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Buffon: We won't stop Jan 10, 2014 Gianluigi Buffon has claimed that his Juventus side ‘will not stop’ in their bid for a third successive Scudetto. http://markting10.nl/ The Bianconeri travel to face Cagliari this weekend, knowing that three points could pull them 11 points clear of second place Roma. And the goalkeeper has insisted that his men are fully focused on claiming another League title. “I feel great physically and full of confidence,” he told JTV. “The wins are certainly helping in this regard! http://markting10.nl/ “This stretch of consecutive wins has filled us with energy – but we will not stop or rest on our laurels. “On January 28 I’ll be 36-years-old – but I’m not satisfied. The criticism I received pushes me to do better.” The shot-stopper then reflected on the fondest moments in his career. http://markting10.nl/ “Winning the League in Trieste,” he said. “The entire Curva supported me after I made a mistake against Lecce that almost cost us the title. “That was important for me – it was a delicate moment, but we got through it.”

Bonucci: I want to win Scudetto Jan 10, 2014 Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci has declared that he wants to conquer both the Scudetto and the World Cup in 2014. http://markting10.nl/ The 26-year-old also shared his thoughts on the Old Lady’s upcoming fixtures, which include an away day meeting with Cagliari, and a quarter-final Coppa Italia clash against second-placed Roma. “We still have a few days to think about the Coppa Italia, now the pressing commitment is the match against Cagliari,” Bonucci has commented in conversation today with Sky Sport Italia. “However, then we will concentrate on what we will contend for at the [stadio] Olimpico, because it’s still to be seen. http://markting10.nl/ “It’ll be another interesting match and a great challenge between two teams which are rediscovering themselves and putting themselves on the pitch with their own ideas, and it will surely be a great battle.” Juve’s next League game sees them pitted against 12th placed Cagliari, and Bonucci is not underestimating the Sardinians. “Of course they will want to cause an upset against Juventus. When you play against the big teams, you always put in that little bit more, and they certainly have some dangerous weapons on the counter attack, because they have interesting players like Ibarbo, Sau and Cossu, who if you give space can hurt you. http://markting10.nl/ “Therefore, we will need maximum concentration, and a great Juve like we have seen in the last 10 games.” Having suffered from inconsistency in Turin until the arrival of Coach Antonio Conte two years ago, the former Bari defender has enjoyed an upturn in fortunes, and he reserved special praise for the Leccese tactician. “I’ve improved so much, however the boss [Antonio Conte] is one who prepares the matches down to the finest details, therefore this helps everyone in the squad to improve, even in simple body posture. http://markting10.nl/ “In these two years, I have definitely made many improvements, and I owe that to him, myself and my character. “However, I have met a great Coach, and above all a great person on my road.” Meanwhile, Bonucci has reportedly never thought about leaving Turin, and would only seek a move away if he were no longer wanted. http://markting10.nl/ “No, I don’t have any intention of moving. I have always said that for me it would be an honour to continue at Juventus and to end my career here, because it’s a shirt you are proud to wear. “Then unfortunately you never know in football - if one day they should tell me that I am no longer part of this great family, I will take act and find another club.” French international starlet Paul Pogba has had a stellar start to the 2013-14 campaign for Juventus, and has been linked with transfers to Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in recent times. http://markting10.nl/ “It’s right that Paul doesn’t listen too much to voices coming from the outside. “It’s normal though, he’s a 20-year-old boy who has done some incredible things in the last two years and it’s right that big clubs should want him. “However, I hope that Juventus can keep him for another few years, our squad still hopes.” http://markting10.nl/ When asked about his hopes for 2014, Bonucci confirmed that he has big ambitions for the New Year with both club and country. “Of course I want to be greedy, because I want the Scudetto with the Juventus shirt. “Then I want to be a protagonist and win the World Cup with the national team shirt.”

