JUVENTUS SEASON 2019-2020

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Del Piero in hospital with kidney stones

 

 

 

May 17, 2020

 

Alessandro Del Piero is in hospital in Los Angeles, suffering from kidney stones. ‘I still can’t believe something 3mm small can hurt that much.’

 

The former Juventus and Italy star posted an image of himself on Instagram in the UCLA Emergency Department. ....

 

 

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Juventus first team squad all test negative for coronavirus

While no date has yet been confirmed for the resumption of Serie A,

the current league leaders are stepping up their activities

 

 

 

May 21, 2020

 

The Juventus squad has been given a clean bill of health as preparations for the return of Serie A continue in Turin.

 

 

Cristiano Ronaldo was one of the last Juve players to re-join individual drills, having undergone a period of quarantine following his return from Madeira, where he saw out the last two months of lockdown. 

However the Portugal star completed the isolation stint on Monday and the following day reported back to the club, where his colleagues had already resumed duties while respecting social distancing measures. ......

 

 

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Investigation into Lotito's Juve-Inter comments

 

 

 

May 24, 2020

 

The FIGC prosecutor has reportedly opened an investigation into Lazio President Claudio Lotito’s comments about the recent Juventus-Inter match.

 

On April 26, a month into the lockdown, Lotito spoke to La Repubblica about the Serie A season.

 

“I am just one point off Juventus, and that’s just because of Juve-Inter, which come on, everyone saw.” .....

 

 

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Sacchi: 'Juve have a limit'

 

 

 

May 24, 2020

 

..... The former Milan boss was then asked about the Scudetto race and had some harsh words for Juve.

 

“Should the season stop permanently, the Scudetto shouldn’t be assigned to anyone.

 

“In the race between Juve and Lazio, enthusiasm, common sense and perseverance are what will count. .....

 

“The Bianconeri have a limit, however, which is settling for a history of domestic success, having focused so much on its economic power and ability to dominate the league and contributing less to the growth of our national game.” .....

 

 

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Spadafora: 'Serie A June 13 or 20'

 

 

 

May 24, 2020

 

Minister for Sport Vincenzo Spadafora confirms Serie A could resume ‘on June 13 or 20,’ while there is the possibility of showing games free to air on television.

 

Italy is already well into Phase Two of the coronavirus pandemic response, with deaths and new cases falling daily for several weeks.

 

The FIGC today handed in the medical protocol for matches, just days after agreeing one on contact training, and a decision will be made on Thursday.

 

“We are working on two possible dates to begin Serie A games, on June 13 or 20,” Spadafora told Rai TG3. .....

 

 

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Official: Coppa Italia June 13, Serie A 20

 

 

 

May 28, 2020

 

It’s now official, the Coppa Italia semi-finals will be played on June 13 and Serie A can resume from the weekend of June 20, confirmed Minister for Sport Vincenzo Spadafora.

 

“It was a very useful meeting and, as we had said from the start, football was always going to resume when we had the conditions to ensure safety and the CTS gave the all-clear to the protocols,” said Spadafora.

 

“Italy is getting back on its feet and it is only right that football should do the same. The CTS agreed with the medical protocol, but confirmed the absolute necessity for a quarantine period if a player were to test positive. .....

 

 

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Remembering Heysel 35 years on

Thirty-nine died in Brussels on 29 May 1985. We commemorate this day

 

 

 

May 29, 2020

 

The word Heysel is one of those that we will never ever forget.

 

Thirty-five years have passed, but the memory of who were there, of those who watched from television at home, and also of those who had not yet been born, but know the facts through history, is something that awakens an emotion amongst everyone.

 

Heysel. .....

 

 

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Gattuso's sister dead at 37 

 

 

 

Jun 2, 2020

 

Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso is in mourning after his sister Francesca died at the age of 37, having been in intensive care since February.

 

Following the match against Sampdoria, the 42-year-old Napoli coach left the post-match interviews to visit his sister in the hospital, as she was taken ill that evening.

