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Chelsea, United in Pogba race May 8, 2014 Reports today list Premier League duo Chelsea and Manchester United as also interested in Juventus’ Paul Pogba this summer. The 21-year-old only moved out to the Old Lady from Old Trafford in July 2012, at the expiry of his United contract, but is the subject of continued speculation over his future in Turin come the end of this season. Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid have been listed as potentially plotting bids this summer for the midfielder’s services, including offering €3.5m more per season in wages than Juve’s reported maximum figure they can put in front of Pogba and his agent. In Spain reports this week suggest that prospective new Barcelona Coach Luis Enrique has specifically requested that the Catalans make him their No 1 signing. The giornalaccio rosa dello Sport, however, report that competition is due now from the Premier League and specifically from Chelsea and Manchester United.

‘Genoa, Udinese wins key to Juve’ May 8, 2014 Giorgio Chiellini says wins over Genoa and Udinese provided the ‘fundamental shift’ in Juventus winning the Scudetto, the season’s ‘biggest objective’. The Bianconeri are celebrating a third successive League title after Week 36’s results ensured their lead over second placed Roma was unassailable. Sitting down for Google Hangout, defender Chiellini reflected on the current mindset in the dressing room, and the weight of their achievement this term. “Certainly we are more calm than we were in February, when we were in the middle of the season,” Chiellini began today. “We have achieved the most important objective of the year and we are definitely more relaxed. “It was definitely the biggest goal at the beginning of the season, a difficult task, but to which we believed so much in. “Then in being able to succeed with a season so exciting, with record numbers - we hope to be able to end the season well - it is definitely a great satisfaction.” The 29-year-old was asked when the players realised they had won the League. “Surely we did well not to believe too early, because there were some who had assigned it to us a month ago, even two months ago. “Instead, we knew that Roma would win all their recent games. I believe that a fundamental shift was the victory at Genoa with the last minute goal from Pirlo, and then perhaps that in Udine, because it was one of the last occasions on which they could have hoped we would drop points.” The Italy international picked out his best moment of the season and thought back to Week 18. “Perhaps the victory over Roma, it was a crucial moment because they were five points behind, had not lost and were definitely convinced they could come to Turin to get a result. “Instead, we won a difficult game, with an overwhelming result, perhaps a little too much, but it was a game that we wanted at all costs.” Chiellini, who recently surpassed 300 appearances for the Old Lady, was asked to pick his most memorable game played for the club so far. “Can I not say two? One was the victory in Madrid at the Bernabeu, in the year of Ranieri, because it was not very predictable. “Home and away, we managed two wins against Madrid, it was a great thrill. Then, Cagliari-Juventus in Trieste, because after all these years, to win again was a unique experience, in an undefeated season, it was more than a dream come true, because even the dreamers could not have hoped for a season like that at the start.”

Pogba: I want to be like Pirlo The youngster has nothing but praise for the veteran midfielder and has voiced his gratitude towards former club Manchester United. May 7, 2014 Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has voiced his admiration for team-mate Andrea Pirlo and says that he learns from the Italy international on a daily basis. Pogba has formed a formidable partnership with the experienced playmaker in the centre of Juve's midfield since his arrival in Turin and the France international claims he wants to emulate the 34-year-old at the club. "Being with Pirlo is just great – you learn every day with him and you just enjoy your football when you see him play," Pogba told the BBC. "He's been a top player for many years now and when you watch him you just want to be like him." Pogba joined Juventus on free transfer from Manchester United in 2012 and recently hit out at his former team for showing him a lack of respect while he was at the club. However, the 21-year-old has now expressed his gratitude towards the Premier League club for preparing him for life among big-name players in Turin. "I've made a great decision coming here from Manchester United," he said. "I'm thankful to them every day because that's where I gained the experience that prepared me for training with big players like Pirlo, Vidal, Marchisio and Buffon. "I'm grateful to United but now I'm at Juventus and I'm happy here." Pogba has a contract with the Serie A champions until June 2016.

‘If Pogba wants to stay…’ May 7, 2014 Gianluca Vialli has advised Juventus to determine their decision over Paul Pogba based on the player’s desire to stay or go. Speculation is that the 21-year-old will be the subject of intense interest this summer from the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Real Madrid, even as Juve are seen as ready to treble his earnings in a bid to keep him. For the Bianconeri’s former No 9, the right decision regarding Pogba’s future has to be made in accordance with the midfielder’s will. “The first question I would ask is, does he want to stay or not? It is essential to understand this,” Vialli has considered to Tuttosport today. “If Pogba says that his dream is to win the Champions League with Juve, then I would think twice about selling him. “Because players of this ilk, beyond their technical value, bring something extra special to the group. You want these players around you, if you think you can continue to grow in Europe. “And then you are also willing to give up so much money, because players of this type are priceless. “But if Pogba has doubts about his future at Juventus and ambitions perhaps away from Turin, then it is right for Juve to think about it. And understand if there is a chance to optimise the situation, to see a fantastic player that everyone wants. “From a similar situation emerged the sale of Zinedine Zidane, which earned enough money to have a big transfer spend themselves.”