Juve to hike Pogba’s wage, but… Jan 10, 2014 Juventus are reportedly ready to offer Paul Pogba €4m a season, but three clubs are apparently preparing to offer up to double that. http://markting10.nl/ The midfielder has attracted equal recognition and transfer speculation over the past 18 months for his form in Turin, with Real Madrid, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain among those said to be following the 20-year-old’s progress with interest. Subsequently, and on from director general Beppe Marotta’s recent hints, it is believed that the Old Lady are looking to initiate talks over an improved contract. The giornalaccio rosa dello Sport indicate that the Bianconeri are willing to quadruple Pogba’s current earnings to €4m a season and extend his deal by a further two years. http://markting10.nl/ Such a move would pull the former Manchester United man up to the same wage bracket as Gianluigi Buffon, Andrea Pirlo and Arturo Vidal and just below high earners Carlos Tevez and Fernando Llorente. However, it is suggested by the giornalaccio rosa dello Sport that PSG are willing to place an offer of at least €7m-a-year on the table to tempt Pogba, and that Real Madrid and Bayern Munich would both be offering as much as €8m as an annual salary.

CAGLIARI - JUVENTUS January 12, 2014 - 3:00 PM Sant'Elia Stadium — Cagliari Referee: Marco Guida No Cagliari-Juve crowd increase Jan 9, 2014 The capacity crowd allowed to attend Cagliari’s home match with Juventus this weekend reportedly won’t be increasing, as previously hoped. http://markting10.nl/ Due to restrictions in place at the Stadio Sant’Elia, the Sardinian outfit have only been allowed a maximum of 4,798 fans to attend games. Reports during this week, though, hinted at town officials working towards a hypothesis of erecting a further 1,000-2,000 seats in the curva Nord, ahead of League-leaders Juventus’ visit this Sunday. http://markting10.nl/ However, the giornalaccio rosa dello Sport report today that this plan of action will not go through, due to rules on public security and with there not being enough time before the game to initiate it successfully. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Juventus midfield maestro set for new contract Jan 9, 2014 Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo is expected to sign a two-year extension with the Old Lady, allowing anxious supporters to heave a sigh of relief. http://markting10.nl/ The 34-year-old reportedly met with the Bianconeri’s board of directors including president Andrea Agnelli and reached an agreement which will see the former AC Milan player earn around €4 million per season. According to TuttoSport, there are only a few details related to bonuses left to sort out, after which the club will likely make the deal official, keeping the player at the Juventus Stadium until the end of the 2015-16 season. http://markting10.nl/ The 2012 Serie A footballer of the year has been an instrumental part of the Bianconeri’s squad ever since his move from the Rossoneri in the summer of 2011, featuring 82 times and scoring 11 goals for the Old Lady.

Manchester United to use Nani to tempt Juventus to sell Claudio Marchisio? Jan 9, 2014 Manchester United are reportedly planning to offer winger Nani to Juventus in a bid to sign Claudio Marchisio. AMAZONIAN The North-West outfit are desperate to strengthen their midfield following their failure to land big-name targets in the summer window. Despite Nani recently signing a new contract, it is understood that United will offer Juve the Portugal international as a makeweight for a possible deal involving Marchisio, according to Forza Italian Football. AMAZONIAN Nani is said to have been a long-standing target for the Serie A side.

Man Utd to make £20m Marchisio bid Jan 9, 2014 Manchester United will table a bid of €25m for Juventus man Claudio Marchisio, according to reports. AMAZONIAN The Independent believe that David Moyes’ men will try to cure their midfield woes by offering for the Italy international. The Premier League side have struggled this season under the new manager, with many calling for an overhaul of the squad. The middle of the park is one area of the pitch that the Old Trafford have asked to be improved, and the paper insists that they will do so by going in for the Bianconeri man. AMAZONIAN It is claimed that United are willing to offer £20m for Marchisio, however, it is unclear whether the Old Lady would sell for that amount. Paul Pogba, Andrea Pirlo and Arturo Vidal are in the process, or have been, signing new deals with Juve this season.

