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13th Scudetto 1 June 1967 In season 1966/67, the Juventus manager was Heriberto Herrera, not related to the other Herrera who meanwhile had amassed three titles and two champions’ cups with his Inter side. Heriberto believed in a group ethic, and having renounced Sivori as great, but lacking discipline, he imposed his “way” on the squad. This involved encouraging more athletic training to make up for a lack of pure class which had become more apparent. The championship started and warning signs began to appear for the Bianconeri: the defence was made up of great players but the attack were less than clinical. The direct clash on the final day of the year in Milan was full of emotion and resulted in a fair 1-1 draw. The 31st match of the season, on 7th May, provided the grand finale, Juventus beating Inter 1-0 with a goal from Favalli which reduced the gap to only two points. In the penultimate game, on 21st May, whilst the Nerazzuri struggled to draw at home with Fiorentina, a Menichelli goal gave Juve the win against Vicenza. One point, only one point more, 90 minutes left to play in the season. The story, the 1st of June between 6pm and 8pm, details the remarkable comeback. Juventus beat Lazio and Inter lost against Mantova. Thirteenth title win for Juve. No tie-breaker required. The title of belief.

5th Coppa Italia 29 August 1965 This time, the opponents are stronger: Inter, the champions of Europe, who were also preparing for their challenge against Independiente in the Intercontinental cup. Everyone predicted a win for the Nerazzurri, but the supporters wanted Juve to lift the cup. Inter start brightly, but the defence in front of Anzolin is resolute. Juve take a shock lead from their first attack, Menichelli with the goal. Inter struggle to find space over the next eighty minutes and Juve work hard to defend and break on the counter. Anzolin saves a couple of testing efforts on goal, but the real performers are Bercellino, Castano and Salvadore who are sensational. Against all odds, Juve are crowned winners of the Italian cup.

12th Scudetto 4 June 1961 1960-61. It seemed as if Juve were at the end of their cycle. Inter with their new manager Helenio Herrera and Milan coached by Altafini appeared to be superior forces and the initial encounters confirmed this. The first leg left Juve in a gloomy third position but in practice, the season had yet to begin. 12th February 1961, whilst Juve stormed to victory against Lazio at the Olympic Stadium, Inter drew 1-1 against Bari. After the 21st game, the Bianconeri won at Cibali against Catania (2-1). On 19th March, an under-strength Juve heaped misery on rivals Torino whilst Inter lost at home against Padova. Juventus were now only a point away from leaders Inter. A superb performance saw the Bianconeri overtake Bologna, and a spectacular Sivori crushed the hosts 4-2, whilst Milan beat their rivals Inter 2-1. 16th April provided the time resolve the main issue: a direct clash with Inter at the Stadio Comunale. After a poor half an hour the crowd spilled over the fence, which resulted in the referee, pressed by the visitors’ demands, abandoning the game. The sporting body awarded a 2-0 victory to Inter. The appeal made by Juventus against the 0-2 awarded to Inter was successful and resulted in a replay to be contested on 10th June. On the day before the end of the season (with also the postponed match to come), this was the situation: Juve 46,Inter 44. On 5th June, Juventus draw against Bari but Inter, however, failed to take advantage, losing against Catania. Juve celebrated their twelfth title and then beat a young Inter side, taking to the pitch for the now meaningless game that had been postponed on 16th April. It finished 9-1, Sivori scored six, also celebrating his own personal triumph of being crowned top scorer of the championship.

4th Coppa Italia 18 September 1960 One again, the final provided the preview to the following championship. The venue remained the same, San Siro, but the opponents were different. This time it was Fiorentina, a contender for the Scudetto. The game proved to be one of the best finals in cup history: after a well fought 90 minutes, with score tied at 1-1 (goals from Charles and Montuori), the teams moved into extra time, increasing the drama inside the stadium. Charles scored again for Juve, Da Costa equalised for the Viola and just when both sides were considering the prospect of a penalty shoot out, an own goal from Micheli is decisive, and hands Juventus a 3-2 victory.

