John Elkann - Andrea Agnelli

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Agnelli rejects mid-season Scudetto?

 

 

 

 

Mar 28, 2020

 

Juventus President Andrea Agnelli has hinted that he will not accept the Scudetto based on current standings after ‘liking’ a Twitter post.

 

Juve lead the Serie A table by a point, picking up a total of 63 from 26 games before the season was postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic.

 

FIGC chief Gabriele Gravina has stated several times that he will do all he can to ensure the campaign is completed, also declaring there will be a title winner in 2019-20.

 

However, Agnelli ‘liked’ a Twitter post – dated March 26 – that read: “It would be marvellous, but saying ‘no thanks’ would be even more marvellous!” ......

 

 

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Juventus 'positioned for sustainable future'

 

 

 

 

Apr 8, 2020

 

Holding company Exor “believe Juventus is well positioned for a more sustainable future” and “starts the next stage of its journey with a strong position in European football” after increasing revenue by 23%.

 

President John Elkann, one of the heirs to the Agnelli family that has owned Juventus since the early 20^th Century, released a lengthy letter to investors today.

 

It included a message on Juventus, as Exor own 63.77 per cent of the football club. ......

 

 

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Nedved: 'Mourinho wanted me at Inter'

 

 

 

May 4, 2020

 

Juventus vice-president Pavel Nedved reveals Jose Mourinho asked him to join their Treble-winning squad, but ‘I’d have followed him to any club other than Inter.’ .....

 

“Jose knew that I was terribly attracted by the prospect of the Champions League, because I’d never won it, but his plan did not work,” Nedved told Tuttosport. .....

 

 

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De Laurentiis did not follow COVID protocol

 

 

 

Sep 10, 2020

 

Controversy is growing after Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis tested positive for COVID-19, dined with other club patrons and did not self-isolate despite having symptoms.

 

La Repubblica reported late last night that one of the representatives of the 20 clubs at the Lega Serie A meeting on Wednesday had tested positive for COVID-19.

 

However, worrying details are emerging of his irresponsible behaviour when waiting for the rest results, especially as he already had symptoms.

 

 

While at the meeting, it’s claimed De Laurentiis received a phone call telling him that the tests had come back positive.

 

He immediately informed the others at the meeting and left.

 

However, he was filmed leaving the venue in Milan and speaking to a crowd of reporters without wearing a protective mask, nor warning them to maintain social distance. .....

 

 

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Juventus run at loss of 71.4m

 

 

 

Sep 11, 2020

 

Juventus released their financial statements for the year ending 2020, running at a loss of €71.4m, but saved €90m with player wage reductions during the lockdown.

 

This was expected to be a difficult year for the Bianconeri and not just due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

The club is running at a loss of €71.4m, “marking a negative change of €31.5m compared to the loss of €39.9m registered in the previous year. .....

 

 

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Storari joins Juventus staff

 

 

 

Sep 23, 2020

 

Juventus have officially announced Marco Storari as a new member of the Professional Talent Development at the Old Lady.

 

The former goalkeeper has been given the task to develop the talents in the youth ranks at Juventus and was officially announced as a new member of the staff today. .....

 

 

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Juventus: managers donate holidays to shop workers

 

 

 

Nov 23, 2020

 

Juventus executives have donated their residual holidays to pay employees of the stores in Milan and Turin.

 

The Old Lady announced the decision to give up and donate chunks of their ‘outstanding holidays’ to ‘guarantee full compensation to personnel’ in the club shops.

 

“Recent regulations have suspended the activity of the Milan and Turin sale points, effectively making it impossible for some employees of Juventus Football Club to work,” the club wrote in a statement. .....

 

 

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Juventus extend sponsorship deal

 

 

 

Dec 29, 2020

 

Juventus announced they have renewed their shirt sponsorship deal with Jeep for the next three seasons, worth €45m per year plus bonuses.

 

Both Juventus and FCA Italy, who run Jeep, are owned by the Agnelli-Elkann family holding company Exor.

 

“Juventus Football Club S.p.A. (“Juventus”) communicates to have reached an agreement with FCA Italy S.p.A. (“FCA”) for the renewal of the match jersey sponsorship for 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2023/24 sporting seasons. .....

 

 

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Agnelli sends message to Napoli

 

 

 

Jan 7, 2021

 

Juventus President Andrea Agnelli posted an image of the team buses at San Siro, a retort to Napoli’s statement after the COVID-19 appeal.

 

Agnelli published the photograph on Twitter this evening, featuring the two Juventus buses parked outside San Siro ahead of last night’s Serie A match against Milan.