Agnelli: Juventus won’t put three stars on their shirt until another team has two May 7, 2014 Juventus president, Andrea Agnelli, has praised his team for making history but has claimed they will not be placing the third star on their shirt – signifying 30 Serie A titles – until another team has a second star. The Bianconeri celebrated their third successive Serie A triumph with a 1-0 win at home to Atalanta on Monday night, officially moving their overall tally of Scudetti to 30. “I have already had the chance to say this to those close to me but it is hard to find the adjectives to describe this season.” The 38-year-old told media in his press conference. “We have written a long page in the history books. The boys and the coach [Antonio Conte] deserve this success.” The board member of Fiat then dismissed the criticism encountered by the Vecchia Signora due to their failure in Europe this term. “I happened to hear people believe Bayern Munich have failed this season, to me this criticism is excessive, also in relation to what people have said about Juventus. “At the start of the season there are hundreds of teams who enter the Europa League and Champions League and only two teams run out winners, that doesn’t mean every other team has failed.” “Those who work hard deserve credit and I am proud and aware that today is another chapter closed. We are already working towards next season.” Agnelli concluded by making caustic remarks about the third star Juventus have earned thanks to their 30th Scudetto, stating that, in actual fact, the club have won 32 titles – a reference to the two Scudetti that were stripped from Juve due to their involvement in the Calciopoli scandal. “I want to also say that we will not be placing the third star on our shirts, we have won 32 Scudetti. “When someone earns a second star, then we will put the third start on our badge to remind everyone of the difference between us and the others.”

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 ATALANTA Simone Padoin (72′) May 5, 2014 - 9:00 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee:‬ Andrea De Marco Attendance:‬ 38000‎ Juventus celebrate Serie A title with another win May 6, 2014 Another win and another trophy for Antonio Conte’s Juventus. After their 1-0 win over Atalanta on Monday, the Turin giants are the Campioni d’Italia for the third consecutive year -- a feat the club hasn’t managed since the 1930s. This team deserves the honour and continues to develop in an astonishing manner. People may criticise them and undoubtedly always demand more, but when it comes to domestic glory, there’s only one dominant force -- the Old Lady of Calcio. They didn’t even try against Atalanta on Monday -- a side that hasn’t managed an away win at Juve since 1989 -- and yet the hosts still found a way to collect the three points. It was far from thrilling and barely even entertaining but can we really dare to criticise a side that has now managed 100 wins under the tutelage of this phenomenal coach? Atalanta is a special club. They were the team Alessandro Del Piero played against in his last home match at Juventus' stadium when he retired his Bianconeri jersey, doing a lap of honour as he came off the pitch. They are the club that sold Juve the goal scorer from Monday night, Simone Padoin, and most importantly they produced and nurtured the Old Lady’s remarkable Gaetano Scirea -- a legend and perhaps the greatest defender to have ever graced Turin. Boasting a stunning youth academy, a wonderful sporting director and a humble coach who lives for the city of Bergamo and the defence of its classy football, they were the perfect side to play on such a joyous occasion. History and reputation aside, they have also been fiercely impressive this season, managing to break records by collecting six wins in a row and are just three points away from equalling the best ever points tally in a season. Unfortunately, they lacked the quality in the final third to make an impact against the champions. While they have dazzled against the likes of Inter this season on account of Giacomo Bonaventura’s technical ability, Maxi Moralez’s well timed runs and Luca Cigarini’s passing accuracy, they struggled to make the most of the possession Juventus granted them. They were of course without Cigarini while Stephan Lichtsteiner did well to halt Giacomo Bonaventura’s advances but the reality is, Juventus maintained a solid defensive shape when they lost possession. With the ball at feet and allowed to attack, the Bianconeri -- hungover from happiness -- barely created in the first half. Unable to dribble past their markers, there was no intensity, little pace and no ingenuity. However, they did improve in the second half and that has much to do with Claudio Marchisio’s interpretation of the role, Carlos Tevez’ arrival on the pitch and the increase in intensity. Yet to analyse this game in detail is to rob this team of the many compliments it deserves. This wasn’t a vintage performance simply because it didn’t need to be. The team have won a third consecutive title and are only four points away from collecting 100 points in the league. They have broken records, comprehensively beaten their biggest challengers and have gone a whole season without losing at home, not in Serie A and not in Europe. Each year, they develop and their appetite grows. They have secured the strikers that have allowed them to finish off their many chances, nurtured a young midfielder in Paul Pogba who is now followed by all of Europe’s best and devised a strategy for the future that will keep them healthy, wealthy and competitive for many years. Yet despite all they’ve accomplished collectively, both on and off the pitch, we cannot deny how much Conte has given them. His ideas, winning mentality and character have turned good players into world class footballers and without him, a sleeping giant might have still only been dreaming. Rumours suggest the coach is interested in an adventure abroad and he did indeed hold talks with an English side recently. He is learning the language and the temptation is difficult to resist. However, that does not mean he will leave, it’s simply a possibility he has entertained; something he did the previous year when he was contacted by one of Europe’s best. He wants guarantees in the sense he wants the opportunity to develop his tactical understanding. He would like a team with greater technical strength and players that allow him the flexibility to change schemes and perfect a philosophy. Juventus owns his heart -- he has never denied that. To be able to lift a European trophy with the team he captained is the reason he is still eager to discuss his future with management with a view of extending his stay. He is the beating heart of this Old Lady, as are the players that have given their all to realise the club’s ambitions. From the many fans who have watched their every game this season, from the exciting wins over the likes of Roma to the soul crushing defeat at Florence, congratulations to Italy’s best team and here’s to another 32 titles. