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Pogba 'can win Ballon d'Or' Dec 4, 2013 Juventus director Beppe Marotta is confident Paul Pogba “will win the Ballon d’Or one day and I hope we can achieve great things together.” http://markting10.nl/ The 20-year-old was given the Golden Boy 2013 award by Tuttosport newspaper as the most promising young player of the year. “I am proud that Pogba is part of Juventus. This was a marriage in which we chose each other,” declared Marotta at the presentation. “Now we cannot just say he is a promising star, for he is already an authentic champion. Courage is one of his best characteristics, despite his young age, while I also want to point out his intelligence and hard work. http://markting10.nl/ “In future he will certainly be able to win the Ballon d’Or and I hope we can achieve great things together.” Pogba also spoke at the event and revealed initial difficulties settling in at Juventus. “Football is my life and it is all still like an incredible dream for me. Of course I’d love to win the Ballon d’Or, but there’s a long of work to go before I can achieve that objective. http://markting10.nl/ “I thank my family and friends, who were with me when times were tough. I also thank Juventus, Manchester United and all my Coaches. “It wasn’t easy when I arrived here, but I have so much still to learn from a champion like Andrea Pirlo. Tactically and technically, I want to follow in his footsteps. Who would I give the Italian Ballon d’Or to? Pirlo, certainly. “Carlos Tevez is a great guy who really makes me laugh too.”

Buffon believes Pogba will sign Dec 4, 2013 Gianluigi Buffon is confident that Paul Pogba will follow Arturo Vidal’s lead and sign an extension at Juventus. http://markting10.nl/ Vidal penned a new deal with the Bianconeri on Tuesday that keeps him in Turin until 2017. And the goalkeeper has claimed that the French midfielder, who was recently named as the best under-21 player in Europe, will join his Chilean teammate. “If Arturo, with all the offers he had, signed with Juve, it means there is an important project here,” he told Tuttosport. http://markting10.nl/ “It means that the best, most decorated players, believe they can achieve everything in the game here. “And I think you’ll see that with Pogba. I don’t know when [he will sign] but I’m sure it’s just a matter of days.” Buffon then commented on next summer’s World Cup and the Scudetto challenge that comes before it with the Bianconeri. http://markting10.nl/ “I hope the World Cup lasts as long as possible for us. There are three or four teams that are stronger than us, but no team knows how to fight like Italy. “Roma have been a big surprise. If they find continuity, they can fight all the way until the last week.”

Pogba: 2013 was a golden year! Dec 4, 2013 Paul Pogba has been awarded the Golden Boy award for the best under-21 footballer in Europe. http://markting10.nl/ The Juventus midfielder joins the likes of Isco, Mario Gotze and Mario Balotelli, and the France international has admitted that he is ‘flattered’ to have been given the honour. “I’m flattered and proud to receive this prestigious trophy,” he told Tuttosport. “Having won the League for the first time, got as far as the quarter-finals in the Champions League, won the Under-20 World Cup with France and been promoted to the first team by Coach Deschamps, 2013 really was a golden year for me. http://markting10.nl/ “I just hope that 2014 is the same! “One day I would like to win everything there is to win. Dreaming is not illegal. However, I’m a down-to-earth guy, and right now I want to win a third title in a row for Juventus. “The Champions League? We want to progress [to the knockout stages and do better]. But we will try with all our might to win it. http://markting10.nl/ “I have no news about [a contract extension]. I signed with Juve until 2015. I am focused on playing well now, I don’t worry about tomorrow. “You’ll have to ask the President, the Coach and my agent about that.”

Buffon: Pogba will renew Juventus contract The France international has reportedly piqued the interest of Real Madrid but his skipper is adamant that the 20-year-old is poised to extend his stay in Turin. Dec 4, 2013 Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon has claimed that Paul Pogba is on the verge of signing a new contract with the club. http://markting10.nl/ The France international only arrived in Turin on a free transfer from Manchester United in the summer of 2012 but has already established himself as one of the finest young midfielders in the world and, consequently, reportedly attracted the interest of Real Madrid. However, Buffon is in no doubt that Pogba will extend his stay at Juventus Stadium, claiming the 20-year-old is all but certain to follow the lead of team-mate Arturo Vidal, who agreed a new deal with the Italian champions on Tuesday. "Pogba? You will see soon that he will also renew [his contract]," the Bianconeri goalkeeper is quoted as saying by Tuttosport. http://markting10.nl/ "If a player who has as many offers like Arturo decides to tie himself to Juventus for such a long time, it's a very clear signal and it means that there is an important and solid project here. "There is a conviction among the most important players in the squad that in the future we can achieve the same great results as in recent years."