11th Scudetto 5 June 1960 Season '59-60: Renato Cesarini is the new manager. Juventus again had a great run with the wind in their sails. Their start was sensational, on 20th September 1959 Vicenza were dispatched 4-1. Things didn’t go better for Padova, beaten 4-0 at home on the following Sunday And Alessandria in the fifth round of fixtures were taken apart by seven Bianconeri goals. The second round matches saw a Bianconero triumph. Only Fiorentina were left in contention and on 27th March the ride came to a halt with a single effort from former foe, Kurt Hamrin. But Juve were a goal machine: best game at San Siro, on 24th April. The Nerazzuri were swept aside both in the 3-0 and through Juve’s superior play: Sivori was unstoppable, giving his marker a torrid afternoon and silencing the home support. Title number 11 comes from: 55 points, eight ahead of Fiorentina in second and eleven ahead of Milan in third place.

3rd Coppa Italia 1 September 1959 On the 1st September ’59 San Siro welcomes the classical challenge between Juve and Inter. Bolchi’s, Firmani’s and Angelillo’s Nerazzuri against Boniperti’s, Sivori’s and Charles’ Juventus. The stadium was sold out and had a party atmosphere. Juve, who had lost their second consecutive title through complacency wanted to regain the shield, went on the attack and the superior class of their strikers shone through. Charlesand Cervato gave the Bianconeri a 2-0 lead, but Bicicli halved the deficit before half time. The rest of the day, however, belonged to Juve – Sivori and a Cervato penalty clinching their third Italian cup in a triumphant 4-1 victory.

10th Scudetto 25 May 1958 After some less than successful years, the 1957/58 seasonwas again triumphant. During the summer, the young president Umberto Agnelli had made his mark with two outstanding acquisitions in the transfer market, bringing in Welsh centre forward John Charles and world class Italian-Argentinian Omar Sivori Boniperti, Sivori and Charles carried the squad from the first Sunday. Charles was the first of two world class players to delight. On balance, it was the contribution of the Welshman that was most significant in the clinching of the title: 28 goals scored compared to Sivori’s 22. But Omar knew how to wow the fans with unexpected brilliance. Like in Milan, against Inter, on 20th October 1957. Nicolè crossed from the right, Sivori found himself surrounded by defenders, but followed the path of the ball before being shoved and falling. Whilst falling, he managed to hook the ball with his left foot and, off the ground, made a fool of the goalkeeper. A majestic moment. Meanwhile, it was title number ten.

9th Scudetto 22 June 1952 Juventus in 1951-52, after a disappointing season finishing in third place, no longer had Carver in charge and Hungarian Giorgy Sarosi took his place in the dugout A disappointing opening day draw (1-1 with Spal) paved the way for amagnificent winning streak, seven games on the bounce. On 16th December at San Siro a 1-1 draw with the current champions Milan. Then, they regained form: another four wins in a row and in spring a 4-0 over Fiorentina and a 6-0 against Torino, setting the scene for a decisive clash with Milan, in Torino. On 4th May 1952, Juve beat Milan 3-1. Vivolo, Boniperti and Praest sent the visitors packing, and retained the title. Championship number nine was secured.

8th Scudetto 28 May 1950 Summer 49. The great Torino were no more, the Superga air disaster was a lasting blow to Italian football. But Juventus, with the best talent of the championship, Boniperti, and the world class John Hansen reignited the national game: goalkeeper Giovanni Viola, full back Bertuccelli, midfielder Piccinini and center forward Vivolo. But above all, wingers Rinaldo Martino and Karl Aege Praest. The season began with a tremendous run. 11th September 1949, 5-2 over Fiorentina, with a hat trick from John Hansen and goals scored by Boniperti and Martino. The Bianconeri beat Lazio 3-1, Bari 4-0, Milan 1-0 and ran out 3-0 winners against Triestina. It felt like a stroll, and maybe it would have been but for 5th February 1950, in a packed Stadio Comunale, where the Milanof Gren-Nordahl-Liedholm inflicted a heavy defeat on front runners Juve: 7-1. A bleak afternoon immediately forgotten, buried under the weight of other victories, beating Triestina 3-2, Atalanta 2-0, Venezia 4-1, Genoa 6-1, Como 6-2, Torino 4-3, Inter 4-2 and in this vein of form, the Bianconeri sealed title number eight, clinched four weeks before the end of the season.

