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Serie A Week 37 - 6-5-2012 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 2 Mirko Vučinić (6′) Michele Canini (74′ - O.G.) Nereo Rocco Stadium - Trieste Referee: Daniele Orsato Attendance: 9500 Cruyff likes Juve’s winning style May 7, 2012 Dutch legend Johan Cruyff has praised the way that Juventus went about winning the Scudetto this season. The former Barcelona star has criticised Italian football in the past for being too cautious, but he’s been impressed by Antonio Conte’s Old Lady. “Juve play some good football,” he stated at a golf event in Turin. “They are attacking and entertaining. Winning is not the only thing that counts, playing well does too. “They’ve come a long way since 2006 [serie B demotion] and this victory is the right reward for their efforts. “Do they play like Barcelona? It’s hard to say, but they certainly entertain the fans.” Cruyff was also asked for his opinion on playmaker Andrea Pirlo – a player he has previously hailed – and Alex Del Piero. “Pirlo is a great, the ball does what he wants, and he could also play for Barcelona,” added the 65-year-old. “Del Piero, like Gigi Buffon, has Juventus in him. He went down to Serie B with them and then returned. It’s hard to explain what he represents for the club.” The club captain will leave Turin next month after the club ruled out an extension for the No 10. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Garrone praises Juve directors May 8, 2012 Sampdoria chief Riccardo Garrone has highlighted the importance of Beppe Marotta in Juventus’ title win. The director general joined Juve from Doria in the summer of 2010 when he also took assistant Fabio Paratici with him. “It’s a motive of great satisfaction that Juventus have been able to win the League, for the club and for Marotta who has worked well,” Garrone told Sky Sport Italia. “There was a time when we didn’t understand each other after he left Sampdoria, but everything has been repaired between us. “There is not too much better around than Marotta and Paratici…” Marotta and Paratici are in charge of Juventus’ transfer moves.

Juventus success proves I am still number one, claims Pirlo The Italy playmaker feels he has been fully vindicated in his decision to swap Milan for Turin last summer, after playing a pivotal role in the side's Serie A triumph this season. May 7, 2012 Andrea Pirlo has claimed that he has shown himself to be among the best players in the world following his contribution to Juventus' Scudetto success this season. The midfielder did not have the best of campaigns last season, as despite being part of AC Milan's Serie A-winning squad in 2010-11, he struggled to make much of an impact under coach Massimiliano Allegri and experienced a dip in form for Italy as well. However, his move to Juventus last summer proved to be vital tonic in his career, with Bianconeri coach Antonio Conte choosing to build his team around the 32-year-old, and Pirlo believes the switch has put him back in the same breath as other celebrated individuals. "It's a title well deserved and one that we wanted from the beginning," Pirlo told Sky Sport Italia. "I think that we earned it on the pitch. "I wanted to win and I did. I left Milan because I needed more motivation in my career, so I chose Juve and bought into their project. "I believed I was number one and I believe I have demonstrated it again this season." When quizzed on who would succeed him in his playmaking duties one day, Pirlo added: "I hope to continue playing for many more years because I am enjoying myself and I still really want to win more trophies."

Lega not discussed third star May 7, 2012 Lega Calcio President Giancarlo Abete confirms he has spoken to Andrea Agnelli since Juventus’ title win, but not about the third star. The Bianconeri are making it clear that they believe the 2011-12 Scudetto, secured on Sunday evening, is the club’s 30th, despite 2006’s Calciopoli rulings that officially stripped them of two titles. However, on the subsequent issue of sewing a third star on to the club’s shirt for next season - a star is added for every 10 titles won - President Agnelli only confirmed that fans would be in for a ‘surprise’ for next season’s shirt design. The Lega Calcio’s chief Abete admits that like everyone else he is intrigued by this tease, as he confirms he has not yet discussed the issue with the club. “Agnelli said that there will be a surprise for supporters on the jersey? If it’s a surprise then I too await to know the contents of it,” Abete told reporters on Monday. “This morning I called Agnelli, we have not spoken about this issue, but I congratulated him in my role as President of the federation. “Juventus’ return to the top is an important signal for all of Italian football, for what Juventus represents, for the moment of great difficulty that they experienced and for their ability to return to the top and hopefully, ultimately, also to good results at a European level.”

