Tag: JUVENTUS
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Ronaldo hits 760th career goal in Juve Super Cup victory
Cristiano Ronaldo hit the 760th goal of his career – earning a possible world record – as Juventus beat Napoli to win the Italian Super Cup and give Andrea Pirlo his first trophy as manager. The Portugal forward volleyed a close-range opener, and substitute Alvaro Morata sealed victory in injury time seconds after a brilliant…
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Serie A: Juve ends AC Milan unbeaten run
Juventus inflicted a first Serie A defeat of the season on league leaders AC Milan on Wednesday. A Federico Chiesa double led the Italian champions to an exhilarating 3-1 win at San Siro. Chiesa fired home a superb opener before makeshift midfielder Davide Calabria equalised for AC Milan at the end of an eventful, end-to-end…
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Giroud dismisses Juve January transfer talk
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has again declared his commitment to remain at Stamford Bridge. The veteran striker was talked up as a potential signing this month by Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo on Sunday. But speaking with Le Dauphiné Libéré, Giroud stated: “The rest of my career in the short term, I see here at Chelsea.…
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EPL move would be icing on cake – Khedira
Departing Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira admits he’s eager to move to England. Khedira has been linked with Everton ahead of the winter market. He still feels he has plenty to offer having won five Serie A titles since joining Juventus from Real Madrid in 2015. He told the Athletic: “The Premier League is still missing…
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I told Wenger to sign ‘killer’ Chiellini for Arsenal – Van Persie
Robin van Persie has recalled urging his former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to sign Giorgio Chiellini. Van Persie admits he remains a big fan of the Juventus captain. He is quoted by Voetbalzone: “I played against him a few times and he is really a winner. You saw that a few weeks ago against the…
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Juve willing to offer Ronaldo to Man Utd for Pogba
Juventus are willing to offer Cristiano Ronaldo to Manchester United in a swap for Paul Pogba. Pogba has made no secret of his desires to leave United, and now it has emerged that a return to Juventus may be on the cards, in a switch which would bring about the emotional comeback of Ronaldo. According…
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Ronaldo shines as Juventus humble Messi’s Barca 3-0
Cristiano Ronaldo scored two penalties at Nou Camp as Juventus thrash Barcelona 3-0 to top Group G of the Champions League. He won the battle of supremacy against his fierce rival, Messi, who failed to score at home against the visitors. Ronaldo put Juventus in the lead on 13 minutes through a penalty. He sent…
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UCL: Ronaldo scores 750th career goal in Juve win
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 750th career goal as Juventus eased to victory against Dynamo Kyiv in a match refereed by Stephanie Frappart, who became the first woman to take charge of a men’s Champions League fixture. The Portuguese forward scored the second for the Italian champions, already through to the last 16, when he tapped…
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Juve plan double January raid on Chelsea
Serie A champion Juventus are lining up a double January raid on Chelsea. Il Bianco Nero says Juve coach Andrea Pirlo wants to bring in Olivier Giroud and Emerson Palmiero to help kick-start his campaign while he is also eyeing up moves for Sassuolo star Manuel Locatelli and Udinese ace Rodrigo De Paul. Giroud has…
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Man Utd in talks with Ronaldo about sensational return
Manchester United are making a sensational move for Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo. Juve are believed to be keen to offload the former Real Madrid star next summer. United are claimed to be in talks with Ronaldo, according to well-respected FOX America journalist Christian Martin. Ronaldo is claimed to be ‘considering’ the offer, with Juventus ‘willing…