Pogba beats Lukaku & Varane to Golden Boy award The award, handed out to the best player under the age of 21 on an annual basis, was given to the Juventus midfielder ahead of a host of top youngsters. Dec 4, 2013 Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has won the 2013 Golden Boy award on the back of his breakthrough season for club and country. http://markting10.nl/ The 20-year-old was languishing on the bench at Manchester United a year and a half ago, but a move to Turin has seen him play a part in the side winning the Scudetto, break into the senior France team and win the Under-20 World Cup. FORMER GOLDEN BOY WINNERS LIONEL MESSI - 2005 - The third winner of the award, the Barcelona attacker was already making waves eight years ago. Although he was not yet the finished product, his raw talent was obvious for all to see. ANDERSON - 2008 - The best example of a Golden Boy winner who has not lived up to his hype. Tuttosport, who established the award, suggested that the Manchester United midfielder could be "the heir to Roy Keane". http://markting10.nl/ MARIO BALOTELLI - 2010 - Balotelli won the award while at Manchester City but he failed to shine consistently and since joined AC Milan, where he has shown more regular glimpses of his ability. MARIO GOTZE - 2011 - The attacker was the first - and still only - Bundesliga victor for being key to Dortmund's league success. He has since joined rivals Bayern Munich for €37 million. http://markting10.nl/ Pogba's performances and achievements in 2013 saw him pip striker Romelu Lukaku - who finished second - to the award, which judges the best player in the world under the age of 21 and is voted for by 30 newspapers around the world. The Chelsea striker has shone during loan spells at West Brom and now Everton, as well as helping Belgium reach the World Cup finals as a seeded nation. Schalke youngster Julian Draxler - linked with a mega-money move to the Premier League regularly this year - finished third, ahead of Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane and Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian defender Marquinhos. http://markting10.nl/ Three Arsenal entrants made the top 25 (Yaya Sanogo in sixth, Serge Gnabry in 16th and Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain in 24th) while Man Utd's Adnan Januzaj is the highest-ranked 18-year-old in seventh. No Barcelona, Bayern Munich or Borussia Dortmund players made the shortlist. http://markting10.nl/ Pogba - the first Frenchman to win the Golden Boy - spoke after being given the award about his "golden year" and said he wants to win everything possible under Antonio Conte. Last year's winner of the 11-year-old prize was attacking midfielder Isco, who has since left Malaga for Real Madrid.

'2013 has been my golden year' - Pogba The France international is keen to build on a year of great personal success by winning a second Scudetto - but remained quiet over talk of a new contract. Dec 4, 2013 Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has described 2013 as his "golden year" but says he is targeting even more success with the club in the future. http://markting10.nl/ The Frenchman broke into the Bianconeri set-up as they romped to the Scudetto and was key to his country's Under-20 World Cup success in the summer. Those efforts mean he is now a regular in the senior setup with France and with the calendar year coming to an end, the former Manchester United man looked back over the past 12 months with pride. "I won the league title in my first season here and got as far as the quarter-finals of the Champions League," Pogba, 20, said to Tuttosport. http://markting10.nl/ "I won the Under-20 World Cup title with France and was promoted by coach Didier Deschamps into the main team. This really has been my golden year and I hope that 2014 is the same. "I would like to win it all with Juve, but you have to consider your opponents, who can be more aggressive than ever. "Dreaming is not forbidden, but if I was being down to earth then I want a third Scudetto in a row for Juventus, and the second in a row for me - that is the main objective. http://markting10.nl/ "In the Champions League, realistically, we're aiming to progress and to do better than last year. We will try with all our strength." There are rumours in Italy that Pogba will soon sign a new deal with the Turin club, like Arturo Vidal did on Tuesday, but he has insisted that he is in the dark regarding contract talks. "I have no news about my future," he added. "I signed a deal with Juventus until 2015 and I can only give you all the best of myself to the team for which they are registered. http://markting10.nl/ "You have to ask the president, the coach or my agent [Mino Raiola]." With Andrea Pirlo sidelined indefinitely with knee ligament damage, Pogba is likely to feature prominently in the coming weeks, with Bologna next up for Juve on Friday.