‘Pogba will join PSG this summer’ Jan 9, 2014 FIFA agent Ernesto Bronzetti has hypothesised that Juventus will sign Paul Pogba to a new contract, but then sell him to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer. http://markting10.nl/ The Frenchman has been linked with PSG as well as Real Madrid in recent months, for his development so far in Turin. On from increasing reports and indications from the Bianconeri that they will open contract renewal talks with the 20-year-old shortly, Bronzetti has offered his view. “Pogba to PSG is a scenario that is quite clear. In June he will go,” the agent, who has worked closely with Juventus in the past, has told Premium Calcio today. http://markting10.nl/ “It is not done, but it is an operation that I see happening in the end. “Juve will not decline an offer of €50m to €60m, whilst I also believe that would be good. “I think that in the coming months they may reach a preliminary renewal and then he will be sold in the summer. http://markting10.nl/ “In the deal, however, I do not think Verratti can be included.” Bronzetti commented also in this interview that ‘Juventus offered €30m for Gonzalo Higuain’ in the summer, before reflected on Real Madrid’s apparent interest in Andrea Pirlo and previous reports linking Giorgio Chiellini with the Spaniards. “Pirlo has never been a goal of Real Madrid’s. [President Florentino] Perez does not buy those aged over 30. http://markting10.nl/ “Chiellini was very close to Real Madrid for about €25m to €30m, but [then Coach Jose] Mournho decided to focus on [Ricardo] Carvalho.” Bronzetti also represents Carlo Ancelotti, who last summer left PSG to take over at Real Madrid. “He had been chosen by Manchester United before Moyes, but he had already given his word to Real Madrid.”

Juve target Pogba after Pirlo Jan 9, 2014 Assumed off to a strong start in renewal talks with Andrea Pirlo, Juventus officials will reportedly start proceedings on a new contract with Paul Pogba. http://markting10.nl/ A number of Italian outlets yesterday picked up on Pirlo’s presence at club headquarters on Wednesday as a sign of contract renewal talks have begun, and perhaps having already seen an agreement on a two-year deal reached. On from the assumption that a deal to commit the playmaker until June 2016 is close, reports today highlight club officials as looking to initiate talks with Pogba over a contract extension. http://markting10.nl/ Tuttosport report that director general Beppe Marotta is hoping to open up talks soon with Pogba’s representative Mino Raiola. With the likes of Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain having been previously linked with the Frenchman, the Bianconeri are seen as requiring a ‘major economic effort’ in order to renew the former Manchester United youngster’s current deal.

Manchester United make offer for Marchisio Jan 8, 2014 Current English Premier league champions Manchester United have reportedly made an offer for Juventus’ midfield man Claudio Marchisio. AMAZONIAN The Red Devils are keen to strengthen their midfield after a very disappointing start to their season, which has seen them fall 11 points behind league leaders Arsenal. Forza Italian Football has learned that the Manchester giants made an offer of around €25 million for the 27-year-old, who has appeared on 13 occasiona in Serie A for the Bianconeri this season. AMAZONIAN United also enquired about the availability of French starlet Paul Pogba, who signed for Juve from the English side, but that request was flatly refused. Marchisio, a current Italian international, has found his place in the Juventus starting eleven under threat with the emergence of Pogba, thus with the impending World Cup in Brazil, he may well favour the chance of regular football elsewhere.

Pirlo agrees Juve contract? Jan 8, 2014 There are reports Andrea Pirlo has agreed a contract extension with Juventus after he was spotted at the club HQ. http://markting10.nl/ The 34-year-old midfielder’s current deal expires at the end of the season, fuelling rumours he could be snapped up on a free transfer by Real Madrid. Several different Italian news sources confirmed Pirlo was spotted at the Bianconeri headquarters this afternoon with President Andrea Agnelli, directors Beppe Marotta and Fabio Paratici. http://markting10.nl/ It’s reported Pirlo accepted the offer of a new two-year contract worth €4m per season plus performance-related bonuses.

'I haven't thought about leaving Juve' Jan 7, 2014 Kwadwo Asamoah has insisted that he has ‘never thought’ about leaving Juventus and is happy at the club. AMAZONIAN The Ghana international has been an integral part of the Bianconeri XI this season, playing in 15 League games. And the 25-year-old has claimed that he wants to stay with the Old Lady for the foreseeable future. AMAZONIAN “I have not spoken with anyone about my future,” he told Goal.com. “I’m doing well at Juventus, which is one of the biggest in the world. “It has never occurred to me to leave for another club.”