 

The only caption was “(picture by R. Scaletta)”

 

Many saw this as a rebuke to Napoli, who had released a statement hours earlier on the CONI appeal victory. .....

 

 

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Agnelli marks 10th year with a Juventus trophy

 

 

 

Jan 20, 2021

 

Juventus President Andrea Agnelli was not present for the Supercoppa victory, but did celebrate. ‘We’ve won for 10 years in a row.’ .....

 

 

“We’ve won a trophy for 10 years in a row…” wrote Agnelli on Twitter.

 

“Not bad, but the best is always yet to come!”

 

Agnelli was not present due to other work commitments.

 

 

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Super League statement released

 

 

 

Apr 18, 2021

 

A statement has been sent out by the 12 Founding Clubs of the Super League, including Juventus, Inter and Milan, with Andrea Agnelli as Vice-Chairman and Florentino Perez as First Chairman, expected to start in August 2021.

 

All 12 clubs have resigned from the ECA (European Club Association), remarkable considering Agnelli was the President of the ECA.

 

“Twelve of Europe’s leading football clubs have today come together to announce they have agreed to establish a new mid-week competition, the Super League, governed by its Founding Clubs.

 

“AC Milan, Arsenal FC, Atlético de Madrid, Chelsea FC, FC Barcelona, FC Internazionale Milano, Juventus FC, Liverpool FC, Manchester City, Manchester United, Real Madrid CF and Tottenham Hotspur have all joined as Founding Clubs.

 

“It is anticipated that a further three clubs will join ahead of the inaugural season, which is intended to commence as soon as practicable.

 

“Going forward, the Founding Clubs look forward to holding discussions with UEFA and FIFA to work together in partnership to deliver the best outcomes for the new League and for football as a whole. ...............

 

 

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Super League reportedly suspended after exodus

 

 

 

Apr 20, 2021

 

According to Sky Sport Italia, the Super League project has been suspended after the six English clubs formally pulled out.

 

Of the initial 12 founding clubs who announced the project 48 hours ago, half of them have backed out already.

 

Manchester City were the first to fall, followed by almost simultaneous statements from Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea.

 

This would leave just Juventus, Inter, Milan, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

 

In theory, Barcelona would also have a clause allowing them to leave if the associates do not vote in favour of the project.

 

There is still no news from the remaining clubs, but Sky Sport Italia report the Super League project has been suspended. ...............

 

 

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#CeferinOut trends in Italy and Spain

 

 

 

Apr 24, 2021

 

While in England the backlash to the Super League has been practically universal, in Italy and Spain the hashtag #CeferinOut was trending.

 

The project seems to be dead in the water and it remains to be seen what repercussions there will be for the failed coup.

 

UEFA President Aleksandar Ceferin warned that any clubs still adhering to the European Super League could be excluded from the Champions League.

 

The only remaining sides would seem to be Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus and Milan.

 

This is why the hashtag #CeferinOut was trending on Twitter in both Italy and Spain on Friday evening.

 

It included messages mocking the UEFA slogan of ‘respect’ with the suggestion: “Those who want respect, give respect.”

 

This also followed reports that during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ceferin raised his own wages as UEFA President. ...............

 

 

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Super League ‘not over’: Florentino wants to sue UEFA

 

 

 

Apr 24, 2021

 

According to Corriere della Sera, the Super League project is ‘not over’ and Florentino Perez intends to sue UEFA. ...............

 

 

Juventus, Milan, Real Madrid and Barcelona haven’t formally left the competition as they could sue those who are quitting, as The Financial Times explained on Wednesday.

 

While UEFA President Aleksandar Ceferin insists the breakaway clubs could face sanctions, Florentino Perez considers suing the European football governing body.

 

Florentino believes UEFA can’t act as the organisers and the regulators of European competitions and reportedly wants to file an antitrust complaint.

 

He believes UEFA have a monopoly and is preventing clubs from creating alternative tournaments.

 

According to the report, the Madrid-based European Super League Company SL has not dissolved, and at least four clubs are still part of it.

 

 

 

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Juve, Real Madrid and Barca vs. Everyone

 

 

 

May 8, 2021

 

There are reports UEFA will exclude Juventus, Real Madrid and Barcelona from the Champions League for two years, meanwhile those clubs are suing the other nine Super League rebels.

 

It was formally announced on Friday that UEFA had reached an agreement with nine of the 12 breakaway clubs - Arsenal, Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, Milan, Inter, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.

