juve's Zanetti supports Torino
Friday 25 April, 2008
Juventus midfielder Cristiano Zanetti has revealed that he will be supporting Torino this weekend as they take on La Vecchia Signora's rivals Roma.
The Bianconeri want to overtake the Giallorossi and move into second place so they don't have to start the season early by playing Champions League qualifiers.
“This Sunday we are fans of Torino,” joked Zanetti. “It wouldn't be bad if they won at Roma.”
Juventus are currently five points behind La Magica with four games remaining. The Bianconeri have made a fantastic return to Serie A, exceeding all expectations after a year in the Second Division.
“We believe in ourselves because we are doing well,” remarked Zanetti. “We are in good physical condition and until second place becomes mathematically impossible, I will believe.
“There was a period in which we could have given a little bit more. We lacked some experience and, although I would like to finish second, I think third place is about right.”
The 31-year-old has formed a formidable partnership at the heart of the Juventus team with Momo Sissoko since the Mali international arrived from Liverpool in January.
“He has given us a lot of physicality,” 'The Hammer' explained. “But with all due respect, each member of the midfield has done their part.
“I believe that the club are evaluating every possible improvement which could be made to the team. Only the goalkeeper is safe. We need a more complete squad for next season.
“The club is looking to carry the team back to the level it was two years ago. I hope that it happens before then because my current deal will have finished.
“I have still have two years left on it. If I continue to be useful and do my part, there will be no problems. To be at Juve is not easy, you have to always be at your best.”
The Tuscan is excited by the form of Alessandro Del Piero and believes the club's bandiera should be selected by Roberto Donadoni for this summer's European Championship.
“I hope he goes. There are no doubts about what he is doing on the pitch.”
Some members of the Italian Press have even called for Zanetti to be on the plane to Austria and Switzerland this summer.
“That book is closed. It is right that the people who have qualified and worked all year for the event should go. I want to do well for Juve. For me, it has been a positive season.”
*channel4
Friday 25 April, 2008
Juventus midfielder Cristiano Zanetti has revealed that he will be supporting Torino this weekend as they take on La Vecchia Signora's rivals Roma.
The Bianconeri want to overtake the Giallorossi and move into second place so they don't have to start the season early by playing Champions League qualifiers.
“This Sunday we are fans of Torino,” joked Zanetti. “It wouldn't be bad if they won at Roma.”
Juventus are currently five points behind La Magica with four games remaining. The Bianconeri have made a fantastic return to Serie A, exceeding all expectations after a year in the Second Division.
“We believe in ourselves because we are doing well,” remarked Zanetti. “We are in good physical condition and until second place becomes mathematically impossible, I will believe.
“There was a period in which we could have given a little bit more. We lacked some experience and, although I would like to finish second, I think third place is about right.”
The 31-year-old has formed a formidable partnership at the heart of the Juventus team with Momo Sissoko since the Mali international arrived from Liverpool in January.
“He has given us a lot of physicality,” 'The Hammer' explained. “But with all due respect, each member of the midfield has done their part.
“I believe that the club are evaluating every possible improvement which could be made to the team. Only the goalkeeper is safe. We need a more complete squad for next season.
“The club is looking to carry the team back to the level it was two years ago. I hope that it happens before then because my current deal will have finished.
“I have still have two years left on it. If I continue to be useful and do my part, there will be no problems. To be at Juve is not easy, you have to always be at your best.”
The Tuscan is excited by the form of Alessandro Del Piero and believes the club's bandiera should be selected by Roberto Donadoni for this summer's European Championship.
“I hope he goes. There are no doubts about what he is doing on the pitch.”
Some members of the Italian Press have even called for Zanetti to be on the plane to Austria and Switzerland this summer.
“That book is closed. It is right that the people who have qualified and worked all year for the event should go. I want to do well for Juve. For me, it has been a positive season.”
*channel4
Lazio hungry for Lanzafame
Lazio hungry for Lanzafame
Friday 25 April, 2008
Lazio are interested in bringing Azzurrini striker Davide Lanzafame to the Stadio Olimpico for next season, according to the Italian Press.
The 21-year-old is currently on loan at Bari from Juventus and has been earning rave reviews, scoring 10 goals in 33 appearances for the Galletti.
Bari boss and former Bianconeri favourite Antonio Conte has compared the talented forward to Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo.
Corriere dello Sport today reported that Biancocelesti director of sport Walter Sabatini is drawing up a plan to persuade Juventus to cede the Turin-born attacker along with another Bianconeri youngster, midfielder Claudio Marchisio.
Central to the deal is Guglielmo Stendardo, who joined Juventus on loan from Lazio in January. The Bianconeri are keen to keep the 26-year-old defender, who would cost £10m.
Earlier this week Stendardo revealed his wish to stay with the Turin giants, saying he was very proud to play for such a prestigious club.
Aquilotti Coach Dellio Rossi is also interested in signing Juventus' Raffaele Palladino, who could also be slotted into any transfer involving Stendardo.
*channel4
Fuck Gianluca Comotto
Comotto: Del Piero A Money Grabber
Torino defender Gianluca Comotto has again launched a sensational attack against Alessandro Del Piero, saying he doesn’t deserve to go to Euro 2008, and claiming he only signed a new contract with Juventus because no one else was willing to pay the same money.
Comotto is one of the most highly regarded defenders in Serie A, and Fiorentina would like to sign him for next season.
There have been rumours that Torino may resist the transfer, which has infuriated the 29-year-old.
“I have to go - I have to go to Fiorentina. If they don't let me, I will make war,” he roared.
Comotto then vented his spleen at Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero, a player he has already furiously attacked earlier this season.
“It bothers me seeing footballers who, after playing four or five decent games, come to be selected for La Nazionale,” he stated, referring to ‘The Golden Boy’.
“Del Piero only renewed his contract at Juventus because no one else was willing to pay him the same money.”
In November of last year, Comotto had some equally harsh words for Del Piero. “Except for Francesco Totti, I don’t see any club symbols in this country,” the ex-Roma man raged.
“Del Piero doesn’t count as he only renewed his contract with the Bianconeri when no other side offered him the same money.
“Totti, by contrast, made a choice to reject all other teams even if they offer more money.”
Comotto has been linked with a transfer to Juventus, but following these comments about the club’s symbol, this now seems highly unlikely.
Gianni Wilson
Torino defender Gianluca Comotto has again launched a sensational attack against Alessandro Del Piero, saying he doesn’t deserve to go to Euro 2008, and claiming he only signed a new contract with Juventus because no one else was willing to pay the same money.
Comotto is one of the most highly regarded defenders in Serie A, and Fiorentina would like to sign him for next season.
There have been rumours that Torino may resist the transfer, which has infuriated the 29-year-old.
“I have to go - I have to go to Fiorentina. If they don't let me, I will make war,” he roared.
Comotto then vented his spleen at Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero, a player he has already furiously attacked earlier this season.
“It bothers me seeing footballers who, after playing four or five decent games, come to be selected for La Nazionale,” he stated, referring to ‘The Golden Boy’.
“Del Piero only renewed his contract at Juventus because no one else was willing to pay him the same money.”
In November of last year, Comotto had some equally harsh words for Del Piero. “Except for Francesco Totti, I don’t see any club symbols in this country,” the ex-Roma man raged.
“Del Piero doesn’t count as he only renewed his contract with the Bianconeri when no other side offered him the same money.
“Totti, by contrast, made a choice to reject all other teams even if they offer more money.”
Comotto has been linked with a transfer to Juventus, but following these comments about the club’s symbol, this now seems highly unlikely.