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 ATALANTA Simone Padoin (72′) May 5, 2014 - 9:00 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee:‬ Andrea De Marco Attendance:‬ 38000‎ Juventus vs. Atalanta: 6 Things We Learned May 6, 2014 Juventus hosted Atalanta on Monday night, safe in the knowledge that the Serie A title was already confirmed thanks to Roma's surprising loss to Catania. With Juve's third consecutive Scudetto delivered, it was no surprise to see Antonio Conte heavily rotate his starting line-up. Even without the majority of their first choice XI, the Bianconeri had too much for their opponents. Over the following pages are six things we learned from the Turin giants' narrow 1-0 victory. 1. Juventus Seal 100 Per Cent Home Record Perhaps the most defining statistic of the 2013-14 season for Juve has been their imperious home form, with 18 of the 31 total victories coming in Turin. With three draws and two losses on their travels, their 100 per cent record at Juventus Stadium has been a major influence in delivering the 32nd league title. 2. Juventus Possess Strength in Depth Knowing there was no pressure on his team here, Antonio Conte opted to rest the majority of his starting XI. Bringing in a number of players he had previously only sparingly used, the coach highlighted the impressive quality at his disposal. 3. Heroes Are Found in Unlikely Places After a dull first half, the tie was settled by Simone Padoin's 72nd-minute strike. The goal, which came in the midfielder's seventh league start this term, marked only his second goal since joining the Turin giants in January 2012. 4. Paul Pogba Continues to Exert His Influence Paul Pogba exerted his influence on yet another match for the Bianconeri, highlighting just how important he has become since leaving Manchester United. Heavily involved in the buildup to Simone Padoin's goal, the French midfielder proved decisive once again for Juventus. His assist here was his seventh of the campaign, and with the same number of strikes himself, the 21-year-old has continually shown his impact on the three-time champions throughout the season. 5. Sebastian Giovinco Continues to Impress Often jeered by Juventus fans, Sebastian Giovinco turned in another impressive performance, perhaps the best Bianconeri player in the opening 45 minutes. Having come close to opening the scoring on a number of occasions, the 27-year-old was withdrawn at half-time following an injury. With just eight starts, the Turin native has perhaps shown enough to remain with the club next term, an incredible turnaround following a dismal start to the campaign. 6. Giacomo Bonaventura Shines Again Despite being largely overlooked on a night that was always just about Juventus, Giacomo Bonaventura once again showed just how talented he is. Continually linked with a move away from Atalanta, the 24-year-old attacking midfielder was his side's most influential player by some distance, turning in another impressive performance. Weighing in with two interceptions as he completed 90 per cent of his pass attempts, the Under-21 international showed why he has been linked with moves to a bigger club this summer, per Football Italia. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 ATALANTA Simone Padoin (72′) May 5, 2014 - 9:00 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee:‬ Andrea De Marco Attendance:‬ 38000‎ Yepes given all-clear by medics May 6, 2014 Atalanta defender Mario Yepes has been released from hospital after suffering a head injury in last night’s game with Juventus. The Colombian international appeared to briefly lose consciousness on the pitch when he was accidentally kneed in the head by Simone Padoin during the goal move. He was stretchered off with a neck brace applied by medical staff and taken to hospital for tests. Today Atalanta released a statement confirming Yepes has passed all tests, ruling out any internal or external damage. He will nonetheless be rested for a few days as a precaution. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Pirlo: I'm too old to join PSG The 34-year-old insists he wants to spend a few more years with Juventus and insists he doesn't think he will retire any time soon. May 6, 2014 Andrea Pirlo has dismissed rumours linking him to a move to Paris Saint-Germain, jokingly insisting he is "too old" to join the Ligue 1 champions. The Juventus star has been the subject of foreign interest several times in his career, as he revealed in his autobiography that he almost joined Barcelona and Real Madrid, and he was most recently among a list of players PSG player Thiago Motta said he would like to see join the French giants in the summer. However, the 34-year-old insisted he hopes to spend a few more years with the Bianconeri, despite admitting that the idea of playing outside of Italy is appealing. "It is true that I would like to try to play in another league," he told L'Equipe. "I had several opportunities in the past and I get proposals regularly. "At the end of the day, I always end up choosing to stay in Italy. We'll see what happens in the future, but I'm too old for PSG. "I want to stay at Juventus for a few more years, I am happy here. It is a club with an ambitious project that has led to where we are now." The midfielder, who won a third consecutive Serie A title with Juventus at the weekend, says he does not intend to retire any time soon. "I feel motivated to play football because it's something I love. I still feel pleasure in playing - I'm not tired or bored, it's fun."

Raiola: Pogba can only leave if everyone agrees After Pavel Nedved warned the midfielder against having his head turned by a big-money offer, the player's agent admits the 21-year-old it is at an "honest club". May 6, 2014 Paul Pogba's agent, Mino Raiola, believes that his client would only leave Juventus if all parties want him to do so. The Frenchman has found himself the subject of interest from across Europe, with Paris Saint-Germain reportedly keen on securing his services. Juve director Pavel Nedved has insisted that he would develop best by remaining in Turin but his agent says he will only do what is best for the midfielder. "Pavel knows that I will do my best for Pogba, as I always do for all of my clients," he told Tuttosport. "And I know, in the same way, that Pavel does his best for the club. "I knew that I brought Paul into an honest club. Pavel rates Paul enormously. Juve have just announced that Pogba is not for sale. We'll see in the next few meetings what will happen. "Pogba doesn't have to leave at all costs - he's happy in Turin. We'll see further on. Pogba will only leave Juventus if everyone agrees to it and if we get the right offer at the right time."

