Socrates

GAETANO SCIREA Non è possibile separare Gaetanoscirea calciatore da Gaetanoscirea uomo. Perché se è stato grande come sportivo, lo è stato ancora di più come persona. Amato e rispettato da tutti, persino dai tifosi avversi alla maglia bianconera. Preso come esempio da migliaia di bambini che si avvicinavano al calcio. Diventato l’emblema della Juventus e del calcio mondiale. Questo libro racconta, passo per passo, la sua vita. Rimbalzando, come una pallina da tennis, da Scirea capitano della Juventus a Gay marito e padre di famiglia. Una storia di una vita quasi normale, terminata come tutti sanno in modo tragico. Gaetanoscirea è uscito dal mondo del calcio e dalla vita nello stesso modo, quasi come se desiderasse passare inosservato. Silenziosamente. Ma, nonostante tutto, questo silenzio è diventato presto assordante. Lo trovi qui in formato E-book Lo trovi qui in formato libro

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Llorente medical on Monday Jun 29, 2013 Fernando Llorente will be in Turin on Monday for his medical, then hold a Press conference at the Juventus Stadium. The 28-year-old Spain international striker already agreed terms with the Bianconeri in January, as his contract with Athletic Bilbao expires tomorrow and he is therefore a free agent. The official Juventus website has now confirmed Llorente will fly in to Turin on Monday lunchtime for a medical. The Press conference will be held at the Juventus Stadium on Tuesday at 15.00 UK time (16.00 local)

Juve fans snap up Tevez shirts Jun 29, 2013 Juventus fans have taken Carlos Tevez to their hearts, as his Number 10 jersey is flying out of the club shop. The striker arrived from Manchester City this week for €9m plus a potential further €6m in performance-related bonuses. Although there was some controversy about the fact he was given the Number 10 jersey left vacant by Alessandro Del Piero a year ago, supporters appear to be embracing the new buy. The Corriere dello Sport claims up to 95 per cent of the shirts sold over the last three days in the Juve Store had the name Tevez on them. This season there was another report from Danish media that the Juve Store had not sold a single Nicklas Bendtner jersey.

Bonucci: 'Penalty a life lesson' Jun 29, 2013 Leonardo Bonucci admits “it’ll be difficult to forget” his penalty miss against Spain, but it “triggered something in me.” The Italy defender ballooned over the bar during the shoot-out, deciding the Confederations Cup semi-final on Thursday evening. “Hello to everyone,” he wrote on his official website ahead of Sunday's third place final with Uruguay. “Taking a penalty in a semi-final and missing is something that will be difficult to forget. As a player and a professional I am truly disappointed, but as an Italian even more so!!! “At the end of the game, however, it triggered something in me. I was sad, but all of a sudden I felt this strong rage and desire to make up for it that you cannot comprehend. “If before I wanted to improve myself, then after this experience I feel a desire to dream that is indescribable!! “I find that sport is a fantastic metaphor and seeing a defeat as a life lesson is my philosophy. “Well, what else to say. Forza Azzurri. Forza Leonardo.”