Gianni Wilson
Buffon surprised by Juve
Buffon surprised by Juve
Thursday 24 April, 2008
Juventus 'keeper Gigi Buffon has admitted that the Bianconeri's impressive return to Serie A has come as a surprise to him.
The Old Lady sit third in the table and will almost certainly be playing Champions League football next season just a year after they earned promotion from Serie B.
The Turin outfit were, of course, demoted to the second tier for their part in the Calciopoli scandal in 2006.
“The best moment of our campaign was the win against Inter at San Siro and I think our fans will never forget that,” said the 30-year-old.
“I didn't expect us to be so competitive, I thought it was going to be harder for us and that we needed a great campaign in order to reach a top-four finish.
“I still believe our run was incredible, but I don't want us to lose focus. Roma are too far ahead and I think we have found the right position in the table. I miss the Champions League a lot.”
The Bianconeri will be looking to invest in the transfer market this summer in order to battle for the Scudetto next season.
“When you chase only one target you may find the strength to overcome your limits, but when you enter two different competitions things change completely,
“We need reinforcements, but I am not going to advise the board because they know what they are doing,” he concluded.
*channel4
Kamis, 24 April 2008
Diego rejects Juve move
Diego rejects Juve move
Thursday 24 April, 2008
Werder Bremen fantasista Diego has declared his intention to stay at the German club despite heavy interest from Juventus.
The Brazilian has, along with Hamburg's Rafael Van Der Vaart, been repeatedly linked with the Turin giants as an answer to their creative deficiencies in midfield.
“I've played my best years since joining Werder, getting back into the national team. I feel really good here and I don't see why I should leave,” said the Selecao star.
“I still have three years on my contract. Perhaps I'll stay until the end and I want to be here for at least another season,” finished the 23-year-old.
Undeterred, Juventus are incredibly busy in the transfer market preparing for next season's increasingly likely return to Champions League football.
Corriere dello Sport has today reported that the Bianconeri are edging ever closer to signing Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini and Brazilian striker Amauri from Palermo.
More intriguing are reports regarding Juventus' interest in a string of defenders, most notably Bayern Munich left-back Philipp Lahm and Tottenham's Younes Kaboul.
According to Corriere a deal for Kaboul would involve the exchange of Juve's out of favour Portuguese international Tiago plus a fee of around £4m.
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Marino To Make Big Iaquinta Bid
Marino To Make Big Iaquinta Bid
According to reports in Italy, Napoli sporting director Pierpaolo Marino is ready to make a significant transfer bid to sign Juventus star Vincenzo Iaquinta.
Iaquinta signed for the Old Lady from Udinese last summer but he has struggled for first team action due to the stunning form of David Trezeguet and Alessandro Del Piero.
The 28-year-old has started just nine Serie A games all season, but has still managed an excellent return of eight goals.
Iaquinta has grown increasingly frustrated with his super-sub role, and with there likely to be extra competition next term from Amauri and Sebastiano Giovinco, he is ready to leave the club.
Roma had appeared to be the favourites to snap him up, however over the past few days the Italian press says that one of Italian football’s resurrected forces, Napoli, could be his next destination.
The Partenopei, through highly regarded transfer chief Pierpaolo Marino, are looking to sign some big name players this summer.
Marino is ready to make a significant transfer bid to entice Iaquinta to Campania, in order to form a tasty looking partnership with explosive Argentine talent Ezequiel Lavezzi.
Napoli and Juventus already have good relations, following the business they conducted last summer with Marcelo Zalayeta and Manuele Blasi.
Gianni Wilson
Del Piero Is Juventus - Lippi
Del Piero Is Juventus – Lippi
Marcello Lippi has heaped praise on the in-form Alessandro Del Piero, saying that “he is Juventus”.
Del Piero has been producing some simply brilliant performances in recent months, and was at his incredible best again this weekend, scoring a hat-trick in Juve’s 4-0 thrashing of Atalanta.
This treble took Del Piero’s goal-tally in Serie A to 17, just two behind Capocannoniere leader Marco Borriello.
There have been cries in the media from journalists, players and coaches that ‘The Golden Boy’ must now be taken to Euro 2008, and Lippi was asked for his thoughts on the matter.
“I do not want to say because it would be unfair seeing as there is now another person [Roberto Donadoni] in my old position,” the World Cup-winning Azzurri boss from 2006 told Sky Italia.
“But I will say just one thing – he is Juventus.
“He is the representative of this club, he has exceptional motivation, an extraordinary mind, and gave an example in the World Cup in Germany, when he accepted a [substitute] role as a protagonist even if it was not in a way that he would have wished.
“He is in exceptional physical condition,” the Paul Newman-lookalike concluded.
Gianni Wilson
Marcello Lippi has heaped praise on the in-form Alessandro Del Piero, saying that “he is Juventus”.
Del Piero has been producing some simply brilliant performances in recent months, and was at his incredible best again this weekend, scoring a hat-trick in Juve’s 4-0 thrashing of Atalanta.
This treble took Del Piero’s goal-tally in Serie A to 17, just two behind Capocannoniere leader Marco Borriello.
There have been cries in the media from journalists, players and coaches that ‘The Golden Boy’ must now be taken to Euro 2008, and Lippi was asked for his thoughts on the matter.
“I do not want to say because it would be unfair seeing as there is now another person [Roberto Donadoni] in my old position,” the World Cup-winning Azzurri boss from 2006 told Sky Italia.
“But I will say just one thing – he is Juventus.
“He is the representative of this club, he has exceptional motivation, an extraordinary mind, and gave an example in the World Cup in Germany, when he accepted a [substitute] role as a protagonist even if it was not in a way that he would have wished.
“He is in exceptional physical condition,” the Paul Newman-lookalike concluded.
Gianni Wilson
Nedved gets new deal
Nedved gets new deal
Thursday 24 April, 2008
Juventus veteran Pavel Nedved is close to signing a new deal with the Turin giants according to reports in Italy.
The midfielder's agent Mino Raiola has reportedly met with the Bianconeri directors at Corso Galileo Ferraris to iron out a one-year extension to his current deal.
The new arrangement would keep the Czech legend at Juventus until June 2009, earning £2.8m for his services next season.
Nedved, who was awarded the Ballon d'Or in 2003, had been expected to retire after a couple of frustrating seasons in Italy.
The former Lazio star has been with La Vecchia Signora since 2001, making 208 appearances and winning, amongst other things, two Scudetti and the Serie B crown.
Juventus have been eager to tie down their veteran stars in recent months, also lengthening the contracts of both Alessandro Del Piero and Gianluigi Buffon.
The Bianconeri have also been boosted by the return from injury of Momo Sissoko, Giorgio Chiellini and Jonathan Zebina ahead of this week's match with Nedved's former employers Lazio.
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Moggi Terancam Dihukum Lagi
Moggi Terancam Dihukum Lagi
Luciano Moggi dituduh memberikan SIM Cards telepon genggam kepada sejumlah wasit, untuk menciptakan sistem komunikasi rahasia.
Pengusutan terhadap Calciopoli, skandal pengaturan skor yang melibatkan banyak klub, ternyata belum berakhir. Luciano Moggi, mantan general manager Juventus yang masih menjalani hukuman lima tahun tidak boleh beraktivitas di sepak bola akibat skandal itu, akan menghadapi tuduhan baru dan terancam terkena hukuman lagi.
Federasi Sepak Bola Italia (FIGC), Rabu (23/4), mengatakan Moggi menghadapi tuduhan memberikan SIM Cards telepon seluler kepada ofisial pertandingan, dengan maksud menciptakan sistem komunikasi rahasia. Tuduhan lain, Moggi melanggar peraturan FIGC dengan menjalankan fungsi sebagai direktur Messina -- klub Divisi II yang berada di papan atas klasemen ketika skandal Calciopoli meledak. Saat itu ia adalah eksekutif senior di Juventus.