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 ATALANTA Simone Padoin (72′) May 5, 2014 - 9:00 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee:‬ Andrea De Marco Attendance:‬ 38000‎ Conte still unsure of Juve future despite 'historic' Scudetto The 44-year-old says he must sit down with the club and evaluate his future after picking up a third consecutive league title. May 6, 2014 Antonio Conte says will hold talks in the summer about staying at Juventus next season after securing a "historic" Serie A title. As a result of Roma's 4-1 defeat to Catania on Sunday, the Bianconeri were confirmed champions for the third consecutive time before Monday's 1-0 win over Atalanta. Conte praised his team for their magnificent achievements over the last few years, but hinted that he is still unsure if he will remain with the club beyond 2013-14. "I’d call this a historic Scudetto. That's the most suitable word for what this team has done over the last three years, especially after finishing seventh twice in a row," he told reporters. "What this team has done in Italy can't be improved upon. Those close to me know what I put into the team and what the players have put into it with me. "We have always said, along with the club, that we’ll talk it over when the situation calms down and analyse every aspect. These have been three very intense and stressful years. "We need to sit down, confront our opinions on matters and, in a relaxed manner, see what the situation is. “I don’t want to say I need reassurances. I will say what I need to say with the club, so together we can evaluate what is best for Juventus. I want what is best for Juventus, in every way." Conte was then asked if he could take a sabbatical from coaching this summer and he pressed the point that he loved the club without committing either way. "No, I just need to talk to the club and we’ll make the necessary evaluations," he said. "I am a Juventino, I was even when I went around the country to work as a coach and learn. "I am now that I am the Juventus coach and will be in the future. It is my family." http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Pogba: 'Juve move great for me' May 6, 2014 Paul Pogba confessed he “wants to be like” Juventus teammate Andrea Pirlo and his decision to quit Manchester United was “great.” The 21-year-old Frenchman spoke to the BBC about his career and watching tapes of Pele and Diego Maradona. He opted to leave Manchester United at the age of 19 when his contract expired and has gone from strength to strength in Turin. “I’ve made a great decision coming here from Manchester United. I’m thankful to them every day because that’s where I gained the experience that prepared me for training with big players like Pirlo, Vidal, Marchisio and Buffon. I’m grateful to United but now I’m at Juventus and I’m happy here. “Being with Pirlo is just great – you learn every day with him and you just enjoy your football when you see him play. He’s been a top player for many years now and when you watch him you just want to be like him! “I think I need to work my offensive headers because with my height I could score more goals from corner kicks. I think I need to improve on everything though – that’s what you need to do to be a complete player.” Pogba will be in the France squad for the World Cup and is enjoying work with another ex-Juventus figure, Coach Didier Deschamps. “It’s a dream to be involved in the World Cup with the senior side. We’re a good group and we get on out there on the pitch. “When the Coach is an ex-player I think it’s easier because he understands us better. He can give me great advice, even more so because he used to play in the same position as me and he knows what comes with it. That’s something that can help a player like me.” The same could also apply to Juventus boss Antonio Conte.

Pirlo: 'I'm still having fun' May 6, 2014 Andrea Pirlo joked he’s “too old for PSG,” will continue playing as long as he enjoys himself and hailed Paul Pogba and Marco Verratti. The veteran Italy midfielder has now won four consecutive Scudetto titles, as he was in Milan’s squad before the three-year winning streak at Juve. “My main motivation is just to play football, because it is something I adore,” 34-year-old Pirlo told French newspaper L’Equipe. “I have fun on the field and really enjoy it. Fortunately, even today, every morning I arrive at the training ground or each time I arrive at the stadium for a match, I still feel pleasure. I do not feel tired or fed up, it’s fun. “The day I no longer feel that sensation I will undoubtedly go and do something else instead.” For all his success, including the 2006 World Cup with Italy, Pirlo has never tried the experience of a foreign League. “It’s true, I would’ve liked to try that. I had several opportunities to do so in the past and they came around regularly. At the end of the day, I chose to remain in Italy. “We’ll see in future, why not? PSG? No, I’m too old for PSG! I want to stay at Juventus for a few more years, as I am very happy here. “As soon as I arrived, I realised the desire to do better. The club had an ambitious project that took us to this point.” If Pirlo is too old for Paris Saint-Germain, then the club is targeting his Juventus teammate Pogba. “He will become a great champion. He just needs a little more time to grow and reach that pantheon. “As for Marco Verratti, he plays with a different style to me. He is very good at short passing. Everyone has to make the best of their qualities. He has a lot of talent and is still so young, but he already plays in the Champions League for an ambitious club like PSG. The future belongs to him.”

