Zoff or Boniperti for Juve
Thursday 25 May, 2006
The race for the Juventus Presidency seems to be a straight sprint between Dino Zoff and Giampiero Boniperti, according to reports.
The two club legends are in contention to replace Franzo Grande Stevens after he made it clear on Wednesday that he no longer wishes to hold the position.
“The next President will be a great Juventus figure from the past, but not a Frenchman,” said John Elkann, who is part of the Agnelli family which own the club.
“In this phase, we need to face the situation head on with expert people, professionals and those competent in their specific fields.”
Elkann consequently silenced the rumours suggesting that Michel Platini was set for a sensational return, but it does leave the door open for Zoff and Boniperti.
Zoff (pictured) made his name as a goalkeeper with Juventus and does have leadership experience after being named as President of Lazio in the past.
However, it is unclear whether the former Italian national boss would be willing to return given the way he exited the Turin club in 1990.
Despite coaching the outfit to the UEFA Cup and Coppa Italia double, he was replaced by the disappointing Gigi Maifredi.
That could allow the 78-year-old Boniperti to make a somewhat unexpected return to the sport and Juventus.
Boniperti possesses all of the Juve style that the club are keen to embrace again after scoring 178 goals for the outfit between 1946 and 1961.
He was later promoted to President and was in charge of the legendary Giovanni Trapattoni era when the Old Lady became the best team in the world.
Reports on Thursday also suggest that past heroes such as Francesco Morini, Beppe Furino, Franco Causio and Antonio Cabrini may be given new roles in Turin.
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Thursday 25 May, 2006
The race for the Juventus Presidency seems to be a straight sprint between Dino Zoff and Giampiero Boniperti, according to reports.
The two club legends are in contention to replace Franzo Grande Stevens after he made it clear on Wednesday that he no longer wishes to hold the position.
“The next President will be a great Juventus figure from the past, but not a Frenchman,” said John Elkann, who is part of the Agnelli family which own the club.
“In this phase, we need to face the situation head on with expert people, professionals and those competent in their specific fields.”
Elkann consequently silenced the rumours suggesting that Michel Platini was set for a sensational return, but it does leave the door open for Zoff and Boniperti.
Zoff (pictured) made his name as a goalkeeper with Juventus and does have leadership experience after being named as President of Lazio in the past.
However, it is unclear whether the former Italian national boss would be willing to return given the way he exited the Turin club in 1990.
Despite coaching the outfit to the UEFA Cup and Coppa Italia double, he was replaced by the disappointing Gigi Maifredi.
That could allow the 78-year-old Boniperti to make a somewhat unexpected return to the sport and Juventus.
Boniperti possesses all of the Juve style that the club are keen to embrace again after scoring 178 goals for the outfit between 1946 and 1961.
He was later promoted to President and was in charge of the legendary Giovanni Trapattoni era when the Old Lady became the best team in the world.
Reports on Thursday also suggest that past heroes such as Francesco Morini, Beppe Furino, Franco Causio and Antonio Cabrini may be given new roles in Turin.
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