Juventus fined €5,000 for young fans' abuse of Brkic The Serie A champions have been punished after a stand full of schoolchildren were caught shouting abuse at the Serbia international. Dec 3, 2012 The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) disciplinary committee have fined Juventus €5,000 after young supporters were found to have shouted abuse at Udinese goalkeeper Zeljko Brkic during Sunday's Serie A clash in Turin. http://markting10.nl/ Adults had been banned from attending the game at Juventus Stadium because of discriminatory chants directed towards Napoli fans last month but, instead of playing the game against the Zebrette behind closed doors, the Bianconeri invited 12,000 schoolchildren into the ground. However, the move backfired, with the FIGC forced to act after Brkic was targeted by fans during Juve's 1-0 win over Udinese. http://markting10.nl/ A statement from the Serie A read: "Juventus have been fined €5,000 for their very young supporters having repeatedly insulted a player of a rival team." Juventus, who are currently top of Serie A, clinched a dramatic victory thanks to Fernando Llorente’s stoppage-time winner.

Barzagli: Juve can cope without Pirlo The defender is confident that the midfielder's absence will not see the Bianconeri's strong run of form falter heading towards the winter break. Dec 3, 2012 Andrea Barzagli is confident Juventus will cope without Andrea Pirlo after the midfielder was ruled out indefinitely with ligament damage. http://markting10.nl/ The Italy veteran picked up the medial knee injury in the Bianconeri's win over Udinese on Sunday and is expected to be out of action for at least six weeks, though the Turin club have declined to set a return date for the midfielder. With the likes of Claudio Marchisio, Paul Pogba and Arturo Vidal available play in central midfield for Antonio Conte's men, Barzagli has total confidence that the Serie A leaders can continue their fine domestic form. "Andrea is important to us," the 32-year-old told reporters at the club's annual Castagna d'Oro ceremony, with Vidal the winner of the best player of 2012-13 after Pirlo won the award - voted for by fans - last year. http://markting10.nl/ "He is one of the best players in the world and gives us a lot of experience. Fortunately, we have other players who are strong in midfield, though admittedly there is no one else quite like him. "But we are still a great team and we will try to impose our game on the opposition without him."

Milan wish Pirlo speedy recovery The Rossoneri hope the midfielder returns to action swiftly after picking up a muscular problem against Udinese for Juventus at the weekend. Dec 3, 2012 AC Milan have wished former midfielder Andrea Pirlo a swift recovery after the Juventus talisman suffered ligament damage on Sunday. http://markting10.nl/ The 34-year-old was substituted in the first half as the Bianconeri beat Udinese 1-0 and, on Monday, it was confirmed that the Italy international had damaged the medial ligament in his right knee. Although no official return date has been given, Pirlo is expected to be out until at least the middle of January and the Rossoneri - whom he left in 2011 on a free transfer - expressed their hope that he returns to action in Italy quickly. "Everybody at Milan, from the players to the coaching staff, would like to send their regards to Andrea Pirlo and wish him a speedy recovery with his knee injury," the San Siro side said in a statement on their website on Tuesday. http://markting10.nl/ Pirlo's fitness woes mean he will not feature in Juve's crunch Champions League tie with Galatasaray on December 10, when the team need at least a draw at the Turk Telekom Arena to qualify for the last 16 of the competition behind Real Madrid in Group B. Next up, though, is a trip to Bologna on Friday as they hope to extend their three-point lead over second-placed Roma in Serie A.

Juventus don't need to spend in January - Marotta The Bianconeri CEO says there will be numerous contract renewals coming up in Turin, while ruling out the exits of star players. Dec 3, 2012 Juventus chief Giuseppe Marotta has claimed that the club do not need to strengthen their squad in January to secure a third successive Scudetto. http://markting10.nl/ The Bianconeri have been linked with a loan move for Manchester United winger Nani but the club CEO says they are focused on securing players for the future, such as when they signed striker Fernando Llorente on a Bosman transfer last winter ahead of a summer move. "We do not need to patch up the squad in January - at this stage, we want to build for the future," he told Tuttosport. "Think about how last year at this stage we were laying the groundwork by signing Llorente. "This is how we want to continue, moving with the times, paying attention to opportunities in the transfer market that will allow us to beat opposition." http://markting10.nl/ Arturo Vidal is expected to sign a contract extension with the Turin club imminently and Marotta says that more renewals are in the pipeline, while insisting they have no plans to sell their finest stars. "In this period it is essential that we renew deals, not just for Vidal - Andrea Barzagli, for example," he continued. "Plus all the others who are showing great quality as usual. "We have no intention of selling our best players. Certainly those who stay must be willing to give their all. We don't intend to force anybody to stay, but no one has asked for a transfer." http://markting10.nl/ The 58-year-old also praised the squad for their recent stellar form having initially trailed behind Roma at the start of 2013-14, which he believes was down to Italy's busy international football schedule during the summer. "I think initially this season some players suffered by having to participate in the Confederations Cup, which required special preparation," Marotta added. http://markting10.nl/ "But as soon as they returned to peak condition... Well, you have seen how good we've been." Having gone three points clear at the top of Serie A this weekend with a 1-0 win over Udinese, Antonio Conte's men next face Bologna on Friday.