2nd Coppa Italia 28 June 1942

1st Coppa Italia 28 June 1938 The double matche, played on 21st and 28th June, against Milan. The Rossoneri were a side to be respected, with the experienced Meazza and fresh faced Capello. The first half ended goalless, but Bellini broke the deadlock for Juve after the restart and the Bianconeri almost managed to resist strong Milan pressure until the 90th minute. However, Capello’s late goal broke Juve hearts and the match would have to be settled on another day. On June 28th, in the presence of the military, civil and sports authorities, Juve blitzed Milan 4-1.

7th Scudetto 2 June 1935 The wonder team were almost at the end of the line, but still managed to record their fifth successive title in 1935. The championship had a constant rhythm: Juve and Ambrosiana fighting from the beginning to the end and the title was clinched only in the final run in, on the last day. he Bianconeri lost their first round games away at Lazio and Bologna but beat the Nerazzuri in Torino. It was a less spectacular side, but more solid in defence. The team drew without scoring in Milan with the Nerazzurri and held onto their minimal lead in the table up until the last day, when they overcame Fiorentina.

6th Scudetto 6 May 1934 Juve started the 1933/34 season in a dominant manner: winning against Roma (3-2) and then breezing past Torino in the derby (4-0). However, they lost in Milan against Ambrosiana, who were their biggest rivals. The return matches confirmed the Bianconeri’s supremacy, which was displayed against Napoli, Roma and Bologna before drawing 0-0 with Ambrosiana in Torino, in the game that confirmed yet another Juventus title. The fourth successive title was once again sealed by Borel, who struck 31 times throughout the season. He was supported by the unlikely contribution of 16 goals from central midfielder Ferrari, the second top scorer in Carcano’s squad. Juventus finished 4 points above Ambrosiana, strong and undefeated in their games against each other, yet striving for more quality to achieve success.

5th Scudetto 15 June 1933 After the two consecutive title wins, Juventus might have been satisfied with the squad that helped them achieve this. Instead, during the transfer season of the summer of 1932, the Bianconeri welcomed midfielder Bertolini and winger Sernagiotto. But the major reinforcement arrived from within, the young striker Felice Placido Borel, known as “Farfallino”. After a hesitant start, leaving the Bianconeri adrift from the top, they recovered in November and through goals from Borel they found what was lacking to be irresistable. The return games were a formality for the Bianconeri, who always thanks to a goal from Borel overcame Roma (1-0) on 12th March, and won the return derby game (2-1, Borel scoring the decisive goal). The third successive title win occured after a 2-2 draw against Ambrosiana in Milan (25th May 1933), and a 2-1 victory over Bologna (4th June, goals coming from Borel and Orsi). Juventus finished first with 54 points, 8 more than Ambrosiana and 12 ahead of Bologna and Napoli. Borel had an extraordinary season, scoring 29 goals in 28 games.

4th Scudetto 12 June 1932 As Juventus had won their third title, wholesale changes did not need to be made to Carcano’s squad. Actually there were no big expectations from the major signing, the veteran Argentinian central midfielder Luisito Monti, who arrived in Italy and looked like a former player, due to his considerable size. Boasting a determined character and a strong will, Monti worked hard individually to regain his best form. When the championship started, at the centre of defence, Juve had the most extraordinary defender in the league. For Juventus it was a little bit harder because they were the side everyone wanted to beat, but they soon found their impetus, their rhythm and supremacy. A decisive moment came on 17th January 1932, with the 6-2in which Orsi and his team mates crushed Ambrosiana Inter, almost as decisive was the 7-1 against Roma on 6th March 1932. And on 1st May at Corso Marsiglia, Bologna also fell victim to Juve’s form. The Bianconeri started badly and went behind twice, but recovered in the second half thanks to a resounding double from centre forward Vecchina. A 3-2 which sealed the Scudetto, the second in succession.