Tevez: Juve treasure or trouble? As Juventus announce the signing of Carlos Tevez from Manchester City, Alex Mott asks if the Argentine is worth the hassle. Jun 29, 2013 “I chose Juventus because it was my dream to play here in Italy and the Bianconeri were the only club who really wanted me,” Carlos Tevez stated at his official unveiling on Thursday afternoon. “Your football is one of the hardest and most beautiful in the world.” After back-to-back Scudetti without a true goalscorer, the Old Lady now have two on their books. Fernando Llorente will come in this summer after running down his contract at Athletic Bilbao, and with the Manchester City forward joining him for as little as €9m, the rest of Serie A are right to be scared going into the 2013-14 campaign. The Argentine striker may not be known for his loyalty and dedication to the cause, but when he gets it right, as Sir Alex Ferguson and Roberto Mancini can attest, the 29-year-old gets it very, very right. 107 goals in nearly 250 games for both Manchester clubs shows the talent Tevez has at his disposal. Which is a good job really, because being given the No.10 jersey at the Juventus Stadium means having to hit the back of the net regularly. There was general bemusement when Antonio Conte’s side decided to hand the mythical shirt to the bullish, bolshie Argentine. Having gone untouched since Alessandro Del Piero left the club in 2012, it was widely expected to remain so, and perhaps even be retired. However, as owner John Elkann explained, “Juve now have another great No.10.” There is certainly going to be pressure going into the new season for Tevez – expectations will be high, and with that shirt number on his back, fans will want the best, all of the time. Luckily, the Buenos Aires-born attacker knows pressure, as he explained to reporters. “The responsibility of the 10 is enormous. I already inherited that shirt from Diego Maradona at Boca Juniors. I respect it, it provides me with a challenge. I respect Del Piero, who is a symbol of this club and a great player.” He may be saying all the right things, but as Ferguson and Mancini can also confirm, the striker has another more temperamental side. At every club he’s been to, Tevez has sought the exit door after a season or two – it happened at West Ham, where he pushed through a move to Old Trafford. And when that went wrong, it wasn’t long before he was off across the city to the Etihad Stadium. Some promising early performances were then followed by a fall-out with Mancini and that incident in Munich. A nine-month sabbatical and mid-season golfing holidays in Argentina were interspersed with a hat-trick against Norwich and match-winning goals against Aston Villa and Swansea. Carlos Tevez is a man of contradictions – mature calmness in front of goal mixed with a child’s tendency to sulk. A man who works tirelessly on the pitch when it suits him, but very little off it. Some may say it’s a gamble from Juventus, but at just €9m, it’s probably a gamble worth taking.

Time for Marrone to grow up What to do with Luca Marrone is a question that Juventus will have to answer this summer. Antonio Labbate writes. Jun 29, 2013 “I certainly won’t be on the move this month. Then, in June, we’ll evaluate the situation again. I’ve spoken with the Coach and with the club. We all believe that it is better for me to play 10 games for a big outfit like Juventus instead of 30 for another team. Staying here will help me to grow.” That was Luca Marrone committing his future to the Bianconeri in January. Six months on, and at the end of a campaign where he did indeed make 10 Serie A appearances, it’s time to consider the biggest decision of his career to date. Marrone can’t afford to spend another campaign on the periphery in Turin. Learning the tricks of the trade from more established teammates in training is one thing, but playing week in and week out is another. The player and the club seem to have acknowledged as much. A summer move is, thus, on the horizon. The Italian Under-21 international, whose European Championship was cruelly ended by an injury sustained in the opening victory over England, has no shortage of admirers. However, he and Juventus will have to choose his next destination wisely. At this stage it seems unlikely, although not impossible, that the champions will sell him outright. A loan or a co-ownership are subsequently options for La Signora. The loan is the safest ploy for the club in terms of making sure that the player returns to base if that is their desire. Yet the co-ownership solution, despite what happened with Ciro Immobile in the last campaign at Genoa, could arguably deliver the biggest return. If you offer a share of a player’s contract, it is in the interests of the buying party to regularly play that individual in the hope that he develops. The tactic worked with Sebastian Giovinco and Parma. The fact Juventus had to spend €11m to buy back a forward they had previously owned is often cited as a failing. But they got €3m from Parma in the first place and the Atomic Ant now, even after his problematic 2012-13, is a better player than when he left and is today comfortably valued at over €10m. What Marrone and Juventus need is a club who can guarantee the ex-Siena loanee regular first team football because he’s already in a race against time. Italian football worryingly considers Marrone as a youngster, but he’s 23 and, if he indeed is as good as his potential alludes, then he can ill afford to waste another campaign. His Serie A career to date? Just 15 appearances. There is a complication however. Simply finding Marrone a new home will not be enough, deciding on a role for him is also a necessity. While versatility is an appealing trait, it can also endanger development in one particular position. Before the start of last season, Marrone was very much a central midfielder with playmaker potential. That was until he was transformed into a centre-back by Antonio Conte. Hit by a defensive shortage in pre-season, Conte, who also worked with him in Tuscany, needed a player with good feet as an alternative to Leonardo Bonucci in the middle of the back-three. Marrone was the chosen one and it became evident why. “I felt comfortable in the role,” he said last term. “But the important thing is that you play at Juventus, not what position you play. I was used to a midfield berth, but now I can play elsewhere and this will be good for my experience.” Marrone was used at the back in nine of his 10 League appearances in the past campaign. In the interests of his own personal growth, a decision needs to be made on what he wants to be when he grows up. Resuming his career as a central midfielder perhaps makes more sense, especially as there are doubts regarding his suitability in a flat back-four should Juventus one day revert to a rear-guard of that configuration. “I certainly hope to play more regularly,” Marrone stated while in Israel with the Azzurrini when asked about 2013-14. “I’ll evaluate all of the offers that I get. Training is of use up to a certain point, but games are the real exam for a player. Playing consistently would be important. And, who knows, I could have a good season elsewhere and then return to Turin.” That scenario would be very neat and has to be a consideration the club are seriously thinking about. The last 12 months have shown that Marrone would struggle to get into the best midfield in Italy, but, sooner or later, La Signora will lose the 34-year-old Andrea Pirlo. Now few are proclaiming Marrone to be his heir, but at a time when Marco Verratti’s agent is constantly reminding us that his client is too expensive for Italian clubs, Luca is a home grown option that must be evaluated – even if it means initially waving goodbye or selling 50 per cent of his contract.