 

They signed a ‘Club Commitment Declaration’ to steer clear of any future Super League tournament, in exchange having to pay €15m ‘to be used for the benefit of children, youth and grassroots football in local communities across Europe.’ ..............................

 

Meanwhile, the trio not only aim to fight UEFA over this ruling, but are also now ready to sue the other nine clubs for leaving the project.

 

The New York Times now reports that Juve, Real Madrid and Barca sent a letter on Thursday accusing the other clubs of committing a “material breach” of the founders’ agreement.

 

They now intend to seek reparations for “significant damages” caused by the change of heart.

 

 

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NYT: 'Infantino engaged in Super League project'

 

 

 

May 20, 2021

 

The New York Times reports FIFA held talks with the founders of the Super League about ‘endorsing the competition’.

 

The breakaway competition was announced by 12 founding clubs in April but collapsed only two days after going public.

 

The project - which included Juventus, Inter and Milan from Serie A - was abandoned by most of the teams after protests from fans, teams and even politicians.

 

La Liga President Javier Tebas claimed FIFA President Gianni Infantino was behind the project and the New York Times reveals he was ‘aware of the plan and had been engaged in talks about lending FIFA’s backing to the breakaway League’.

 

FIFA later joined the choir of organisations slamming the competition to bury the project and UEFA has reached an agreement with nine of the 12 founding clubs. ..............................

 

 

 

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THANK YOU, FABIO!

 

 

Jun 4, 2021

 

“Thank you” this was the overall message on behalf of Andrea Agnelli to Fabio Paratici and vice versa. After 11 years at the club, Fabio Paratici’s time has come to an end and in the midst of his exit, he and the President addressed the media in a press conference which looked back at the memories shared together. ..............................

 

Andrea Agnelli: But today we are here, above all, to celebrate 11 years with Fabio. We have won a lot, enjoyed happy moments, created great sports development projects, such as Juventus Women and the Under 23. I am thinking of the many players he brought here: I will mention three: Tevez, Dybala, Cristiano Ronaldo. 

 

Fabio Paratici: I thank Andrea and Juventus for this occasion to salute everyone. I feel it as an honour and a privilege, a moment to share with those who have been close to me. Eleven years are an era: to all those I have worked with; players, coaches, staff, managers, without forgetting anyone, I say: 'Thank you'. ..........................

 

 

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AGNELLI: ‘SUPER LEAGUE NOT A COUP D’ETAT’

 

 

Jun 4, 2021

 

Juventus President Andrea Agnelli insisted the Super League was ‘not a coup d’état, but a desperate warning cry’ and they will continue fighting UEFA also for ‘those who were too afraid’ to stick to the project.

 

The Bianconeri, Real Madrid and Barcelona are the only remaining clubs of the original 12 who haven’t abandoned the project, and consequently face disciplinary action from UEFA.

 

That could go so far as exclusion from the Champions League for one or two seasons. ..........................

 

 

“The clubs always asked for communication with UEFA, who reacted by slamming the door shut and making grave, arrogant threats towards the three clubs who remain in the Super League, totally ignoring the verdict of the tribunal in Madrid and awaiting the verdict of the European tribunal. We can assure that the legal basis for the project is solid.

 

“This sort of attitude from UEFA is not how you reform football. Our desire for dialogue with UEFA and FIFA is unchanged. Other sports modified their format over the years, such as the basketball Euroleague, bringing great benefits to fans, clubs and players.

 

“Almost all stakeholders maintain football has to be reformed, yet those who do make proposals are demonised. Juventus, Real Madrid and Barcelona intend to continue with our proposals, also in solidarity with those who were too afraid to stick to them.”

 

 

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UEFA suspend disciplinary proceedings against Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus

The three clubs won’t be banned from the Champions League any time soon.

 

 

 

Jun 9, 2021

 

UEFA announced this Wednesday that they have suspended the disciplinary proceedings against Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus, who are still committed to the European Super League. That means that the three clubs won’t be facing a ban from participating in the UEFA Champions League any time soon, even after some reports suggested that UEFA was considering said suspension.

 

Here’s UEFA’s statement:
Following the opening of disciplinary proceedings against FC Barcelona, Juventus FC and Real Madrid CF for a potential violation of UEFA’s legal framework in connection with the so-called ‘Super League’ project, the UEFA Appeals Body has decided to stay the proceedings until further notice. ..........................

 

 

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UEFA HAS CANCELLED THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST JUVENTUS, REAL MADRID AND BARCELONA

 

 

 

The UEFA Court of Appeal announced that it has cancelled the disciplinary proceedings opened against Juventus, Real Madrid and Barcelona in the Super League case.