Bersama Moggi, sembilan wasit dan asistennya, serta seorang mantan pengatur wasit, juga menghadapi tuduhan menggunakan SIM Cards yang diberikan Moggi. Tiga dari sembilan wasit itu masih menjalankan profesinya di Seri A, karena penyelidikan atas kasusnya masih berlangsung.
Tahun 2006, ketika skandal Calciopoli mengemuka, Juventus harus kehilangan gelar dan terdegradasi ke Seri A. Tidak hanya itu, Juve juga harus memulai kiprahnya di Seri B dengan defisit angka. Tim-tim lain yang terlibat saat itu adalah AC Milan, Reggina, dan Fiorentina.
Gusti Satya
Davide Lanzafame
* Gw merasa perlu membuat sebuah topik tersendiri utk Davide Lanzafame, pemain muda ini skrg mulai mendptkan perhatian dr para pengamat sepakbola Italia, karir mantan pemain Primavera Juventus ini menanjak sejak dipinjamkan Juventus ke Bari, hingga memperoleh kesempatan dipanggil ke dlm tim Azzurrini beberapa wkt yg lalu melawan Azerbaijan...banyak pengamat sepakbola memperkirakan pemain ini sbg calon bintang masa depan Juve dan Italia!
Date of birth : February 9, 1987
Place of birth : Turin, Italy
Playing position : Striker
Youth club
Juventus (2006-2007)
Senior club
2007- Bari (loan) 33 (10)
Lanzafame On Juve Future, Del Piero
Juventus-owned starlet Davide Lanzafame has spoken of his future at the club, and has also stated that Alessandro Del Piero must be taken to Euro 2008.
Italy currently have a long list of promising talents coming through, with the likes of Mario Balotelli, Fernando Forestieri, and Sebastian Giovinco all tipped for great things.
Another youngster who is starting to catch the eye is Juventus-owned forward Davide Lanzafame.
The 21-year-old, is on-loan at Serie B side Bari, and has scored nine goals this season, even prompting his coach Antonio Conte to compare him to Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo.
A host of teams, including Napoli, Siena, Genoa and Palermo, are all interested in signing Lanzafame, but there is a chance that he could return to Juve.
"At the end of the championship I will speak with my family, my girlfriend Claudia, and my agent Martina, and will make a final decision,” the pacy frontman told Tuttosport.
"One step at a time. The aim is to put on a display next season, when at the age of 22 it will be important to acquire the right continuity.”
Lanzafame also praised Alessandro Del Piero, and said that the Juventus symbol deserves to go to Euro 2008.
"I hope very much that he goes. He is a great player and an impeccable professional,” he concluded.
Lanzafame earned his maiden call-up to the Italy Under-21 squad in February, and he is expected to travel to this summer’s Olympics in Beijing.
Gianni Wilson.
Mellberg eyes central role
Mellberg eyes central role
Thursday 24 April, 2008
Olof Mellberg believes that he has been signed by Juventus to play as a centre-back, despite spending much of his final season with Aston Villa on the right.
The Swedish defender became the Bianconeri’s first signing for the 2008-09 campaign when he put pen to paper on a three-year deal in January, with his Villa contract expiring this summer.
Although both Zdenek Grygera and Jonathan Zebina have failed to nail down the right-back position this term, Mellberg doesn’t think he will be handed that role.
“I think they have signed me as a centre-half, but also with the knowledge that I can play on the right if necessary,” the 30-year-old exclusively told Football Italia.
“I started my international career with a lot of matches as a full-back, but I think Juventus know that I enjoy my game the most when I’m playing in the middle.”
Mellberg has spent the past seven years at Villa Park since arriving in the Premier League from Spanish outfit Racing Santander.
He has represented his country on 77 occasions and was named Sweden’s Player of the Year back in 2003.
-Football Italia
Chelsea To Decide On Cudicini’s Future
Chelsea To Decide On Cudicini’s Future
The agent of Chelsea goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini has played down speculation linking the Italian with a summer move to Juventus, insisting the Londoners will first get a chance to extend the stopper’s contract before he and his client approach other clubs.
Italian Federico Pastorello stated that Chelsea will definitely make the key decision on whether Cudicini stays at Stamford Bridge or indeed leaves.
The agent pointed to the eight-year association Cudicini has had with the West London club, as well as the fact the keeper loves living in the capital, as reasons to why communication between the club and player is paramount before talks are held with other clubs.
Aston Villa are one of the clubs reportedly trying to turn Cudicini’s head, but a more likelier destination for Chelsea’s no.2 keeper will be back to his native land, where former Blues boss now Juventus manager Claudio Ranieri awaits with open arms.
“I cannot say much until the end of the season, given that Chelsea are still busy on two fronts,” said Pastorello.
“The fact is, his contract expires in 2009.
“We give the priority to Chelsea because London has become a second home to him after 10 years at The Blues."
Pastorello also revealed that Cudicini could have left the club last summer when Manchester City came in with an offer, but it was rejected.
“Aston Villa? We will see at the end of the season, but Cudicini has already had a great offer in England,” added Pastorello.
“Last summer Eriksson wanted him at Manchester City, but Chelsea wanted to keep him.”
Michael George
Moggi slams Cuper's Inter
Moggi slams Cuper's Inter
Wednesday 23 April, 2008
Former Juventus director general Luciano Moggi has hit back at Hector Cuper's claims calciopoli lost him the 2002 Scudetto.
The Argentine tactician, now back in Serie A with Parma, stated that the scandal surrounding Luciano Moggi explained everything about his Inter failure.
He referred mainly to a game between Chievo and Inter, in which Ronaldo was denied what is still in Cuper's opinion a certain penalty.
Moggi was banned from football for five years after a series of wiretaps implicated him in an attempt to influence referees and match officials.
“The Nerazzurri lost that Scudetto because they didn't have any balls. They thought they'd already won in Rome before they'd even played there,” raged the disgraced Bianconero.
Inter travelled to Lazio on the final day of the season needing a win to secure the Serie A title.
However, they lost that vital match 4-2 and Juve, who were six points behind the Beneamata with five games to go, stormed through to snatch the Scudetto.
“Back then, Cuper admitted Inter had tiny balls. Obviously, the passing of time changes people,” concluded Moggi.
*channel4
Albertini: I'd take Del Piero
Albertini: I'd take Del Piero
Wednesday 23 April, 2008
FIGC official and former Italy International Demetrio Albertini says he would take Alessandro Del Piero in his Euro 2008 squad.
The 36-year-old is an adviser and close friend to Azzurri boss Roberto Donadoni through his role with the Italian Football Federation.
Albertini also played alongside Don for seven years with Milan and the Nazionale and thinks his old teammate should include Del Piero in his squad for the European Championship.
“I would bring Del Piero along for the Finals but, then again, I am not the Coach,” declared Albertini.
The Juventus talisman has been in devastating form of late, scoring a hat trick against Empoli on Sunday to take his Serie A tally for 2007-07 to 17.
“I am happy for him. He is doing very well, a great season in fact. At this rate, he'll give Donadoni some problems, but he has never closed the door in anyone's face,” ended Albertini.
The Nazionale tactician has been accused of purposely ignoring Del Piero due to a disagreement between the two, an allegation he has strongly denied.
*channel4
Wednesday 23 April, 2008
FIGC official and former Italy International Demetrio Albertini says he would take Alessandro Del Piero in his Euro 2008 squad.