Barzagli: Pirlo unique, but… Dec 3, 2013 Andrea Barzagli doesn’t expect boss Antonio Conte to ask Juventus to play differently now that Andrea Pirlo is sidelined. AMAZONIAN The playmaker is set to be out of action for around 40 days after picking up a knee ligament problem in the game against Udinese on Sunday. “Andrea is important for us, he’s one of the best in the world and lends us his vast experience,” the 32-year-old added. “Luckily we have excellent players who can come into the midfield, though there’s nobody like him. As a great team, we’ll look to play our own game just the same without him.” AMAZONIAN Pirlo limped out of the Udinese game in the first half and the Old Lady only ensured a win thanks to an injury-time Fernando Llorente strike. “It was a crucial win which arrived in the last minute of a difficult match,” Barzagli continued. “We did well and were fortunate to believe in ourselves. “Udinese proved themselves to be in a better physical condition than us, and they made us suffer on two occasions when Gigi Buffon made the difference.” AMAZONIAN Juventus have won their last six games and they haven’t conceded a goal during that winning streak which has taken them to the top of the table. “At the beginning we conceded quite a few goals, even though not necessarily more than in other years, perhaps more because of lapses in concentration than anything. “But after the Fiorentina game we’ve rediscovered that defensive solidarity which is fundamental to winning in Italy. AMAZONIAN “It’s to early to talk of us running away with the Scudetto though, we’re still at the beginning. Roma have done extraordinary things so far, and we’ve done well to keep up with them and then overtake. “But the road ahead is long, and we’re already concentrating on Friday’s game in Bologna.”

Capello: 'Roma Juve's only antagonists' Dec 2, 2013 Russia manager Fabio Capello believes Roma are the only real Scudetto antagonists to Juventus. http://markting10.nl/ He won Serie A titles with both those clubs and was in Florence today in order to be inducted into the Italian Football Hall of Fame. People have said since the start of the season that Juve were the strongest, noted Capello to the media. There were some teams who could contrast them, like Roma, but they have now drawn four in a row. Theyre still up there and without European competition to worry about they can be the only real Scudetto antagonists to Juventus. http://markting10.nl/ Capello was one of eight new entries into the Hall of Fame along with Franco Baresi, Gabriel Batistuta, Massimo Moratti, Gianni Rivera, Eraldo Monzeglio and referees Cesare Gussoni and Sergio Gonnella. The Russia manager was also asked about the experiment of filling the stands of the Juventus Stadium with over 12,000 children to replace banned ultras. However, it wasnt a total success, because many of the kids all under the age of 13 still jeered opponents Udinese and hurled insults at Zeljko Brkic every time he took a goal kick. http://markting10.nl/ Id ask myself a few questions after what happened at the Juventus Stadium. If even children start insulting the opposition team, then it means there are serious problems of ethics and sporting attitude in this country. If I had been there, I wouldve told the announcer to intervene and make them stop those chants. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

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Pirlo has knee ligament damage Dec 2, 2013 Juventus will be without Andrea Pirlo for the rest of 2013, as he has damaged knee ligaments. http://markting10.nl/ The midfielder limped off just 15 minutes into Sunday’s 1-0 win over Udinese in Turin. Tests have now confirmed a second degree lesion to the collateral medial ligament in his right knee. http://markting10.nl/ The Juve medics have not stated how long he will be out for, but an injury of this type usually requires at least a month to heal, possibly two. It is a heavy blow for the Bianconeri, who are top of the Serie A table and need a point away to Galatasaray in order to qualify for the Champions League knockouts.