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 ATALANTA Simone Padoin (72′) May 5, 2014 - 9:00 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee:‬ Andrea De Marco Attendance:‬ 38000‎ 'We want to break 100 points' - Giovinco The 27-year-old says his side fully deserved to win the league but hope to set a new points record for the Italian top flight. May 6, 2014 Sebastian Giovinco says winning the Scudetto is not enough for Juventus and has set his sights on finishing the season with at least 100 points. Roma's loss at Catania on Sunday guaranteed Juve a third-successive Scudetto before Monday's victory over Atalanta. Antonio Conte's men now sit on 96 points with two games remaining and Giovinco says the squad are now focused on becoming the first Serie A side to reach three figures for the campaign. "Celebrating with a victory makes it even sweeter," he told the club's official website after the win. "We're now going for our other objective, a 100-point finish. "We always believed we could win the Scudetto, even though Roma had a fine season. "It's a title victory we've fully deserved." http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 ATALANTA Simone Padoin (72′) May 5, 2014 - 9:00 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee:‬ Andrea De Marco Attendance:‬ 38000‎ Initial reaction and random observations May 6, 2014 We've spent a lot of time around these parts using Simone Padoin as the butt of quite a number of jokes. But when we look at the final scoresheet after Juventus' 1-0 win over Atalanta on Monday night, only one person's name will be listed as scoring a goal — Simone Padoin. Yes, that same Padoin who has been Antonio Conte's human victory cigar the past couple of seasons. The same Padoin who has, somehow, continued to remain on the Juventus roster through one of the greatest runs we've seen the club make on the domestic level. The same Padoin who now has as many Scudetti as Roma do as a club. Magic? More like ... we'll just go with magic. Juventus' Scudetto party was exactly that. The singing in the stadium started well before the opening kickoff and certainly lasted well after the final whistle blew. It was a night to celebrate — and the win was just something that put the icing on the cake. JuventusFC ✔ @juventusfcen #Conte: “These lads are extraordinary. We've had three intense campaigns and I can only thank each and every one of them.” #JuveX3 But who figured that SImone Padoin, the man who is basically the definition of Mr. Ordinary, would be the won who go his team's game-winning goal on the night they celebrated a third straight Scudetto? This sport can be predictable at times. Or it can be like it was tonight — a game where Simone freaking Padoin scored a pretty decent goal to make sure Juve's Scudetto party had three points tagging alongside. Although, with that being said... Vittorio Pazzini @vittoriopazzini Unless Giovinco does something great, this might take an A-List sub to seal the three points. This is a total Scudetto hangover match. BWRAO @JuventusNation @vittoriopazzini Padoin in the 86th minute. Close enough, right? Not bad for being completely sarcastic at the time. I take full credit. On that note, I'll just shut up and let the players sing. https://mtc.cdn.vine.co/r/videos/0672B566E01075207887619563520_1399323731876de5e1ac599.mp4.mp4?versionId=gethhRxQ4o9wNUQnpr6aoBNLoxMqYSHX What was it that Notorious BIG said? "Throw your hands in the air if you a true player... Random thoughts and observations • Juventus' home record in Serie A this season: 18 games played, 18 wins. That's pretty good. • Juventus are on 96 points with two games to go. That's pretty good. • Today was Antonio Conte's 100th win as Juventus manager. That's pretty good, too. • A lot of the post-game quotes was about the season as a whole rather than the game itself. That's pretty • If you haven't seen it by now, Giorgio Chiellini and Carlos Tévez almost slept through Juve's Scudetto celebration at the team hotel on Sunday. That would have been an all-timer if they did. Kids these days, I tell ya... • Some people were shooting the BWRAO Twitter account complaints about Conte's performance in Europe minutes before kickoff. Come on, people. We can talk about that another day. But not this day. Enjoy the party. Winning three straight titles doesn't happen often. We're witnessing history right in front of our own eyes. • Idiots. It doesn't matter how many people were involved. Idiots. That's all I have to say on that matter. • Read into this as you wish... Aaron Giambattista @agiamba Conte- "I need to understand if I have the strength to move forward. I'll speak with the club, but I am and always be a Juventino." In a way, it could very well be the flat-out exhaustion from Conte's end talking here. It's been a stressful nine months for Conte (as I'm sure it almost always is). You see the way he coaches on the sideline each game and I just imagine him getting home and collapsing in bed, sleeping for hours on end. It could also be a little double message to the Juve board as well. "Give me the players to really do damage on more fronts." That'd be fine with me, honestly. But there's going to be a whole lot of reading into the quote above by people who get paid money to speculate about calcio things. The Italian press will certainly get a bump in sales after they go through a round or two of "Will Conte stay or go?" mumbo jumbo. • Simone Padoin scored the game's only goal — a pretty good one, at that. I'm still laughing, still somewhat dumbfounded by it all. Magic? Magic. BWRAO @JuventusNation We are all Simone Padoin. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Bonucci: 'Sassuolo decisive moment' May 5, 2014 Leonardo Bonucci believes the 3-1 victory at Sassuolo was “the moment Juventus really clinched the title.” The Bianconeri had been 1-0 down to the relegation strugglers, but fought back for a 3-1 win to maintain the eight-point gap from Roma. “I think that period when we notched up a series of 1-0 wins was the key to winning the Scudetto. However, I maintain Sassuolo was the moment we really clinched the title,” Bonucci told Sky Sport Italia. “Those who were chasing us had a great campaign, but they came up against a Juventus side that was remarkable. “We have always said that with the statistics they put together, in any other year Roma would’ve won the Scudetto. Unfortunately for them – fortunately for us! – Juve had a campaign that broke all records. “When you win, it is the best medicine for any problems, so we want to continue along this path, so we can keep winning in Italy and resume winning in Europe. “In Europe when you make a mistake, you pay a heavy price. That’s what we did this season and I include myself in that. “We did well in Serie A to maintain concentration at the highest level at all times, proving in every game that we wanted this at all costs.”

Llorente: 'Spectacular debut year' May 5, 2014 Fernando Llorente feels he’s had a “spectacular” debut Serie A season, winning the Scudetto with Juventus. “It’s spectacular to come here and win the Scudetto in my first season. It’s incredible, a dream for me, and now after such hard work we can enjoy it,” he told Sky Sport Italia. “We have many things that need to be improved, but work is the right path forward. We have Antonio Conte with us and hope to do better every year.” They had already secured the title on Sunday thanks to Roma’s 4-1 defeat at Catania, but beat Atalanta 1-0 this evening in Turin. “We had to play in order to win, as we can still set a new record for points in a single season. “I am truly happy, as I was always told it would not be easy in my first year in Italy, but I’m happy with the work I did for the team.”