The 36-year-old is an adviser and close friend to Azzurri boss Roberto Donadoni through his role with the Italian Football Federation.
Albertini also played alongside Don for seven years with Milan and the Nazionale and thinks his old teammate should include Del Piero in his squad for the European Championship.
“I would bring Del Piero along for the Finals but, then again, I am not the Coach,” declared Albertini.
The Juventus talisman has been in devastating form of late, scoring a hat trick against Empoli on Sunday to take his Serie A tally for 2007-07 to 17.
“I am happy for him. He is doing very well, a great season in fact. At this rate, he'll give Donadoni some problems, but he has never closed the door in anyone's face,” ended Albertini.
The Nazionale tactician has been accused of purposely ignoring Del Piero due to a disagreement between the two, an allegation he has strongly denied.
*channel4
Rabu, 23 April 2008
Juve and Milan trade insults
Juve and Milan trade insults
Wednesday 23 April, 2008
Juventus' general manager Jean-Claude Blanc has become embroiled in an argument with Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani.
The Frenchman, who joined La Vecchia Signora in June 2006, reacted to competition from the Diavolo for Arsenal's Mathieu Flamini in a cheeky fashion.
Asked why Flamini would choose the Bianconeri ahead of the Rossoneri, Blanc said: “Juve are in the Champions League and Milan aren't.”
Galliani didn't waste any time coming up with a response, sniping: “The Club World Cup champions cannot possibly reply to the newly-promoted Juventus.”
Relations between the two clubs have been cordial since 2006 when the Turin giant's were relegated and Milan were penalised for their part in the Calciopoli scandal.
However, Juventus' competitiveness this term has marked the return of a historic antipathy which could spoil the Bianconeri's efforts to sign another of their targets, Genoa striker Marco Borriello, who is currently on loan from Milan.
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Wednesday 23 April, 2008
Juventus' general manager Jean-Claude Blanc has become embroiled in an argument with Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani.
The Frenchman, who joined La Vecchia Signora in June 2006, reacted to competition from the Diavolo for Arsenal's Mathieu Flamini in a cheeky fashion.
Asked why Flamini would choose the Bianconeri ahead of the Rossoneri, Blanc said: “Juve are in the Champions League and Milan aren't.”
Galliani didn't waste any time coming up with a response, sniping: “The Club World Cup champions cannot possibly reply to the newly-promoted Juventus.”
Relations between the two clubs have been cordial since 2006 when the Turin giant's were relegated and Milan were penalised for their part in the Calciopoli scandal.
However, Juventus' competitiveness this term has marked the return of a historic antipathy which could spoil the Bianconeri's efforts to sign another of their targets, Genoa striker Marco Borriello, who is currently on loan from Milan.
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Ranieri Wants Cudicini As Buffon Deputy
Ranieri Wants Cudicini As Buffon Deputy
According to Tuttosport, Juventus boss Claudio Ranieri is hoping to sign Chelsea goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini to act as Gianluigi Buffon’s deputy next season.
The Bianconeri are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of next season’s two-front attack on Serie A and Europe.
One position that needs to be fortified is the backup goalkeeper position, as current number two Emanuele Belardi has failed to impress when given the chance.
Ranieri is looking to snap up Chelsea reserve Carlo Cudicini, who was considered by some as the best goalkeeper in the Premiership during Ranieri’s spell in charge at Stamford Bridge.
The 34-year-old joined The Blues in 1999, but he has played only 23 Premier League games for the Blues since Petr Cech’s arrival in 2004.
The Italian has four years remaining on his current contract at Stamford Bridge but he is keen to return to Italy.
Cudicini, who grew up in the Milan youth system, has never been capped by Italy, although he is a former Under-21 international, making seven appearances for the Azzurrini back in 1993.
The ex-Castel di Sangro man is the son of former Roma and Milan custodian Fabio Cudicini, who despite being regarded as one of the best goalkeepers of his generation, also never played for Italy.
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Statistics pertemuan Juventus Vs Lazio
Statistics pertemuan Juventus Vs Lazio
Dec 15, 2007 Serie A Lazio 2 - 3 Juventus
Apr 22, 2006 Serie A Juventus 1 - 1 Lazio
Dec 17, 2005 Serie A Lazio 1 - 1 Juventus
Apr 24, 2005 Serie A Lazio 0 - 1 Juventus
Dec 5, 2004 Serie A Juventus 2 - 1 Lazio
Apr 10, 2004 Serie A Juventus 1 - 0 Lazio
Dec 6, 2003 Serie A Lazio 2 - 0 Juventus
May 4, 2003 Serie A Lazio 0 - 0 Juventus
Dec 15, 2002 Serie A Juventus 1 - 2 Lazio
Mar 30, 2002 Serie A Juventus 1 - 1 Lazio Roma
Nov 24, 2001 Serie A Lazio 1 - 0 Juventus
Mar 18, 2001 Serie A Lazio 4 - 1 Juventus
Nov 11, 2000 Serie A Juventus 1 - 1 Lazio
Apr 1, 2000 Serie A Juventus 0 - 1 Lazio
Nov 28, 1999 Serie A Lazio 0 - 0 Juventus
Apr 17, 1999 Serie A Lazio 1 - 3 Juventus
Dec 6, 1998 Serie A Juventus 0 - 1 Lazio
Aug 29, 1998 Super Coppa Juventus 1 - 2 Lazio
Apr 5, 1998 Serie A Lazio 0 - 1 Juventus
Dec 6, 1997 Serie A Juventus 2 - 1 Lazio
Jun 1, 1997 Serie A Juventus 2 - 2 Lazio
Jan 19, 1997 Serie A Lazio 0 - 2 Juventus
Mar 10, 1996 Serie A Juventus 4 - 2 Lazio
Oct 29, 1995 Serie A Lazio 4 - 0 Juventus
May 7, 1995 Serie A Juventus 0 - 3 Lazio
Dec 11, 1994 Serie A Lazio 3 - 4 Juventus
Apr 17, 1994 Serie A Juventus 6 - 1 Lazio
Dec 12, 1993 Serie A Lazio 3 - 1 Juventus
Dec 15, 2007 Serie A Lazio 2 - 3 Juventus
Apr 22, 2006 Serie A Juventus 1 - 1 Lazio
Dec 17, 2005 Serie A Lazio 1 - 1 Juventus
Apr 24, 2005 Serie A Lazio 0 - 1 Juventus
Dec 5, 2004 Serie A Juventus 2 - 1 Lazio
Apr 10, 2004 Serie A Juventus 1 - 0 Lazio
Dec 6, 2003 Serie A Lazio 2 - 0 Juventus
May 4, 2003 Serie A Lazio 0 - 0 Juventus
Dec 15, 2002 Serie A Juventus 1 - 2 Lazio
Mar 30, 2002 Serie A Juventus 1 - 1 Lazio Roma
Nov 24, 2001 Serie A Lazio 1 - 0 Juventus
Mar 18, 2001 Serie A Lazio 4 - 1 Juventus
Nov 11, 2000 Serie A Juventus 1 - 1 Lazio
Apr 1, 2000 Serie A Juventus 0 - 1 Lazio
Nov 28, 1999 Serie A Lazio 0 - 0 Juventus
Apr 17, 1999 Serie A Lazio 1 - 3 Juventus
Dec 6, 1998 Serie A Juventus 0 - 1 Lazio
Aug 29, 1998 Super Coppa Juventus 1 - 2 Lazio
Apr 5, 1998 Serie A Lazio 0 - 1 Juventus
Dec 6, 1997 Serie A Juventus 2 - 1 Lazio
Jun 1, 1997 Serie A Juventus 2 - 2 Lazio
Jan 19, 1997 Serie A Lazio 0 - 2 Juventus
Mar 10, 1996 Serie A Juventus 4 - 2 Lazio
Oct 29, 1995 Serie A Lazio 4 - 0 Juventus
May 7, 1995 Serie A Juventus 0 - 3 Lazio
Dec 11, 1994 Serie A Lazio 3 - 4 Juventus
Apr 17, 1994 Serie A Juventus 6 - 1 Lazio
Dec 12, 1993 Serie A Lazio 3 - 1 Juventus
35th Giornata : Juventus vs Lazio (27.04.2008, pukul 20.00 wib, Live)
Juventus vs Lazio
* partai kandang ini akan mentas di Olimpico, Turin pd tgl 27.04.2008 pukul 20.00 wibm dan akan di tayangkan secara Live oleh Trans 7
