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  1. Marty

    Welcome home, Gaetano

    Juventus paid a fitting tribute to the great Gaetano Scirea in a moving ceremony at Juventus Stadium this afternoon. The former defender, who tragically lost his life in a car accident in 1989, will remain forever etched in the club’s history after the road running adjacent to the Bianconeri’s...
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    Juventus v Chelsea, the stats

    The Bianconeri put last year’s European champions to the sword with a barnstorming performance in front of a packed out crowd at Juventus Stadium. Despite the Blues edging out the hosts in the possession stakes with 53% of the ball, Juventus represented a constant attacking threat over the 90...
  3. Marty

    Juventus v Chelsea, the stats

    The Bianconeri put last year’s European champions to the sword with a barnstorming performance in front of a packed out crowd at Juventus Stadium. Despite the Blues edging out the hosts in the possession stakes with 53% of the ball, Juventus represented a constant attacking threat over the 90...
  4. Marty

    Chiellini: Back to our usual intensity

    Giorgio Chiellini believes the Bianconeri are back to their effervescent best following this evening’s 3-0 victory over Chelsea. The defender was instrumental in shutting out lone striker Hazard and keeping the supporting midfielders quiet on a memorable night at Juventus Stadium. Speaking after...
  5. Marty

    Bonucci: We can hold our own in the Champions League

    Leonardo Bonucci believes the Bianconeri have what it takes to progress in this year’s Champions League following tonight’s sensational success against Chelsea. Analysing the defensive side of things, the 25-year-old said: “Pirlo is our most dangerous player and opponents often man mark him, so...
  6. Marty

    Scintillating Juve light up Europe

    The Bianconeri delighted a sell-out crowd at Juventus Stadium with a scintillating 3-0 victory over defending European champions Chelsea. Antonio Conte’s side were magnificent from start to finish on a magical night of Champions League football, and full value for a scoreline that could have...
  7. Marty

    No suspensions for Milan v Juventus

    Both Juventus and Milan will have a full complement of players available for Sunday’s big match at the San Siro. Andrea Pirlo returns to contention for the Bianconeri after sitting out last Saturday’s goalless draw with Lazio. Giorgio Chiellini remains one booking away from suspension...
  8. Marty

    Visit J-Museum on matchdays

    Fans travelling to Turin for tonight’s Champions League clash with Chelsea will have the opportunity to discover the glorious 115-year history behind Juventus by visiting the club’s recently opened J-Museum. A trip to the attraction, located on the site of Juventus Stadium, would represent the...
  9. Marty

    Bianconeri loan watch: Gabbiadini off the mark

    Juventus youngster Manolo Gabbiadini opened his Bologna account in Sunday’s 3-0 home victory over Palermo. The 20-year-old, who completed a summer move from Atalanta before being loaned out to the Rossoblu, struck from the spot on the stroke of half time. Ciro Immobile, on loan at Genoa, was...
  10. Marty

    Di Matteo predicts open encounter in Turin

    Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo believes his players will be determined to bounce back from Saturday’s defeat to West Bromwich Albion by putting in a strong performance against Juventus on Tuesday night. Reflecting on the 2-1 reverse at the Hawthorns, Di Matteo began: “It was a frustrating...
  11. Marty

    Raring to go

    The Bianconeri geared up for Tuesday night’s crucial clash with Chelsea by putting the finishing touches on their preparations in Vinovo. Antonio Conte used the final workout as the opportunity to lead his troops through various tactical scenarios to be deployed against the reigning champions of...
  12. Marty

    Marchisio: Ready to go

    Claudio Marchisio is under no illusions regarding the task facing Juventus in Tuesday night’s Champions League clash with Chelsea. The Bianconeri currently lie a point behind the reigning champions of Europe and require a win to boost their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages. And...
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    Alessio previews visit of Chelsea

    Angelo Alessio is confident the Bianconeri will be a match for defending European champions Chelsea when the two sides square up at Juventus Stadium tomorrow night. But with qualification for the Champions League knockout stages at stake, Alessio is aware of the task facing Juventus as they seek...
  14. Marty

    Di Matteos men

    Roberto Di Matteo has stuck with a core nucleus of nine players throughout Chelsea’s 2012/13 Champions League campaign so far. Goakeeper Petr Cech and defensive duo Branislav Ivanovic and David Luiz have yet to miss a single minute of the Blues’ European adventure. Completing the list of ever...
  15. Marty

    Juventus v Chelsea, previous meeting

    There has been just one previous Champions League meeting between Juventus and Chelsea in Turin. Both sides met in the last 16 of the 2008/09 campaign, sharing the spoils in a 2-2 draw at the Stadio Olimpico. After Vincenzo Iaquinta had given the Bianconeri an early lead, Michael Essien struck...
  16. Marty

    Chelsea in the Champions League

    Chelsea launched their defence of last season’s Champions League crown with a 2-2 home draw against Juventus at Stamford Bridge. Brazilian wonderkid Oscar netted a quickfire brace midway through the second half to give the Bianconeri a mountain to climb. But the visitors responded to the...
  17. Marty

    Allievi storm to five-goal success in Vinovo

    The Allievi Nazionali continued their recent charge up the table by registering their fourth victory in the last five games. This week’s victims of Ivano Della Morte’s buoyant Bianconeri were Livorno, who returned to Tuscany empty-handed after a 5-1 drubbing at Juventus Center. It wasn’t all...
  18. Marty

    Lippi celebrates domestic double

    Marcello Lippi has proved that old habits die hard by winning the Chinese domestic double in his first season with Guangzhou Evergrande. The 64-year-old, who steered Juventus to league and cup success 17 years ago in the 1994/95 campaign, masterminded a 5-3 aggregate victory over Guizhou Renhe...
  19. Marty

    European focus in Vinovo

    Within hours of last night’s goalless draw against Lazio, Juventus were back in Vinovo to commence their preparations for Tuesday’s visit of defending European champions Chelsea. Those who figured in yesterday’s encounter underwent a warm-down, while the remainder of the group focused on tactics...
  20. Marty

    Primavera maintain winning streak

    The Primavera maintained their rich vein of form with a 2-0 win over Piedmont neighbours Novara. The success, achieved courtesy of first-half efforts from Beltrame and Padovan, is the fourth straight championship victory for Marco Baroni’s youngsters and lifts them up into second place...