Agnelli has stars in his eyes May 7, 2012 Juventus President Andrea Agnelli says the club’s new jersey will be a “surprise” for fans when asked about the possibility of a controversial third star. A gold star represents 10 championships in Italian football and the club insist that last night’s triumph was their 30th – and not 28th following their two stripped Calciopoli successes. “The fans will certainly be given some nice surprises,” he stated when asked about next season’s shirt. “We’ve certainly won 30 Scudetti on the pitch. “Our legal fight for the revoked titles? We’ll continue down that path. We want to be treated equally when it comes to sporting justice. “Fairness is an important theme at this club.” Juventus returned to glory on Sunday after their win against Cagliari coincided with Milan’s 4-2 loss against Inter. “We’ve regained our pride and that is the thing that makes me most happy,” continued the chief. “There’s a lot of emotion given that this victory has arrived after two years of hard work from everybody. “This club has been completely renewed, from the directors to the players, with shareholders who have stayed close on this twisty path. “We are back to winning again and we are where we want to be.” Agnelli also hailed captain Alessandro Del Piero, a player who will leave after the club refused to offer him a new contract in the summer. “Del Piero inherited the captain’s armband here from Antonio Conte,” Agnelli continued. “I can talk about Del Piero’s qualities for the next 30 minutes… “Only three players in the club’s history can be defined as symbols – Giampiero Boniperti, Michel Platini and Del Piero. “This club and the fans will always be thankful to Alessandro and he still has an important game to play – the Coppa Italia against Napoli.” As well as three gold stars, Juve’s new jersey could have a silver star added to represent 10 Italian Cup wins if they beat Napoli. The jersey could also have Boniperti’s famous phrase – "Winning at Juventus is not important, it is the only thing that counts” – on its collar.

Marotta on Juve’s transfer plans May 7, 2012 Juventus director general Beppe Marotta says his club will spend the summer trying to build a side to battle for the Champions League. The Old Lady will return to the competition after winning the Scudetto on Sunday night with a 2-0 win over Cagliari at Trieste. “Two years ago we looked for quantity, now we want to add quality,” the transfer official told Radio Anch’io Lo Sport on Monday. “We are already competitive for the Champions League, but we’ll look for the cherry on top to touch up this fantastic squad.” The Bianconeri’s League triumph is their first since their 2005 and 2006 titles were taken away from them as they were demoted to Serie B for their part in Calciopoli. “Everyone knows the history of Juventus,” Marotta added. “In 2006 we ended up in Hell, we passed through Purgatory and now, with this Scudetto, we are back in Heaven. “The re-birth started with the return of an Agnelli as President because behind a winning team you need a strong club. “Boss Antonio Conte was our leader and our added value, he’s had an extraordinary campaign. “It would be nice to celebrate the season with the Coppa Italia too. It would be the right way to crown the campaign. “We will face this task against Napoli knowing that we will have to honour the shirt of Juventus.” Juventus continue to maintain that their two stripped titles were legitimate, hence their promise that next season’s jersey will have three stars on it to represent 30 titles and not 28. “We believe that we suffered a strong injustice and that is why we identify this title as our 30th,” Marotta added. “President Andrea Agnelli knows very well what this means, but now we are only thinking about celebrating this victory which was won with transparency on the pitch.” Marotta was inevitably asked about the future of Alex Del Piero, the club captain who will not have his contract renewed in the summer. “The club have already expressed themselves and I don’t want to comment further on it,” the ex-Sampdoria man noted. “Today we are celebrating the title, one which Del Piero played an important role in and we know that he is a champion who has given a lot to this club.”

Serie A Week 37 - 6-5-2012 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 2 Mirko Vučinić (6′) Michele Canini (74′ - O.G.) Nereo Rocco Stadium - Trieste Referee: Daniele Orsato Attendance: 9500 Beware Europe, warns Marchisio May 7, 2012 Claudio Marchisio insists that Juventus will only get better once they return to the Champions League next season. The Old Lady will again be fighting for the European Cup after they won the Scudetto last night following their win over Cagliari and Milan’s loss to Inter. “Coach Antonio Conte was the architect of this victory and he gave this squad an identity,” the 26-year-old noted. “We are a great squad, a team that is growing and we’ll improve even more next season when we are back in Europe.” This season’s triumph is Marchisio’s first Scudetto, a player who grew up in the club’s youth system and played a part in their 2006-07 Serie B campaign following Calciopoli demotion. “I’ve been waiting for this Scudetto since I first arrived in the first team and especially after our suffering over the last two seasons,” added the Italian international. “We’ve had a great campaign.” The midfielder has scored nine goals in 36 League games for the Old Lady so far this term. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 37 - 6-5-2012 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 2 Mirko Vučinić (6′) Michele Canini (74′ - O.G.) Nereo Rocco Stadium - Trieste Referee: Daniele Orsato Attendance: 9500 Quagliarella has title dedication May 7, 2012 Fabio Quagliarella has dedicated Juventus’ Scudetto victory to his family for the support they offered him during his injury nightmare. The Italian international missed the first six months of 2011 after rupturing knee ligaments in a January defeat to Parma. The former Napoli player returned to action at the start of this season and has contributed four goals to Juve’s League success. “This is my first Scudetto and it is an incredible feeling,” stated the forward. “We are still unbeaten this term and that is incredible. “My thoughts go to my family who all stayed so close to me during those difficult moments that I had with injury. I share this joy with them.” Quagliarella then hailed boss Antonio Conte, the man who in his first full Serie A season has masterminded Scudetto glory. “Conte, from the very start, gave us all faith and he always motivated us so that we offered our best,” the 28-year-old continued. “We all rowed in the same direction and the results rewarded us for the hard work and sacrifices.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 37 - 6-5-2012 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 2 Mirko Vučinić (6′) Michele Canini (74′ - O.G.) Nereo Rocco Stadium - Trieste Referee: Daniele Orsato Attendance: 9500 Matri hails Pirlo impact May 7, 2012 Alessandro Matri has hailed Juventus teammate Andrea Pirlo as the architect behind their Scudetto success this season. Pirlo joined the Old Lady on a free transfer from Milan in the summer and he’s been in charge of the side’s remote control. “We had our reference point in midfield and that was Pirlo,” stated the former Cagliari centre-forward. “He deserves the credit because, like our other champions, he was able to make the difference for us this season. “Then there were the other squad members who gave their contribution to this victory.” Matri, who returned to the starting line-up last night in the 2-0 win against Cagliari, is Juve’s top scorer in the League this season with 10 goals in 31 League games. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 37 - 6-5-2012 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 2 Mirko Vučinić (6′) Michele Canini (74′ - O.G.) Nereo Rocco Stadium - Trieste Referee: Daniele Orsato Attendance: 9500 Nedved: Juve deserve Lo Scudetto May 7, 2012 There are no doubts that Juventus deserved to win the Italian Championship this season, says club legend and current director Pavel Nedved. The Czech won two Serie A titles as a player in Turin, as well as the two stripped Calciopoli Scudetti, before taking a job behind a desk. “It’s a lot worse fighting for the title as a director than it is as a player,” noted the 2003 Golden Ball winner. “You suffer a lot more in the stands than on the pitch. “I don’t think we deserved to win the Scudetto, we thoroughly deserved it,” he added. “The team played the best football and rightly triumphed. “The squad and the club work as a team and we’ve returned to victory as a team.” Juve finished the last two campaigns in seventh, but the Scudetto was always the target at the start of term. “We believed in our chances because we played good football,” continued the former midfielder. “The future? We have a team that has won the title, a side that is already strong and now we’ll see as to what needs improving.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 37 - 6-5-2012 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 2 Mirko Vučinić (6′) Michele Canini (74′ - O.G.) Nereo Rocco Stadium - Trieste Referee: Daniele Orsato Attendance: 9500 Chiellini targets more glory May 7, 2012 Winning the Scudetto is only the first of four objectives for Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini this season. The centre-back celebrated the title with his teammates last night after the 2-0 win against Cagliari, but he’s underlined that the season isn’t over. “We’ll celebrate and then have a few days off,” stated the stopper. “However, we want to finish the season unbeaten, we want to win the Coppa Italia and then the European Championship with Italy.” Juve will face Atalanta in their last League game next weekend, before the Italian Cup Final against Napoli. “All of the squad did well this season,” continued the former Fiorentina man when asked about Juve’s defensive strength this term. “If we concede few goals then that is down to the work of the whole team. After years of sacrifices this victory rewards us for our efforts.” Juve have conceded just 19 goals in 37 League games so far. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 37 - 6-5-2012 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 2 Mirko Vučinić (6′) Michele Canini (74′ - O.G.) Nereo Rocco Stadium - Trieste Referee: Daniele Orsato Attendance: 9500 No Scudetto revenge for Pirlo May 7, 2012 Andrea Pirlo didn’t have revenge on his mind when Juventus pipped former club Milan to the Scudetto on Sunday night. The Old Lady were crowned champions following their 2-0 win against Cagliari, while the Rossoneri lost the derby 4-2 to Inter. “There’s no revenge,” said the playmaker who left the Diavolo in the summer on a Bosman after they opted against offering him a new contract. “I left Milan because I needed new motivation. I chose Juventus and their project to win and I’ve been able to do that immediately. “I was convinced that I was still No 1 and I think I’ve shown that.” The Italian international has played a key role in the club’s Scudetto success after boss Antonio Conte changed his system to accommodate his skills. “I always played my part, I was in good shape all season and I had a desire to win,” he added. “It was a deserved Scudetto and one that we wanted from the very start. There was no revenge in my mind.” Pirlo was being written off by some at the start of the season, but the 32-year-old responded with three goals and numerous assists in his 36 League games to date. “I hope to play for a few more years yet,” he said when asked about a possible heir. “I’m still enjoying myself and I have great desire.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 37 - 6-5-2012 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 2 Mirko Vučinić (6′) Michele Canini (74′ - O.G.) Nereo Rocco Stadium - Trieste Referee: Daniele Orsato Attendance: 9500 Vucinic: 'It's a dream' May 6, 2012 Mirko Vucinic scored the decisive goal for the Scudetto, but admits he can’t even remember it. “It’s like being in a dream state.” The ex-Roma striker netted in the 2-0 victory away to Cagliari that handed Juventus the title. “It’s indescribable. I went close with Roma, but to be here is extraordinary and a dream come true. I barely even remember scoring the goal! It’s like being in a dream state. “Were we a little nervous that we were losing it? A bit, but we did well to hide it! We’re good actors as well as players. “In my first year in Turin I won the Scudetto. It’s not something that happens to everyone. I tried to give my all, which sometimes I managed and others I didn’t, but always felt the Coach had faith in me. “When I was contacted to come here the Coach was crucial.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 37 - 6-5-2012 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 2 Mirko Vučinić (6′) Michele Canini (74′ - O.G.) Nereo Rocco Stadium - Trieste Referee: Daniele Orsato Attendance: 9500 Del Piero: 'A special flavour' May 6, 2012 Alessandro Del Piero admits this Scudetto “has a special flavour for what happened in 2006” and his final year at Juventus. “I start every year to win. Sometimes it doesn’t happen – recently a lot – but this repays us with a very special flavour for what happened in 2006,” said the captain. “My experience here has been wonderful, with great happiness and enthusiasm, embracing my teammates tonight and in all the games whether I played or not. It was a little strange, but right now I only want to smile. “In a few days we face the Coppa Italia Final, then there will be the time and the place to talk about the rest.” Del Piero was one of the veterans who accepted the drop down into Serie B in 2006 after Calciopoli. “I remember everything from our Serie B season, which was wonderful for me and the others who experienced it, even if it started out as traumatic. This is why for me and the others like Gigi Buffon, Claudio Marchisio, etc. who were there have a very special sensation with this title. “I lived this season to the full and will celebrate it completely. The important thing is to win, so whether it is as a protagonist or not makes little difference. Of course I can say that now as a winner tonight!” Del Piero was one of the players who was able to give a fairly sober interview after the champagne. “I have a little experience in these things,” he smiled. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 37 - 6-5-2012 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 2 Mirko Vučinić (6′) Michele Canini (74′ - O.G.) Nereo Rocco Stadium - Trieste Referee: Daniele Orsato Attendance: 9500 Bonucci: 'Juve are back!' May 6, 2012 Leonardo Bonucci was exhilarated by the Scudetto celebrations. “This is our 30th title and Juventus are back!” The defender received a lot of criticism from the fans and media this season, but provided the assist for Mirko Vucinic in tonight’s 2-0 win over Cagliari. “It looked like an Andrea Pirlo pass, didn’t it? But it was Bonucci!” he grinned after what seemed to be quite a lot of celebratory champagne. “It’s wonderful and an astounding sensation. This is marvellous and the Scudetto was earned by real Juventini. “When everyone said we were done for, we fought and won for the fans. We conquered the Scudetto in the games that counted and also proved this 30th title was deserved. Juventus are back! “On the field Juve won 30 titles, then we can leave the rest because I am only interested in what happens on the pitch. “We are celebrating in the locker room with champagne. Winning a Scudetto at the age of 25 is wonderful. I have grown so much and have to thank Antonio Conte for the help he has given me as a player.