3rd Scudetto 28 June 1931 Juventus, who already had a trio of legends in defence (Combi-Rosetta-Caligaris) now also had a high quality forward line that could compete with Ambrosiana Inter, the current champions. From right to left, Munerati-Cesarini-Vecchina-Ferrari-Orsi. On the 26th October, in Torino, the first Scudetto clash,against Roma, was a narrow victory, 3-2. Then, on 7th December, Bologna were beaten 2-0. Finally, on 18th January 1931, it was the time of Inter, who at the Arena were beaten by a Juventus side that was stronger both individually and collectively. Juve were first and out in front, they stumbled in their first springtime fixture against Roma (a crushing 0-5 on 15th March 1931) but then stood up, also winning the return match in Torino against Inter, on 21st June, on the penultimate day. They clinched the title on points, before the season had ended.

2nd Scudetto 8 August 1926 Juventus already had a great president, Edoardo Agnelli, and a proper stadium, in Corso Marsiglia. Now the final pieces of the jigsaw came together to give Juve a strong squad. Manager Karoly charmed and won over both the footballing society and the public. Juve won the B round of the Northern League and played against the reigning champions Bologna in the final which, was actually for the title. On the 11th July 1926 Juventus drew 2-2 in Bologna; and drew again, this time without scoring, on the 25th of July in Torino. A decider was needed. On the 2nd of August in Milan,Juventus finally emerged victorious, 2-1, which saw them clinch the title. The squad dedicated their title win to him. In terms of the record books, the title is dated the 22nd of August: in fact Juventus still had to beat Alba di Roma, who won the Central-Southern league, and they did so as predicted, by winning 7-1 in Torino and 5-0 in Rome.

1st Scudetto 9 April 1905 1905: the first magical year for the Bianconeri, wearing new club colours taken from Notts County. In goal there was Durante, who was a painter. The full backs were Armano and Mazzia, in the middle were Walty, Goccione and Diment. The strikers were Barberis, Varetti, Forlano, Squire and Donna.Upon winning the Piemontese round, Juve beat Milanese twice and drew against Genoa, who in their return match lost a point in Milan. The final placings: Juventus Champions of Italy ahead of the team from Liguria. There was not a shield on the shirt, the Federation gave them a plate. The president was Alfred Dick, from Switzerland, who was also the sponsor. The squad was strong, also thanks to many foreign players, who were employees of his textiles business.

Founded on 1 November 1897 In Turin, Italy A bench in Corso Re Umberto, one of noble boulevards in downtown Torino. A group of friends, with the passion for football, a special game that had recently been “imported” from England, met on a bench. They had an intriguing idea, to create a Sports Club. The boys attended the “Massimo D’Azeglio” high school which specialized in Classical Studies, they were well educated but the eldest was only 17 years old. This paved the way for the name, in old Latin language the name “Juventus” means youth. They weren’t yet aware of it, but on 1st November 1897, they had given birth to a legend.

Juventus open Buffon talks Jul 15, 2012 Juventus have opened talks with the agent of Gianluigi Buffon regarding a contract extension in Turin. The 34-year-old is only tied to the Turin giants until June 2013, but the two parties want to prolong their relationship. According to Tuttosport, club officials have started to discuss the matter with Silvano Martina – the Italian international’s representative. Juve are ready to offer the custodian a deal until 2015, but they will ask the 2001 signing from Parma to reduce his salary. Buffon is currently the club’s highest earner thanks to his €6m deal, but the club are hoping he will accept a €4m wage that could increase with bonuses.

Buffon to take pay cut in new Juventus deal The Italy goalkeeper is believed to be close to signing a new three-year contract with the Bianconeri, but he has been forced to accept a €2 million deduction in his salary. Jul 15, 2012 Gianluigi Buffon has been asked to take a pay cut by Juventus as talks over a contract extension reach an advanced stage, according to Tuttosport. The goalkeeper, 34, has made no secret of his intention to end his career with the Serie A champions, but negotiations regarding a new deal have dragged on for months. It is now reported, however, that an agreement is close to being struck and Buffon is set to sign a new contract until 2015, when he reaches 37. Tuttosport further claims that Buffon's new deal will be worth €4 million per year, which represents a €2m reduction from his current deal, as Juventus follow the example of other Italian clubs and try to reduce their wage bill. Buffon, who joined the Old Lady from Parma in 2001 for €54.2m, made 35 appearances for the side last season, conceding just 16 goals.

