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BOLOGNA - JUVENTUS December 6, 2013 - 8:45 PM Renato Dall’Ara Stadium — Bologna Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Bologna v Juventus: Preview Dec 5, 2013 Juventus coach Antonio Conte has demanded maximum concentration from his players ahead of Friday's match at Bologna. http://markting10.nl/ Conte does not want his players distracted by Tuesday's Champions League match at Galatasaray. The Bianconeri need to beat the Turkish outfit in Istanbul in their final Group B match to progress to the knockout round of the competition. However, Conte wants his side to focus solely on Bologna. http://markting10.nl/ "Tomorrow's match will be a tough one against a good side," Conte said. "I will put my best team out on the pitch with the aim of being better than our rivals and taking home three points. "I am certain that the team that will play, will respond in the best possible way." Conte is confident his side will overcome the absence of Andrea Pirlo, who sustained a knee injury in last weekend's 1-0 triumph against Udinese and will be sidelined until the new year. http://markting10.nl/ "Paul (Pogba) can take that role and do well," he said. "But depending on our rivals' tactics we will decide whether it is Paul, Arturo Vidal or Claudio Marchisio to take Pirlo's position." Juve go into the encounter at the Renato Dall' Ara stadium riding a six-match winning streak in Serie A. http://markting10.nl/ The Turin giants are three points clear of Roma at the top of the standings and could extend that gap if they beat Bologna and the Giallorossi fail to come out triumphant against in-form Fiorentina this weekend. Rivals Bologna go into the encounter looking to make amends for Tuesday's 2-1 home defeat to Serie B side Siena that knocked them out of the Coppa Italia. "We are all angry, not just the coach," Bologna goalkeeper Dejan Stojanovic said. "We expected a victory and instead we lost in extra time. http://markting10.nl/ "Now we have to leave this defeat behind us and concentrate on doing well in Serie A. "We will have to play a flawless game if we are to surprise Juventus." http://markting10.nl/ Last weekend's 1-1 draw at Parma followed Bologna's 1-1 result against Inter Milan and extended their winless run in the league to four games. Stefano Pioli's side holds the last safety position but are level on 12 points with 18th-placed Livorno. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Pirlo and Vidal for FIFPro Award Dec 6, 2013 Juventus stars Andrea Pirlo and Arturo Vidal are nominated for the FIFPro World XI as best midfielders. http://markting10.nl/ All this week FIFA are announcing the 55 players in contention for the FIFPro World XI, which will be announced at the FIFA Ballon d’Or award ceremony at the Kongresshaus in Zurich on January 13, 2014. Today it was the turn of the midfielders, including two Serie A figures, both of them at Juventus. Pirlo and Chile international Vidal are in the running along with the likes of Gareth Bale, Steven Gerrard, Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben. http://markting10.nl/ FIFPro World XI 2013 midfield nominees: Xabi Alonso (Spain, Real Madrid CF); Gareth Bale (Wales, Tottenham Hotspur FC/Real Madrid CF); Sergio Busquets (Spain, FC Barcelona); Steven Gerrard (England, Liverpool FC); Andrés Iniesta (Spain, FC Barcelona); Isco (Spain, Málaga CF/ Real Madrid CF); Mesut Özil (Germany, Real Madrid CF/Arsenal FC); Andrea Pirlo (Italy, Juventus); Marco Reus (Germany, Borussia Dortmund); Franck Ribéry (France, FC Bayern München), Arjen Robben (Netherlands, FC Bayern München); Bastian Schweinsteiger (Germany, FC Bayern München); Yaya Touré (Côte d’Ivoire, Manchester City FC); Arturo Vidal (Chile, Juventus); Xavi (Spain; FC Barcelona)

Did Roma reject Pogba? Dec 6, 2013 There are reports Roma turned down the opportunity to sign Juventus star Paul Pogba on a free transfer. http://markting10.nl/ The midfielder is only 20 years old, but already a regular first choice for both club and country. He was snapped up on a Bosman when his contract with Manchester United expired in June 2011 and Juve convinced him to join them. http://markting10.nl/ According to Retesport, agent Mino Raiola had first offered Pogba’s services to Roma, but they were not interested in signing the teenager. If true, it would be a huge regret for the Giallorossi.

