Change was in the air at both Vinovo and Trigoria last summer. Seeking a return to pre-Calciopoli heights, Juventus turned to former captain Antonio Conte, meanwhile some 500kms south and following years of financial uncertainty, American businessman Thomas Di Benedetto led the Roman revolution. As 2011-12 nears completion, two of Italian football’s most interesting constructions have straddled different paths but appear to be headed fo...More
With public finances a mess and so many proposed stadiums rejected, it is no wonder that many believe Italy are incapable of regenerating her football arenas. However, after the recent success of the Juventus Arena and the new Stadium Law, the new projects may soon become a reality.
Juventus have been the trail-blazers in the Peninsula, building a superb state of the art stadium without breaking the bank. This also was off the back o...More
In a Derby D’Italia Juventus had to win in order to keep pace with Milan, they benefitted from fantastic first half Gianluigi Buffon saves which kept the score level, as well as second half goals from Martin Caceres and Alessandro Del Piero. Whilst those players performed admirably, another stood above the rest, midfielder Arturo Vidal. The Chilean was everywhere - supporting defensively, getting forward and even assisting his captain. ...More
With the Coppa Italia reaching its pointy end, this week’s two semi-final ties are evenly poised. Despite being maligned by clubs, fans and media alike, interest in the Cup does rise at this stage and with sell-out crowds in Turin and Naples, the second leg contests will be intriguing.
The showpiece match takes place at the Juventus Stadium on Tuesday night with Juventus holding a 2-1 advantage over Milan. This clash could be importa...More
For the past few years, Juventus dwell in a perpetual state of déjà vu. Forever criticised for their performances against the smaller teams, the familiar sense of disappointment has made a dramatic reappearance as we witness Antonio Conte’s little engine that could running out of gas.
Juventus’ biggest problem is their inability to score. Having managed 14 goals less than Milan this season, most have blamed the management and their i...More
Juventus defender Paolo De Ceglie says the Bianconeri will approach their Saturday night contest against Chievo with caution.
The Turin giants remain second in Serie A after a draw in Milan last week but return to the Juventus Stadium to face a side they have not beaten at home since earning promotion in 2007.
Indeed, Juventus could only manage a 0-0 draw in Verona earlier this season and De Ceglie knows the team must go into this mat...More
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