Real Madrid consider Pirlo Jun 29, 2013 Andrea Pirlo won over more fans during the Confederations Cup and it’s reported Carlo Ancelotti wants a reunion at Real Madrid. The midfielder is 34 years old, but has been a sensation since joining Juventus on a free transfer in the summer of 2011, winning two consecutive Scudetti. He also impressed in Brazil this summer and earned praise from many members of the Spain squad. According to reports in the Spanish Press, Real Madrid have named Pirlo as a potential transfer target under new Coach Ancelotti. It would be a reunion for the pair, who worked together for several years at Milan with great success, developing his deep playmaker role. However, it is highly unlikely that Juventus would release one of their top stars, even if the idea of moving to Real Madrid at his age would be intriguing.

Tevez's Juventus move will not break community service rules, insist lawyers The Argentine, who made the switch from Manchester City to Turin on Wednesday, has yet to complete the 250 hours of community service he was given in April. Jun 29, 2013 Juventus new boy Carlos Tevez's lawyers insists “no rules have been broken” following his transfer from Manchester City to Turin, despite having outstanding community service to serve in the United Kingdom. The 29-year-old finalised a deal to join the Serie A champions on Wednesday after spending four seasons at Manchester City, for a fee of around €12 million. But the Argentina international still has a significant portion of the 250 hours of community service he received in April to carry out, and will be unable to complete his sentence before pre-season starts with Juventus in two weeks' time. But Tevez's lawyer, Gwyn Lewis, insists the former West Ham and Manchester United striker has done nothing wrong and will endeavour to follow the appropriate procedures. “No rules or regulations have been broken in relation to Carlos Tevez's community service order,” a statement from his legal team reads. “We are acting on behalf of Mr Tevez to make sure he abides by all the rules.” Tevez was banned from driving for six months, fined £1,000 and given 250 hours' community service in April after admitting to driving while disqualified and without insurance.

Pirlo ruled out of Uruguay clash The Euro 2012 finalists will miss both the Juventus midfielder and Andrea Barzagli as they take on the Copa America holders on Sunday. Jun 29, 2013 Italy coach Cesare Prandelli will be without the services of Andrea Pirlo and Andrea Barzagli ahead of their clash with Uruguay. The defender is being plagued by a tendon problem that recurred in the Confederations Cup semi-final defeat against Spain on Thursday and was replaced at half-time due to his physical problems. Pirlo, on the other hand, lasted for the full 120 minutes against Spain, but muscular problems now see him miss the game versus Uruguay. "Pirlo was coming off a muscular problem and did brilliantly to resist throughout the entire match with Spain," team doctor Enrico Castellacci was quoted as saying on the official FIGC website. "However, as a precautionary measure and in agreement with the coach, we have decided not to risk him for the next game. "Barzagli is suffering from a recurring tendon problem that had already affected him recently." Italy will also be without star striker Mario Balotelli in the third place play-off as the AC Milan attacker was sent home earlier this week due to injury.