BOLOGNA - JUVENTUS December 6, 2013 - 8:45 PM Renato Dall’Ara Stadium — Bologna Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Bologna v Juventus – Team News, Possible Line-ups,Tactics And Prediction Dec 5, 2013 A fantastic recent run of form, coupled with slippage from AS Roma has seen Juventus over-turn the deficit of points and take a firm control of the Serie A table with a three point cushion at the top. The Old Lady’s form has take a sharp turn towards the up after their devastating defeat against Fiorentina and Juventus has since then on every single match, without conceding a goal in the league. The form curve is radically different for their opponents, as Bologna has not won a match since October and has slowly slid down the table to become level on points with Livorno, who are in the drop zone due to worse goal difference. Based on the most recent form, Bologna couldn’t have asked for a tougher opponent than Juventus. http://markting10.nl/ Bologna FC – Team News, Line-up and Formation Things have not gone well at all for Stefano Pioli’s team this season. The Rossoblù started their season dismally and had to wait till late October to register their first Serie A victory. Their potentially vital 1-0 win over fellow strugglers Livorno was followed by a thumping away win against Cagliari. Just when it was looking like they had shrugged off their poor start they once again lost form, failing to pick a single win in November. The only positive their fans can draw is the fact that they are not losing matches frequently now and have drawn three out of last four Serie A games. Their ignominy for current season was extended to the Cup as well when Bologna was knocked out by Serie B yo-yo men Siena in the Coppa Italia thanks to a late, late Zouhair Feddal. With no other tournaments to participate in, the Rossoblù will be looking to fully focus on the league and void a relegation which is looking highly probable right now. Bologna is likely to start with a three man defence though their formation will not be similar to that of Juve’s. Bologna’s three man back-line is likely to be brimming with experience with an average age of 32 as Mikael Antonsson and Cesar Natali will team up with Andrea Mantovani. With 26 goals conceded in 14 matches, the Rossoblù the second worst defensive record in the division and Pioli has struggled to field a set back-line, using different combinations in different matches – to little effect. Mantovani is likely to be a weak link in their defence and has been especially poor this season with just three successful tackles in seven appearances. Given the fact that Juventus will start with two strikers and Vidal will push up along with Paul Pogba and Stefan Lichtsteiner, the Bologna defence and ‘keeper Curci is likely to have a very busy day. Rene Krhin has had a decent season till now and is likely to play a much deeper defensive role against a Juventus midfield which will outnumber Bologna midfielders. Stefan Lichtsteiner is back after a lengthy lay-off and it was his assist that set up Llorente’s late match winner against Udinese. Archimede Morleo, who is likely to start as left-wing back for Bologna may have a tough time against the Swiss mail train. Morleo has often let opponent right backs dribble past him with ease and may struggled given a fully fit Lichtsteiner’s pace and work-rate. http://markting10.nl/ Bologna’s best chance to get something out of this match comes up front thanks to a player who has been strongly linked with Juventus in past and another Greek attacker who scored one of the greatest goals of last season. The versatile Alessandro Diamanti hasn’t hit his last year’s form yet but with three goals and an assist in 12 starts, he remains Bologna’s best player. Diamanti is technically strong and his fighting spirit means that Juventus defence can’t allow extra space or time to him. Panagiotis Kone has been another outstanding player for Bologna and is at present the club top scorer for season 2013/14. Kone usually operates in the channel between opponent defence and midfield and he will be looking to take advantage of the space that may free up due to absence of Pirlo in Juventus midfield. With an 84% passing success rate and four goals, Kone will be one of the players Bologa will be relying if they are to end Gigi Buffon’s personal record of clean sheets. Possible Starting XI (3-4-1-2): Curci; Antonsson, Mantovani, Natali; Garics, Krhin, Perez, Morleo; Kone; Diamanti, Bianchi http://markting10.nl/ Juventus FC – Team News, Line-up and Formation The Fiorentina loss seems to have sparked Juventus back to life and the defending champions have went on an awesome five match winning streak since then. Buffon, who had got some criticism for his performances earlier this season broke his previous clean sheet record for Juventus set more than a decade back after keeping out Udinese in last round. The veteran ‘keeper dished out one of his vintage displays in breaking that record, with a close range save off Di Natale making it to highlights reel. Fernando Llorente capped off his welcome return to form with a late, late goal to win the close encounter as Juve took control of the summit of Serie A table. http://markting10.nl/ Andrea Barzagli is fully fit, which means Conte won’t have too much head-ache in setting up his defence with the first choice trio of Barzagli, Bonucci and Chiellini all available. Stefan Lichtsteiner returned from injury against Udinese and promptly delivered the cross for the match-winner in his brief second half cameo. It is quite interesting to note that Juve’s latest winning streak was achieved without the Swiss wing-back who has been a vital component in the club since joining in 2011/12 season. Kwadwo Asamoah is also back from suspension which means Conte will once