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Tudor admits the weather in the USA is a concern but won’t complain Juventus are currently playing and training under some of the most challenging weather conditions the team has encountered in recent years during their participation in the Club World Cup in the United States. Despite the intense heat, the Bianconeri remain focused on their mission to secure the title and conclude the summer of 2025 on a high note. ............ The conditions in the United States have been far from ideal, with sweltering temperatures affecting both training and match play. Nevertheless, Juventus have shown strong intent, adapting well and securing positive results in their first two group stage fixtures. These performances are a testament to the team’s focus and determination, even if the climate has presented a notable obstacle. While the weather has posed difficulties, Juventus are not alone in facing such challenges. All participating teams have had to contend with the same environment, and Tudor has made it clear that this is no reason to lose focus or lower expectations. He commented: “Playing at these temperatures is not the best, but it is an issue that concerns all the participating teams, so it has to be accepted.” ............ Though the heat has tested the players’ physical limits, the team have continued to push forward, with Tudor ensuring that they maintain a professional mindset. The Croatian manager is keen to see his players rise above the discomfort and continue performing at the highest level. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/tudor-admits-the-weather-in-the-usa-is-a-concern-but-wont-complain/

How much Flamengo wants for selling Juventus target Juventus remain intent on signing Wesley Franca during the current transfer window, having monitored the Flamengo full-back for an extended period. The Brazilian is widely expected to make the move to Europe in the near future, and Juventus are eager to position themselves ahead of other interested clubs in the race for his signature. ............ In order to facilitate the transfer, Juventus are reportedly willing to offload Timothy Weah. The American international may be moved on to create room for Wesley, a clear indication of how highly the Brazilian is regarded by Juve. Wesley is also said to be open to a switch to Serie A, though any move remains contingent on an agreement being reached with Flamengo. Negotiations may prove complex, particularly in terms of valuation. While Juventus consider the player to be worth approximately 25 million euros, Flamengo are seeking a significantly higher fee. The Brazilian club values Wesley at no less than 40 million euros, though they remain open to discussions. ............ In the coming weeks, Juventus are expected to step up its efforts and seek a compromise that will bring the two sides closer to a deal. The club recognises the growing competition for Wesley’s services and is therefore eager to act swiftly to secure his transfer. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/how-much-flamengo-wants-for-selling-juventus-target/

Che poi l'unica riserva buona ed esperta che abbiamo per la difesa l'ha lasciato in panchina (Rugani). Stasera non lo farà giocare nemmeno in emergenza? Gatti è influenzato, Savona infortunato, arretrerà Locatelli in difesa contro il Real Madrid?

Clamoroso al Cibali. City eliminato.

Real Madrid-Juventus, arbitra Marciniak, simpatizzante madrileno ......

Juventus probable lineup vs Real Madrid: Two selection dilemmas to resolve On Tuesday, Juventus will be looking to prolong their Club World Cup adventure by beating Real Madrid in Miami. Needless to say, this won’t be an easy task against arguably the most star-studded squad in the world, especially with Kylian Mbappe tipped to make his return to action. Moreover, the Serie A giants looked worryingly fragile at the back in their 2-5 defeat to Manchester City in their last group-stage outing. ............ The Croatian manager will maintain his 3-4-2-1 formation, with Michele Di Gregorio starting in goal. Despite their woeful showings against Man City, Pierre Kalulu and Lloyd Kelly will be confirmed amidst the lack of options. However, Tudor will have a selection headache to resolve following Nicolo Savona’s injury. The young defender could be out for two months after succumbing to injury in Orlando. The manager will decide between Daniele Rugani and Federico Gatti, while the latter is considered the favourite. In the middle of the park, Khephren Thuram will reclaim his spot alongside club captain Manuel Locatelli, thus dropping Weston McKennie to the bench. Alberto Costa should maintain his starting berth on the right flank, while Andrea Cambiaso returns to the lineup, taking over from Filip Kostic. ............ In the attacking trident, Randal Kolo Muani and Kenan Yildiz will certainly regain their usual spots at the expense of Dusan Vlahovic and Nico Gonzalez. However, it remains to be seen if Francisco Conceicao will be ready to start after recovering from a slight knock. If deemed unfit, Teun Koopmeiners will get the nod. Juventus XI (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti (Rugani), Kelly; Costa, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; Conceicao (Koopmeiners), Yildiz; Kolo Muani. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-probable-lineup-vs-real-madrid-two-selection-dilemmas-to-resolve/

