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We should not forget that we will have the advantage of freshness since they play Wednesday.
However, they have more players per position than we do, and to put it in simple terms, that sucks.
Milan have played some good football this season, yes, but they have also had a lot of luck.
We have simply worked hard.
In my philosophy, hard work outshines luck in the long term. Let's hope Milan's luck ends next week.
FORZA JUVE!!!
However, they have more players per position than we do, and to put it in simple terms, that sucks.
Milan have played some good football this season, yes, but they have also had a lot of luck.
We have simply worked hard.
In my philosophy, hard work outshines luck in the long term. Let's hope Milan's luck ends next week.
FORZA JUVE!!!
Juve impose Press Silence Sunday 1 May, 2005
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Juventus have surprisingly announced an official Press silence until further notice following “suspicions that there are attempts to damage the club.”
The wording of the statement is particularly unusual, as it suggests a conspiracy is in force against the Turin giants.
“Juventus FC are faced with some disturbing facts that push us to suspect certain situations have been put in place to damage the club at a crucial stage of the season,” it read on the official website.
“We wish to dedicate all our attention to the competition on the field, fully aware that we are in an emergency situation. For this reason, Juve’s members will not make any further statements until further notice in order to avoid fuelling more controversy.”
The Bianconeri have been at the centre of several topical issues this week, including the use of TV evidence to ban Zlatan Ibrahimovic for three games and the transmission of Fabio Cannavaro’s home video showing him attached to a drip before Parma’s 1999 UEFA Cup Final appearance.
The fact that the video tape was anonymously handed over to a television station just days before the May 8 showdown with Milan has aroused suspicions.
Nonetheless, it is a bold move from the club and one that will only serve to raise further controversy ahead of such a delicate encounter.
Bianconeri director general Luciano Moggi had hinted that he believed Sky Italia – with its strong business links to Milan – had sought out the footage of Ibrahimovic striking Ivan Cordoba in order to ensure the player would miss the big game .
source: channel4.com
Sorry to rub salt on every1's wounds.
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Juventus have surprisingly announced an official Press silence until further notice following “suspicions that there are attempts to damage the club.”
The wording of the statement is particularly unusual, as it suggests a conspiracy is in force against the Turin giants.
“Juventus FC are faced with some disturbing facts that push us to suspect certain situations have been put in place to damage the club at a crucial stage of the season,” it read on the official website.
“We wish to dedicate all our attention to the competition on the field, fully aware that we are in an emergency situation. For this reason, Juve’s members will not make any further statements until further notice in order to avoid fuelling more controversy.”
The Bianconeri have been at the centre of several topical issues this week, including the use of TV evidence to ban Zlatan Ibrahimovic for three games and the transmission of Fabio Cannavaro’s home video showing him attached to a drip before Parma’s 1999 UEFA Cup Final appearance.
The fact that the video tape was anonymously handed over to a television station just days before the May 8 showdown with Milan has aroused suspicions.
Nonetheless, it is a bold move from the club and one that will only serve to raise further controversy ahead of such a delicate encounter.
Bianconeri director general Luciano Moggi had hinted that he believed Sky Italia – with its strong business links to Milan – had sought out the footage of Ibrahimovic striking Ivan Cordoba in order to ensure the player would miss the big game .
source: channel4.com
Sorry to rub salt on every1's wounds.
Sheva ready for Juve
Andrei Shevchenko admits Milan are simply grinding out results ahead of their eagerly-awaited clash with Juventus.
The Ukrainian marksman scored both goals in Milan's 2-1 victory over Fiorentina on Saturday night to briefly give the champions a cushion over Juventus.
But Juventus beat Bologna by the same scoreline on Sunday to move level on points ahead of the teams' meeting next weekend.
Shevchenko insists Milan are focused for the tussle with Juve but acknowledged they are not currently playing sparkling football.
"We have made a step forward to the scudetto," said Shevchenko.
"We will keep our concentration on the head to head with the Bianconeri but in Florence they weren't on our minds.
"In this period Milan aren't sparkling but we are good at winning and taking advantage from all of our weapons."
Prior to the date with Juventus, Milan must travel to Holland for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League tie with PSV Eindhoven.
Milan hold a 2-0 advantage in the semi-final and Shevchenko is relishing the trip to the Philips Stadion.
He added: "In Eindhoven, we are awaiting a battle but we have the habit for these things.
"There is no alternative and we are happy to face these situations because we want to win everything.
"The secret is to think match by match."
Andrei Shevchenko admits Milan are simply grinding out results ahead of their eagerly-awaited clash with Juventus.
The Ukrainian marksman scored both goals in Milan's 2-1 victory over Fiorentina on Saturday night to briefly give the champions a cushion over Juventus.
But Juventus beat Bologna by the same scoreline on Sunday to move level on points ahead of the teams' meeting next weekend.
Shevchenko insists Milan are focused for the tussle with Juve but acknowledged they are not currently playing sparkling football.
"We have made a step forward to the scudetto," said Shevchenko.
"We will keep our concentration on the head to head with the Bianconeri but in Florence they weren't on our minds.
"In this period Milan aren't sparkling but we are good at winning and taking advantage from all of our weapons."
Prior to the date with Juventus, Milan must travel to Holland for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League tie with PSV Eindhoven.
Milan hold a 2-0 advantage in the semi-final and Shevchenko is relishing the trip to the Philips Stadion.
He added: "In Eindhoven, we are awaiting a battle but we have the habit for these things.
"There is no alternative and we are happy to face these situations because we want to win everything.
"The secret is to think match by match."