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 37 - 6-5-2012 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 2 Mirko Vučinić (6′) Michele Canini (74′ - O.G.) Nereo Rocco Stadium - Trieste Referee: Daniele Orsato Attendance: 9500 Buffon: 'Greatest day of my life' May 6, 2012 Gianluigi Buffon admits the Lecce howler left a mark, but he is celebrating this Scudetto thinking of Calciopoli and those who went into Serie B with Juventus. “It’s pointless saying that error didn’t weigh on me or leave a mark. More than anything else, I was afraid I’d be responsible for someone getting tense or afraid in the final sprint. This is why I had a very bad time the last three days. “They were the three most horrible days of my sporting existence. I was afraid I had thrown away the title with my own mistake. I felt a great sense of responsibility. “So tonight, without doubt after the World Cup, this is the greatest joy of my sporting life. Finally it can give a sense to the phrase that hard work pays off. I always thought it was 20 per cent true and 80 per cent rhetoric, but now I think it’s 80 per cent true. “I thought of many people in these moments and there are many dedications to make, first of all to Alessandro Del Piero, as finally we were able to celebrate together again. I also thought back to Camoranesi, Trezeguet and Nedved, who also deserved to be protagonists on this night. I thank my family for standing by me throughout and guiding me to the right decisions. “At the end perhaps I was the one who had the most offers, but when winning a World Cup and going down into Serie B straight away, it’s never easy. I think the only reason we did it was our love for the club, sense of belonging at Juve, respect for the fans and friendship between us. “I suffered a great deal, as six years are a long time, but it was worth the wait.” This is the first post-Calciopoli Scudetto and Juventus consider it to be their 30th, although officially it is the 28th. “The issue of how many titles we have has been going for a long time and will probably never end. I really thank the Inter lads for their efforts tonight and I sent a few messages to Javier Zanetti saying I had faith in him! He’s a good friend. “I won five titles on the field, then they put three on my CV, but there’s not much I can do about it. I can only say what I experienced and celebrated at the time.” “I can reveal something now. The day after the presentation of the Juventus Stadium I went to see some people who gravitate around us and told him we’re winning the Scudetto. I said the same to some of the Milan lads when we were on international duty and they laughed in my face. I didn’t take that well! “The truth is that in August I was really struck by the new stadium, as it gave me huge motivation and refreshed me. I realised that day I belonged to a club that had made history, so we could not afford to stay on the level of the previous two years. “I said in August I rediscovered the dream and when that happens, it’s trouble for everyone else!” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 37 - 6-5-2012 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 2 Mirko Vučinić (6′) Michele Canini (74′ - O.G.) Nereo Rocco Stadium - Trieste Referee: Daniele Orsato Attendance: 9500 Marotta: 'Juve's 30th Scudetto' May 6, 2012 Director general Beppe Marotta makes it perfectly clear Juventus consider this to be “our 30th Scudetto” regardless of Calciopoli. The Bianconeri are technically on 28 now after their 2-0 win over Cagliari and Milan’s derby defeat, as the 2004-05 and 2005-06 titles were stripped in the Calciopoli trial. “It is our 30th Scudetto. We have 30 on all the champagne bottles and we have won 30 titles,” said Marotta. “There was a lot of hard work from the whole club, but we absolutely deserved this. Our added value is Antonio Conte. “As a club we started a new journey last year and this season earned the tricolor.” Marotta was asked about Alessandro Del Piero, who will not have his contract renewed this summer. “Alessandro is celebrating with his teammates and I don’t want to think about anything else.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 37 - 6-5-2012 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 2 Mirko Vučinić (6′) Michele Canini (74′ - O.G.) Nereo Rocco Stadium - Trieste Referee: Daniele Orsato Attendance: 9500 Allegri: 'Juve deserved it' May 6, 2012 Massimiliano Allegri complimented Juventus for their Scudetto victory and felt Milan paid a price for injuries, both overall and in the derby. “Juventus won the title, deserved to win it and it was a fascinating season with two teams on many points. Compared to last season, many more points were needed,” said the Coach after a 4-2 defeat to Inter. “Juventus had a great campaign, so did we despite all of the problems we went through from injuries to incidents. I thank the lads for the work they did this year and next term we’ll be here fighting again. “It’s difficult to say what Milan lacked compared to last year. We did make mistakes that forced a heavy price, including tonight when we were close to going 3-2 up and instead went 3-2 down. “We played pretty well tonight and did all we could to bring home the result, but this is football. Last season Samuel Eto’o missed an open goal from point-blank range in an important moment of the game and we won 3-0. “We lost Daniele Bonera after 10 minutes, Christian Abbiati had a thigh strain, we had to end the match with Mattia De Sciglio limping on a swollen ankle. It’s just one of those years. “I don’t think there is a gap from Juventus, as these teams are on the same level and it will be interesting to see how they fare next season when they have to deal with the Champions League. “We have some players reaching the end of their contracts and must evaluate with the club what we will do to reinforce the squad.