Preview: Real Madrid vs Juventus - prediction, team news, lineups European heavyweights Real Madrid and Juventus will lock horns in the last-16 stage of the Club World Cup on Tuesday, with a spot in the quarter-finals of the prestigious competition on offer. Real Madrid finished top of Group H, picking up seven points from their three matches, while Juventus were second in Group G, claiming six points from their three games in the group stage of the tournament. Match preview ............ Juventus, meanwhile, were excellent in their opening two matches in the group stage of this summer's World Cup, beating Al Ain 5-0 before recording a 4-1 victory over Wydad AC. The Old Lady went head-to-head with Manchester City last time out for top spot in Group G, and it was the English giants that emerged victorious, recording a 5-2 win over the Serie A outfit. Igor Tudor's side would not have wanted to be facing Real Madrid at this stage of the tournament, but a victory would see them set up a quarter-final clash against either Borussia Dortmund or Monterrey. Juventus were last Serie A champions in 2019-20, while they finished fourth last term, which is the position that they have claimed in three of their last five seasons in Italy's top flight. Overall, Juventus and Real Madrid have locked horns on 21 previous occasions, with the Spanish giants leading the head-to-head 10 wins to nine, while there have only been two draws between the two sides. ............ Team News ............ As for Juventus, head coach Tudor will make changes to the side that started against Man City last time out. Indeed, Khephren Thuram is set to return in the middle of midfield, while Kenan Yildiz, Francisco Conceicao and Randal Kolo Muani are all expected to earn recalls in the final third of the field. There is also set to be a change in the left-sided wing-back role, with Andrea Cambiaso in line to start. Real Madrid possible starting lineup: Courtois; Tchouameni, Rudiger, Huijsen; Alexander-Arnold, Bellingham, Guler, Valverde, F Garcia; Vinicius, G Garcia Juventus possible starting lineup: Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly; Costa, Thuram, McKennie, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Kolo Muani, Yildiz. We say: Real Madrid 2-1 Juventus This is such a difficult match to call, and it would not be a surprise to see it go all the way to penalties; Real Madrid were excellent against Salzburg last time out, though, and we are expecting Los Blancos to navigate their way into the quarter-finals of the tournament courtesy of a narrow success. . Read more -> https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/real-madrid/club-world-cup/preview/real-madrid-vs-juventus-prediction-team-news-lineups_576435.html

Club World Cup Preview: Real Madrid vs Juventus – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction Xabi Alonso’s reign is beginning to take shape. After an underwhelming 1-1 draw against Al-Hilal on his touchline debut, the ex-Bayer Leverkusen boss inspired Real Madrid to back-to-back wins in Group H. As a result of their dominant displays in the group stages, Los Blancos find themselves on the same side of the knockout draw as several other European titans. ............ Juventus’ best chance of keeping up with Real Madrid’s ferocious openings is to hit the ground running like they did in their opening two Group G outings. Indeed, the Bianconeri trounced Al-Ain 5-0 in their curtain-raising fixture, largely thanks to an astounding 4-0 lead at halftime. They were equally prolific in round two, demolishing Wydad AC 4-1 on the back of a 2-0 cushion inside 16 minutes. However, Igor Tudor couldn’t guide Juventus to a top-table finish as Manchester City stopped them in their tracks in the group-stage finale. Pep Guardiola’s charges ran out 5-2 victors in that blockbuster top-table six-pointer to clinch a top spot. Match Preview Real Madrid Whoever progresses from this tie won’t have smooth sailing in the upcoming knockout rounds. With Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Paris Saint-Germain waiting down the stretch, building a head of steam seems crucial for both side’s hopes of conquering the United States-held tournament. ............ Juventus Five of Juventus’ nine historic wins over Real Madrid have come in the last ten meetings (D2, L3). Therefore, Tudor will lock forward to this heavyweight clash despite suffering only his second defeat since taking over the reins from Thiago Motta toward the end of the 2024/25 club season in Europe (W7, D3). Man City didn’t only inflict Tudor’s second loss in charge. They also halted Juventus’ four-game winning streak prior. Moreover, Juventus conceded 5+ goals for only the second time in 30 years and the first time in an international competition since 1958. As such, Juventus will be out to get revenge. Scoring hasn’t been an issue for Juventus, as they’ve netted 2+ goals in their last five games. However, Tudor’s men have averaged only four shots on target per match at the Club World Cup, emphasizing their outstanding conversion ratio. Still, two straight fixtures without a clean sheet cannot inspire great confidence. Team News ............ On the other hand, Juventus are still without long-term absentees Mattia Perin and Juan Cabal. Arkadiusz Milik and Gleison Bremer were on the bench against Man City, with the latter vying for his first start since suffering a disastrous knee injury in October. Meanwhile, Nicolo Savona’s match fitness is in question. The young gun had to come off midway through the second half against the Citizens. With that in mind, Bremer could make his long-awaited return to the starting XI. Real Madrid vs Juventus Potential Starting Line-ups Real Madrid (3-5-2): Courtois; Tchouameni, Rudiger, Huijsen; Alexander-Arnold, Bellingham, Guler, Valverde, F Garcia; Vinicius, G Garcia. Juventus (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Bremer, Kelly, Kalulu; Costa, Thuram, McKennie, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Yildiz; Kolo Muani. Real Madrid vs Juventus Prediction Much will likely depend on Mbappe’s availability. The Frenchman has been a difference-maker throughout his career, and this is the type of match he thrives in. If fit, his pace and individual brilliance could tilt the balance in Madrid’s favor. Despite heading into the game as outsiders, Juventus won’t go down without a fight. However, the Italians may return home after tomorrow night. Prediction: Real Madrid to Win . Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/club-world-cup-preview-real-madrid-vs-juventus-team-news-line-ups-prediction/