Rekaman Pertandingan Pertemuan Pertama Kedua Tim:
Lazio 2-3 Juventus
Goals: Trezeguet 29 (J), Pandev 36, 92 (L), Del Piero 48, 70 (J)
Stadio Olimpico Roma
Squad:
Lazio: Ballotta; Scaloni (De Silvestri 75), Cribari, Siviglia, Kolarov; Mudingayi (Meghni 86), Ledesma, Mutarelli; Mauri; Pandev, Rocchi
Juventus: Buffon; Zebina, Legrottaglie, Chiellini, Molinaro; Salihamidzic, Nocerino, Zanetti, Nedved (Tiago 46); Del Piero, Trezeguet
Ref: Brighi
* partai kandang ini akan mentas di Olimpico, Turin pd tgl 27.04.2008 pukul 20.00 wibm dan akan di tayangkan secara Live oleh Trans 7
Rekaman Pertandingan Pertemuan Pertama Kedua Tim:
Lazio 2-3 Juventus
Goals: Trezeguet 29 (J), Pandev 36, 92 (L), Del Piero 48, 70 (J)
Stadio Olimpico Roma
Squad:
Lazio: Ballotta; Scaloni (De Silvestri 75), Cribari, Siviglia, Kolarov; Mudingayi (Meghni 86), Ledesma, Mutarelli; Mauri; Pandev, Rocchi
Juventus: Buffon; Zebina, Legrottaglie, Chiellini, Molinaro; Salihamidzic, Nocerino, Zanetti, Nedved (Tiago 46); Del Piero, Trezeguet
Ref: Brighi
No Juventus players suspended. Two suspensions for Lazio
No Juventus players suspended. Two suspensions for Lazio
The goal spree in Bergamo has had no disciplinary consequences for Juventus: indeed no Bianconeri have been suspended for next Sunday's game against Lazio. The two players booked in the game, Legrottaglie and Molinaro, simply join the long list of players at risk of suspension if they get another yellow card, which also includes Camoranesi, Grygera, Nocerino, Palladino, Salihamidzic, Stendardo and Trezeguet.
Two Lazio players have been suspended, however: Dabo, who was sent off against Catania for insulting the ref and will be sitting out two games, and Ledesma, who got another yellow card against the Sicilians.
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Zauri juga absen kyknya, dia kena kartu merah di partai terakhir Lazio
The goal spree in Bergamo has had no disciplinary consequences for Juventus: indeed no Bianconeri have been suspended for next Sunday's game against Lazio. The two players booked in the game, Legrottaglie and Molinaro, simply join the long list of players at risk of suspension if they get another yellow card, which also includes Camoranesi, Grygera, Nocerino, Palladino, Salihamidzic, Stendardo and Trezeguet.
Two Lazio players have been suspended, however: Dabo, who was sent off against Catania for insulting the ref and will be sitting out two games, and Ledesma, who got another yellow card against the Sicilians.
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Zauri juga absen kyknya, dia kena kartu merah di partai terakhir Lazio
Sissoko and Chiellini train with squad again
Sissoko and Chiellini train with squad again
Juventus restarted training today to prepare Sunday's game against Lazio. After individual technique exercises, the Bianconeri played an eight-a-side match on a smaller pitch; Sissoko and Chiellini joined in, having recovered from their injuries: both are now back training as normal. Buffon, Camoranesi, Del Piero and Trezeguet stayed in the gym, but they'll be back training with the others already from tomorrow. Obviously both Andrade and Iaquinta, who's recovering from his muscle strain, didn't take part in the session. But there's good news regarding the Portuguese defender: he's doing physiotherapy in Lisbon after his second operation and has started running a little bit too. He's expected to be making steady progress in the next few weeks.
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Juventus restarted training today to prepare Sunday's game against Lazio. After individual technique exercises, the Bianconeri played an eight-a-side match on a smaller pitch; Sissoko and Chiellini joined in, having recovered from their injuries: both are now back training as normal. Buffon, Camoranesi, Del Piero and Trezeguet stayed in the gym, but they'll be back training with the others already from tomorrow. Obviously both Andrade and Iaquinta, who's recovering from his muscle strain, didn't take part in the session. But there's good news regarding the Portuguese defender: he's doing physiotherapy in Lisbon after his second operation and has started running a little bit too. He's expected to be making steady progress in the next few weeks.
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Zambrotta Set For Shock Juve Return
Zambrotta Set For Shock Juve Return - Report
Barcelona star Gianluca Zambrotta could be set for a sensational transfer to former club Juventus, according to Spanish newspaper ‘Sport’.
The wing-back enjoyed a hugely successful seven seasons at Juventus before leaving the club for Barcelona following the Calciopoli crisis in the summer of 2006.
Less than two seasons later Zambrotta is desperate to return to Italy as his wife Valentina is homesick.
The Italian press has been virtually unanimous in agreeing that the 31-year-old would be moving to AC Milan, with the likes of Silvio Berlusconi and Adriano Galliani making numerous references to a summer transfer.
However, according to ‘Sport’ this morning, Juventus could hijack this deal, and seal a return to Turin for the Azzurri man.
If confirmed it would be a quite stunning turn of events, and it is unclear how many Juve fans would take to Zambrotta, following his decision to leave them when they were relegated to Serie B.
The former Bari man has starred 70 times for Italy, scoring twice. He played at the European Championships of 2000 and 2004, and the World Cups of 2002 and 2006, the latter of which he has a winners medal from.
Gianni Wilson
Donadoni On His Future, And Del Piero's
Donadoni On His Future, And Del Piero's
Italy coach Roberto Donadoni talked about Alessandro Del Piero and his intention to keep coaching the Azzurri.
After months of questions surrounding Azzurri icon Alessandro Del Piero, who's having perhaps his best season ever at 33 years of age and scored a hat-trick against Atalanta yesterday, Donadoni finally sent some clear messages to the Juventus captain.
"I've never said that Del Piero has lost his place in the national team," said the coach, who left the player out of La Nazionale's most recent games.
"I don't think anyone can accuse me of that, also considering there's still some time left before the Euros."
Donadoni then talked about his future after rumours of another meeting with the Italian FA, who had offered the coach a contract extension earlier this year which did not satisfy him.
"My objective is to do well with the national team, and continue coaching it," he continued.
"I don't have other objectives and I'm completely focused on that. I have no intention of leaving, my goal is to continue coaching Italy."
Danilo Pochini
Italy coach Roberto Donadoni talked about Alessandro Del Piero and his intention to keep coaching the Azzurri.
After months of questions surrounding Azzurri icon Alessandro Del Piero, who's having perhaps his best season ever at 33 years of age and scored a hat-trick against Atalanta yesterday, Donadoni finally sent some clear messages to the Juventus captain.
"I've never said that Del Piero has lost his place in the national team," said the coach, who left the player out of La Nazionale's most recent games.