Inler plays down Pirlo tag Jul 13, 2012 Gokhan Inler has reflected on a possible new role for Napoli next term, but played down comparisons with Andrea Pirlo. With Napoli experimenting in their first week of pre-season with a new 3-5-1-1 formation, reports have listed Inler as based centrally in front of the defence, leading to comparisons with Pirlo, who takes up the same position for Juventus in a similar system. However, reflecting on the introduction of this change of shape, Inler has suggested that his role will be different in character to Pirlo’s. “We are working with this new system of playing and will need time to assimilate the movements, even though I already know it, having seen it implemented in Udine with excellent results. “The comparison with Pirlo? I am different, even though I love the way he plays. For me it is important to offer security for the team. “When you have a regista playing in front of the defence it is not an easy role. It puts you under a lot of pressure because if you lose the ball then there will be trouble.”

Juventus move surprised Asamoah Jul 13, 2012 Kwadwo Asamoah has conceded that he never expected the opportunity to play for Italian giants Juventus. The midfielder has joined the Old Lady this summer after a co-ownership agreement was reached with Udinese. “I thank God because I never thought it possible that I would be here today,” the 23-year-old stated on Friday afternoon. “This is an important step for me. I’m in a top team and I’ll do all that I can to give a helping hand to my teammates. “I was very happy at Udinese. After a difficult first season there where I struggled, I was able to settle and become a key player. Now though, being at Juventus, I have to do even more.” Asamoah has been brought in to strengthen a midfield which already contains the likes of Arturo Vidal and Andrea Pirlo. “Vidal is really strong,” the Ghanaian international stated. “I saw a lot of games last season and I always liked him. “As for Pirlo, he has a great career behind him and he has always played at the highest levels.” Given that the club can also boast the talent of Claudio Marchisio, there is a suspicion that Asamoah will have to fight for a chance in the line-up. “Football is not about just one player, but a team of 11 players,” he explained. “There will be no problem even if I have to start on the bench. As I’ve said before, I’m here to help the team. “I was happy at Udinese, but when I got an offer from Juventus – the Italian champions and one of the most important clubs in the world – then I immediately accepted.”

Conte to be questioned over match-fixing scandal on Friday The Juventus coach will meet with FIGC prosecutor Stefano Palazzi in Rome to discuss his alleged knowledge of the Scommessopoli scandal. Jul 13, 2012 Juventus trainer Antonio Conte travelled to Rome on Thursday evening for a meeting with Italian FA (FIGC) prosecutor Stefano Palazzi on Friday afternoon to discuss his part in Italy's most recent match-fixing probe, Tuttosport reports. Former Siena player Filippo Carobbio recently stated to the prosecution that Conte had told his players a Serie B match against Novara had been fixed, and the former Italy international will get the chance to defend himself against the accusations at 15:00CET on July 13. Palazzi will first receive sworn testimonies of 15 people who were present during the meeting where Conte supposedly stated the clash had been fixed, statements that will all contradict Carobbio's revelations. The FIGC prosecutor will then listen to the people who witnessed an altercation between the current Juventus boss and Carobbio's wife during his spell at Siena. Conte will be accompanied by his legal team during Friday's meeting, and the 42-year-old is confident that he will be acquitted.

Buffon, Juve’s new No 10? Jul 12, 2012 There is speculation that Juventus’ search for a successor to Alessandro Del Piero’s No 10 shirt may stop with goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon. Interest this summer surrounds who will take famous shirt number at the club, after Del Piero’s departure this summer. Speculation has pushed Sebastian Giovinco to the shirt and also transfer target Stevan Jovetic, whilst President Andrea Agnelli yesterday admitted that it is a decision that carries significance. The giornalaccio rosa dello Sport believe that goalkeeper Buffon is a surprise contender for the shirt and that he would be prepared to drop his No 1 jersey to take it. This is understood to be an attempt from the ‘keeper to avoid internal disputes in the dressing room arising over the destination of the No 10 and so as to remove the burden that any replacement to Del Piero would otherwise face. This would not be Buffon’s first experience of a less-than-traditional number, as during his days at Parma he wore the No 88 and No 77 shirts.