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  1. Marty

    Pogba in contention for Golden Boy award

    Paul Pogba’s explosive start to life at Juventus has seen the midfielder named as one of the candidates for this year’s prestigious European Golden Boy award. The honour, established by Italian newspaper Tuttosport in 2003, is handed to the most impressive youngster, under the age of 21, plying...
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    Juve name 23-man squad for Catania

    Antonio Conte has confirmed a 23-man squad for Sunday’s meeting with Catania. Stephan Lichtsteiner and Kwadwo Asamoah return to the fold after being rested for the Bianconeri’s 1-1 draw with Nordsjaelland. Joining them is Simone Pepe, who is named in the matchday squad for the first time this...
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    Maran encourages Catania to push their limits

    Catania boss Rolando Maran has called on his troops to produce a “more than perfect” performance as they look to continue their unbeaten start to the season on home soil. After taking 10 points from their first four fixtures at the Angelo Massimino, including a 0-0 draw against early...
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    Catania v Juventus, previous encounters

    The Bianconeri have a favourable record in championship encounters with Catania, winning six, drawing five and losing three of their 14 league games played in Sicily. Here is a look back at the six previous successes in Catania: 1961 – Stacchini and Charles on target in a 2-1 victory. 1962 –...
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    Marans men

    Catania boss Rolando Maran has stuck with a consistent group of players throughout his side’s opening eight games of the 2012/13 campaign. The list of ever-presents includes goalkeeper Andujar, former Juventus defender Legrottaglie, midfielders Almiron, Castro and Lodi and strikers Barrientos...
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    Alessio warns of tough test in Sicily

    Angelo Alessio believes Juventus will face their toughest test of October when they take on an in-form Catania at the Angelo Massimino tomorrow lunchtime. The Etnei currently occupy seventh place in Serie A and have yet to taste defeat on home soil. And after coming through games against...
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    UCL rivals, weekend preview

    Following another absorbing round of Champions League action, Juventus’ three Group E rivals – Nordsjaelland, Shakhtar and Chelsea – are preparing to return to their domestic duties this weekend. The Bianconeri’s most recent opponents, Nordsjaelland, are first up this evening, playing host to...
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    Penultimate preparations for Catania

    The Bianconeri’s early workouts - designed to adjust the players to Sunday’s 12.30pm kick-off in Catania – continued this morning with a rigorous training session in Vinovo. After assembling at Juventus Center for an early brunch, Antonio Conte’s men conducted a possession exercise before...
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    Agnelli speech at Shareholders' Meeting

    Juventus president Andrea Agnelli kept with tradition by delivering the opening address at the club's annual Shareholders' Meeting, held at Turin's Lingotto centre. Here are his words: "Juventus are champions of Italy. "Your club is champion of Italy. "For far too long, Juventus presidents...
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    Bologna clash sold out

    The Bianconeri will be able to count on a capacity crowd when they take on Bologna at Juventus Stadium on Wednesday 31 October. This comes after all remaining tickets for the Halloween clash with the Rossoblu were snapped up within three days of going on general sale. Meanwhile, the Premium...
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    Buffon responds to fans on Facebook

    Gigi Buffon took time out from the Bianconeri’s busy training schedule to answer a variety of questions posed by Juventus fans on the club’s official Facebook page. The 34-year-old touched on a variety of subjects during the first Juventus Member video chat of the new campaign. First trophy as...
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    Lunchtime workout in Vinovo

    After yesterday’s warm-down following the Champions League trip to Copenhagen, Juventus were back in Vinovo this morning to step up their preparations for Sunday’s clash in Catania. With the Bianconeri taking to the field for a lunchtime kick-off at the Angelo Massimino, Antonio Conte has...
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    Gervasoni to oversee Catania v Juventus

    Andrea Gervasoni has been confirmed as the referee for Sunday’s 12.30pm kick-off with Catania. The Lombardy-born official will take charge of Juventus for the tenth time in his career. Under his stewardship, the Bianconeri have won seven and drawn two of the nine encounters played. Gervasoni...
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    Notts County fans enjoy special weekend in Turin

    Since adopting the black and white stripes from England in 1903, Juventus have enjoyed a strong relationship with Notts County. The Magpies, the world’s oldest professional football club after being founded in 1862, provided the opposition for the memorable inauguration of Juventus Stadium on 8...
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    Baroni: "We're all up for the derby"

    A busy end to October awaits the Under-19s. After last Saturday's visit to group leaders Genoa, where they earned a last-gasp draw, Baroni's youngsters are now preparing to face local rivals Torino in Vinovo on Saturday. They will then end the month by hosting Manchester City in Alessandria on...
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    Buffon to chat with Members on Thursday at 2pm

    A live video chat with the 'number one'! On Thursday 25 October, Gigi Buffon will take part in our first live video chat of the season when he speaks to the fans from Juventus Training Center in Vinovo after the team's morning workout, around 2pm. It was one of the most popular events organised...
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    Two chances to book early for Juventus Members

    Serie A and Champions League without delay. Two games in quick succession at Juventus Stadium which Premium Members can’t miss. Two must-see matches. First, the big clash with Inter in the league on Saturday 3 November (kick-off 8:45pm). Then, the following week, the Champions League match...
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    Attentions quickly turn to Catania

    From one away trip to another, from the north of Denmark to the south of Italy. The Bianconeri got straight back to work this morning after flying in from Copenhagen last night as they start working towards Sunday's match at the Stadio Massimino in Catania. Just hours after returning to Turin...
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    Nordsjaelland v Juve: stats make for rueful reading

    Juve's players all shared the same frustration at the final whistle in Copenhagen: "We ran the game and created so many chances." That much is obvious for anyone who watched Juventus against Nordsjaelland. But the numbers further confirm the Bianconeri's dominance. One statistic is particularly...
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    Juve pull out all the stops but are held 1-1

    It was one of those nights. A huge amount of football on display and dozens of chances, especially in the second period, but at the final whistle Juve had to settle for a point against Nordsjaelland, their third in as many games in the Champions League. And tonight they had to come from behind...