For the first time in seven years Juventus have failed to make a profit, but they continue to accuse other clubs of failing to play by the rules.
“The competitions are not legal,” insisted administrator Antonio Giraudo. “Some clubs are not sticking by the rules and those who cannot afford to pay their players should not be allowed to compete.”
The statement is clearly aimed at second placed Roma – who have only recently paid wages up to and including June 2003 – and Lazio.
However, for the first time in seven years the Turin giants have failed to make a profit at the end of the financial year.
“After all this time we can afford a slight slip,” insisted Giraudo in an interview with ‘La Stampa’ newspaper.
“We have always been competitive and will continue to be at the top of Italian football. In any case, we plan to cut costs by a further 10 per cent next year.”
It has been suggested that this financial hiccup could push Juve to sell ageing top stars such as Pavel Nedved.
“I predict few major moves,” added the director, “and a lot of swop deals in the current climate.”
“Juventus must remember that it has an extraordinary youth system at its disposal and the club must make the most of that.”
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Source: http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/feb14i.html
can anybody imagine what would've happened if Juve was in Crisis
“The competitions are not legal,” insisted administrator Antonio Giraudo. “Some clubs are not sticking by the rules and those who cannot afford to pay their players should not be allowed to compete.”
The statement is clearly aimed at second placed Roma – who have only recently paid wages up to and including June 2003 – and Lazio.
However, for the first time in seven years the Turin giants have failed to make a profit at the end of the financial year.
“After all this time we can afford a slight slip,” insisted Giraudo in an interview with ‘La Stampa’ newspaper.
“We have always been competitive and will continue to be at the top of Italian football. In any case, we plan to cut costs by a further 10 per cent next year.”
It has been suggested that this financial hiccup could push Juve to sell ageing top stars such as Pavel Nedved.
“I predict few major moves,” added the director, “and a lot of swop deals in the current climate.”
“Juventus must remember that it has an extraordinary youth system at its disposal and the club must make the most of that.”
...
Source: http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/feb14i.html
can anybody imagine what would've happened if Juve was in Crisis