again be able to field his favourite pair of wing-backs. Lichtsteiner’s absence was covered by Juventus without much damage but Conte will be hoping to do the same in the absence of Andrea Pirlo, one of the most used out-field players in last two seasons. The veteran midfielder limped off against Udinese and it was later announced that he may miss out for rest of the year. Pirlo’s vision and creativity has been a major reason behind Juventus midfield becoming one of the best in Europe and the bearded genius will certainly be missed. Claudio Marchisio, who has been sidelined this season, will look to make full use of this opportunity and cement his place back in the starting XI. The other two midfielders both had personal highs during the week with Arturo Vidal signing a new contract which will keep him in Turin till 2017 while Paul Pogba became the first Juventus player to win the prestigious Golden Boy award. http://markting10.nl/ Fernando Llorente has scored 4 goals and assisted once in his last 5 matches and this hot streak of form is likely to help him keep his place in starting XI. Carlos Tevez looked slightly fatigued in the last match, though he is likely to start with Mirko Vucinic making an appearance later. Possible Starting XI (3-5-2): Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Pogba, Vidal, Marchisio, Asamoah; Tevez, Llorente http://markting10.nl/ Players to Watch Out For Arturo Vidal (Juventus) Expect the Chilean to cap off his new contract with another memorable performance. Pirlo’s absence does rob Juve off some irreplaceable creativity but it will also allow Vidal more freedom as he won’t have to give protection to Pirlo in midfield. Vidal is the highest scoring player in Conte era and it won’t come as a surprise if he increases that tally against Bologna. Alessandro Diamanti (Bologna) A late bloomer, Diamanti has shone for both club and country in past season. The Italian is an extremely dangerous and versatile player and has the ability to score screamers when he has the chance. The Juventus defence as well as Buffon will need to be wary about the Bologna ace. http://markting10.nl/ Prediction Bologna 0-1 Juventus Bologna played 120 minutes in mid-week and will be fatigued when they have to play another game just two days later. Their home form isn’t good either and given Juve’s present form, the visitors are likely to pile more misery on the hosts. Blast From The Past 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 Juventus squad for Bologna Dec 5, 2013 Juventus named their squad for Friday night’s Serie A game against Bologna. http://markting10.nl/ It kicks off at the Stadio Dall’Ara at 20.45 CET. Andrea Pirlo, Simone Pepe and Sebastian Giovinco are unavailable, but Stephan Lichtsteiner and Mauricio Isla are included. http://markting10.nl/ Juventus squad for Bologna: Buffon, Chiellini, Caceres, Ogbonna, Pogba, Marchisio, Vucinic, Tevez, De Ceglie, Peluso, Llorente, Barzagli, Motta, Bonucci, Padoin, Asamoah, Vidal, Lichtsteiner, Quagliarella, Storari, Isla, Vannucchi 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 MATCH PREVIEW Dec 5, 2013 Bologna survived defeat for the second consecutive week to go two games unbeaten but now face a Juventus side in imperious form. http://markting10.nl/ All the Rossoblu want for Christmas is to not be in the relegation zone. Two tenacious performances in their last two games would suggest that someone is smiling down on them as they have earned two vital points that currently keep them out of the bottom three on goals scored. Stefano Pioli’s side held on for 37 minutes against Parma and could still have snatched victory had they been more clinical. Juventus meanwhile may not have been naughty, but they are certainly giving the air of ‘no more Mr Nice Guy’. The gloves are off as the defending champions look to remain at the top of the mountain heading into the winter break. http://markting10.nl/ Since their shock 4-2 away defeat to Fiorentina, La Vecchia Signora has switched her motorised wheelchair into top gear to win six consecutive League games. In that period they have not conceded a single goal, and remain the only team to have scored in every Serie A match this term. Unbeaten Roma have now dropped eight points in their last four games and a win here could see the Bianconeri stretch their lead at the top to six points. With the idea of allocating the ultras vacated seats to children appearing to have backfired, Antonio Conte will want his team to distract from that by continuing their dominance on the pitch. Bologna are without the injured trio of Niccolo Cherubin, Henry Gimenez and Jonathan Cristaldo, while Fredrik Sorensen is suspended. Long-term absentee Simone Pepe is joined by Mauricio Isla, Sebastian Giovinco and Andrea Pirlo. http://markting10.nl/ Keep an eye on: Fernando Llorente (Juventus) - The 28-year-old Spaniard clinched a late victory and kept Juve’s impressive run going with a stoppage time winner last week at Udinese. It was his third goal in as many consecutive League games and he finally appears to be living up to his reputation and forming a formidable partnership with Carlos Tevez. Form Guide: Bologna (W D L D D) Juventus (W W W W W) Last season: Bologna 0-2 Juventus Stat fact: The Rossoblu have won one just once at home this season and have conceded 12 goals. That could be about to get a lot worse as Juventus have won five out of seven away games scoring 10 goals in the process. http://markting10.nl/ BOLOGNA (probable): Curci; Antonsson, Natali, Mantovani; Garics, Khrin, Perez, Morleo; Kone, Diamanti; Bianchi JUVENTUS (probable): Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Pogba, Marchisio, Asamoah; Tevez, Llorente 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 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