Juventus mourn President Chiusano Thursday 31 July, 2003
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Just months after patron Gianni Agnelli’s death, Juventus are mourning President Vittorio Chiusano.
Chiusano was taken to a private clinic due to cardiac problems earlier this week and his condition deteriorated overnight.
The club confirmed he died in Turin at 7pm local time this evening. Chiusano was 75 years of age.
Born in Turin on August 5 1928, the lawyer was at the helm of the Bianconeri since 1990.
Soon after his appointment in place of Gianni Boniperti, the legendary figure was able to celebrate the UEFA Cup and Coppa Italia.
His opening Scudetto party was held in ’95 and was the first of five Italian titles he would watch Juventus conquer.
The crowning achievements of Chiusano’s era were the 1996 Champions’ League, European Supercup and Intercontinental Cup in ’97.
Well known for his kindness and good humour when speaking with the press, Chiusano had close links to Turin newspaper ‘La Stampa’ and was vice-president of the publication from 1985 to 1999.
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