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 37 - 6-5-2012 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 2 Mirko Vučinić (6′) Michele Canini (74′ - O.G.) Nereo Rocco Stadium - Trieste Referee: Daniele Orsato Attendance: 9500 Conte: 'Super-extraordinary!' May 6, 2012 Antonio Conte is celebrating the “super-extraordinary” Juventus title triumph. “Now we hope to end the season unbeaten, as it’d be truly historic.” The Coach was interviewed in Trieste after the 2-0 victory over Cagliari which, coupled with Milan’s derby defeat, secured the Scudetto. “The sensations are something indescribable, fantastic, extraordinary. We are so happy to have achieved a super-extraordinary season. “I thank the players who worked so hard, the fans who put themselves behind us 100 per cent and I also tip my hat to Milan, who provided a huge challenge and are a great club. It’s even more satisfying to get the better of a side like that, as it was unexpected. “Only the slip-up with Lecce caused a little apprehension, but we are Campioni d’Italia with a round to go and unbeaten after 37 rounds. We hope to end the season unbeaten, as that would be truly historic. “It is my first Scudetto and I am truly very happy. We want to celebrate on the pitch with our fans, but it’s tricky with the chaos that is out there.” This is on paper the 28th Juventus title, but the club has made it clear they consider it to be the 30th and have placed ‘30’ on the champagne bottles. The 2004-05 and 2005-06 editions were stripped in the Calciopoli trial. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 37 - 6-5-2012 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 2 Mirko Vučinić (6′) Michele Canini (74′ - O.G.) Nereo Rocco Stadium - Trieste Referee: Daniele Orsato Attendance: 9500 Del Piero happy to end trophy drought with Juventus The legendary forward says that winning the Serie A title has left a special taste in his mouth, but insists that it is not the right time to discuss his future. May 6, 2012 Alessandro Del Piero has admitted that he is revelling in Juventus' Scudetto triumph after they secured their first Serie A title since 2003 on Sunday. The Old Lady's 2-0 win over Cagliari was enough to hand them the league trophy with one game left this season, as AC Milan succumbed to a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Inter in the Derby della Madonnina. Del Piero reflected on their success after the contest in northern Italy, and could not hide his delight at finally ending his recent barren spell on the trophy front, with his last medal coming five years ago. "This Scudetto has a special taste after some difficult years and I'd go as far as to say that this Scudetto is even better than the one we achieved in Rimini [serie B title in 2007]," said Del Piero after the match to Sky Sport Italia. "I start every season with the hope of winning something, and sometimes it doesn't happen, but what has happened to me tonight makes up for many years [of failing to win a trophy]. "Tonight we are celebrating a championship that we all deserve and I'm glad to have contributed." Del Piero, though, refused to be drawn into discussing his future so soon after the clash in Trieste. "In 15 days we have another game that we want to win [the Coppa Italia final against Napoli], but it will be a strange ending," he noted. "On my part there is a willingness to smile and nothing else right now. There will be time to discuss my future." http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 37 - 6-5-2012 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 2 Mirko Vučinić (6′) Michele Canini (74′ - O.G.) Nereo Rocco Stadium - Trieste Referee: Daniele Orsato Attendance: 9500 Juventus are back, says Bonucci after clinching Serie A title The Bianconeri defender is overjoyed after his team got the better of Cagliari on Sunday to win the Scudetto with one more round of games remaining in Serie A. May 6, 2012 Leonardo Bonucci has described Juventus' Serie A title success as "wonderful" after the Old Lady secured a 2-0 victory over Cagliari on Sunday to claim the Scudetto, and insists that his side are now back as a major force. Antonio Conte's team went into the match in Trieste knowing that a win would seal the championship should AC Milan draw or lose against Inter in the Derby della Madonnina at San Siro. However, the Rossoneri went down 4-2 to Inter while Juve comfortably overcame the Sardinians, and Bonucci was the first player to express his joy after the match. "It's wonderful, I feel beautiful," Bonucci told Sky Sport Italia. "We demonstrated that this 30th championship is well deserved and that Juventus are back. "On the pitch we have won 30 titles, but right now let's forget about everything because all I care about is what happens on the pitch and nothing else. "I have grown a lot as a player and I have to thank Conte for helping in my development." http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A - 18^ Giornata - Ritorno - 6-5-2012 (ore 20:45) 0 - 2 Mirko Vučinić (6′) Michele Canini (74′ - A.G.) Stadio Nereo Rocco - Trieste Arbitro: Daniele Orsato Spettatori: 9500 Le immagini dei momenti memorabili 2011-12 May 6, 2012 Lo Juventus Stadium apre al pubblico. Lichtsteiner realizza il primo goal nel nuovo stadio durante il 4-1 contro il Parma. Conte porta molto presto la Juve a velocitá scudetto. Il