Marotta: Tevez signing shows Juventus are back The Bianconeri director believes the Argentina striker's arrival is an indication that they have become a desirable destination again for top players. Jun 28, 2013 Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta feels that the signing of Carlos Tevez is further proof that the Serie A champions are one of Europe's elite clubs again. The Argentina international signed a three-year deal with Juve this week to complete his move from Manchester City and Marotta believes that the club's status played a big role in his decision to join the Turin giants. "This deal is also a response to certain scepticism levelled towards myself and the club by certain people. The value and prestige of Juventus certainly helped convince Tevez to come here," Marotta said at a press conference. "I still recall that just two years ago, many players turned us down. Instead, today, there are plenty of players, also important ones, who want to join us. "Our success over the past two years and Andrea Agnelli’s arrival have brought new appeal to the club. We can say with pride that Juventus are now back where they belong." Juventus beat Napoli to the Serie A title in 2012-13 after lifting the Scudetto ahead of AC Milan the season before.

Bonucci: Italy should have won Jun 28, 2013 Italy’s Leonardo Bonucci has regrets after his shoot-out miss allowed Spain to progress to the Confederations Cup Final. The Juventus stopper failed to hit the target as the Spaniards beat a brave Azzurri side 7-6 on penalties after an enthralling encounter ended 0-0. “There is disappointment,” Bonucci, who was used in a three-man defence by Cesare Prandelli, told Sky Sport Italia. “We really wanted to get through to the Final against Brazil, but penalties are a lottery. “We have to start again from this game though. Now we want to have a World Cup as protagonists.” Italy switched to a 3-4-2-1 system and although Spain had more of the ball, Prandelli’s men had their chances – especially in the first half. “We saw a great Italian side that put the world champions under the cosh and we should have won the game in 90 minutes,” he added. “We prepared for the game well. “The news of the death of Stefano Borgonovo before the tie also gave us an added incentive as we wanted to win and dedicate the victory to him.” Italy will now play Uruguay on Sunday in the Third/Fourth Place Play-Off.

'Juve have another great No.10' Jun 27, 2012 Juventus owner John Elkann has insisted that the club have 'another great number 10' following Carlos Tevez's arrival. The Argentine forward has been given Alessandro Del Piero's old shirt number after he signed from Manchester City for €10m. And the CEO of the Exor group who own the Bianconeri has admitted that the team can be proud of their purchase. “Finally Juventus have another great number 10,” he told reporters. “We have always had great number 10s, and this is another great opportunity for the team. “It is great that a player of that calibre has joined us.”

Juve never feared losing Tevez Jun 27, 2012 Juventus director general Beppe Marotta felt the Italian champions were always in pole position to sign Carlos Tevez. The Argentine has joined the Turin giants after a transfer fee, initially of €9m, was agreed with Manchester City. “It was a difficult signing, but one which has made us very proud because he is a player who we have wanted to get for a few years,” Marotta said as the forward was unveiled on Thursday. “We managed it this time despite some tough competition – and I am talking about Italian and foreign clubs. Teams which represent the elite of the game. “Even when we were defining the details, an important European side made a move for him,” Marotta, thought to be referring to Real Madrid, added. “However, Carlitos, through his agents, had always underlined his desire to wear our shirt. We kept a low profile, but we were always optimistic.” Tevez requested that he be handed the No 10 shirt that belonged to Alessandro Del Piero and the club have agreed. “The club felt that the player was of the right profile, who had professional and human qualities, to become the jersey’s heir,” the official added. “It is certainly a heavy shirt to wear, but sooner or later somebody was going to get it. It was right to show him our faith.” Juventus have been widely applauded for their swoop, but Marotta reminded everyone of their already wrapped up move for Athletic Bilbao’s Fernando Llorente. “Tevez is our second signing, because we have already netted Llorente on a Bosman. He’s an equally important arrival.”

