Capello holds head up high
Sunday 14 May, 2006
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Juventus may be at the centre of an investigation, but Coach Fabio Capello and his players insist they can be proud of this Scudetto.
“We were leading the table for 76 consecutive rounds,” he told Sky Italia. “We end the season with our heads held high, as this is a great squad and our celebrations are fully deserved. No team has achieved our statistics and we proved we could battle on under pressure.”
The entire Board of Directors resigned this week after transcripts of alleged telephone conversations sparked an investigation into various irregularities, but Capello shrugged off claims Juve risk relegation to Serie B.
“Why would that happen? I ask everyone to wait, as people are rushing to judge before seeing all the facts here. At the end of the investigation, we might be laughing off these wild accusations. We are all very close to the directors and are grateful for the hard work they’ve done for us. Attacking Luciano Moggi has become a national sport.”
This afternoon Milan patron Silvio Berlusconi told newspapers he wants the 'return’ of two Scudetto titles he feels were stolen from his club.
“Berlusconi was talking like a fan. Don’t forget that the telephone transcripts also mention someone who works for Milan and that’s all I’m going to say.”
Capello also denied newspaper reports he has lined up a summer move to Inter, where Roberto Mancini looks ready to step aside.
“My future is definitely at Juventus, as I am tied to Roberto Bettega and commercial director Romy Gai. I’ve been very happy here and have no reason to leave, so I think I’ll stay with Juve.”
Fabio Cannavaro played a part in the opening goal in today’s 2-0 win at Reggina and also celebrated this record-breaking campaign.
“This is an important Scudetto that comes at the end of a year in which we were always leading the Championship. It has been a great season,” said the defender.
“The investigation is something for the club to work through, but we must compliment our fans, who came here to Bari in vast numbers to stick by us.”