Juventus - The African Mirror

Apr

2024

Talking points from European soccer

TALKING points from the weekend in European soccer leagues: ITALY ALLEGRI UNDER PRESSURE The season has changed quickly for Juventus and manager Massimiliano Allegri. After their loss against Lazio on Saturday, Juve have only one win in the last nine Serie A matches from which they have gained seven points. What had looked like shaping up to be a title battle with leaders Inter Milan before Christmas, has transformed into a struggle to achieve a top-four spot, a goal clearly stated by Allegri on several occasions. If Bologna and AS Roma win their respective matches on Monday, they will be…

Mar

2024

By ROHITH NAIR and ELVIRA POLLINA

‘Heartbroken’ Pogba to appeal four-year doping ban at CAS

FOOTBALL

JUVENTUS midfielder Paul Pogba's career hung in the balance after he was handed a four-year doping ban but the France international said he would try to clear his name by appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The France international was provisionally suspended by a tribunal of Italy's national anti-doping organisation (NADO Italia) in September after testing positive for DHEA - a banned substance which naturally raises levels of testosterone. Juventus did not comment on the ban but a source confirmed they had been notified about the decision and would assess the next steps. The 30-year-old Pogba, who has a contract…

Sep

2021

By The African Mirror

Pandemic inflicts off-pitch losses on soccer giants Man Utd, Juventus

SPORT

ABY JOSE KOILPARAMBIL and CHRIS PETERS ENGLAND’S Manchester United and Italy's Juventus, Cristiano Ronaldo's current and former teams, both suffered hefty financial losses for 2020-21 as the coronavirus crisis drained European soccer stadiums of fans. While Executive Vice Chairman Ed Woodward expressed confidence in United's recovery as Old Trafford hosts capacity crowds for the first time in almost 18 months, Juventus said it would also end its 2021-22 financial year, which will still be heavily affected by the pandemic, with a "significant loss". Woodward, who in April said he will step down at the end of the year, reflected on…

Apr

2021

By The African Mirror

European soccer club shares jump after Super League announcement

BUSINESS

GIANCARLO NAVACH and DANILO MASONI SHARES in English soccer team Manchester United and Italy's Juventus jumped on yesterday after they and 10 other top European clubs announced the formation of a breakaway Super League that could significantly boost revenue for the clubs' wealthy owners. Juventus' share price surged nearly 19% as shareholders cheered the move to set up a rival to UEFA's established Champions League, Europe's most prestigious club competition. Shares in Manchester United rose 9% after opening on the New York Stock Exchange. The Super League, financed by U.S. bank JP Morgan, heralds the prospect of bigger and more…

Apr

2021

By The African Mirror

How world football’s civil war affects African stars

NEWS

WORLD football has been thrown into its deepest turmoil and faces life-altering challenges and war after 12 of the richest clubs around the globe announced a breakaway European Soccer League, worth over $6-billion. The development affects hundreds of current African football stars who play for top clubs in Europe. The future of thousands of prospects eyeing lucrative European contracts is also threatened. The move has angered fans throughout Europe and the world, including at least one government. The British government pledged that it will do 'whatever it takes to protect the national game'. In an unprecedented move, which is the…

Apr

2021

By The African Mirror

Breakaway Super League threatens world football

SPORT

SIMON EVANS TOP English and Italian clubs were strongly linked again to a breakaway European Superleague, a rival competition to UEFA's Champions League which could have massive ramifications for the game. UEFA is due to sign off on its own plans for an expanded and restructured Champions League on Monday but less than 24 hours before the meeting reports emerged of a new attempt at creating a rival competition involving the continent's top clubs. The board of Italy's Serie A league held an emergency meeting on the threatened Super League. Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan have been linked with…

Apr

2021

By The African Mirror

Dybala regretful on breaking regulations

SPORT

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER PAULO Dybala has apologised for breaking COVID-19 lockdown laws while out partying. The Juventus forward acknowledged his error after being fined by police for attending a party with teammates Weston McKennie and Arthur Melo. The three were caught after police were called by neighbours who reported a social gathering taking place at US midfielder’s McKennie’s home in Turin. Dybala apologised on Instagram for disappointing his team and his Juventus fans for breaking the covid-19 lockdown. Italy’s government imposed another lockdown as a measure to prevent high cases from super spreader gatherings during the popular Easter season, where…