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<p><strong>Monday 20 February</strong></p>
<p>Two first-half strikes from Beltrame and Padovan enable Juventus to record their eighth Viareggio Cup success. The Primavera get off to a scintillating start and establish a two-goal cushion with barely twenty minutes on the clock. Opponents Roma rally after the break, pulling a goal back shortly after the interval, but the young Bianconeri hold on to clinch a memorable victory.</p>
<p>Coach Marco Baroni hails the team’s success at the final whistle: “I’d like to dedicate this victory to my players. It’s a great satisfaction to share with the entire Youth Sector, the directors and those who work behind the scenes - extremely important people who allow these lads to develop.”</p>
<p>Giovanni Rossi, head of the Bianconeri youth academy, also expresses his delight: “We’re looking to focus greatly on the players’ mentality. Those who come into the Juventus Youth Sector need to have technical and physical qualities, alsong with the desire to win and improve themselves. And on this front our lads are exceptional, as is the manager and all the staff.”</p>
<p>But player of the tournament Leonardo Spinazzola has his sights firmly set on the next task in hand: “I didn’t expect the honour because I put in a couple of performances that weren’t great. I’m happy but it’s not enough for me, I could have done better and I’m already thinking about the Coppa Italia semi-final against Fiorentina.”</p>
<p><strong>Tuesday 21 February</strong></p>
<p>Antonio Conte welcomes his squad back to training after granting them two days off following Saturday’s 3-1 success over Catania. And with an enticing top of the table clash with Milan on the horizon, the manager wastes no time in putting his men through their paces.</p>
<p>The double session sees the Bianconeri conduct small-sided games and possession exercises in the morning, with the afternoon dedicated to athletic work and desired defensive movements for Saturday’s encounter at the San Siro.</p>
<p>Andrea Agnelli joins a Juventus contingent in supporting Turin’s bid to be crowned the European Capital of Sport 2015.</p>
<p>The President states: “It’s a great pleasure to support this important candidature. It means greater investments in the region, greater resources and greater possibilities of development. Both Juventus and I will give all our support until this nomination can become definitive and Turin is named the European Capital of Sport in 2015.”</p>
<p><strong>Wednesday 22 February</strong></p>
<p>Stephan Lichtsteiner is the subject of this week’s ‘Formazione Juventus’, sharing his experiences with those looking to emulate his progress and rise to the top. The Allievi Nazionali provided an attentive audience as the Swiss full-back recalled the sacrifices made to reach his goal.</p>
<p>The 28-year-old said: “I left my parents at the age of 14 and moved to Zurich. That experience was fundamental for my development. I was alone and without family or friends. But the fact that they were so far away wasn’t a real burden - I wanted to play and achieve as much as possible.</p>
<p><strong>Thursday 23 February</strong></p>
<p>The Bianconeri’s long-awaited championship encounter with Milan draws ever closer. With all attentions focused on Saturday night’s showdown at the San Siro, Antonio Conte welcomes his squad back to Vinovo for an afternoon training session based predominantly on tactics.</p>
<p>Marco Baroni’s Primavera are also gearing up for a crunch fixture, just four days after their sensational Viareggio Cup run culminated the young Bianconeri lifting the trophy. Fiorentina provide the opposition in the Coppa Italia semi-final second leg encounter at Chisola.*</p>
<p><strong>Friday 24 February</strong></p>
<p>Antonio Conte conducts his pre-match press conference ahead of Saturday’s showdown at the San Siro, insisting that the absence of Ibrahimovic will make no difference to the Bianconeri’s preparations.</p>
<p>The 42-year-old affirms: “Nothing’s changed as far as we’re concerned. We want to win, regardless of whether Ibra’s involved or not. It’s what we’ve been working on since the start of the year, establishing the right mentality and attitude, dictating the game and looking to win both home and away.”</p>
<p>Giorgio Chiellini echoes Conte’s sentiments and warns that tomorrow’s clash is anything but a formality.</p>
<p>The defender comments: “Milan are coming off the back of a winning year and they’re showing that they’re one of the strongest teams in Europe. So there’s plenty of respect for the Rossoneri, but also a great desire to go there and dictate the game.”</p>
<p>The afternoon sees the Primavera cap off an unforgettable week by reaching the Coppa Italia final.* Leonardo Spinazzola’s goal edges out Fiorentina in a tense encounter at Chisola, and sets up another mouth-watering meeting with Roma.</p>
<p><strong>Saturday 25 February</strong></p>
