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Siena 1-2 Juventus: Marchisio fires late winner as champions march on

Siena 1-2 Juventus: Marchisio fires late winner as champions march on

Juventus made their second-half dominance pay with a late Claudio Marchisio strike securing a 2-1 win over a stubborn Siena side at the Artemio Franchi on Sunday afternoon.

The Bianconeri took the lead 14 minutes in courtesy of a free kick from Andrea Pirlo, who struck the bar with another sublime set-piece later in the half. However, the two sides went in…

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Chelsea goalkeeper Cech wary of tough Juventus test

Chelsea goalkeeper Cech wary of tough Juventus test

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech says his side will need to be at their best if they are to making a winning start to the defence of their Champions League crown when they entertain Juventus on Wednesday evening.

The meeting with the Italian champions will be the west Londoners’ first game in the competition since they defeated Bayern Munich to…

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Juventus 1-1 Benfica: A stoppage time goal from Milos Krasic earned the Bianconeri a draw after Oscar Cardozo’s header

Juventus 1-1 Benfica: A stoppage time goal from Milos Krasic earned the Bianconeri a draw after Oscar Cardozo’s header

A last-gasp goal from Milos Krasic was enough to secure a draw for Juventus against Benfica at Stade de Geneve on Wednesday night.

There was late drama as Oscar Cardozo thought he had won the game for Jorge Jesus’ side with an 88th header, but the Serbian tapped in with the last kick of the game to level the score.

With Antonio Conte’s side…

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Del Piero unsurprised by Juventus exit

Del Piero unsurprised by Juventus exit

Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero has admitted that he was not caught off-guard by the club’s decision not to renew his contract at the end of last season.

The 37-year-old forward is currently on the lookout for a new club after the Bianconeri opted against handing him a new contract in June.

That spelled the end of Del Piero’s 19-year-old stint at Juventus,…

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‘Nobody will be abandoned’ – Juventus president Agnelli vows to stand by Conte amidst match-fixing accusations

‘Nobody will be abandoned’ – Juventus president Agnelli vows to stand by Conte amidst match-fixing accusations

Juventus president Andrea Agnelli has vowed to stand by coach Antonio Conte, defender Leonardo Bonucci, winger Simone Pepe and the two club officials implicated in the Scommessopoli match-fixing scandal.

On Thursday morning, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) revealed the identity of the 44 players and 13 clubs under investigation as part of their enquiry into the…

Juventus agree deal with Atalanta for Gabbiadini

Juventus agree deal with Atalanta for Gabbiadini

EXCLUSIVEBy Romeo Agresti

Juventus have agreed a deal with Atalanta over the signing of Manolo Gabbiadini, who the Bianconeri plan to loan to Bologna for a season, Goal.com understands.

The Turin club have been tracking the Italy Under-21 international for some time, but have been forced into action by Udinese’s sudden interest in the highly-rated forward.

Indeed, Juve sporting director Fabio…

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Juventus must buy a top player to succeed in the Champions League, says Vialli

Juventus must buy a top player to succeed in the Champions League, says Vialli

Gianluca Vialli believes Juventus can mount a serious challenge in the Champions League, but only if they manage to sign another “top” player.

The Bianconeri are back in Uefa’s elite club competition after winning the Serie A title – their first since 2006 discounting Calciopoli – in Antonio Conte’s first year in charge.

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie and Napoli ace Edinson Cavani have…

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Pirlo would welcome Balotelli at Juventus

Pirlo would welcome Balotelli at Juventus

Andrea Pirlo has revealed that he would welcome Mario Balotelli at Juventus and dismissed the suggestion that the enigmatic forward would be a disruptive influence in the dressing room.

The Bianconeri‘s primary summer transfer target is believed to be Arsenal forward Robin van Persie but all of the major Italian dailies claimed last week that Balotelli is now a very real alternative…

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Juventus ready to swoop for Lucio

Juventus ready to swoop for Lucio

Lucio could continue his playing career in Serie A as Juventus are ready to make a move for the former Inter defender, Goal.com understands.

The Brazilian centre-back’s ongoing contract with the Nerazzurri was terminated by mutual consent on Friday after he told the club that he needed a new challenge.

It was initially rumoured that a clause preventing Lucio from joining another Italian…

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Serie A champions Juventus close to signing Socceroo James Troisi – report

Serie A champions Juventus close to signing Socceroo James Troisi – report

Serie A champions Juventus are close to sign promising Socceroos midfielder James Troisi, according to Sky Sport Italia.

Bianconeri’s sporting director Fabio Paratici met Troisi’s agent on Wednesday in Milan’s Hilton Hotel in order to find a deal for the 24-year-old Australia international, whose contract with Turkish club Kayserispor expires on June 30 following a pay dispute.

Juventus would then loan Troisi alongside Netherlands Under-19…

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