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BOLOGNA - JUVENTUS December 6, 2013 - 8:45 PM Renato Dall’Ara Stadium — Bologna Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Bologna-Juventus Betting Preview: Antonio Conte's side to cruise to another victory Juve travel to face Rossoblu with both sides at different ends of Serie A, with our tipster advising punters back the away side to win to nil at a tasty price. Dec 5, 2013 Juventus have been in fantastic form in Serie A, winning 12 of their 14 matches so far, losing only once. http://markting10.nl/ They face a Bologna side this week who are struggling to escape the bottom three, as they sit in 17th, level on points with Livorno who occupy the final relegation place. Coral price the Serie A leaders at 4/9 (1.44) to take all three points from this match. Bologna finished 13th last season in the top flight, but have struggled for victories in recent weeks, managing only two wins in their last 15 matches. http://markting10.nl/ Coral price them as underdogs at 7/1 (8.00) to cause an upset. The same firm price the draw at 3/1 (4.00). With no value to be found in Juventus outright, the handicap market throws up a tempting price, with Juve -1 at 6/5 (2.20) with Coral. However, with Antonio Conte's side winning four away games this season by a single goal, it's worth staying away from this price as there appears to be a better option in the markets which would cover this eventuality. http://markting10.nl/ Instead, it's worth investing in the Bianconeri to win to nil at a fantastic 27/20 (2.35) with Coral. The Serie A leaders have won their last six matches, with this bet paying out in all of those matches. When you also consider Bologna have scored only 16 goals this season in Serie A, it's tough to ignore this bet, especially at such a price. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

BOLOGNA - JUVENTUS December 6, 2013 - 8:45 PM Renato Dall’Ara Stadium — Bologna Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Bologna-Juventus Preview: Bianconeri gunning for seventh straight win The two-time Serie A champions are in fine form, but will have to do without Andrea Pirlo, who is set for a spell on the sidelines with a knee injury. Dec 5, 2013 Serie A leaders Juventus will look for Fernando Llorente to continue his recent purple patch in front of goal during Friday's visit to Bologna. http://markting10.nl/ The Turin outfit - who have won back-to-back Serie A titles - head into the fixture at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on a run of six straight league victories, a streak that has taken them three points clear of second-placed Roma. Juve's latest success came in a 1-0 triumph over Udinese on Sunday, with Spain international Llorente notching the only goal of the game in second-half injury time. The 28-year-old joined Antonio Conte's side from Athletic Bilbao in the close-season and initially struggled for form, but now appears to have found his rhythm having scored in Juve's last three league games. http://markting10.nl/ The champions have dropped only five points in Serie A this campaign, tasting defeat just once in 14 games in a 4-2 setback to Fiorentina on October 20. But Conte was dealt a blow before the showdown with Stefano Pioli's men, with the news that playmaker Andrea Pirlo is set for an indefinite spell on the sidelines with a knee ligament injury. In contrast to Juventus' flying start, Bologna languish in 17th position and suffered the humiliation of being knocked out of the Coppa Italia by Serie B outfit Siena on Tuesday. http://markting10.nl/ Only newly-promoted Sassuolo have conceded more than their 26 goals in 14 outings, and they have not beaten Juve at home in their last nine attempts. Pioli's team are also on a four-game run without victory in Serie A, and have won just two of their last 15 top-flight fixtures. http://markting10.nl/ Head to Head Serie A ‎-‎ Mar 16, 2013 - Bologna 0 - 2 Juventus Serie A ‎-‎ Oct 31, 2012 - Juventus 2 - 1 Bologna Serie A ‎-‎ Mar 7, 2012 - Bologna 1 - 1 Juventus Coppa Italia ‎- Dec 8, 2011 - Juventus 2 - 1 Bologna Serie A - Sep 21, 2011 - Juventus 1 - 1 Bologna http://markting10.nl/ Last Five Matches BOLOGNA Dec 3, 2013 - Bologna 1 - 2 Siena 2 - Coppa Italia Nov 30, 2013 - Parma 1 - 1 Bologna - Serie A Nov 24, 2013 - Bologna 1 - 1 Internazionale - Serie A Nov 10, 2013 - Atalanta 2 - 1 Bologna - Serie A Nov 4, 2013 - Bologna 0 - 0 Chievo - Serie A http://markting10.nl/ JUVENTUS Dec 1, 2013 - Juventus 1 - 0 Udinese - Serie A Nov 27, 2013 - Juventus 3 - 1 FC Copenhagen - UCL Nov 24, 2013 - Livorno 0 - 2 Juventus - Serie A Nov 10, 2013 - Juventus 3 - 0 SSC Napoli - Serie A Nov 5, 2013 - Juventus 2 - 2 Real Madrid CF - UCL http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Pogba a future Ballon d'Or winner, says Marotta The Bianconeri chief is confident that the young midfielder is destined to become one of the best in the world. Dec 5, 2013 Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta believes that Paul Pogba has the potential to win the Fifa Ballon d'Or at some point in the future. http://markting10.nl/ The France international, 20, won the 2013 Golden Boy award earlier this week ahead of players such as Romelu Lukaku and Julian Draxler and Marotta thinks Pogba will only get better in the years to come. "I have no doubt that Pogba has what it takes to win the Ballon d'Or in the future. I hope we will achieve great things together," Marotta told reporters. "We are all proud that Pogba is part of Juventus. We chose each other and it has turned out to be a happy marriage. http://markting10.nl/ "He is no longer a future star, but he is already a great champion. He stands out for his courage, hard work and intelligence on the pitch, despite his young age." Pogba joined Juventus from Manchester United in the summer of 2012 and has since made over 50 official appearances for the Serie A champions.

BOLOGNA - JUVENTUS December 6, 2013 - 8:45 PM Renato Dall’Ara Stadium — Bologna Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Pioli: 'Bologna can shock Juve' Dec 5, 2013 Stefano Pioli is still furious after Bologna’s Coppa Italia exit, but warns they must “believe” against Juventus. http://markting10.nl/ The Rossoblu host Serie A leaders Juve at the Stadio Dall’Ara on Friday at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview. “I remain disappointed and angry, but thankfully we already have a game tomorrow that can allow us to close that chapter and open up another,” said Bologna Coach Pioli in a Press conference. His side was knocked out of the Coppa Italia Fourth Round on Tuesday by Siena in the last minute of extra time. http://markting10.nl/ “The players know what to do and from yesterday we started preparing to face Juventus. We must play with great spirit and tempo, but also certainly try to play the best possible football. “It will require the right quality and character to control the ball and make life difficult for our opponents. This is a game where we must believe in our chances.” The Serie A Week 15 tie is brought forward to Friday so that Juventus can prepare for their Champions League trip to Galatasaray. http://markting10.nl/ “Juventus are accustomed to not underestimating any test or any team, so they will not be distracted by their European commitments. They want to keep this positive streak going.” Former Juve defender Frederik Sorensen is suspended, while Henry Gimenez and Davide Moscardelli are ruled out by injury. Alessandro Diamanti should be fit to start after missing last week’s 1-1 draw with Parma due to a bout of flu. http://markting10.nl/ Bologna squad for Juventus: Agliardi, Curci, Stojanovic; Antonsson, Cech, Crespo, Garics, Mantovani, Morleo, Natali, Radakovic; Della Rocca, Kone, Krhin, Laxalt, Pazienza, Perez; Acquafresca, Alibec, Bianchi, Christodoulopoulos, Cristaldo, Diamanti http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

BOLOGNA - JUVENTUS December 6, 2013 - 8:45 PM Renato Dall’Ara Stadium — Bologna Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Conte focusing on Bologna Dec 5, 2013 Antonio Conte will pick the most appropriate team to face Bologna, has updated on Stephan Lichtsteiner and brushed off contract renewal speculation. http://markting10.nl/ The Bianconeri travel out to Emilia-Romagna this Friday evening for Week 15’s opening fixture, ahead of next Tuesday’s crunch Champions League group stage clash with Galatasaray, where a result is needed to earn progression to the Last 16 of the competition. At today’s pre-match Press conference, it was put to Juve’s Coach that the need in Istanbul may override team selection and focus for tomorrow evening. “It is inevitable that the match against Bologna will be a difficult game, against a team that is definitely in a good state of health, they are doing well, so we expect a tough game, hard,” countered