<p>A late Alessandro Matri strike preserves the Bianconeri’s unbeaten run and silences defending champions Milan at the San Siro. Nocerino gives the Rossoneri a first-half lead but Juventus weather the storm and clinch a point from a feisty encounter packed full of talking points.</p>
<p>Speaking after the final whistle, Conte elects to praise both sides for their contribution to an entertaining spectacle: “Well done to Milan. They played 60 minutes at the highest level, causing us difficulty with their determination and running, in spite of their absences. It was difficult to keep that tempo for longer and we did well and had an element of luck in getting back into it. Congratulations to my players who have big hearts.”</p>
<p>Goalscorer Matri, who began his career with the Rossoneri academy, adds: “Finding an equaliser was fundamental. This has been my first appearance in such a valuable encounter and I’m happy with the result.”</p>
<p><strong>Sunday 26 February</strong></p>
<p>There’s double joy for the Bianconeri youth teams as both the Giovanissimi and Allievi emerge victorious from their Sunday fixtures.</p>
<p>The Giovanissimi continue their remarkable run of form by registering a fifteenth straight victory in Vinovo. Pavia are beaten 4-0 through goals from Clemenza, Udoh, Di Giovanni and Curti.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, the Allievi enjoy a solid 3-0 success over Modena at Chisola. Despite the resounding nature of the scoreline, the young Bianconeri are made to work for their victory and only manage to break the deadlock when Gerbaudo strikes ten minutes from time. Tahiraj and Danza extend Juve’s advantage late on.</p>
<p>The evening sees Pavel Nedved add to his long list of accolades by scooping the International Personality of the Year title at the FAI International Football Awards in Dublin. The annual ceremony, which honours the best Irish players of the last twelve months, is also attended by former Bianconeri manager Giovanni Trapattoni, currently in charge of the Republic of Ireland.</p>
<p>More international news is released late on, this time concerning Cesare Prandelli’s selection for Italy’s upcoming friendly fixture against the United States. Seven Bianconeri are called up, with Buffon, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini, Marchisio, Pirlo and Matri, joining up with the rest of the squad ahead of Wednesday’s game in Genova.*</p>
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Source: Juventus.com
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<p><strong>Monday 20 February</strong></p>
<p>Two first-half strikes from Beltrame and Padovan enable Juventus to record their eighth Viareggio Cup success. The Primavera get off to a scintillating start and establish a two-goal cushion with barely twenty minutes on the clock. Opponents Roma rally after the break, pulling a goal back shortly after the interval, but the young Bianconeri hold on to clinch a memorable victory.</p>
<p>Coach Marco Baroni hails the team’s success at the final whistle: “I’d like to dedicate this victory to my players. It’s a great satisfaction to share with the entire Youth Sector, the directors and those who work behind the scenes - extremely important people who allow these lads to develop.”</p>
<p>Giovanni Rossi, head of the Bianconeri youth academy, also expresses his delight: “We’re looking to focus greatly on the players’ mentality. Those who come into the Juventus Youth Sector need to have technical and physical qualities, alsong with the desire to win and improve themselves. And on this front our lads are exceptional, as is the manager and all the staff.”</p>
<p>But player of the tournament Leonardo Spinazzola has his sights firmly set on the next task in hand: “I didn’t expect the honour because I put in a couple of performances that weren’t great. I’m happy but it’s not enough for me, I could have done better and I’m already thinking about the Coppa Italia semi-final against Fiorentina.”</p>
<p><strong>Tuesday 21 February</strong></p>
<p>Antonio Conte welcomes his squad back to training after granting them two days off following Saturday’s 3-1 success over Catania. And with an enticing top of the table clash with Milan on the horizon, the manager wastes no time in putting his men through their paces.</p>
<p>The double session sees the Bianconeri conduct small-sided games and possession exercises in the morning, with the afternoon dedicated to athletic work and desired defensive movements for Saturday’s encounter at the San Siro.</p>
<p>Andrea Agnelli joins a Juventus contingent in supporting Turin’s bid to be crowned the European Capital of Sport 2015.</p>
<p>The President states: “It’s a great pleasure to support this important candidature. It means greater investments in the region, greater resources and greater possibilities of development. Both Juventus and I will give all our support until this nomination can become definitive and Turin is named the European Capital of Sport in 2015.”</p>
