Tag: JUVENTUS
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Ex-Juve president: Signing Cristiano Ronaldo was a mistake
Former Juventus president, Giovanni Cobolli Gigli, has said the club made a mistake by signing Cristiano Ronaldo. Gigli also claimed Ronaldo is hindering the club’s efforts to win back the Serie A title and wants him sold before the summer transfer window closes. Ronaldo joined Juve from Real Madrid in a €100million transfer before the…
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Transfer: Cristiano Ronaldo offered to Man City
Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo has been offered to Manchester City by his agent Jorge Mendes, Corriere dello Sport reports. The Portuguese, who boasts strong ties to Manchester United, is said to be looking for a way out of Juventus and has seen Paris Saint-Germain back away from a deal following their stunning signing of Lionel…
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Serie A: Why I returned to Juventus – Allegri
New Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri is delighted to be back. Allegri has signed a four-year deal with the Bianconeri, returning two years after his sacking. He said at Tuesday’s presentation: “I begin a new chapter at Juventus, this team is made of many young players who need to develop. “There are also experienced players, such…
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Netherlands out of Euros because of me – De Ligt
Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt blames himself for Netherlands elimination from Euro 2020. De Ligt was sent off as Holland lost to the Czech Republic on Sunday night. “Obviously, it hurts,” De Ligt said live on NOS TV after the final whistle. “Fundamentally, we lost the game because of what I did. With hindsight, I…
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What Ronaldo and I discussed at end of Euro clash – Benzema
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema was happy to see former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo last night. Benzema caught up with the Juventus star at the end of France’s 2-2 draw with Portugal in their final Euroa 2020 group game. Benzema said, “It’s nice to see him again, after the long way we have come up together…
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I learned my football most at Juve – Pogba
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba says his time with Juventus were the most positive of his career. The France international says he learned more while with Juve than at anytime in his career. He told L’Equipe: “Where did I learn the football profession the most? At Juve. I went there very young. At 18 years…
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Juventus fires coach Andrea Pirlo, rehires Massimiliano Allegri
Juventus have reappointed former boss Massimiliano Allegri just hours after sacking Andrea Pirlo. Former Italian international Pirlo, 42, was a surprise choice when he took over from Maurizio Sarri last summer. Juventus ended fourth in Serie A under their former player to miss out on the title for the first time since 2012. Allegri was…
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Juventus, AC Milan qualify for Champions League, Napoli miss out
Juventus qualified for the Champions League on the final day of the season on Sunday with a 4-1 win at Bologna and were joined by AC Milan who beat Atalanta 2-0. Napoli had to settle for a Europa League spot, finishing fifth one point behind Juventus, after a 1-1 draw at home against Hellas Verona.…
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We’re proud to go to Juve as champions – Lautaro
Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez says the players will be proud going to Juventus as champions. Inter go to Turin for the first game after being confirmed title winners. “They had been winning for nine years, so it was important to go there and play the game with the Scudetto already won,” Lautaro told Sky…
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Ronaldo, Dybala hit 100 goals for Juventus
Cristiano Ronaldo’s 100th goal for Juventus in all competitions helped keep alive his side’s hopes of a top-four Serie A finish after a 3-1 win at an impressive Sassuolo on Wednesday. The Portugal captain has now set the record for scoring one hundred goals or more for three clubs and country. Ronaldo scored 118 goals…