Marotta: We will renew Pirlo Jan 7, 2014 As Beppe Marotta reportedly probes Andrea Pirlo’s environment for indications, he comments: “There is no possibility of a separation.” http://markting10.nl/ Juventus are believed set to open negotiations this February on extending Pirlo’s current contract beyond its expiry at the end of this season. However, the giornalaccio rosa dello Sport report that director general Marotta will look to pick up an indication from the player’s immediate environment on what his intentions may be. Juve are seen to be preparing a two-year offer paying €4m per season to try and keep the playmaker in their ranks beyond this summer. http://markting10.nl/ It is understood that Pirlo is looking for a three-year contract, with Tottenham said to still be pushing with their own offer, but Marotta has revealed his confidence on Juve’s position. “With Pirlo there is no possibility of separation, I can say that his contract will be extended as soon as possible, since relations are excellent,” Marotta has told reporters today. “The duration of his contract? We will let you know when it is defined.”

Marotta: Pirlo exit out of the question The 34-year-old playmaker has been linked with a reunion with Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid in recent weeks but is now said to be on the verge of extending his stay in Turin. Jan 7, 2014 Andrea Pirlo's Juventus contract is due to expire in the summer but general manager Giuseppe Marotta has reassured fans that the midfielder is close to signing a new deal with the club. http://markting10.nl/ The veteran playmaker's three goals in 14 league appearances have boosted the Bianconeri's bid for a third successive Serie A title and, thanks to Sunday's 3-0 win over second-placed Roma, the reigning champions are now eight points clear at the top of the table. Marotta is happy with the way his team have performed this season and has stated that the club are not looking to offload anybody during the January transfer window. "The team is a strong and functional group and we do not want to sell anybody," he is quoted as saying by La giornalaccio rosa dello Sport. http://markting10.nl/ "We have a plan that goes on for three years and, at this moment in time, there is no possibility of selling Pirlo, even though his contract is coming to the end. “Relations are excellent between Pirlo and the club and we are currently seeking to prolong his contract.” Marotta is also confident that Paul Pogba, who has reportedly attracted the interest of Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, will still be at Juventus Stadium next season. http://markting10.nl/ "He is a very good football player and so the eyes of big clubs are on him, but we don't want to sell him," he told Rai 2. "We will soon talk with his agent about his contract too." Juventus, meanwhile, have been linked with Parma attacker Jonathan Biabiany and PSG winger Jeremy Menez but Marotta revealed that there are unlikely to be any new additions to Antonio Conte's squad before the end of the month. http://markting10.nl/ "They are very good players but we are not seeking players like them; the group is strong," he declared. "We are not particularly interested in the January market."

Neuer ends Casillas' reign as World's Best Goalkeeper The Bayern Munich ace beat Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon to the annual award, which had been won by Real Madrid's out-of-favour shot-stopper for the past five years. Jan 7, 2014 Manuel Neuer has been named as the World's Best Goalkeeper by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS). http://markting10.nl/ The 27-year-old shot-stopper, who won five trophies with Bayern Munich in 2013, while at the same time helping Germany qualify for this summer's World Cup in Brazil, was the clear victor of the vote, which brings together editors and experts from 70 countries. Neuer finished with 211 points, a staggering 133 clear of his closes rival, Italy and Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon, who has four previous triumphs to his name. http://markting10.nl/ Chelsea's Petr Cech finished third, just ahead of the Blues' Thibaut Courtois, who is currently on loan at Atletico Madrid. Victor Valdes, who is to leave Barcelona at the end of the season, came home fifth, with Real Madrid's out-of-favour goalkeeper Iker Casillas, who had won the award for the past five years, claiming sixth place.