Conte to reporters. http://markting10.nl/ “So we will go into it with a clear head, just thinking about the match against Bologna. We have always thought this way, so we must not change. “Having said that, I will try to select those that I consider most suitable and right at this particular moment, always with one goal - to be able to face the opponent with the best possible team and win the game.” The Coach was asked if this meant Fernando Llorente and Carlos Tevez ceding their places in attack to Fabio Quagliarella and Mirko Vucinic. http://markting10.nl/ “Let’s see. I’m not here to tell you the formation, so I will make my decisions and you will see them tomorrow. “The choices will be dictated by the physical condition of the players, from my mind, from what I have in my head, especially as we are facing, with many games ahead of us, the fact that we have already played in the last seven days.” After almost two months out, Stephan Lichtsteiner returned to action last weekend against Udinese, so Conte was asked if the Swiss full-back is in line for a start any time soon. http://markting10.nl/ “Lichtsteiner, as I said in the conference before Udinese, is a player who is recovering, he is looking for his best condition and through specific training he has been doing well in recent days. “We are trying to bring him up to the best possible condition, so that when he plays he can maintain 95 minutes with no problem. “He is training, having game-time, as he did against Udinese. We are trying to get him up to the best condition and I am sure that in no time he will be available to play from the start.” http://markting10.nl/ Conte was reminded of Arturo Vidal’s contract renewal this week and expected work from the Bianconeri to try to renew Paul Pogba and Andrea Pirlo’s contracts. The Coach was prompted for comment on his own possible contract renegotiation. “I believe that this, honestly, is not an important issue, neither for me nor for Juventus. We are so focused on a particular moment of the season, when we have to get a result in Istanbul, where in my opinion we have to give it everything in order to get second place [in the group]. “I am happy for the guys that are renewing their contracts, because they have deserved it, it is recognition, but for the rest, I repeat, we are so focused, it is an important moment and we remain focused on this.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Pogba’s attitude encourages Conte Dec 5, 2013 Antonio Conte has praised Paul Pogba for his response to picking up the 2013 Golden Boy, and commented on Juventus’ young supporters earning a fine. http://markting10.nl/ The Old Lady’s young Frenchman was yesterday announced as the recipient of Tuttosport’s annual award, which recognises the best Under-21 footballer of the past 12 months in Europe. “For Paul, I am very happy that he has received this award,” Conte has considered to reporters at today’s Press conference ahead of playing Bologna tomorrow. “But I am even more please that he has expressed himself in that way, saying that he will not settle for that award and that he wants to aim for a much more prestigious award. http://markting10.nl/ “This must not been seen as an act of cheek on the part of the guy, but as an act of awareness for what he has. Then from there, to continue to improve, to become one of the best players in the world, that is a nice way to go. In this sense there is a lot of work, but there are many lessons for him. “And above all, for his part, there must be the right mentality, the head that is there now, because he does not forget that he came from Manchester where he played in the youth team and in the first team when we saw him through binoculars. “Today, in the space of a year-and-a-half, he has grown in exciting ways, so impressively, and so much of the credit goes to him for making himself available. http://markting10.nl/ “I also think that we deserve some of the credit, and when I talk about ‘I’, I speak of the technical staff, the club who believed in him, that have had the opportunity to work to try to improve this guy. “But as I have said before, he is always wanting to continue to grow. He has the potential to do so. The important thing is that, as I always say, his head is down and he pedals. “By the time you are halfway through looking around, perhaps there is someone who overtakes you.”

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