"I don't think anyone can accuse me of that, also considering there's still some time left before the Euros."
Donadoni then talked about his future after rumours of another meeting with the Italian FA, who had offered the coach a contract extension earlier this year which did not satisfy him.
"My objective is to do well with the national team, and continue coaching it," he continued.
"I don't have other objectives and I'm completely focused on that. I have no intention of leaving, my goal is to continue coaching Italy."
Danilo Pochini
Del Piero’s Triple Satisfaction
Del Piero’s Triple Satisfaction
Juventus forward Alessandro Del Piero spoke about his satisfaction of scoring a hat-trick on Sunday against Atalanta which allowed his team to practically obtain a ticket for the Champions League.
Del Piero hailed the Bianconeri’s performance against the Bergamaschi, which arrived after another good team performance and also his own personal hat-trick.
"It was a great Sunday, in which we offered another excellent performance from the first minute," declared the Juventus symbol.
"We end this week of three games with a win which further consolidates our third place.
"It's a double satisfaction for me, actually no it's a triple satisfaction because apart from the win I also scored three goals thanks to the finishing I had in front of goal and the assists of my team-mates.
"As always the wins are the result of the work of the entire squad and the will and determination we put on the pitch," concluded Del Piero.
Glenn Debattista
Sacchi: Del Piero In The Form Of His Life
Sacchi: Del Piero In The Form Of His Life
Former Milan coaching great Arrigo Sacchi has hailed in-form Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero.
The Golden Boy has been offering some simply stunning performances in recent months, and was at his brilliant best again this weekend, scoring a hat-trick in Juve’s 4-0 thrashing of Atalanta.
This treble took Del Piero’s goal-tally for the Serie A season up to 17, just two behind Capocannoniere leader Marco Borriello.
"Del Piero has found his second youth, he seems to me a more complete player than before,” said Sacchi, who gave Del Piero his national team debut back in 1995.
“He is undergoing a period of fantastic form, is a true example for all because he's playing with the enthusiasm of a boy and the class of football expert."
Despite his superb form, Del Piero is by no means a guarantee to travel to Euro 2008 with Italy this summer.
The 33-year-old has not played for the Azzurri since September of last year, and there are lingering doubts whether he can fit in tactically with Coach Roberto Donadoni’s 4-3-3 system.
Gianni Wilson
Former Milan coaching great Arrigo Sacchi has hailed in-form Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero.
The Golden Boy has been offering some simply stunning performances in recent months, and was at his brilliant best again this weekend, scoring a hat-trick in Juve’s 4-0 thrashing of Atalanta.
This treble took Del Piero’s goal-tally for the Serie A season up to 17, just two behind Capocannoniere leader Marco Borriello.
"Del Piero has found his second youth, he seems to me a more complete player than before,” said Sacchi, who gave Del Piero his national team debut back in 1995.
“He is undergoing a period of fantastic form, is a true example for all because he's playing with the enthusiasm of a boy and the class of football expert."
Despite his superb form, Del Piero is by no means a guarantee to travel to Euro 2008 with Italy this summer.
The 33-year-old has not played for the Azzurri since September of last year, and there are lingering doubts whether he can fit in tactically with Coach Roberto Donadoni’s 4-3-3 system.
Gianni Wilson
Selasa, 22 April 2008
Napoli Preparing Iaquinta Bid
Napoli Preparing Iaquinta Bid – Report
According to reports in Italy, Napoli are lining up a summer transfer bid for Juventus benchwarmer Vincenzo Iaquinta.
Iaquinta only signed for Juve from Udinese last summer, and despite a good season, he has featured sparingly due to the fantastic form of David Trezeguet and Alessandro Del Piero, who have hit 35 Serie A goals between them.
The 28-year-old Iaquinta has grown increasingly frustrated with his bit-part role, and despite originally declaring that he would be staying and fighting for his place next season, he is now said to be considering leaving.
The likely signing of Amauri from Palermo, as well as the return of Sebastian Giovinco from loan at Empoli, means that Juve may entertain the idea of selling Iaquinta.
Roma coach Luciano Spalletti has been heavily linked with making a move for his former pupil, however now Napoli are also said to be interested.
The southerners have big plans to break into Italy’s elite over the next two-to-three years, and are lining up some big transfers this summer.
Juve could ask for midfielder Marek Hamsik in exchange, although it is highly unlikely that the Partenopei would consider releasing their star man.
Gianni Wilson
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Roberto Donadoni has confirmed that Alessandro Del Piero still has a chance
Don opens Alex door
Monday 21 April, 2008
Italy boss Roberto Donadoni has confirmed that Alessandro Del Piero still has a chance to make Italy's Euro 2008 squad.
The Juventus veteran is in great form, but wasn't called upon for the Azzurri's last two international friendlies and seemed unlikely to be included in the Nazionale's 23-man list.
However, last Sunday's hat trick against Atalanta may have earned him a chance to travel to Austria and Switzerland this summer.
After all, Del Piero has scored 17 goals in 33 games this season, a record which is yet to be matched by any of his direct rivals for a place.
“I have never said that Alessandro has lost the Azzurri shirt,” explained Donadoni when questioned on the Bianconero's chances.
“No one can blame me for this because there is still a long way to go before the European Championship,” he added.
Experience at international level will be essential with France, Holland and Romania all in their group, so Donadoni could opt against leaving the Juve No 10 at home.
“My ambition is to do well with the Nazionale and to keep my job for a long time,” added the former Livorno tactician.
“This is my main and only target so I am totally focused on it. I have no intentions to leave because what I would like to do is to keep on coaching the Azzurri,” he concluded.
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Del Piero’s Best-Ever Season – Buffon
Del Piero’s Best-Ever Season – Buffon
Gianluigi Buffon says that in the time he has been at the club, this is the best season that Alessandro Del Piero has ever had.
The Golden Boy is winning the plaudits of the entire peninsula after embarking on a simply stunning recent run of form.
His hat-trick against Atalanta yesterday afternoon took his tally to 17 for the season in Serie A, 20 in all competitions.
"Alessandro Del Piero is having the best season since I have been at Juve,” said Buffon, who joined the Bianconeri in 2001 from Parma.
“He is doing something really sensational.”
Buffon also praised Juventus as a whole this season, saying that they have more than exceeded expectations in their first season back in the top-flight.
"Nobody expected us to reach the Champions League so soon,” said the goalkeeper.
“Initially, I also had some doubts, as everyone did.”
Juve are all but guaranteed of a Champions League place now, but as they are in third place, they will probably have to go through the preliminary rounds first.
"I hope it does not cost anything,” Buffon said cautiously.
“In any case you must never feel pleased with what you have got when you are in this shirt.
“We have been great in not losing against either Inter, Roma or Milan and I say that the team deserves a nice vote of about 8.5 for the season.”
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Gianluigi Buffon says that in the time he has been at the club, this is the best season that Alessandro Del Piero has ever had.
The Golden Boy is winning the plaudits of the entire peninsula after embarking on a simply stunning recent run of form.
His hat-trick against Atalanta yesterday afternoon took his tally to 17 for the season in Serie A, 20 in all competitions.
"Alessandro Del Piero is having the best season since I have been at Juve,” said Buffon, who joined the Bianconeri in 2001 from Parma.
“He is doing something really sensational.”
Buffon also praised Juventus as a whole this season, saying that they have more than exceeded expectations in their first season back in the top-flight.
"Nobody expected us to reach the Champions League so soon,” said the goalkeeper.
“Initially, I also had some doubts, as everyone did.”
Juve are all but guaranteed of a Champions League place now, but as they are in third place, they will probably have to go through the preliminary rounds first.