raddoppio di Marchisio spedisce a casa il Milan nella prima grande notte allo Juventus Stadium. Il goal iniziale di Vucinic apre la strada per il successo a San Siro. L'addio della leggenda ma la Juve continua a vincere. Pepe esulta dopo il suo goal vincente in casa della Lazio. Matri segna e la Juve recupera a Napoli dal 2-0 e dal 3-1. Buffon para il rigore di Totti e fissa il risultato contro la Roma. Sei pareggi su sette e la Juve resta indietro. La Juve pareggia la controversa partita contro il Milan. Il contributo di Del Piero cambia la partita contro l'Inter e la corsa al titolo. Il calcio di punizione vincente di Alex sulla Lazio riporta la Juve al comando. Il 4-0 che demolisce la Roma e che lascia il Milan dietro a 5 giornate dalla fine. Vidal e Vucinic autori di tre goals contro il Novara. L'errore di Buffon contro il Lecce sembrava poter costare caro alla Juve. Vucinic segna il primo goal che dá alla Juve lo scudetto a Trieste. I giocatori della Juventus festeggiano il loro 30* scudetto. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 37 - 6-5-2012 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 2 Mirko Vučinić (6′) Michele Canini (74′ - O.G.) Nereo Rocco Stadium - Trieste Referee: Daniele Orsato Attendance: 9500 In Pictures: From doing the double over Inter to Del Piero's free kick versus Lazio – Juventus' memorable moments of 2011-12 The Bianconeri have racked up a whole host of fantastic images in their record-breaking campaign, and are now Serie A champions to boot. May 6, 2012 Juventus are back at the top of Italian football. After being crowned champions for the 28th time on Sunday night, Turin immediately came alive as the realisation set in that six years of misery since the original Calciopoli verdicts is finally over. Juve's 2-0 win over Cagliari in Trieste, combined with AC Milan's 4-2 defeat to Inter, brought to an end the title charge which has provided countless picture book moments. So, to celebrate the magnificent achievements of Antonio Conte's still-unbeaten side, we have catalogued some of the memorable images of the Bianconeri's monumental 2011-12 season. With a new stadium, new coach, new players and a whole new approach, the Old Lady have given us plenty of spectacular sights over the past eight months. A spectacular new beginning | Juventus Stadium is opened up to the public History maker | Lichtsteiner hits the first goal in the new arena in a 4-1 opening day win Returning hero | Conte soon got his side up to Scudetto speed King pair | Marchisio's late double saw off Milan on Juventus Stadium's first great night Marvellous Mirko | Vucinic's opener paved the way for San Siro success A legend departs | But news of Alex's swansong wouldn't hinder Juve's push Super Simone | Pepe takes the applause for his winner away to Lazio Leading the fightback | Matri scored as Juve came back from 2-0 and 3-1 down at Napoli Safe hands | Buffon's penalty save from Totti defined the first clash with Roma Dropped points | Six draws in seven undermined their charge That bit of luck | Juve survived unscathed after the controversial Milan clash A familiar celebration | Del Piero's contribution changed the Inter game and the title race Right man, right time | ADP's free-kick winner against Lazio sent Juve back top Big gap | The 4-0 demolition of Roma put Milan a game behind with five to play Goal kings | Vidal and Vucinic combined for three goals in the rout against Novara Late slip-up | Buffon's error against Lecce looked like it could cost Juve dear No looking back | Vucinic slides home the first as the Bianconeri clinch the title in Trieste A moment to savour | The Juve players celebrate their 28th official title success http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 37 - 6-5-2012 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 2 Mirko Vučinić (6′) Michele Canini (74′ - O.G.) Nereo Rocco Stadium - Trieste Referee: Daniele Orsato Attendance: 9500 Conte eyes Serie A dominance with Juventus: It is Scudetto number one for me The Bianconeri boss reveals that he hopes Sunday's title success is the first of many while he is at the helm in Turin, and congratulates the players and the fans for their triumph. May 6, 2012 Antonio Conte has spoken of the significance in claiming his first Serie A title as Juventus coach, after hinting that he wants to win many more during his time in charge. The Bianconeri secured their first Scudetto since 2003 with a comprehensive 2-0 win over Cagliari on Sunday, while AC Milan's 4-2 reverse to arch-rivals Inter ended the race for supremacy with one matchday left. After the match in Trieste, Conte was quick to congratulate all of his staff and the club's supporters for their impressive feat. "It is Scudetto number one for me as a coach, now we want to celebrate with the fans, even if there is too much bedlam at the moment and it is not easy for us to get out of the locker room," Conte said after the game to Sky Sport Italia. "It is something beautiful and truly amazing. It's been a very special year and one that has become extraordinary [thanks to the title win]. "Congratulations to all the fans and the players: we always believed. Only against Lecce was there a blip, but we responded well." Conte also reflected on his side's unbeaten league campaign and stated: "We are champions of Italy with a game left, and we have gone 37 games without defeat. "We now want to