Marotta on Pirlo and Vucinic Dec 2, 2013 Beppe Marotta admits Andrea Pirlo’s injury was an unexpected blow and “won’t force” Mirko Vucinic to stay at Juventus. http://markting10.nl/ The director spoke to Sky Sport Italia after tests showed Pirlo is out for at least a month with a second degree lesion to his knee ligament. “This was unexpected and we won’t say anything more today. He will start treatment tomorrow and try to get back as soon as possible,” noted Marotta. There was a message on the club website of Milan, Pirlo’s former team, wishing the midfielder good luck in his recovery. http://markting10.nl/ Marotta was also asked about the reports that Vucinic will be sold or loaned out in January – possibly to Manchester United in exchange for Nani. “Clearly the media is talking about potential new signings, but this team has scored without fail for dozens of games. There is no ‘goal problem’ and the defence has settled down now too. http://markting10.nl/ “Happy as we are with the players at our disposal, we won’t force anyone to stay. Those who do remain must do so with great hunger and fight for a place in the starting XI. Still, nobody so far has expressed the desire to leave. “I wouldn’t talk about January arrivals right now, as the squad is achieving extraordinary things and we have one of the best Coaches in the world. Antonio Conte has been able to make the most of the resources and I wish to underline the Juventus Model.”

Buffon up for FIFA/FIFPro World XI Dec 2, 2013 Juventus and Italy’s Gigi Buffon is one of five goalkeepers shortlisted for the FIFA/FIFPro World XI of 2013. http://markting10.nl/ FIFPro and FIFA today announced that Buffon will be rivalled by Real Madrid’s Iker Casillas, Petr Cech of Chelsea, Bayern Munich’s Manuel Neuer and Barcelona’s Victor Valdes for the gloves in the fantasy team. The FIFA XI will be revealed in full on January 13, 2014, in Zurich.

Pirlo suffers knee ligament damage The Juve playmaker suffered a clash of knees in the meeting with Udinese and initial reports have suggested that he could miss a month of action. Dec 2, 2013 Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo has suffered knee ligament damage, the Serie A club have revealed on Monday. http://markting10.nl/ The Bianconeri have not indicated how long the 34-year-old could be sidelined, but initial speculation suggests it could be up to a month, ruling him out of the rest of 2013. A statement on the official club website said: "Andrea Pirlo, who picked up a knock not long after kick-off in yesterday’s fixture between Juventus and Udinese, has undergone medical tests this afternoon. "The examinations at Turin’s Fornaca Clinic have revealed second-grade damage to the medial collateral ligament of his right knee." The playmaker was involved in a clash of knees with Udinese midfielder Andrea Lazzari during Antonio Conte's men's 1-0 victory over the Zebrette on Sunday. http://markting10.nl/ Pirlo suffered the knock after only six minutes and attempted to run off the injury before signalling to the bench that he was unable to continue after 15 minutes. Juventus' win over Udinese stretched their lead in Italy's top flight to three points courtesy of Fernando Llorente's last-minute winner. The Bianconeri face Bologna on Friday before a crucial Champions League clash against Galatasaray next Tuesday.

Vidal set to sign Juventus extension, says Marotta The Bianconeri director has revealed that the midfielder will sign a contract renewal shortly, while has stressed Paul Pogba is going nowhere. Dec 2, 2012 Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta has insisted that Arturo Vidal will sign a new deal with the Serie A champions in the upcoming days. http://markting10.nl/ The Scudetto holders have been in talks with the Chile international for a while now and Marotta has revealed that it's only a matter of time before Vidal will extend his current contract, which is due to expire in the summer of 2016. "We have reached the final stages of the renewal talks with Vidal. We will make things official next week," Marotta told Sky Sport. The 26-year-old has been in superb form for Juventus so far this season, scoring 10 goals in 20 appearances in all competitions. http://markting10.nl/ Marotta also had his say on the future of Paul Pogba, who has recently been linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain, and stressed that there's no offers for the France international. "Pogba has been doing a fine job, but there is no concrete interest in him that needs his attention." Pogba, 20, has a contract with Juve until June 2016.