 

She had been in hospital ever since, but her condition worsened and she died this morning. ....

 

 

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In memory of Erika and Marisa

The commemoration took place in Turin today, three years after the tragedy in Piazza San Carlo

 

 

 

Jun 3, 2020

 

Three years have passed since 3 June 2017, the evening in which, in Turin's Piazza San Carlo, on the occasion of the Champions League Final between Juve and Real Madrid, a football occasion turned into a tragedy. Today, Juventus participated in the commemoration of the two victims of that night, Erika Pioletti and Marisa Amato. .....

 

 

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Coppa: Semi-final dates set

 

 

 

Jun 4, 2020

 

The Coppa Italia semi-final dates have been set, with Juventus-Milan on June 12 and Napoli-Inter on June 13, then the Final on June 17.

 

An announcement was made by Minister for Sport Vincenzo Spadafora this evening on Facebook.

 

The original dates were June 13 and 14, but the Lega Serie A had requested they be brought forward by one day.

 

It will allow for greater recovery time ahead of the one-off Final at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on June 17. ....

 

 

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Lisbon hosts Champions League

 

 

 

Jun 7, 2020

 

Portugal and more specifically Lisbon has been chosen as the venue for the Champions League Final Eight tournament, claims German newspaper Bild.

 

It had been one of the main candidates for the role, along with Frankfurt, Moscow and Istanbul.

 

Portugal has been among the European nations least affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, so could even allow fans into the stadium by August.

 

Lisbon was chosen because it has several modern stadiums that are suitable to host a tournament, having staged Euro 2004. ....

 

 

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 Friday, june 12th 2020 - 9:00 p.m. CET

8:00 p.m. UK time - 7:00 p.m. GMT

Allianz Stadium - Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

 

 

 

 

Preview: Juventus vs. AC Milan - predictions, team news, lineups

 

 

Jun 10, 2020

 

Juventus prepare to take on AC Milan in the second leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final clash on Friday as Italian football returns for the first time since the coronavirus-enforced postponement.

 

The two sides played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg and will be vying for a spot in the final against Napoli or Inter Milan prior to their clash on Friday. ...

 

Juventus defender Merih Demiral remains sidelined with a cruciate ligament rupture, while veteran striker Gonzalo Higuain is also unlikely to feature.

 

Otherwise, Sarri has a fully-fit squad to pick from, with Higuain's Argentinian compatriot Paulo Dybala likely to lead the line alongside Ronaldo and Douglas Costa.

 

Midfield duo Miralem Pjanic and Adrien Rabiot continue to be linked with moves away from Turin, and both players may be unlikely to feature from the opening whistle. ...

 

Juventus possible starting lineup:
Szczesny; Cuadrado, De Ligt, Bonucci, Sandro; Bentancur, Matuidi, Ramsey; Costa, Ronaldo, Dybala

 

Milan possible starting lineup:
Donnarumma; Conti, Romagnoli, Kjaer, Calabria; Kessie, Bennacer; Paqueta, Bonaventura, Calhanoglu; Rebic

 

 

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 Friday, june 12th 2020 - 9:00 p.m. CET

8:00 p.m. UK time - 7:00 p.m. GMT

Allianz Stadium - Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

 

 

 

 

Coppa: Healthcare workers thanked on pitch

 

 

Jun 11, 2020

 

There will be a minute’s silence before the Coppa Italia semi-finals, at the end of which the players will turn to applaud healthcare workers on the pitch.

 

A statement from the Lega Serie A confirmed the initiative in agreement with the Minister for Health.

 

Juventus-Milan is set for June 12, with Napoli-Inter on June 13, and the Final in Rome on June 17, the first Italian games back after three months of COVID-19 crisis. ....

 

 

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JUVENTUS - OLYMPIQUE LYON

 

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Champions League 2019-2020 - Round of 16 - Second Leg

 

 

 

CL & EL set for Final Eight format

 

 

 

Jun 11, 2020

 

The Champions League is set to adopt a Final Eight format after the Last-16 stage, with all ties to be played in Lisbon.