Io non faccio piú parte dello staff ma ho aperto un topic per festeggiare il tuo compleanno.

Non c'é partita. Prevedo che l'Inter Miami fará la stessa fine degli Auckland al primo turno contro il Bayern.

4-0 Hakimi

Il PSG vince giá 2-0. 3-0

L'unica speranza é che il grande Real ci sottovaluti e pensi giá al turno successivo. E che la Juve faccia una partita al massimo delle sue possibilitá.

Del Piero predicts Real Madrid vs Juventus outcome, reveals favourite to win Club World Cup Juventus icon Alessandro Del Piero offered his own predictions ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup clash against Real Madrid. ............ So while Del Piero will be rooting for his beloved club, he admits that the Spanish giants are the clear favourites to prevail in Tuesday’s Round of 16 encounter. “Now, listen, as you know my heart is black and white, and it always will be, so I hope I’m wrong, but I think Real will go through,” admitted the 50-year-old. ............ Nevertheless, Del Piero doesn’t think Real Madrid will go all the way in the global tournament, as he backs Paris Saint-Germain to follow up on their Champions League triumph by lifting the Club World Cup. “Who will win the Club World Cup? Juventus! This is my dream, but I don’t think it can happen. For me, PSG will emerge victorious.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/del-piero-predicts-real-madrid-vs-juventus-outcome-reveals-favourite-to-win-club-world-cup/

Tudor desperate to reunite with Marseille star as Juventus work on offloading two defenders Juventus manager Igor Tudor has identified his old Marseille pupil Leonardo Balerdi as his priority target to bolster the backline. ............ Therefore, Tudor is all too familiar with the Argentinian who served under his tutelage in the 2022/23 campaign. ............ The Croatian is ‘obsessed’ with Balerdi, identifying him as the ideal profile to pursue. However, OM have built a brick wall around their skipper, as they remain hellbent on keeping the defender at the Velodrome. But many factors can change in the coming days and weeks, as Damien Comolli will try to find a solution, perhaps by resorting to his old French connections. ............ The Bianconeri certainly intend to build the backline around Gleison Bremer, who is gradually recovering from a devastating ACL injury, while Pierre Kalulu, Federico Gatti and Nicolo Savona are all expected to stay. Therefore, the main candidates to leave Turin are Daniele Rugani and Lloyd Kelly. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/tudor-desperate-to-reunite-with-marseille-leonardo-balerdi/