<p><strong>Wednesday 22 February</strong></p>
<p>Stephan Lichtsteiner is the subject of this week’s ‘Formazione Juventus’, sharing his experiences with those looking to emulate his progress and rise to the top. The Allievi Nazionali provided an attentive audience as the Swiss full-back recalled the sacrifices made to reach his goal.</p>
<p>The 28-year-old said: “I left my parents at the age of 14 and moved to Zurich. That experience was fundamental for my development. I was alone and without family or friends. But the fact that they were so far away wasn’t a real burden - I wanted to play and achieve as much as possible.</p>
<p><strong>Thursday 23 February</strong></p>
<p>The Bianconeri’s long-awaited championship encounter with Milan draws ever closer. With all attentions focused on Saturday night’s showdown at the San Siro, Antonio Conte welcomes his squad back to Vinovo for an afternoon training session based predominantly on tactics.</p>
<p>Marco Baroni’s Primavera are also gearing up for a crunch fixture, just four days after their sensational Viareggio Cup run culminated the young Bianconeri lifting the trophy. Fiorentina provide the opposition in the Coppa Italia semi-final second leg encounter at Chisola.*</p>
<p><strong>Friday 24 February</strong></p>
<p>Antonio Conte conducts his pre-match press conference ahead of Saturday’s showdown at the San Siro, insisting that the absence of Ibrahimovic will make no difference to the Bianconeri’s preparations.</p>
<p>The 42-year-old affirms: “Nothing’s changed as far as we’re concerned. We want to win, regardless of whether Ibra’s involved or not. It’s what we’ve been working on since the start of the year, establishing the right mentality and attitude, dictating the game and looking to win both home and away.”</p>
<p>Giorgio Chiellini echoes Conte’s sentiments and warns that tomorrow’s clash is anything but a formality.</p>
<p>The defender comments: “Milan are coming off the back of a winning year and they’re showing that they’re one of the strongest teams in Europe. So there’s plenty of respect for the Rossoneri, but also a great desire to go there and dictate the game.”</p>
<p>The afternoon sees the Primavera cap off an unforgettable week by reaching the Coppa Italia final.* Leonardo Spinazzola’s goal edges out Fiorentina in a tense encounter at Chisola, and sets up another mouth-watering meeting with Roma.</p>
<p><strong>Saturday 25 February</strong></p>
<p>A late Alessandro Matri strike preserves the Bianconeri’s unbeaten run and silences defending champions Milan at the San Siro. Nocerino gives the Rossoneri a first-half lead but Juventus weather the storm and clinch a point from a feisty encounter packed full of talking points.</p>
<p>Speaking after the final whistle, Conte elects to praise both sides for their contribution to an entertaining spectacle: “Well done to Milan. They played 60 minutes at the highest level, causing us difficulty with their determination and running, in spite of their absences. It was difficult to keep that tempo for longer and we did well and had an element of luck in getting back into it. Congratulations to my players who have big hearts.”</p>
<p>Goalscorer Matri, who began his career with the Rossoneri academy, adds: “Finding an equaliser was fundamental. This has been my first appearance in such a valuable encounter and I’m happy with the result.”</p>
<p><strong>Sunday 26 February</strong></p>
<p>There’s double joy for the Bianconeri youth teams as both the Giovanissimi and Allievi emerge victorious from their Sunday fixtures.</p>
<p>The Giovanissimi continue their remarkable run of form by registering a fifteenth straight victory in Vinovo. Pavia are beaten 4-0 through goals from Clemenza, Udoh, Di Giovanni and Curti.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, the Allievi enjoy a solid 3-0 success over Modena at Chisola. Despite the resounding nature of the scoreline, the young Bianconeri are made to work for their victory and only manage to break the deadlock when Gerbaudo strikes ten minutes from time. Tahiraj and Danza extend Juve’s advantage late on.</p>
<p>The evening sees Pavel Nedved add to his long list of accolades by scooping the International Personality of the Year title at the FAI International Football Awards in Dublin. The annual ceremony, which honours the best Irish players of the last twelve months, is also attended by former Bianconeri manager Giovanni Trapattoni, currently in charge of the Republic of Ireland.</p>
<p>More international news is released late on, this time concerning Cesare Prandelli’s selection for Italy’s upcoming friendly fixture against the United States. Seven Bianconeri are called up, with Buffon, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini, Marchisio, Pirlo and Matri, joining up with the rest of the squad ahead of Wednesday’s game in Genova.*</p>
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Source: Juventus.com
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