 

Multiple sources including Sky Sport Italia and Bild write Lisbon will not only host the Final but also all the remaining ties from the quarter-finals onwards.

 

Therefore, the second legs of Juventus-Olympique Lyonnais (0-1 agg.) and Barcelona-Napoli (1-1 agg.) will continue to be played in Turin and Catalonia respectively. ....

 

 

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 Friday, june 12th 2020 - 9:00 p.m. CET

8:00 p.m. UK time - 7:00 p.m. GMT

Allianz Stadium - Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

 

 

 

 

Higuain and Ramsey out of Coppa semi

 

 

Jun 12, 2020

 

Gonzalo Higuain, Giorgio Chiellini and Aaron Ramsey are out of the Juventus squad for this evening’s Coppa Italia semi-final with Milan.

 

It kicks off in Turin at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT) after the 1-1 first leg result at San Siro on February 13.

 

If they are all-square on aggregate at the end of play, the teams will skip extra time and go straight to penalties. ....

 

Juventus squad for Milan: Szczesny, Pinsoglio, Buffon; De Sciglio, De Ligt, Alex Sandro, Danilo, Bonucci, Rugani; Pjanic, Khedira, Matuidi, Rabiot, Bentancur, Muratore; Ronaldo, Dybala, Douglas Costa, Cuadrado, Bernardeschi, Olivieri, Vrioni, Zanimacchia.

 

 

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 Friday, june 12th 2020 - 9:00 p.m. CET

8:00 p.m. UK time - 7:00 p.m. GMT

Allianz Stadium - Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

 

 

 

 

Coppa line-ups: Juventus v Milan

 

 

Jun 12, 2020

 

Juventus lead with Paulo Dybala, Cristiano Ronaldo and Douglas Costa, while Milan rely on Ante Rebic and Lucas Paqueta in the Coppa Italia semi-final.

 

The first leg ended 1-1 in February and this return is at an empty Juventus Allianz Stadium at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT). .....

 

 

Juventus: Buffon; Danilo, De Ligt, Bonucci, Alex Sandro; Bentancur, Pjanic, Matuidi; Douglas Costa, Dybala, Ronaldo

Milan: G Donnarumma: Conti, Kjaer, Romagnoli, Calabria; Kessie, Bennacer; Paqueta, Calhanoglu, Bonaventura; Rebic

Ref: Orsato

 

 

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 Friday, june 12th 2020 - 9:00 p.m. CET

8:00 p.m. UK time - 7:00 p.m. GMT

Allianz Stadium - Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

 

 

 

 

Coppa: Juve eliminate 10-man Milan

 

 

Jun 12, 2020

 

Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty and Ante Rebic was sent off after 17 minutes, as Juventus dominated possession and reached the Coppa Italia Final on away goals.

 

The first leg of this semi-final ended 1-1 at San Siro on February 13, but the coronavirus pandemic saw football locked down for three months and this was the first Italian match played since early March. ....

 

The Bianconeri absolutely dominated from the first minute, within 70 seconds Douglas Costa drilling just wide after Alex Sandro had skipped past Paqueta. .....

 

 

 

Juventus 0-0 Milan (1-1 agg)

 

Juventus: Buffon; Danilo (Cuadrado 85), De Ligt, Bonucci, Alex Sandro; Bentancur, Pjanic (Rabiot 62), Matuidi (Khedira 62); Douglas Costa (Bernardeschi 62), Dybala, Ronaldo

 

Milan: G Donnarumma: Conti (Saelemaekers 87), Kjaer, Romagnoli, Calabria (Laxalt 87); Kessie (Colombo 82), Bennacer; Paqueta (Krunic 82), Calhanoglu, Bonaventura (Leao 52); Rebic

 

Ref: Orsato

VAR: Aureliano

Missed pen: Ronaldo 16 (J)

Sent off: Rebic 17 (M)

 

 

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 Friday, june 12th 2020 - 9:00 p.m. CET

8:00 p.m. UK time - 7:00 p.m. GMT

Allianz Stadium - Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

 

 

 

 

Bonucci: 'Juve glass half-full'

 

 

Jun 12, 2020

 

Leonardo Bonucci saw ‘the glass half-full’ after Juventus were held to a 0-0 draw by 10-man Milan, as they reached the Coppa Italia Final on away goals.