Juventus unveil No 10 Tevez Jun 27, 2012 Carlos Tevez is relishing the challenge of becoming the new No 10 for Juventus after he completed his switch to the Old Lady. The Argentine was unveiled to the media on Thursday after an initial €9m transfer fee was agreed with Manchester City. The forward has been handed the mythical 10 jersey, a shirt which went unassigned last season after Alessandro Del Piero left at the end of his contract in 2012. “The responsibility of the 10 is enormous,” Tevez, who director general Beppe Marotta later revealed had asked for the number, stated. “I already inherited that shirt from Diego Maradona at Boca Juniors. I respect it, it provides me with a challenge. “I respect Del Piero, who is a symbol of this club and a great player.” Tevez has moved to Turin despite attracting the interest of Scudetto rivals Milan over the last 18 months. “I met Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani on two or three occasions,” he noted. “I haven’t met him recently though, the last time was last year. “I chose Juventus because it was my dream to play here in Italy and the Bianconeri were the only club who really wanted me. Your football is one of the hardest and most beautiful in the world. “I thank Juventus for working so hard to sign me and I thank City for those splendid years together. Juventus are a great side and that is the first reason why I am here. “The decision to come here was not made over the last few days. Juve had chased me in 2011 as well. After I spoke with them I knew that joining would be the best decision.” Tevez is a versatile forward and he admitted that he doesn’t know yet for sure what boss Antonio Conte will ask of him. “Conte will decide who I will play alongside and where I will be used,” he added. “I still haven’t spoken to the Coach yet. “I can give experience and quality to the team,” he added. “I promise the fans that I will give my contribution in search of victories.”

No Tevez regrets for Milan Jun 27, 2012 Milan chief Adriano Galliani says he has no regrets about missing out on Carlos Tevez after the latter joined Scudetto rivals Juventus. The Diavolo have been in talks about possibly signing the Argentine since January 2012, but the striker has now completed a move to the Old Lady. “It wasn’t a transfer that has wiped the smile off my face,” Galliani told journalists outside of the Lega Calcio offices. “Seeing Tevez in a Juventus shirt has no effect on me. “Tevez said that Juventus wanted him more than Milan? That is the truth. We stopped because nobody left. “We have five attackers who numerically and quality wise are more than sufficient, so it is therefore obvious that nobody could come in if someone didn’t head out. “We’ve said for some time that we can’t buy if we don’t sell.

Tevez only wanted Juventus Jun 27, 2012 Carlos Tevez was also of interest to Milan, Anzhi and Monaco before accepting a move to Juventus, his representative has stated. The Argentine international completed his transfer to the Turin giants on Wednesday after a deal was agreed with Manchester City. Milan were also very keen on the striker, but they were not in a position to make a bid for the forward. “Milan are a little angry? I’m sorry if that is the case, but Carlitos wanted to join Juventus,” Kia Joorabchian told the Corriere dello Sport. “Anzhi really wanted him too, a club where he would have earned a lot more money, but he wanted a club with a great history, a rich tradition and, naturally, with an ambitious and important project. “Carlitos chose Juventus because he still wants to win in Europe before returning to Boca Juniors. He wants to help the club win their third Scudetto in a row. “Monaco? Yes, they were also there. We saw each other and discussed him, but the offer from the Bianconeri was the most engaging.” The Old Lady are looking to strengthen this summer in an effort to compete in the Champions League. “I saw Bayern Munich a lot and Juve were one of the few sides who caused them problems,” Joorabchian added. “Tevez can help to reduce the gap.” The German giants, who went on to win the competition, beat Juve 4-0 on aggregate in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Buffon: We are not inferior to Spain The goalkeeper has urged his teammates to show their quality against La Roja, after an embarrassing defeat to them at the European Championship two years ago. Jun 27, 2013 Gianluigi Buffon believes Italy are capable of upsetting Spain in their Confederations Cup semi-final match. The Azzurri suffered a 4-0 thrashing in the final of Euro 2012 last summer, and although la Roja remain favourites to join Brazil in the final on Sunday, Buffon insists the gap in quality between the sides is not as great as some believe. “I hope to be able to obtain an unexpected result tonight that I can share with my teammates. We want to make a good showing against one of the best teams in the world,” the Italy captain told reporters. “We want to show that the difference in quality between us is not as big as Spain showed in the final a year ago. We are not inferior.” While the 35-year-old is confident his team has the talent to compete, he has plenty of respect for what Spain have accomplished in the last five years. “Since winning the 2008 European Championship, Spain experienced a succession of incredible successes," he continued. “Even if they did not win that day, they would have won it in 2010 at the World Cup and the European Championship in 2012 because the belief is important in their squad, but so is the quality of the players.” Italy have looked shaky in defence thus far in the tournament, conceding four goals in their last outing against Brazil, and Buffon admits he is hoping for improvement in the semi-final. “I've never been one to hide behind a finger," he added. "Without a doubt I could do better against Brazil, even though I still did good things. Being the goalkeeper, however, I know that puts the emphasis only on my mistakes and my lack of attention.”