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 UDINESE Fernando Llorente 90+1′ December 1, 2013 - 6:30 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Gianpaolo Calvarese Attendance:‬ 38000‎ Llorente: 'A very tough game' Dec 1, 2013 Fernando Llorente confessed “it was a very tough game” after giving Juventus the late victory over Udinese. http://markting10.nl/ “I am happy, as it was a very tough game with so many chances, but we couldn’t find a way through,” he told Sky Sport Italia. “At the end I managed it and I’m very happy. We had to win, we achieved it – albeit late and after a real struggle.” This was Juve’s sixth consecutive victory with six clean sheets and allowed them to go three points clear at the top of the Serie A table. http://markting10.nl/ Llorente netted his fourth goal of the League season in an unusual atmosphere, as 12,200 children were in the stands to fill in for the banned ultras in the Curva Sud and Nord. “It was wonderful to see so many children in the stands. It was hard for me to expect such a good start to the season. I am working to do better every day.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 UDINESE Fernando Llorente 90+1′ December 1, 2013 - 6:30 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Gianpaolo Calvarese Attendance:‬ 38000‎ Conte: 'Juve gambled for victory' Dec 1, 2013 Antonio Conte revealed his tactics for an injury time Juventus victory over Udinese, but is worried about Andrea Pirlo. http://markting10.nl/ “Zeljko Brkic put in a great performance, as did Gigi Buffon. It was an exciting game with one team attacking and another that was lethal on the counter,” he told Sky Sport Italia of the 1-0 result. “It was entertaining, a good advert for football and had two sides who wanted to win. We believed to the end, even running a few risks, but we wanted this victory. Don’t forget we were coming off a tough Champions League match, but physically we held out well against an on-form Udinese side.” Fernando Llorente scored at the 91st minute, but Conte shook things up by introducing Fabio Quagliarella for Paolo De Ceglie. http://markting10.nl/ “I waited until the final 20 minutes and opted to risk it for the victory with an extra striker, making Paul Pogba and Arturo Vidal more static midfielders with Claudio Marchisio wide. I had seen this option in my head if the game was still deadlocked, as I wanted all three points. “It went well this time and I’ll admit I was fortunate rather than talented, as it could’ve gone either way.” This was Juve’s sixth consecutive Serie A victory with six clean sheets, sending them three points clear at the top of the table. It is no coincidence that this run followed on from their 4-2 defeat in Florence. http://markting10.nl/ “The Fiorentina game is an open wound that has not yet healed. We were 2-0 up and conceded four goals in 20 minutes. That was a wake-up call, though I honestly would’ve preferred to do without! If it gave my players a desire to fight back and prove themselves, then at least something positive came from it. “We have been working as a team for three years now and have built an important mentality here that pushes them on towards victory. I am fortunate to have a group of players that want to be protagonists and make their mark, even after winning for two years running. We are all hungry – the Coach, players, club and fans. “Every game is important. We are three points in front, but let us not forget a few weeks ago we were five points behind Roma. http://markting10.nl/ “It is an exhilarating season in which every match represents a potential slip-up for each team.” There was some bad news for the Bianconeri, as Pirlo limped off after just 15 minutes with a knee injury. “We hope Andrea hasn’t hurt himself badly. I hope it is just a knock and not a sprain. He is an important player for us and I want to be optimistic, as Andrea is a champion and will do everything to be back as soon as possible.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 UDINESE Fernando Llorente 90+1′ December 1, 2013 - 6:30 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Gianpaolo Calvarese Attendance:‬ 38000‎ Guidolin distraught at defeat Dec 1, 2013 Francesco Guidolin was distraught after Udinese’s last-gasp defeat to Juventus. “How do I feel? Bad. Very bad.” http://markting10.nl/ The Coach was visibly upset when he spoke to Sky Sport Italia after Fernando Llorente’s goal in stoppages. “How do I feel? Bad. Very bad. This is our job and our sport, so we are feeling great disappointment, especially for my players who put in a fine performance and certainly deserved more. That’s life. “They took the right approach, kept up the tempo and intensity, answering Juve blow for blow. It all went well until the 92nd minute. It’s a shame.” http://markting10.nl/ Guidolin had a long hug with Juve Coach Antonio Conte on the touchline after the final whistle in Turin, while he was also praised by Gigi Buffon. “I complimented Antonio, because he is truly a great Coach and a man with an exceptional spirit who passes that on to his team. I was a little disappointed at that moment, obviously. “I am very proud, as I consider Buffon to be a great person even above a great player. His compliments can only fill me with pride. http://markting10.nl/ “Antonio Di Natale is an atypical centre-forward and you can’t lean on him the way you do a Llorente. He needs the ball delivered to him in a certain way and he created at least two great scoring opportunities tonight. “How can we improve? We need to be more precise when in possession and building the forward moves. http://markting10.nl/ “We are rediscovering the spirit of the past seasons, as we achieved something extraordinary with that approach. Our confidence would’ve grown a great deal with a result today, but I am frankly a bit sick of receiving compliments and no points against the big clubs. “We need points, because Serie A is more balanced and complicated this year.