Xabi Alonso urges Real Madrid not to underestimate ‘historic’ Juventus Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has urged his side not to underestimate Juventus, as the two clubs prepare to meet in the Club World Cup round of 16. Both teams made light work of their group – Real Madrid finishing top of their group on seven points and Juventus finishing in second place in theirs with six points. Madrid dropped points against Simone Inzaghi’s Al-Hilal whilst Igor Tudor’s side lost 5-2 to Manchester City in the final group stage match. ............ Xabi Alonso has urged his Real Madrid not to underestimate the Bianconeri, arguing that “the result against [Manchester] City doesn’t matter – they have a great team and it will be really tough.” ............ Alonso is aware of the threat the Old Lady pose, adding that “once you get past the group stage, every match feels like a final. Juve is Juve – they are a historic club in Europe.” ............ When asked about the French forward Kylian Mbappe, Alonso said “We need Kylian, obviously. We want him back as soon as possible and in the best condition. He’s one of the best players in the world so I hope that he will be ready. I can’t guarantee he’ll play but we are optimistic.” ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/alonso-urges-real-madrid-juventus/

Timothy Weah has a new suitor after Nottingham Forest snub Juventus winger Timothy Weah could end up making a return to France after rejecting the opportunity to join Nottingham Forest. The USMNT star won’t join the Premier League club, and neither will his teammate, Samuel Mbangula. Weah’s agent, Badou Sambague, was particularly vocal in his objection to the club’s decision. “Weah is a fantastic player and a fantastic teammate. To see people acting like this for money and because they are selfish desappointed me a lot. This is a shame,” stung the agent. “Anyway, until I’m here, nobody will push one of the players I advise to go on the right or on the left like a marionette. I am happy that Timo has a top education and a top personality to stay focus on the game.” ............ Monaco are looking to pounce on the situation and lure the versatile winger back to France. ............ It remains to be seen if the American will be enticed by a return to Ligue 1. It should be noted that Monaco can offer him the opportunity to play in the Champions League next season. The French principality club is building an exciting project, and they’re expected to announce the capture of former Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba in the coming hours. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/timothy-weah-has-a-new-suitor-after-nottingham-forest-snub/

Pedulla: Juventus must swiftly sell ‘unpresentable’ Vlahovic to focus on signing trio Juventus are being urged to offload Dusan Vlahovic as rapidly as possible so they can seal the signatures of three important players before it’s too late. The Serbian got the nod in the last Club World Cup group-stage contest against Manchester City. Although he managed to score a late goal that reduced the deficit, the 25-year-old failed to impress, like several of his teammates who produced abysmal showings in the 2-5 defeat. ............ He also irritated the Juventus fans by scolding Kenan Yildiz, who has been the club’s standout performer in the tournament thus far. ............ For his part, Alfredo Pedulla fears that Vlahovic has completely lost the plot. Hence, he tells Juventus to quickly deal with the situation, so they can focus on keeping Francisco Conceicao and Kolo Muani on permanent deals, and bring in Jonathan David as a direct replacement. “I think that if they complete his team, I think he can do well. However, the negotiations must be quick,” said the Italian journalist. “You have a €30-31 million release clause for Conceicao, and you have to renew Kolo Muani’s loan from PSG.” “I apologize, but Vlahovic is unpresentable. His latest display is a confirmation that he no longer has the head to stay at Juve… and your other striker is Milik, who hasn’t played since 95/96. “You have to get Jonathan David: we’ve been talking about him for ages, but you have to get him because you are short up front and you need a striker right away, one who isn’t tied to PSG.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pedulla-juventus-sell-unpresentable-vlahovic/