 

The Bianconeri dominated possession even before Ante Rebic’s red card and the missed Cristiano Ronaldo penalty, but only went through on away goals thanks to the 1-1 first leg result.

 

“The important thing was to qualify so we could play in Rome for our first objective of the season,” Bonucci told Rai Sport. ....

 

 

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..       Coppa Italia - Semifinal - 2nd leg               

 Friday, june 12th 2020 - 9:00 p.m. CET

8:00 p.m. UK time - 7:00 p.m. GMT

Allianz Stadium - Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

 

 

 

 

Sarri: 'Excellent first 30 minutes'

 

 

Jun 12, 2020

 

Maurizio Sarri was ‘surprised and satisfied with the opening 30 minutes’ from Juventus, but they gradually ‘faded away’ in a 0-0 Coppa Italia draw with Milan.

 

The Bianconeri reached the Coppa Italia Final against Napoli or Inter, to be played in Rome on June 17, thanks to away goals and the 1-1 first leg result, as they were held 0-0 by a Milan side down to 10 men for over an hour.

 

Cristiano Ronaldo had the chance to score moments earlier, but fired his penalty on to the base of the upright. It was the second spot-kick CR7 had missed in a Juve jersey, after Chievo in January 2019.

 

“Clearly after three months, getting back to the touchline and seeing the teams out there is a good sensation, even if it’s not the same without the fans,” the coach told Rai Sport.

 

“I was very surprised and satisfied with our opening 30 minutes, as we moved the ball so quickly and totally dominated the game, even before the red card. ....

 

 

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 Wednesday, june 17th 2020 - 9:00 p.m. CET

8:00 p.m. UK time - 7:00 p.m. GMT

Olimpico Stadium - Rome
Referee: Daniele Doveri

 

 

 

 

Juve trio not ready for Coppa Final

 

 

Jun 14, 2020

 

It’s reported Gonzalo Higuain, Aaron Ramsey and Giorgio Chiellini still won’t be ready for Juventus in the Coppa Italia Final against Napoli on Wednesday.

 

The Bianconeri squeezed past 10-man Milan in the semi-final, a 0-0 draw enough thanks to the 1-1 first leg result at San Siro.

 

As for the Partenopei, they held Inter to a 1-1 draw last night, going through 2-1 on aggregate.

 

The Final is at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Wednesday June 17, kicking off at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT). ....

 

 

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 Wednesday, june 17th 2020 - 9:00 p.m. CET

8:00 p.m. UK time - 7:00 p.m. GMT

Olimpico Stadium - Rome
Referee: Daniele Doveri

 

 

 

 

Pjanic dropped for Coppa Final?

 

 

Jun 14, 2020

 

Maurizio Sarri is reportedly considering two changes to the Juventus XI for the Coppa Italia Final against Napoli, dropping Miralem Pjanic.

 

It kicks off in Rome on Wednesday June 17 at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT).

 

Gonzalo Higuain, Giorgio Chiellini, Aaron Ramsey and Merih Demiral missed the 0-0 draw with Milan on Friday and are unlikely to recover in time for the Final.

 

According to Tuttomercatoweb, Sarri is planning two adjustments to the line-up. ....

 

 

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JUVENTUS - OLYMPIQUE LYON

 

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Champions League 2019-2020 - Round of 16 - Second Leg

Friday, august 7th 2020 - 9:00 p.m. CET 

8.00 p.m. UK time - 7.00 p.m. GMT
Allianz Stadium - Turin
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New European dates revealed?