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 UDINESE Fernando Llorente 90+1′ December 1, 2013 - 6:30 PM Juventus Stadium Turin Referee: Gianpaolo Calvarese Attendance:‬ 38000‎ Conte: Juventus driven to make history The 44-year-old watched his side produce another determined display and is certain that his players' drive can help lead to success this season. Dec 1, 2013 Antonio Conte believes it is his team’s desire "to make its mark" that is behind Juventus’s surge to the top of Serie A. http://markting10.nl/ The Bianconeri were five points behind early pacesetters Roma at the end of last month but have now opened up a three point lead of their own at the top of the table after a 1-0 victory over Udinese. The Turin side had to show plenty of grit and determination as they ground out the win courtesy of Fernando Llorente’s late header and Conte is convinced that his side’s drive to win a third successive Scudetto - something they have not done since the 1930s - was behind their last-ditch victory. "I'm lucky enough to coach a group of players that wants to make its mark. It will be tough, but we have the desire to give it a go," the 44-year-old club coach told the press after the match. http://markting10.nl/ "It was a good game and a decent advert for football, both sides went out to win. Brkic and Buffon each made top saves. "I waited until the end to go gung-ho, there's only one point's difference between a draw and defeat. http://markting10.nl/ "We're building something important in terms of the way we play and our mentality. We always go out for the win." Conte’s team now have the chance to cement their place at the top of Serie A as they face teams from the bottom half of the league in their remaining three fixtures before the winter break. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 UDINESE Fernando Llorente 90+1′ December 1, 2013 - 6:30 PM Juventus Stadium Turin Referee: Gianpaolo Calvarese Attendance:‬ 38000‎ Llorente: Juventus struggled to finish off Udinese The Spaniard came up with goods late on as the Old Lady won 1-0, while Gianluigi Buffon claimed a Udinese win would have been fair. Dec 1, 2013 Fernando Llorente accepted that Juventus struggled to convert their chances in their 1-0 win over Udinese on Sunday, but was relieved with his late headed goal. http://markting10.nl/ The hosts dominated the match but struggled to find the breakthrough and had to rely on the Spaniard’s late intervention to secure all three points. The former Athletic Bilbao striker hasn’t been given the easiest of times by critics since arriving in Italy in the summer, but he feels that his performances are getting better and his goals are testament to that improvement. "We are happy, it was a very tough game against a good team like Udinese," the 28-year-old told reporters after the match. http://markting10.nl/ "We created many scoring chances but we could not convert them. "Today we just had to win and we did that, the victory came in the final seconds after a great effort. My goal? I was hoping to do well, I'm working to continue to improve." The result sees Antonio Conte’s side move three point clear at the top of the Serie A having won their last six games on the bounce and gave Gianluigi Buffon his eighth clean sheet of the season. http://markting10.nl/ "A game like tonight's could have gone either way and nobody would have had cause for complaint with the final outcome," the Bianconeri captain commented after the game. "There are wins that are worth double and this is certainly one of them." The Turin side implemented a new policy against udinese to make sure there were no empty seats in the stadium, as local school children were allowed in for free - something both players think is a fantastic initiative. http://markting10.nl/ "It was a beautiful thing to see all these kids here at the Juventus Stadium to watch the game," stated Llorente. Buffon added: "It was nice to see the stands occupied, playing with empty seats is not a good advert for football." http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 UDINESE Fernando Llorente 90+1′ December 1, 2013 - 6:30 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Gianpaolo Calvarese Attendance:‬ 38000‎ Buffon: 'It's a six-pointer' Gigi Buffon said the stoppage-time win over Udinese was “a six-pointer” for Juventus. Dec 1, 2013 The 1-0 victory in Turin was their sixth on the bounce in Serie A, achieved with six clean sheets. http://markting10.nl/ “It was an important game, there’s no point denying there are draws that can feel like defeats and wins that can feel like they are worth six points. This was a six-pointer,” the goalkeeper told Sky Sport Italia. “Whatever the result, it would’ve been fair and hardly scandalous, as it was an even game.” Buffon had to make a series of stunning saves, particularly on Antonio Di Natale and Andrea Lazzari. http://markting10.nl/ “In my career I have almost always played in top clubs, so I am accustomed to making few saves per game, but important ones. I have to prove myself every game, the same as any other player. “We faced a team with a great Coach and a team that plays good football. Udinese can really hurt you on the break and have a lot of quality, so they are a tough opponent to deal with.” The ultras were banned from the Curva Nord and Curva Sud sections today, so those were filled with children. “It was nice to fill the stands, because playing with empty seats is not a good advert for football. I was very pleased to see the kids respond, as they cheered us on. I also thank them, as they allowed us to play earlier, which is good in this weather! It was freezing today.