JUVENTUS 3 - 0 ROMA Arturo Vidal (17') Leonardo Bonucci (48') Mirko Vučinić (77'-Pen) January 5, 2014 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Barzagli: Roma caused Juventus problems The centre-back has insisted that Sunday's encounter was not as easy for the titleholders as the final result might suggest. Jan 6, 2014 Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli has admitted that Roma made life difficult for the Bianconeri in Sunday's Serie A encounter, despite running out 3-0 winners. http://markting10.nl/ Arturo Vidal gave Juventus the lead after 17 minutes of play, before Leonardo Bonucci and Mirko Vucinic put the match to bed after the break. However, Barzagli has stressed that it was not an easy win for the reigning Italian champions. "It was a difficult, hard-fought encounter," Barzagli was quoted as saying on the official Juventus website. http://markting10.nl/ "Roma have great players and caused us some problems, but we did really well to give so little away and make the most of the chances we created." Juventus moved eight points clear of Roma following Sunday's win, but Barzagli echoed the sentiments of coach Antonio Conte in declaring that the title race is by no means over just yet. http://markting10.nl/ "It’s perhaps best not to think about the table at the moment. "We have a considerable advantage now, but there are too many games to be played and we mustn't let our guard down." http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS 3 - 0 ROMA Arturo Vidal (17') Leonardo Bonucci (48') Mirko Vučinić (77'-Pen) January 5, 2014 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Juventus still have a long way to go, says Conte The 44-year-old has voiced his delight with Sunday's victory over Roma, but has insisted they cannot afford to get complacent. Jan 6, 2014 Juventus coach Antonio Conte feels it's too soon to claim that the Serie A title race is already over following the Bianconeri's 3-0 win over Roma on Sunday. http://markting10.nl/ The reigning champions have moved eight points clear of the Giallorossi after this weekend's victory, yet Conte has warned that anything can still happen between now and the end of the season. "The eight-point gap is important but we can’t afford to let it pull the wool over our eyes and lose concentration. Anything is still possible, just look at how we’ve made up 13 points on Roma," the successful coach told the Juventus website. "Sunday’s victory is just an important step. We’ve still got one more game in Cagliari to round off the first half of the season, then on with the second. http://markting10.nl/ "When you play against great teams like Roma you need to take advantage of their weak points. It would have been a problem had we not adequately prepared from a tactical point of view." Juventus resume Serie A action away against Cagliari on Sunday. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

‘Eight points an advantage, but…’ Jan 6, 2014 Andrea Barzagli says Roma gave Juventus ‘headaches for 60 minutes’ yesterday and has warned that the title race is not yet over. AMAZONIAN The Bianconeri ran out 3-0 winners over the nine men of the Giallorossi in Sunday evening’s meeting between Serie A’s top two, to hand the Turin side a sizeable eight-point advantage in the title race. “Is the Scudetto in our pocket? How can I respond? There are still 20 games left,” Barzagli has warned, however, to suggestions the Old Lady have things wrapped up. “Certainly this was an important game, because it was a direct confrontation. Eight points is a good advantage, but there is still so much until the end of the season. AMAZONIAN “It was a tough game, the best moment was at the end when it was over, as for 60 minutes Roma caused us headaches. “They are a team to be respected, but we have relied upon our strength.”