 

 

Jun 15, 2020

 

The Champions League is set to resume with Juventus and Napoli ties on August 7-8 at their original venues ahead of a Final Eight in Lisbon.

 

According to Sky Sport Italia, the second legs of Juventus-Olympique Lyonnais (0-1 agg.) and Barcelona-Napoli (1-1 agg.) will continue to be played in Turin and Catalonia.

 

After that, the Final Eight ties will take place in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon and kick off on August 12 for the next 11 days, with the quarter-finals on August 12-15.

 

That is followed by the semi-finals on August 18-19 and the Final on August 23. .....

 

 

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 Wednesday, june 17th 2020 - 9:00 p.m. CET

8:00 p.m. UK time - 7:00 p.m. GMT

Olimpico Stadium - Rome
Referee: Daniele Doveri

 

 

 

 

Sarri: 'I don't think about Napoli'

 

 

Jun 16, 2020

 

Maurizio Sarri insists he only focuses on Juventus ahead of the Coppa Italia clash with his former club Napoli: “I’m happy to be in the Final.”

 

The first trophy will be assigned tomorrow, as Juventus play Napoli at the Stadio Olimpico in the Coppa Italia, and the Old Lady coach doesn’t expect the high intensity of a normal Final.

 

Sarri watched his former club beat Inter 2-1 on aggregate in the other semi-final but felt the Partenopei sat back and waited to hit the Nerazzurri on the break.

 

“In regards of the intensity, I don’t think the physical change will change in five days,” he said at a press conference. “We are in a particular moment; the games will be very difficult, the same goes for the mental and tactical aspects.

 

“It’s all part of the abnormal period. I watched a Napoli who tried to get their opponents high up and just waited. ....

 

 

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 Wednesday, june 17th 2020 - 9:00 p.m. CET

8:00 p.m. UK time - 7:00 p.m. GMT

Olimpico Stadium - Rome
Referee: Daniele Doveri

 

 

 

 

Juventus squad for Coppa Final

 

 

Jun 16, 2020

 

Juventus have named their squad for the Coppa Italia Final against Napoli, including Giorgio Chiellini and Gonzalo Higuain, although they aren’t expected to play.

 

It kicks off in Rome tomorrow at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT) behind closed doors.

 

If the tie is level after 90 minutes, they will skip extra time and go straight to a penalty shoot-out.

 

Coach Maurizio Sarri named a full squad for the trip to Rome, although this is largely because he wants everyone to be involved in the experience of the Final.

 

Chiellini, Higuain, Merih Demiral and Aaron Ramsey are still not 100 per cent fit and unlikely to feature. ....

 

 

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 Wednesday, june 17th 2020 - 9:00 p.m. CET

8:00 p.m. UK time - 7:00 p.m. GMT

Olimpico Stadium - Rome
Referee: Daniele Doveri

 

 

 

 

Gattuso: 'Respect Juve, use Napoli strengths'

 

 

Jun 16, 2020

 

Gennaro Gattuso wants Napoli to ‘respect Juventus, but play to our strengths’ in the Coppa Italia Final.

 

It kicks off in Rome tomorrow at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT) behind closed doors.

 

If the result is not decided after 90 minutes, the teams will skip extra time and go straight to a penalty shoot-out.

 

“There is never a good time to face Juve, as I think it’s part of their DNA and the history of the club to always be ready,” Gattuso told RAI Sport.

 

“For so many years they’ve had consistency and that great mentality. We must respect them, but also play to our own strengths.”

 

It’s a curious reunion for Maurizio Sarri, who spent three years at the Stadio San Paolo and came close to winning the Scudetto.

 

“I like everything about him, I won’t deny that and I think I’ve said it more than once, I copied and pasted his tactics many times over the last few years.

 

“I watched so much footage of how he organised his defensive line, how he started the trend for more passing in Italian football, I like it all.” ....

 

 

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