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS 1 - 0 UDINESE Fernando Llorente 90+1′ December 1, 2013 - 6:30 PM Juventus Stadium Turin Referee: Gianpaolo Calvarese Attendance:‬ 38000‎ Player Ratings A goal in the dying stages from Fernando Llorente was enough to propel the Bianconeri back to the top of Serie A after they had struggled to break down their disciplined opponents. Dec 1, 2013 JUVENTUS Gianluigi Buffon - Produced a miraculous save to keep out an effort from Di Natale in the 63rd minute, having also denied the same player before the break. Andrea Barzagli - Making a return from injury, the Italy international was dominant in the air as he put in a solid display at the back for the Bianconeri. Leonardo Bonucci - Failed to deal with the threat of Di Natale on quite a few occasions, particularly in the second half. Giorgio Chiellini - The imposing centre-back looked fairly comfortable throughout as his team dominated possession, though Di Natale's intelligent movement did trouble him at times after the break. Simone Padoin - Did the simple things well on the right for the home side, without ever excelling. Withdrawn in the second half by Conte. Claudio Marchisio - Produced a handful of divine touches after being picked ahead of Pogba, but faded considerably after the break. Andrea Pirlo - The Italy international's involvement was brought to an abrupt end in the 15th minute when he had to be replaced by Pogba after picking up an injury early on. Arturo Vidal - Fresh from his goalscoring exploits in the Champions League the Chilean midfielder looked dangerous as Juventus camped out on the edge of Udinese's penalty area. Paolo De Ceglie - The 27-year-old provided a great attacking outlet for the Old Lady on the left from his position at wing-back. Carlos Tévez - Forced Brkic into a fine stop with a venomous shot in the ninth minute and dragged a shot just wide later in the game. Continued to link well with Llorente in attack for the hosts. Fernando Llorente - The ball stuck to him in the opening exchanges as he brilliantly brought team-mates around him into play and he proved the difference late on when he popped up to score a close-range header. http://markting10.nl/ Substitutions Stephan Lichtsteiner - The versatile Swiss made his return following a 10-game absence through injury and did well to provide the assist for Llorente's goal, albeit slightly unintentionally. Paul Pogba - Replaced Pirlo in the 15th minute and looked a bit off the pace in a central position for the hosts. Fabio Quagliarella - Chose to protect his face with his hands moments after coming on, which resulted in a yellow card. Forced Brkic into making a fine stop with a rasping shot from 20 yards. http://markting10.nl/ UDINESE Zeljko Brkic - Made one fabulous stop to deny Tevez in the first half and commanded his penalty area well before being beaten very late on by Llorente's close-range header. Thomas Heurtaux - Helped keep the Old Lady at bay in the first half before being caught by Llorente just before the interval. The Frenchman appeared to struggle with a knock after that collision. Danilo - Continued his decent form for Guidolin's side at centre-back and played a key role in shielding the Udinese goal, before the hosts struck at the death. Maurizio Domizzi - The disciplined defender put in a truckload of blocks to keep Juventus out for much of the game. Gabriel Silva - Thwarted Llorente and Vidal with some brilliant last-ditch challenges and got forward down the left to good effect. Duan Basta - Worked tirelessly on the right-hand side of midfield for the visitors as Juventus enjoyed far more possession than their opponents. Allan - Made a vital goal-line clearance in the final stages to keep out a Llorente header and he did a good job playing just in front of the back four for Guidolin's side. Andrea Lazzari - Pushed on in the second half after chasing shadows in the first. Tested Buffon with a brilliant swerving effort that the Italian tipped over superbly. Bruno Fernandes - Linked well with the overlapping Silva before being withdrawn on the hour mark. Roberto Pereyra - Snatched at a couple of chances before the break and he did not appear in sync with some of his team-mates during his time on the pitch. Subbed off late on. Antonio Di Natale - Tested Buffon with an ambitious chip in the first half and showed some lovely touches after the break, before drawing a world-class stop from the Juventus goalkeeper in the 63rd minute. http://markting10.nl/ Substitutions Badu - Replaced Fernandes after 60 minutes and had a positive impact on the game for his side, by dribbling well and drawing a couple of fouls from Pogba and Marchisio. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111