JUVENTUS 3 - 0 ROMA Arturo Vidal (17') Leonardo Bonucci (48') Mirko Vučinić (77'-Pen) January 5, 2014 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Nicola Rizzoli De Sanctis: 'System makes Juve strong' Jan 5, 2014 Roma goalkeeper Morgan De Sanctis complained “the Italian football system makes Juventus clearly stronger than the rest.” http://markting10.nl/ The shot-stopper spoke to Sky Sport Italia after a 3-0 defeat in Turin left them eight points adrift of the Serie A leaders. “In the first half Roma played very well, but it’s a shame we conceded on the first dangerous situation. In the second half we were a bit chaotic and not sharp enough on set plays, which along with the red cards created an exaggerated result. “We weren’t focused or concentrated enough on Leonardo Bonucci’s goal. It’s a shame and a real regret, because conceding straight after the second half made it extremely difficult to get back into the game.” http://markting10.nl/ When asked what Juventus have more than Roma, De Sanctis made comments that are bound to cause controversy. “I already said this week that the Italian football system makes Juventus clearly stronger than the rest. In the first half Roma proved they could play on a par with them and you can even lose, but it’s important to put in the performance. “For the last three years Juve have been playing in a brand new stadium and this is an advantage, without doubt. It is also an advantage they will probably have over the other clubs for another six or seven years.” http://markting10.nl/ The new law on helping clubs to build their own stadiums has been caught up in legal wrangling for many years and so far only Juve have been able to break through the red tape thanks to a deal with the local council. Roma, Napoli, Cagliari, Palermo and Inter have all tried and failed so far to build their own arenas, while Udinese are restructuring the Stadio Friuli in conjunction with the council. The Juventus Stadium has vastly increased the Bianconeri's revenue. Antonio Conte accused Roma of “pub talk provocation” before the match for suggesting Juve won with ‘help’ over the years. http://markting10.nl/ “The result is a fact, but I don’t think it’s fair to say if anyone says something about Juventus that it’s pub talk,” snapped De Sanctis. “Everyone is allowed to say what they want and if only the winners were allowed to talk then it would be meaningless. “There will certainly be another match against Juventus on May 11. Juve were right about one thing, that at the end of the day it’s the result on the pitch that counts and tonight we didn’t prove ourselves.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS 3 - 0 ROMA Arturo Vidal (17') Leonardo Bonucci (48') Mirko Vučinić (77'-Pen) January 5, 2014 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Sabatini: 'Juve are more mature' Jan 5, 2014 Roma director Walter Sabatini confessed “Juventus are more mature and the best team” after a 3-0 result. http://markting10.nl/ The Giallorossi had most of the possession in Turin, but failed to take their chances and are now eight points adrift. “We played in a different way to previous visits, but the result was the same,” he told Sky Sport Italia. “Roma’s first half performance was very good, then we conceded goals from a throw-in and a free kick, but we played like a great team. http://markting10.nl/ “Juventus were more mature and showed their experience tonight, as we paid a heavy price for our distractions. We’ve got quality, but have to acknowledge the result. “They are the best team, as they have proved over the last few years, but we believe that we can challenge them and the performance tonight proved it’s not an illusion. “We must remember this is our first defeat of the season. We need to remember it and correct our mistakes.” http://markting10.nl/ Sabatini was asked whether this defeat will mutate Roma’s transfer strategy in the January window. “I had said we’d wait until this game to discuss matters with the Coach, but nothing changes. We will do what needs doing.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS 3 - 0 ROMA Arturo Vidal (17') Leonardo Bonucci (48') Mirko Vučinić (77'-Pen) January 5, 2014 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Garcia: 'Nothing is over yet' Jan 5, 2014 Rudi Garcia was happy with the first hour of Roma’s performance against Juventus and insisted “nothing is over yet.” http://markting10.nl/ The Giallorossi had not lost under his tenure, but were beaten 3-0 by Juventus with Daniele De Rossi and Leandro Castan sent off in the final stages. “I don’t know if this was the worst way to lose our unbeaten record, but it is bad to end with nine men,” he told Sky Sport Italia. “On 2-0 we still had the chance to get back into the game, but we were unlucky to concede the two goals in bad moments of the match. http://markting10.nl/ “We had a good first half, but Juve were efficient in keeping us out. We now have a Coppa Italia game to play and after that we’re back in Serie A, so we have to get back on track and rediscover the victory as soon as possible.” Asked if Roma’s title ambitions were over after falling eight points behind the leaders, Garcia saw the glass half-full. “There are another 60 points available, but the title is not our objective. Our objective is to get back into Europe, so we are now second and that is a good place to be in. After that, we’ll see what happens. http://markting10.nl/ “We played a very good first half and I had forgotten we were playing on the home turf of the Serie A leaders, who usually kept possession and pushed opponents back into their own half here. “Unfortunately, they scored at the first chance and we didn’t take ours. It hurt to concede straight after the restart. Juve did well on set plays and we have to work on some issues. “In my view it is a problem of efficiency. Neither side had that many chances, so you’ve got to take them when they arrive. We know this is football and Juve have a ruthless team, so we must learn to be ruthless too. http://markting10.nl/ “It is always difficult to play away to Juve and keep a clean sheet. They have very strong strikers, but I have no doubt that in the first half we played the right game. In order to win you also need luck in important moments and tonight the luck was more with Juventus than with us.” Adem Ljajic was surprisingly picked instead of Mattia Destro, but Garcia assured he had no regrets. “I’d pick the same line-up again, of course. It wasn’t an issue of tactics, strengths or weaknesses. Every game is different. Now we must keep a low profile and work even harder to win this type of match. Don’t forget there will be a Roma-Juventus encounter in May and nothing has finished today.” http://markting10.nl/ This is the first time Garcia has had to deal with a defeat at Roma, a club and fans notorious for their peaks and troughs. “I am 100 per cent confident in my players. After a defeat we have to push forward and use the feelings of disappointment we have tonight in our future games.” http://markting10.nl/ Finally, the French manager shrugged off any controversy regarding the two red cards. “I did not see anything from the touchline, so I prefer not to comment. It’s difficult to end the game with nine men, that is true, but we did not lose because of that. When Daniele was sent off, it was already 2-0 for Juve.