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 ATALANTA Simone Padoin (72′) May 5, 2014 - 9:00 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee:‬ Andrea De Marco Attendance:‬ 38000‎ Player Ratings A solitary goal from Simone Padoin against his former club was enough to extend Juve's 100% home record, securing yet another win before the presentation of the Serie A title. May 5, 2014 JUVENTUS Marco Storari - A solid outing from the Juve keeper, keeping Atalanta at bay with a few comfortable saves. Deserved clean sheet. Andrea Barzagli - Made a couple of important interceptions and clearances, getting across well to challenge with Denis to prevent a late chance for the visitors. Angelo Ogbonna - Another composed performance from the former Torino man, making an important block in the first half to deny Denis. Giorgio Chiellini - Made a couple of poor defensive headers, but was generally a solid part of a brilliant Juve defensive machine. Powerful and dominant. Stephan Lichtsteiner - Tireless running from the Swiss wing-back yet again, but he didn't create a great deal of opportunities for his side. PAUL POGBA - A classy performance from the young Frenchman, who showcased his ability with a number of beautiful pieces of skill. Went close twice from range. Claudio Marchisio - Provided real energy from deep and picked out a few intelligent penetrative passes. Simone Padoin - Capped his performance with a wonderful finish, firing a low drive in off the post after gambling on the loose ball falling to him. Federico Peluso - Not a very expansive game from the wing-back, but he performed his defensive job solidly, not giving Atalanta any joy down the right. Sebastian Giovinco - A fairly lively first half from the diminutive forward, who went close on two occasions and linked up with Osvaldo well. Replaced at the break. Pablo Daniel Osvaldo - Played a few nice flick-ons and was denied by a smart header from Osvaldo. A reasonable performance, but a league goal eluded him. Substitutions Carlos Tévez - The Argentine acted as an offensive catalyst and was busy around the penalty area, forcing Consigli into a couple of saves and missed a brilliant late chance. Fabio Quagliarella - Wasn't afraid to shoot from range and should have picked up a late assist, but for the poor finishing of Tevez. ATALANTA Andrea Consigli - The goalkeeper made couple of top saves to deny Osvaldo, but could do nothing to prevent Padoin's effort from nestling in the back of the net. Gianpaolo Bellini - The right-back kept tabs on Peluso and ensured that plenty of the wing-back's crosses were charged down successfully. Stefano Lucchini - Replaced at the break, but the Italian defender did a solid enough job of ensuring that Osvaldo stayed with his back to goal. Mario Yepes - Made a number of brilliant interceptions, before being removed from the field on a stretcher in the second half after colliding with Padoin's knee. Davide Brivio - Pushed forward to support the attack whenever possible, but his crossing was rather poor. Cristian Raimondi - Stood no chance of having any luck against the solid combination of Chiellini and Peluso down the Juve left and therefore had a very quiet evening. Carlos Carmona - The Chilean didn't offer much going forward, failing to test Storari or give Denis the service that he needed. Daniele Baselli - Very positive performance, unafraid to shoot from range, forcing Storari into two reasonable saves. Went closest for the away side. Giacomo Bonaventura - Cut inside from the left hand side and fired a few reasonable shots at Storari's net. Atalanta's main offensive driving force. Maximiliano Moralez - Picked out a few wonderful passes in search of Denis, but didn't carve out any opportunities for himself. Dropped deeper and created well. Germán Denis - Saw a first half shot blocked by Ogbonna, before being penalised for a trip on Barzagli in the second with the move having resulted in the Argentine dancing around Storari and poking the ball home. Substitutions Yohan Benalouane - A solid replacement for Lucchini, as the Frenchman continued to ensure that Osvaldo had a very ineffectual game. Marcelo Estigarribia - Gave away a free-kick which was involved in the build-up to Padoin's goal and despite his tireless energy, the Paraguay international didn't have the cutting edge required. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 ATALANTA Simone Padoin (72′) May 5, 2014 - 9:00 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee:‬ Andrea De Marco Attendance:‬ 38000‎ Juventus Celebrate Scudetto with Win May 5, 2014 Juventus celebrated their third consecutive Serie A title with yet another victory, winning 1-0 at home to Atalanta on Monday evening at Juventus Stadium. Simone Padoin—playing against his former club—scored the game's only goal in the 72nd minute as the Bianconeri took a figurative victory lap after clinching the Scudetto on Sunday without even playing. As B/R's Anthony Lopopolo noted via Twitter, the low stakes and relaxed atmosphere made Monday's match feel something like an exhibition: Anthony Lopopolo @sportscaddy Feel like this Juve game is just a venue for the fans to celebrate. Not much quality on display. With the win, Juventus moved on to 96 points, 11 ahead of second-placed Roma with two matches left. Roma lost 4-1 at Catania on Sunday to hand the title to Juve. The victory also maintained the Bianconeri's 100 percent home record this season. Having won all 18 matches at Juventus Stadium, Antonio Conte's side can finish off a perfect home campaign with a win over Cagliari on the final day of the season. In addition, Juve can finish with 100 points for the season by claiming at least four over their final two matches. But while Juve had plenty of reason to celebrate Monday evening, Conte and company will still see room for improvement next season—notably in European competition. After departing the UEFA Champions League at the group stage earlier this season, Juventus had turned their sights toward playing for the Europa League title in their home stadium in the May 14 final. But that dream ended last week in the semi-finals following a scoreless draw at home to Benfica in the second leg—a result that sent the Portuguese side through to the final. But according to Conte, the Europa League run will help Juventus grow next season as