 

Today, the proceedings were declared ‘null and void, as if it had never been opened’ after a Madrid Court gave UEFA five days to withdraw all sanctions against the founding clubs.

 

“UEFA takes note of the letter sent today by the independent UEFA Appeals Body in which the disciplinary proceedings that had been opened against FC Barcelona, Juventus FC and Real Madrid CF for a potential violation of UEFA’s legal framework in connection with the so-called ‘Super League’ project have been declared null and void, without any prejudice, as if the proceedings had never been opened,” the statement said.

 

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JUVENTUS RELEASE STATEMENT OVER FINANCIAL INVESTIGATION

 

 

 

President Andrea Agnelli is under investigation for false accounting along with other current and former club directors, including vice president Pavel Nedved and Fabio Paratici, now at Tottenham.

 

“Juventus Football Club S.p.A. (“Juventus” or the “Company”) acknowledges that the Public Prosecutor’s Office of the Court of Turin has started investigations against the Company and some of its current officers (Andrea Agnelli, Pavel Nedved and Stefano Cerrato) and former officers concerning item “Revenues from players’ registration rights,” Juventus statement read.

 

“The Company is cooperating with the investigators and with CONSOB and trusts that it will clarify any aspect of interest to it as it believes to have acted in compliance with the laws and regulations governing the preparation of financial reports, in accordance with accounting principles and in line with the international practice in the football industry and market conditions.”

 

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Il 23/5/2010 alle 21:20 , Socrates ha scritto:

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL:

John Elkann Unveils Andrea Agnelli As New Juventus President

 

 

 

Agnelli is the new president, and he will have a press conference at Vinovo this afternoon...

 

 

Apr 29, 2010

John Elkann has officially unveiled Andrea Agnelli as the new Juventus president at the Exor general assembly in Turin.

Elkann had given an indication of what to expect at the meeting in an interview he gave to La Stampa newspaper.

And he has now welcomed Agnelli, who will work alongside Jean-Claude Blanc as the club's new president.

"Seeing the situation of the last few months, I am pleased Andrea accepted. Knowing he will take the reigns is a big encouragement for me and a sign that Juventus will have a strong future," he told shareholders at the assembly, as reported by Tuttosport.

"Andrea has gained experience in sport over the years and I am sure that he, Blanc and others will work to strengthen all elements of the team. I wish them good luck.

"There are no doubts in the value of Juventus. Many things, such as the new stadium, have strengthened the club."

Juventus have also confirmed the news on their official website with an article from Elkann explaining the changes.

Maybe it's time John announced the outster of Andrea.

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OFFICIAL: JUVENTUS WON’T BE PUNISHED FOR SUAREZ CASE

 

 

 

The FIGC Prosecutor has now announced that Juventus won’t be punished because ‘there has not been sufficient evidence of proven unlawful conduct relevant to the Federal Sports Order.’

 

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“We’re fans before being owners” – John Elkann on eternal bond between Juventus & Agnelli family

 

 

 

Following the club’s recent financial and legal troubles, some voices claimed that the Agnelli family are considering ending their tenure at the helm of Juventus.

 

But on the eve of the 100th anniversary of the family’s takeover, EXOR CEO John Elkann came out to reassure the fans of the eternal bond between his family and the Turin-based club.

 

Elkann is the grandson of the legendary Gianni Agnelli. He became the De Facto leader of the powerful family following the passing of L’avvocato in 2003.

 

The 47-year-old isn’t the most popular figure amongst the club’s supporters, but he insists that he and the rest of his family are Juventus supporters before being owners.

 

“Sure, we are the owners, but we’re fans first and foremost,” said Elkann in an interview with La Stampa. ....

 

“There is a double thread of continuity that unites our family to Juventus in these hundred years, a visceral love, because it is linked to moments of family life and indelible memories. ....

 

“As my grandfather used to say ‘Juventus means youth’. Youth means being projected towards the future. Its past is full of glory, but with the name it bears, it is the future that must be looked to.”

 

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Juventus owners are considering selling club 

 

 

The Exor holding company that owns Juventus is considering putting the Serie A club up for sale, Italian daily Il Giornale wrote on Monday, without citing sources.

 

Exor, which is controlled by the Agnelli family and listed in the Netherlands, considers Juventus’s recent financial results “no longer sustainable” and has been embarrassed by its judicial problems, the newspaper said.

 

Exor believes that after operations to clean up the accounts of Italy’s most historically successful team it can put it on sale for at least 1.5 billion euros (RM7.52 billion), Il Giornale added. .......

 

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