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Ecuadorian midfielder José Francisco Cevallos Enríquez has received international clearance to play for Juventus. The 18-year-old, who completed a loan switch on 28 January with the option to make the move permanent in the summer, is now eligible to represent the Bianconeri in competitive...

Having secured qualification for the last 16 courtesy of Wednesday’s 2-1 success over Avellino, Marco Baroni’s Primavera are now readying themselves for this afternoon’s final Group A encounter against A.P.I.A Leichhardt in Grosseto. The Australian outfit, who have yet to progress from the group...

Bianconeri defensive duo Martin Caceres and Federico Peluso spoke of their delight after reliving Tuesday’s memorable Champions League triumph over Celtic in an exclusive interview with Sky Sport Italia. On an emotionally charged night at Parkhead, both players weighed in with fundamental...

After directing a show-stopping display in Glasgow on Tuesday night, Antonio Conte was today congratulated in person by a man who knows more than a thing or two about producing spectacular entertainment. Italian actor and film director Michele Placido, a staunch Bianconeri fan, is currently...

Gianluca Rocchi will take charge of Saturday night’s encounter between Roma and Juventus at the Stadio Olimpico. The Bianconeri possess a strong record under Rocchi’s stewardship, registering 15 wins, three draws and two defeats from the 20 games overseen by the Tuscan official to date. Rocchi...

After returning from Glasgow in the early hours of the morning, Antonio Conte gathered his squad in Vinovo this afternoon to commence preparations for Saturday’s championship clash with Roma in the capital. With Tuesday night’s 3-0 victory at Celtic Park all but confirming a spot in this year’s...

Eric Lanini maintained his scintillating start to the Primavera’s Viareggio Cup campaign with a brace in this afternoon’s 2-1 victory over Avellino. The frontman, who got the Bianconeri’s defence of last season’s crown up and running courtesy of a hat-trick in Monday’s 4-2 success over Maribor...

Week 26 of the championship season sees Siena come to town on 24 February at 3pm. The Bianconeri will be striving to continue their fine run of form so far this month and remain top of the tree in Serie A. With each passing game, the 12th man effect of the crowd becomes increasingly important...

On the 52nd anniversary of their first Viareggio Cup triumph, the Primavera square up against Avellino. After a 4-2 victory over Maribor, Marco Baroni’s side now have a chance to book a spot in the quarter finals with a win today against their fellow countrymen. The second round of games begins...

Juventus put themselves on the brink of a Champions League quarter-final spot courtesy of a clinical display against defending Scottish champions Celtic in the caldron of Celtic Park. Antonio Conte’s men came under considerable spells of heavy pressure as the hosts drew inspiration from their...

The Celtic fans didn't manage to put one past him and nor did the Celtic players. Gigi Buffon leaves Glasgow with a clean sheet and a great result to take back to Turin. The 3-0 success puts the Bianconeri firmly in the driving seat ahead of the second leg, but no one is thinking about the...

The Celtic Park faithful might not be able to score, as Gigi Buffon rightly pointed out prior to the game, but they certainly lived up to their billing as the Scots' 12th man. And in such a context the Bianconeri's 3-0 first-leg win in Glasgow takes on even greater significance. Antonio Conte...

For Saturday evening’s contest at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Antonio Conte will not be able to call on the services of Federico Peluso or Claudio Marchisio. Both were booked in last weekend's 2-0 victory over Fiorentina, which triggered suspensions for exceeding the permitted quota of yellow...

If you want to know how to turn a game on its head in a matter of minutes, ask Eric Lanini. He came off the bench after 18 minutes to replace the injured Padovan, and had an immediate impact, scoring three times before the interval, including a goal with his very first touch. This hat-trick was...

The Primavera again started strongly in Viareggio by registering a 4-2 victory against Maribor. The win was well deserved after a top class first-half performance saw Lanini find the back of the net three times after coming off the bench. The result also extended the Bianconeri’s impressive...

Antonio Conte has encouraged Juventus to keep their European dream alive by emerging unscathed from a challenging test against Scottish league leaders Celtic on Tuesday night. Having earned a place in the last 16 by finishing ahead of Chelsea and Shakhtar to top a testing Group E, Conte has...

The day belonged to Eric Lanini, who entered the action just before the 20 minute mark and went on to complete a hat-trick before half-time. The Primavera needed only 45 minutes to see off the challenge of Maribor as they went to the interval leading 4-1. Conditions were an issue for the players...

Celtic captain Scott Brown has called on his team to draw inspiration from their passionate support as they go in search of a positive result against Juventus on Tuesday night. The 27-year-old has been a key component of a side that progressed from a challenging group featuring Barcelona...

Celtic boss Neil Lennon admits the Bianconeri will provide a stern test on Tuesday night but insists his team are relishing the challenge of pitting their wits against Antonio Conte’s men in front of a capacity crowd at Parkhead. Speaking to reporters at Celtic Park, Lennon began: “We’re looking...

Celtic Manager Neil Lennon has entrusted five members of his squad with starting roles throughout the group phase of the Champions League. Two of these players are yet to miss a single minute of action: goalkeeper Fraser Forster and defender Kelvin James Wilson. The other three fixtures in the...