they seek another league title and greater continental success. As quoted by Football Italia, Conte said: “I watched (the semi-final) back and the sensations I had from the touchline were correct. I am very satisfied with the growth of my team and its consolidation in Europe. Dropping down into the Europa League helped us to grow, as it was the first time for many in the squad. We still proved we are on a par with the big clubs and have what it takes to challenge in the major competitions.” With the title wrapped up, Juventus rested a number of regular starters as players such as goalkeeper Marco Storari, midfielder Padoin and forwards Sebastian Giovinco and Pablo Dani Osvaldo came into the starting lineup. Giovinco had the first good chance for the home side, shooting just wide from distance in the fifth minute. In the 26th minute, Osvaldo's looping header—Juve's only shot on target of the first half—was tipped over the bar. Atalanta also managed just one attempt on target before half-time, Daniele Baselli shooting straight at Storari in the 32nd minute. With the match still scoreless at half-time, Juventus continued to search for the opening goal after the break. Osvaldo had another opportunity in the 64th minute but volleyed over the bar. Two minutes later, half-time substitute Fabio Quagliarella saw his shot saved before Pogba, too, was denied on the rebound. Carlos Tevez, who had entered the match moments earlier, then shot off target from the second rebound. The breakthrough finally came in the 72nd minute as Padoin found the scoresheet against his former club. Giorgio Chiellini started the move, slotting a pass to Pogba, who played the ball on with a clever back-heel. The target appeared to be Tevez, but the Argentine allowed the ball to roll to Padoin, who finished first time off the inside of the far post. Juve's celebrations were dampered, however, by an injury to Atalanta's Mario Yepes, who collided with Padoin's leg while trying to block the latter's shot. Yepes was stretchered off, with his neck in a brace, in the 77th minute, when he was replaced by Constantin Nica. Mirroring the first half, Atalanta managed only a single shot on target in the second half, Baselli shooting tamely at Storari in the 87th minute. In stoppage time, Tevez had a chance to double Juve's lead just before the final whistle, but he directed his shot off target. It mattered little, however, as the celebrations began shortly afterward. Grades Juventus Player Ratings Marco Storari 6 Andrea Barzagli 7 Angelo Ogbonna 6 Giorgio Chiellini 6 Stephan Lichtsteiner 6 Simone Padoin 7 Claudio Marchisio 7 Paul Pogba 7 Federico Peluso 6 Pablo Dani Osvaldo 6 Sebastian Giovinco 7 Fabio Quagliarella (for Giovinco, 46') N/A 7 Carlos Tevez (for Osvaldo, 65') N/A 6 Simone Pepe (for Lichtsteiner, 85') N/A 6 Post-Match Reaction JuventusFC ✔ @juventusfcen #Giovinco: "We always believed we could win the Scudetto, even though Roma had a fine season. It's a title victory we've fully deserved." JuventusFC ✔ @juventusfcen #Giovinco: "Celebrating with a victory makes it even sweeter. We're now going for our other objective, a 100 point finish." #JuveAtalanta Up Next Juventus play at Roma on Sunday before finishing the season at home to Cagliari on May 18. Atalanta host AC Milan on Sunday and finish the season at Catania on May 18. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 ATALANTA Simone Padoin (72′) May 5, 2014 - 9:00 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee:‬ Andrea De Marco Attendance:‬ 38000‎ Padoin crowns Scudetto celebrations May 5, 2014 Juventus beat Atalanta 1-0 at the Juventus Stadium on Monday night in Serie A. Simone Padoin grabbed the only goal of the game with a smart finish late on in the second half. The Bianconeri had already secured the title on Saturday thanks to Roma’s 4-1 loss to Catania which allowed this occasion to be nothing more than a celebration of acquiring their third successive Scudetto. The game started off as quite a slow burner, with both teams getting early touches of the ball. Antonio Conte put out a mixture of first teamers and reserves and Sebastian Giovinco had the first shot of the match which fell just wide of Andrea Consigli’s post. Giovinco would soon get another sight of goal in the opening quarter as he worked a smart one two with attacking compatriot Pablo Osvaldo but the striker ended up pulling his shot disappointingly wide. The half chances continued to come and Atalanta’s German Denis got the Nerazzurri’s first shot of the game which was blocked and then down the over end Osvaldo saw his snapshot fly over the crossbar. The match continued to produce little chances and just before the half hour we witnessed our first save of the game, Consigli tipping over smartly from a looping Osvaldo header. As the half progressed there would be not even be any half chances except poor optimistic strikes by Claudio Marchisio and Paul Pogba. The referee thankfully then brought to a close a pretty dire half of football The second half began with a lovely move from Juventus when some clever interchanging ended up finding its way to substitute Fabio Quagliarella, who had his first touch and shot of the game which flew well over the goal. The half then started to replicate the first half but with even less shots being taken by either side. Denis saw an acrobatic shot fly wide of the post before Quagliarella hit a free kick straight into the wall and those efforts were the only ones of interest as the match hit the hour mark. Quagliarella then turned provider when he dinked a ball over the Atalanta back line only for Osvaldo to toe poke his effort wide. Some urgency from Juventus finally allowed some speed to be injected into the game and Consigli did well to deny both Marchisio and Pogba in quick succession as the pace of the game quickened somewhat. Twenty minutes from the end a goal finally came. Simone Padoin, the former Atalanta man, stroked the ball home across goal after no one dealt with the initial ball across the edge of the box. Conte elected to then bring on Simone Pepe, who had barely played in the last two years due to injury as Juventus closed out the game and the Scudetto celebrations continued. The result meant Juventus have won all eighteen of their home matches so far this season and they could keep a 100% win record at home for the campaign if they defeat Cagliari in the final game. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 ATALANTA Simone Padoin (72′) May 5, 2014 - 9:00 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee:‬ Andrea De Marco Attendance:‬ 38000‎ Padoin for Juve Scudetto party Simone Padoin gave Juventus a 1-0 win over Atalanta in this celebration of a third consecutive Scudetto. May 5, 2014 The result keeps them on track for more records, as they are close to 97 points in a single season and managing a 100 per cent record on home turf. This was one huge party, as on Sunday afternoon Roma lost 4-1 at Catania, mathematically handing the third consecutive Serie A title to Juve. Atalanta were also in a mood to celebrate, having secured their safety with mid-table comfort, welcoming back Maxi Moralez from injury. Antonio Conte fielded an all-new line-up to ensure everyone got in on the festivities. Sebastian Giovinco drilled just wide from distance, while Angelo Ogbonna charged down a German Denis effort in the box. Giovinco and Daniel Osvaldo blasted more attempts just off target, but Giacomo Bonaventura burst into the box and was only stopped by a last-ditch and extremely risky Stephan Lichtsteiner tackle. An Osvaldo looping header was palmed out from under the bar and from the resulting corner Ogbonna nodded over. Marco Storari smothered a Daniele Baselli effort, while Denis at full stretch just failed to get on the end of a Maxi Moralez cross to the back post. Fabio Quagliarella was introduced for the second half and drilled over the bar at the end of a wonderful team move with several one-touch passes. Denis turned an overhead kick off target, which was flagged offside anyway, and Paul Pogba hit a powerful finish over the bar. Osvaldo completed a give-and-go with Quagliarella only to volley inches over the bar. Andrea Consigli needed a splendid double save on 67 minutes, parrying Quagliarella’s shot at the near post, getting back up to deny Pogba and then seeing substitute Carlos Tevez fire off target. The deadlock was finally broken when Tevez flicked on a Pogba backheel pass for Simone Padoin, whose angled drive from the edge of the box went in off the inside of the upright. It was a rare goal from Padoin against his former club. Mario Yepes had come sliding in to block the shot, but was accidentally kneed in the head. Medics applied a neckbrace before stretchering the Colombian off the field. Simone Pepe was given a run-out in the final minutes, as the winger has barely set foot on the field for two years due to a series of thigh and tendon injuries. Marco Storari also finally had something to do, beating away a fierce Daniele Baselli snapshot. It should've been 2-0 with the final kick of the game, but Quagliarella rolled across for Tevez to prod wide of an open goal. Juventus: Storari; Barzagli, Ogbonna, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner (Pepe 84), Padoin, Marchisio, Pogba, Peluso; Osvaldo (Tevez 65), Giovinco (Quagliarella 46) Atalanta: Consigli; Bellini, Lucchini (Benalouane 46), Yepes (Nica 77), Brivio; Raimondi (Estigarribia 64), Carmona, Baselli, Bonaventura; Maxi Moralez; Denis Ref: De Marco http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 ATALANTA Simone Padoin (72′) May 5, 2014 - 9:00 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee:‬ Andrea De Marco Attendance:‬ 38000‎ Champions' party continues with another win Antonio Conte's men picked up a narrow victory over the visitors just a day after it was confirmed that they had won the Italian top flight once again. May 5, 2014 Simone Padoin scored the only goal of the game against his former club Atalanta as Juventus celebrated sealing the Serie A title with a win. Roma's defeat to Catania on Sunday secured Juve's third consecutive league crown, and the 30th in their history, without Antonio Conte's men even having to play. In their first game since their latest title was sealed, Padoin netted his first goal for the club to secure a 31st league victory of the season four days after Thursday's Europa League semi-final exit at the hands of Benfica. After a sluggish opening hour that saw Pablo Osvaldo waste three chances, Juventus were sparked into life by the introduction of Fabio Quagliarella and Carlos Tevez. The former had two chances soon after coming on at half-time, and his Argentine team-mate could have netted with his first touch in the 69th minute but it fell to Padoin to strike the decisive blow with a well-taken low finish. One goal was enough for the home fans to raise the volume up another notch as yet another win move Turin giants on to 96 points and well on course to break the 100-point barrier with two games remaining, while the visitors remain 11th. With the title in the bag Conte rested the majority of his first team regulars and lined up with nine Italian players in his starting line-up, including goalkeeper Marco Storari coming in for Gianluigi Buffon. Sebastian Giovinco was also given a rare start and the striker wasted two early chances to put the champions in front. On both occasions the former Parma man was able to find space on the edge of the penalty area, but dragged his shots wide of Andrea Consigli's goal. Osvaldo sent a long-range effort over the crossbar as the hosts applied pressure, but were unable to find a way through and Atalanta were equally as wasteful on their rare counter-attacks. Claudio Marchisio and Osvaldo had further openings to break the deadlock before the break, but were unable to find the back of the net. Quagliarella was introduced at the break at the expense of the wasteful Giovinco and he had a chance to spark the party into life in the opening minutes of the second half. An intricate passing move on the edge of the penalty area found the substitute with a clear sight of goal, but he blasted over the crossbar - much to the frustration of the home support. After intense pressure from the hosts that saw Tevez and Quagliarella go close, Juve finally found the back of the net through former Atalanta midfielder Padoin in the 72nd minute. Quagliarella let a pass from the left run across his body and the 30-year-old fired low into the bottom corner from the edge of the penalty area to seal all three points. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

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