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS 3 - 0 ROMA Arturo Vidal (17') Leonardo Bonucci (48') Mirko Vučinić (77'-Pen) January 5, 2014 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Conte: 'Moderately satisfied' Jan 5, 2014 Antonio Conte is “moderately satisfied” with Juventus going eight points clear of Roma with a 3-0 victory. http://markting10.nl/ The Bianconeri secured the Winter Champion title this evening thanks to their 10th consecutive victory. “I am only ever moderately satisfied until we achieve our targets, so this remains a stepping stone, but nothing definitive. Our satisfaction therefore has to remain moderate,” he told Sky Sport Italia. “There’s an entire second half of the season to go and we must do well. These eight points are important, but must not become an illusion, as if they rob us of the concentration and desire we need then we’ll be in real trouble. Anything could happen. http://markting10.nl/ “Let’s not forget that Roma won their opening 10 games, yet in Week 18 we are eight points in front of them. “I am still surprised by our growth in terms of tactics and mentality, as we are really improving in that respect. Don’t forget teams know us now, they know our strengths and weaknesses. That means we’ve had to work on strengthening our weaknesses and maintaining the strengths. “I think the desire to win is a philosophy of life and I tried to transmit that to my players. There are others here who already know what that means, like Gigi Buffon and Arturo Vidal. They all realised it’s great to win and want to continue doing it, but to achieve that you need great humility, hunger and the willingness to work for one another. http://markting10.nl/ “Just look at players like Carlos Tevez and Fernando Llorente who come back and actively take part in the defensive moves, not like old-fashioned strikers who would stand up there and wait for an assist to score. “Llorente is a very important player for us who, after two months of apprenticeship, has settled right into the team. He holds up the ball, spreads the play for his teammates and is strong in the air.” Conte was asked whether he had proved a point by ending the unbeaten record of French manager Rudi Garcia, who had been hailed throughout the media. http://markting10.nl/ “Roma are a very dangerous side with great quality and strong investments. Today if Juve had not prepared the game in the right way, we would’ve had a real bellyache. Let’s just say an Italian Coach did well to prepare the tactics,” he smiled. “When facing strong sides, such as Napoli already this season, you have to maintain your characteristics while trying to weaken their strengths. That is the job of a Coach, otherwise everyone can sit on the bench and pick a line-up. “As I said before, the pitch always gives the just result and tonight that’s what it did.” http://markting10.nl/ Despite their dominance in Serie A, Juve went out of the Champions League group phase. “In the Champions League we were perhaps a little bit arrogant playing against Copenhagen or Galatasaray. We didn’t grab our opponents by the throat straight away and we paid for that. Of course, we also didn’t play the final game and in my view on a decent pitch we’d still be in the tournament. “It’s a growth process and we went out in a painful manner, but gained valuable experience.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS 3 - 0 ROMA Arturo Vidal (17') Leonardo Bonucci (48') Mirko Vučinić (77'-Pen) January 5, 2014 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Bonucci: Juve dominated Roma again The defender was delighted to silence the noise that had had been filtering out of the Giallorossi camp during the build up to the top of the table clash. Jan 5, 2014 Leonardo Bonucci was proud with the way that Juventus "dominated" Roma as they won 3-0 over the nine-man side at the Juventus Stadium. http://markting10.nl/ The reigning Serie A champions looked set to face their toughest test of the season as they came up against the only side yet to taste defeat in Italy, but the hosts were rarely threatened after Arturo Vidal opened the scoring and ran out comfortable 3-0 winners as the visitors lost their discipline, along with their unbeaten record. Bonucci also got on the scoresheet and the defender felt his side’s performance was the perfect riposte to a week of constant soundbites from the Giallorossi camp. "We let Roma talk and we did our talking on the pitch," the Italy international, 26, told Sky Sport Italia after the game. http://markting10.nl/ "In recent years when Roma have come to the Juventus Stadium we dominated them and it proved to be the case this time too. "We knew we had to take control on our ground to keep at the top of the table. Despite sitting a little deeper than usual to avoid Roma counterattacks, we still scored three goals and got an important victory. "It was an intelligent performance, as we couldn’t let Roma make the most of their main strength, which is the pace of players like Gervinho and Adem Ljajic on the counterattack." http://markting10.nl/ Gianluigi Buffon kept his 11th cleansheet of the season against Rudi Garcia's men but the goalkeeper was impressed with the opposition and stated that, despite the Bianconeri building a sizeable lead in the Scudetto race, the job is far from done. "The statistics are impressive and now we can say that we fully deserve to be top of the table, casting aside any doubt," the veteran shot-stopper stated. "To analyse the match honestly, Roma caused us many problems in the first half and we won thanks to the individual incidents, which we made the most of. The Giallorossi are a really good side and showed that tonight. http://markting10.nl/ "It’s a very important victory, but Roma really impressed me for an hour tonight, so we cannot afford to let our concentration drop." Juventus have now won each of their last 10 league matches and have an eight-point lead at the top of Serie A. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Bonucci: 'Juve were intelligent' Jan 5, 2014 Leonardo Bonucci explained Juventus “dominated Roma” 3-0 with a “humble and intelligent performance.” http://markting10.nl/ The defender scored the second goal by turning in an Andrea Pirlo free kick at the back post. He celebrated by putting the ball under his shirt to mark his wife’s pregnancy. “I usually attack the near post, but I stayed back and Andrea did well to place the ball there. The baby is expected on May 19,” Bonucci told Sky Sport Italia. “We knew we had to take control on our turf to keep the top of the table. Despite sitting a little deeper than usual to avoid Roma counter-attacks, we still scored three goals and got an important victory. http://markting10.nl/ “It was an intelligent performance, as we couldn’t let Roma make the most of their main strength, which is the pace of players like Gervinho and Adem Ljajic on the counter.” Bonucci also snapped at the Giallorossi trash-talking over the past few weeks leading up to the game. “We let Roma talk and we did our talking on the pitch. In recent years when Roma have come to the Juventus Stadium we dominated them and it proved to be the case this time too. http://markting10.nl/ “Big clubs are built on strong defences, which is what we tried to do today. We were humble and waited rather than pouring forward to leave big gaps for Roma to run into.” This was the Bianconeri’s 10th consecutive victory, so what do they have now that they did not last season? “We have one more year of experience and the Coach always drills into us the hunger to win, which we maintain despite two consecutive Scudetti. We want to continue this run of victories and win a third straight title.”