Juventus 2 - Manchester City 5: Initial reaction and random observations The step up quality from Juventus’ first two Club World Cup group stage games to Thursday’s Group G finale against Manchester City was a steep one. It was always a given, and the first real test of Igor Tudor and his squad’s credentials after two blowout wins over the two underdogs of the group. Then came a starting lineup that was less than full strength. Then City starting on the front foot and pinning Juventus back, with the lone bright spot being the massive error at the back that led to Teun Koopmeiners’ 11th-minute goal to tie things up. Even then, things weren’t great at all. And you thought it couldn’t get much worse when Pierre Kalulu tried to clear the ball but actually ended up kicking it into his own net. Oh, it got worse. Much, much worse. ............ Juventus were outclassed in every single way possible in this sport. City outshot Juventus by a wild 24-5 margin. City had more than five times as many shots on goal than Juventus, 11-2. Juve’s only two shots on goal were their actual goals — and, like I said, the first of those goals was absolutely gifted to Koopmeiners thanks to Ederson’s latest blunder in distribution at the back. ............ I don’t blame Tudor for wanting to rotate his squad a little bit. They’re playing their third game in eight days and have been playing in the heat and humidity that has covered large swaths of the United States over the last week. That heat in the middle of the afternoon in Florida is always going to be brutal this time of year — and that is even after a small storm surge rolled over Camping World Stadium midway through the first half. But, with all of that being said, why so many changes knowing that it’s Manchester City and its roster full of stars and plenty of new additions? I am confused — and I’m not the only one. ............ Even with this Juventus are still going to be playing in the Club World Cup knockout rounds, although now likely facing Real Madrid because of this result and they’re second-place finish in Group G. ............ RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS ............ I hope that, even with this very bad loss, we have the energy to create a prayer circle for Nicolo Savona’s ankle because that did not look good. Neither did his reaction or ability to put absolutely no weight on it after he was helped off the field. I repeat: If it wasn’t for Michele Di Gregorio, this game would have been even more out of hand than it already was. I can’t remember the last time I saw a keeper see five goals hit the back of the net yet still be considered arguably his team’s best player on the day. That also speaks to how bad the vast majority of his teammates played against City, but still. ............ Juventus passes completed in the first half: 116. Man City passes completed in the first half: 397. Juventus passes completed in total: 239. Man City passes completed in total: 771. ............ Manchester City’s highest paid player scored a goal just a few minutes after coming on to begin the second half. Juventus’ highest paid player scored a goal when the game was already over. That’s right — for the second straight game, Dusan Vlahovic got himself another goal in garbage time. At least the ball from Kenan Yildiz to Vlahovic was pretty, so there’s that. Juventus went over 70 minutes without a shot on goal. That’s ... not good. I think over that same time span City had about 50 shots on target. Or at leasr that’s what it felt like as I watched all of that nonsense play out. Let’s just go ahead and not talk about Vlahovic’s first scoring chance of the day, OK? Yeah, good, I don’t need to be reminded of that ever again. ............ Juventus also completed just 77% of their passes in the first half and couldn’t even get out of their half of the field for large stretches. That’s not great, either. Andrea Cambiaso was subbed on with over half an hour to go and I don’t think I heard his name called out at least once. Speaking subs, why did Tudor wait until the 57th minute to make his first moves? I don’t know and I need somebody to explain it to me as soon as possible. ............ In conclusion, Juventus’ inability to have any sort of answer allowed a Manchester City side that is in the early stages of this large-scale (and big-money) rebuild to run all over them. That’s not a good sign for one of those two clubs who played in Orlando on Thursday. Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2025/6/27/24456556/juventus-manchester-city-2025-fifa-club-world-cup-group-stage-final-score-result-initial-reaction

Tudor: ‘Manchester City on a different level to Juventus right now’ Igor Tudor admits Manchester City ‘are too much’ for Juventus right now after a 5-2 Club World Cup thrashing, but he is more concerned with the Nicolò Savona injury. The Bianconeri knew they had already qualified for the Round of 16 before going into the match in Orlando this evening, and that a draw would’ve been enough to top the group thanks to scoring more goals against Wydad and Al-Ain. ............ “Manchester City are too much for us,” Tudor said. “Congratulations to them, it’s an ugly result and we don’t like it. They have enormous quality, character, everything. We wanted to push forward, but we couldn’t get the ball back off them. Then we sat too deep and they scored. At this moment, they are at a different level to us.” ............ “You can do anything in football, even beat a team of another level, but in order to do that, you must be complete, fresh, playing well. This is what makes football the beautiful game,” replied Tudor. ............ “I wanted to rest a few players today and get others into shape by playing. This is a match I do not like, but if I have anything to complain about, it is to myself and not the players, even if the result is bad. It might seem strange, but that’s how I feel,” added Tudor. “The lads gave their all, now we must put it behind us, because the tournament keeps going. We’ll see who we get and push hard.” ............ “I am not worried, because there are so many different circumstances that must come together. Manchester City have been the best team in the world for the last 10 years. Real Madrid won a lot in that time, but in football terms, City are the best. It’s not strange to struggle against them.” There is a bigger concern for Tudor and that is the sight of Savona being carried off the field with a badly sprained ankle, meaning his Club World Cup could be over. “He didn’t look good. We’ll see tomorrow.” . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/tudor-manchester-city-different-level-juventus/