"I hope it does not cost anything,” Buffon said cautiously.
“In any case you must never feel pleased with what you have got when you are in this shirt.
“We have been great in not losing against either Inter, Roma or Milan and I say that the team deserves a nice vote of about 8.5 for the season.”
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Gianluigi Buffon
Gigi's Juve report card
Monday 21 April, 2008
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has given the Bianconeri eight and a half out of 10 for their performance this season.
The Old Lady are currently third in the League table, 12 points ahead of fifth-placed Milan and five behind Roma and a top-two finish on their return to Serie A.
Juve were relegated for their role in Calciopoli and lost several star players as well as suffering financially, adding to Buffon's satisfaction at the Bianconeri's current position.
“I'd give us eight and a half out of 10. Not one of us expected to arrive in the Champions League so soon and in such a decisive manner.
“I am also perplexed, as, I am sure, everybody else is,” explained the Italian international 'keeper.
The 30-year-old shot stopper is also holding on to his dream of catching Roma, but admits it is now probably too late to grab a second spot from the Giallorossi.
“To hope doesn't cost anything, but the distance makes me think that we'll probably end up in third,” he concluded.
There are still 12 points up for grabs from the final four games of the Serie A season, but Buffon and Co face a tough task if they are to remove Roma's five-point advantage
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Juventus and Sportfive
Juventus and Sportfive, here's the future of football
The agreement was announced one month ago and today in Milan Juventus and Sportfive Italy officially presented the commercial alliance that will tie the Club and the Company for fifteen years.
Across this period Sportfive will pay Juventus 75 million Euros, in exchange for exclusive naming rights on the new Stadium.
Sportfive, who already have several naming right projects, especially in Germany, for instance in Hamburg, Dortmund and Frankfurt, will pick Juventus' new Stadium's title sponsor name, to be applied from the 2011/12 season, when construction work will end. «This is an absolutely innovative partnership project – Juventus Jean–Claude Blanc M.D. declared – confirming our intention of promoting a new and completely groundbreaking concept of Stadium entertainment».
Apart from handling the naming rights, the agreement also posits that Juventus and Sportfive will cooperate in managing the VIP Hospitality area in the new Stadium, and that they will join forces to organize a yearly football event, using their specific experience: Juventus in top-level football, Sportifive in the marketing of the event. «This long-term agreement with one of the most renowned football brands such as Juventus - remarked Spotifive's Chief Executive Officer Richard Worth – is another significant step for us in terms of fully developing our Company at international level».
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Senin, 21 April 2008
Alessandro Del Piero was delighted with his hat-trick
Delighted Del Piero Thanks His Team
Juventus icon Alessandro Del Piero was delighted with his hat-trick as his side beat Atalanta 4-0 and he was grateful to his team mates.
The Juventus forward scored a stunning hat-trick as he continues to tick all of the boxes on Donadoni’s final 23 man squad.
Juventus thus are now mathematically qualified for the Champions League and Del Piero has every chance of becoming Capocanoniere as he has now taken his tally to 17 for the season.
“Yes, it’s a nice moment and I am delighted with my performance today,” Del Piero told Domenica Stadio.
“However I must thank my team mates as they are the ones who provide be with assists and they deserve praise as well.
“Today’s result is a testimony to all the hard work we have put in this season.
“We have to enjoy this win and then concentrate for next week’s game and hopefully we can finish a great year on a high.
“As for Donadoni, we’ll have to see whether he calls me, of course, I would love to go to the Euro’s but again, it’s not my decision, it’s down to the coach.
Del Piero also spoke of his ambition to finish as Serie A's top scorer.
“I would be nice to challenge Borriello for the Capocanoniere title, fingers crossed,” concluded the captain.
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Patrice Evra
Juventus After Evra, Says Report
Manchester United left back Patrice Evra is a summer transfer target for Juventus according to reports in the News of the World.
United have been making the news off the field this week after they confirmed they have agreed new long terms deals with Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick and Wes Brown. However, it appears that talks with Evra, whose contract expires at the end of next season, haven’t been quite as constructive.
Representatives from the Italian club were reportedly at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome to watch Evra in the first leg of United’s Champions League quarter-final first leg which they won 1-0.
Evra, a French international, has been a consistent part of the United first team since signing for the Red Devils in 2006 from Monaco. Indeed his performances at left back where he is almost as effective going forwards as defensively have ensured he has become a key part of the United side who would be reluctant to let him leave.
However, it is thought that Evra’s wage demands may be behind the defender’s decision not to sign a new contract already. Evra is likely to be well aware of the new deals his colleagues have signed this week and as such is unlikely to back down in his demands, and it is thought that this could lead to Juventus enticing him away from Old Trafford if they can find an agreeable financial package.
Meanwhile, United have reportedly slapped a price tag of £10 million on Evra in the hope of warding off any potential suitors.
Gill Clark
Del Piero
Del Piero: «Close to a great result»
The Champions League with Juventus and getting a call-up for the European Championships: these have been Alessandro Del Piero's seasonal objectives for months. Along the way, with each passing Sunday, and with each goal, the Captain has found another one: the League top scorer award. He's scored 17 so far in the League (his Serie A total is 151!), one less than Trezeguet and two less than Borriello, currently in top position.
Del Piero keeps making the difference, even at 33, keeping all Juve fans very happy indeed: «We're very pleased. Thanks to this win we really are very close to achieving a great result. We're almost there, we only need to keep focused a little longer and it would mean a lot to us, for all that we've done. I'm obviously happy about my own performance, I always work to do the best I can and sometimes I succeed, like today, other times I don’t».
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Hattrick dilakukan Alex di partai melawan Atalanta di Bergamo, wuihhhh...mantap...sebuah motivasi utk mendapatkan perhatian dr pelatih timnas Italia buat gw menjd sebuah senjata yg ampuh dan mematikan, HAIL the KING
Nicola Legrottaglie
Legrottaglie: «The first goal was important»
Playing in front of his mentor Del Neri, Nicola Legrottaglie achieved a small personal record today: three goals this season with Juventus, one more than he scored in his first season after joining from Chievo.
Three goals, and all of them decisive. Exactly like against Reggina, his decisive opener opened the floodgates for a wide win: «The opening goal allowed us to go one up and when that happens, it becomes easier to play on the counter-attack. The thing that pleases me the most today is that we didn't let any goals in. Even when we were 4-0 up Atalanta's forwards made it tough for us. We can definitely say we're in the Champions League at this point and if Roma lose a few other beats, maybe we can do another miracle. My performance? I don't wish the flu virus on anyone; at the end of the match I was exhausted. I'd never had cramps before». (juventus.com)
* Well Done Nicola, goal yg cepat yg dia lakukan gw yakin mempermudah pemain2 Juventus menguasai permainan dan membuat Juventus meraih hasil gemilang di Bergamo...
Grazie Nicola............
Furious Del Neri Blasts His Side
Furious Del Neri Blasts His Side
Furious Atalanta coach Gigi Del Neri has blasted his men as they lost 4-0 at home to a rampant Juventus side.
A hat-trick from Alessandro Del Piero and an early header by Nicola Legrottaglie was enough to bury the Nerazzurri. Atalanta were poor for most of the 90 minutes and Del Neri is not a happy man.
“Yes, Del Piero hurt us, but we gave them too much too early and they punished us,” Del Neri told Domenica Stadio.
“The game was over within the first five minutes but they deserved to win.
“They are great side and they put us in great difficulty. We have to concentrate more because we allowed them to take the game.
“A team like us cannot afford to let sides like Juventus play their game, we made too many mistakes and we need to learn from them and improve, some players let us down today.