JUVENTUS 3 - 0 ROMA Arturo Vidal (17') Leonardo Bonucci (48') Mirko Vučinić (77'-Pen) January 5, 2014 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Buffon: 'Juve silenced critics' Gigi Buffon said the 3-0 hammering of Roma proves Juventus are the best despite “alibis for those who don’t win.” Jan 5, 2014 Arturo Vidal, Leonardo Bonucci and Mirko Vucinic were on target, while Daniele De Rossi and Leandro Castan saw red in the final stages. http://markting10.nl/ It was their 10th consecutive Serie A victory and put them eight points clear at the top of the table. “The statistics are impressive and now we can say that we fully deserve to be top of the table, casting aside any aspersions,” Buffon told Sky Sport Italia. “The lads have learned that defeats teach you something, such as the loss against Inter last season and Fiorentina this term.” The ‘aspersions’ included Francesco Totti saying this week that Juve always win with ‘a little help.’ http://markting10.nl/ “It’s just talk that lots of people say and it’s not as if Francesco was alone over the years. I think more than anything else this is used as a ready alibi for those who don’t win. They can just say ‘Juve are helped’ and ignore their own problems. “To analyse the match honestly, Roma caused us many problems in the first half and we won thanks to the individual incidents, which we made the most of. The Giallorossi are a really good side and showed that tonight. “It’s a very important victory, but Roma really impressed me for an hour tonight, so we cannot afford to let our concentration drop.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111