“I am not happy with the result as well as our position in the league. The second half was better but again it’s not good enough.”
Atalanta remain mid-table and their hopes of UEFA Cup football are beginning to fade.
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Furious Atalanta coach Gigi Del Neri has blasted his men as they lost 4-0 at home to a rampant Juventus side.
A hat-trick from Alessandro Del Piero and an early header by Nicola Legrottaglie was enough to bury the Nerazzurri. Atalanta were poor for most of the 90 minutes and Del Neri is not a happy man.
“Yes, Del Piero hurt us, but we gave them too much too early and they punished us,” Del Neri told Domenica Stadio.
“The game was over within the first five minutes but they deserved to win.
“They are great side and they put us in great difficulty. We have to concentrate more because we allowed them to take the game.
“A team like us cannot afford to let sides like Juventus play their game, we made too many mistakes and we need to learn from them and improve, some players let us down today.
“I am not happy with the result as well as our position in the league. The second half was better but again it’s not good enough.”
Atalanta remain mid-table and their hopes of UEFA Cup football are beginning to fade.
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FT : Atalanta vs Juventus (0-4)
ATALANTA-JUVENTUS 0-4 (0-3)
GOALS: Legrottaglie 1 min, 6’ pt, Del Piero 6, 34 and 64 mins.
ATALANTA: Coppola; Rivalta, Carrozzieri, Manfredini, Bellini; Ferreira Pinto, Tissone, Guarente (De Ascentis 71 mins), Langella (Padoin 46 mins); Paolucci (Marconi 46 mins), Floccari. Subs not used: Ivan, Belleri, Pellegrino, Inzaghi. Manager: Del Neri.
JUVENTUS: Buffon; Grygera, Legrottaglie, Stendardo, Molinaro; Camoranesi (Marchionni 71 mins), Nocerino, Zanetti (Tiago 61 mins), Nedved; Del Piero (Palladino 77 mins), Trezeguet. Subs not used: Belardi, Birindelli, Zebina, Salihamidzic. Manager: Ranieri.
REFEREE: Trefoloni from Siena.
YELLOW CARDS: Langella 5 mins, Molinaro 19 mins, Bellini 64 mins, Carrozzieri 77 mins, Legrottaglie 88 mins.
FORZAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA JUVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Sabtu, 19 April 2008
Secco Flies Out For Flamini
Secco Flies Out For Flamini
According to reports in Italy, Juventus transfer chief Alessio Secco has flown out to London in an attempt to sign Arsenal’s Matthieu Flamini.
Flamini has this season established himself as one of Europe’s best holding midfielders, and he is hugely admired in Italy following his superb performance in the Champions League knockout tie with Milan last month.
The 23-year-old’s future at the Emirates Stadium is in huge doubt though as his contract runs out in June, meaning that he can move to another club on a Bosman free transfer.
The ex-Marseille man has rejected a new deal from Arsenal that would raise his salary from €1m to €2m a year.
His manager Arsene Wenger has told the player that he will not be held to ransom over a new contract, and has given him 11 days to sign up or find a new club.
Juventus have been linked with Flamini for a few months now, and latest reports claim that Alessio Secco has boarded a plane to London to present Flamini with an official contract offer.
The chances of signing the Frenchman are said to be good, with Wenger almost resigned to losing him, however AC Milan are also in the hunt
Gianni Wilson
Goal.com
According to reports in Italy, Juventus transfer chief Alessio Secco has flown out to London in an attempt to sign Arsenal’s Matthieu Flamini.
Flamini has this season established himself as one of Europe’s best holding midfielders, and he is hugely admired in Italy following his superb performance in the Champions League knockout tie with Milan last month.
The 23-year-old’s future at the Emirates Stadium is in huge doubt though as his contract runs out in June, meaning that he can move to another club on a Bosman free transfer.
The ex-Marseille man has rejected a new deal from Arsenal that would raise his salary from €1m to €2m a year.
His manager Arsene Wenger has told the player that he will not be held to ransom over a new contract, and has given him 11 days to sign up or find a new club.
Juventus have been linked with Flamini for a few months now, and latest reports claim that Alessio Secco has boarded a plane to London to present Flamini with an official contract offer.
The chances of signing the Frenchman are said to be good, with Wenger almost resigned to losing him, however AC Milan are also in the hunt
Gianni Wilson
Goal.com
Milan-Juve battle for Torres
Milan-Juve battle for Torres
Saturday 19 April, 2008
Liverpool could be forced to sell Fernando Torres – alerting Milan and Juventus – but the Rossoneri are already targeting Ruud van Nistelrooy.
The Anfield Road in-fighting between owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks is just one of their problems, as ‘The Times’ claims there is a serious financial short-fall.
“Liverpool entered into an 18-month loan agreement with interest of 9 per cent - £2.8 million a year - with a letter of credit to pay back the £31.5 million at the end of the period,” says the newspaper.
”Should Liverpool be unable to pay back or refinance the loan, banks could force the sale of Torres and Ryan Babel, who was also included in the smaller refinancing package.”
If hitman Torres becomes available for around £27.5m, he will be a prime target for both Juventus and Milan, who are on the lookout for a striker.
Rossoneri President Silvio Berlusconi has already stated his club will sign Ronaldinho, Andriy Shevchenko “plus an old-style centre-forward.”
Up until now it was thought to be Chelsea’s Didier Drogba, but new reports around Europe today suggest it is Real Madrid’s van Nistelrooy.
He is relatively cheap compared to Drogba and Real would be happy to release him because they are looking to sign the Ivory Coast international as a replacement.
Milan and Juve are also said to be at loggerheads over another Premier League player, as the San Siro giants assumed they had a deal for out of contract Mathieu Flamini.
They have offered the midfielder a five-year contract worth £3.5m per season, but Juve director of sport Alessio Secco has reportedly flown out to England to table a bid of his own and, while he’s there, seek news on the Liverpool situation.
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Juve To Visit Melbourne
Juve To Visit Melbourne
Melbourne Victory will host Juventus in an exhibition match on May 30 as the Italian giants undergo their Asia-Pacific tour.
Despite the fact that Euro 2008 will be around the corner, Juventus has promised to send a squad that will be close to full-strength.
"Juventus to Italy are like Manchester United to the United Kingdom, they are one of the all-time great clubs in the world," Victory chairman Geoff Lord told reporters.
"They have agreed to play one game in Australia ... there's no AFL football (in Melbourne) that night so we are hopeful it is a major spectacle and a major sporting event for the whole of Melbourne."
Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri said in a press release issued by Melbourne Victory that he was looking forward to the game.
“Melbourne Victory is one of the top teams from the A-League, and I’m definitely looking forward to playing the upcoming match in Melbourne."
“The club also has a large pool of fans in Australia and we are looking forward to meeting our fans there.”
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Melbourne Victory will host Juventus in an exhibition match on May 30 as the Italian giants undergo their Asia-Pacific tour.
Despite the fact that Euro 2008 will be around the corner, Juventus has promised to send a squad that will be close to full-strength.
"Juventus to Italy are like Manchester United to the United Kingdom, they are one of the all-time great clubs in the world," Victory chairman Geoff Lord told reporters.
"They have agreed to play one game in Australia ... there's no AFL football (in Melbourne) that night so we are hopeful it is a major spectacle and a major sporting event for the whole of Melbourne."
Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri said in a press release issued by Melbourne Victory that he was looking forward to the game.
“Melbourne Victory is one of the top teams from the A-League, and I’m definitely looking forward to playing the upcoming match in Melbourne."
“The club also has a large pool of fans in Australia and we are looking forward to meeting our fans there.”
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