close the season without being defeated. "I have great respect for Milan, and we beat a great team to the title." http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 37 - 6-5-2012 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 2 Mirko Vučinić (6′) Michele Canini (74′ - O.G.) Nereo Rocco Stadium - Trieste Referee: Daniele Orsato Attendance: 9500 Player Ratings Goal.com evaluates the performances of those involved in the game in Trieste as Antonio Conte's side clinched the Serie A title. May 6, 2012 Cagliari Michael Agazzi 6.0 - Hard to fault him for either goal as Vucinic placed the ball expertly between his legs after being horribly let down by his static back four, while he was given no chance by Canini's unintentional lob. Made a couple of decent stops, most notably from Pepe at the tail end of the first half, but, for the most part, he wasn't actually that busy. Lorenzo Ariaudo 6.0 - Struggled at times to contain Pepe and offered little going forward as a result. Davide Astori 6.0 - Reasonably sold display, managing to cope quite comfortably with the threat posed by the Juventus front two. But, like Canini, he was caught out badly for the opening goal. Francesco Pisano 6.5 - Comfortable for the most part, though he did pick up a booking for a mistimed challenge five minutes before the break. Tried to venture forward whenever he could but did so to little effect. Michele Canini 5.0 - Has to shoulder some of the blame for the dreadful defensive line which Vucinic exploited for the opening goal and although he was unlucky with the own goal, it was still poor technique on his part as he failed miserably to clear a cross from Caceres. Radja Nainggolan 7.0 - A reported Juve target for some time now but did little to endear himself to his prospective team-mates with a late tackle on Lichtsteiner which left the Swiss requiring treatment. However, his energy was impressive and it was he who led the breakaway which very nearly earned Cagliari a penalty. Daniele Conti 6.5 - Cagliari saw their fair share of possession over the course of the 90 minutes and Conti used it pretty well. What was missing, though, was just that little bit of incision which could have made this a far more interesting game. Albin Ekdal 6.5 - Really put himself about early on and drew a fair few fouls. Indeed, he really seemed to savour his tussle with Marchisio. However, he never really got on top in that regard and faded as the game wore on. Thiago Ribeiro 5.0 - May as well have not been playing, so little did he contribute to the game before being hauled off early in the second half. Indeed, the one surprise was that he lasted that long. Víctor Ibarbo 5.5 - Made no impact on the proceedings after being introduced shortly before the hour mark. Mauricio Pinilla 6.5 - Starved of any real quallity ball and was often forced to drop deep as a consequence. However, he gave Juve an almighty scare when, having picked up possession on halfway, he sped past a couple of players before unleashing a 30-metre drive which flew just wide of Buffon's post. Aside from that, though, never really got a look in. • Substitutions Andrea Cossu 7.0 - Made a real nuisance of himself after coming on in place of Thiago Ribeiro, injecting some much needed pace and energy to the Cagliari attack. Indeed, he was unlucky not to have earned a penalty - and even more unlucky to have been booked for diving - after being bundled over by Chiellini in the box. Joaquin Larrivey 5.5 - Another Cagliari attacker who offered absolutely nothing going forward. Replaced 17 minutes into the second period. Juventus Gianluigi Buffon 6.5 - A lot of eyes were on him after his clanger in midweek but, in truth, he was rarely put under any pressure. He had Pinilla's long-range effort covered and also looked comfortable under the few high balls Cagliari lobbed into the Juve area. Giorgio Chiellini 6.0 - Switched to left-back in the absence of De Ceglie and was his usual reliable self in the first half, making a crunching - but legitimate - challenge on Pinilla at one point. However, it was a difference story in the second period and he was very fortunate to avoid conceding a penalty early shortly after the restart after clumsily bundling over Cossu in the area, just moments after being booked for a poor tackle on Pinilla. Andrea Barzagli 7.0 - Rarely troubled at the back and his most significant contribution was the terrific through-ball which Vucinic stuck away to put the Bianconeri a goal to the good. A commanding display. Leonardo Bonucci 7.0 - Pretty tidy performance from the centre-half, who also distributed the ball very well at times. Didn't put a foot wrong all evening. Stephan Lichtsteiner 6.0 - Forced off midway through the first half, the Swiss had only just recovered from the effects of a terrible tackle from Nainggolan before then being left prostrate on the floor after a sickening collision with Pinilla. Fingers crossed the neck brace was purely a precautionary measure. Simone Pepe 7.0 - Earned a recall because of De Ceglie's season-ending injury and started brightly, very nearly doubling Juve's advantage only to see Agazzi pull off a decent stop. Drifted in and out of the game thereafter but went close again just before the break, first with a whipped strike from a narrow angle, and then with a blocked shot after a terrific crossfield run. Lively in possession throughout. Claudio Marchisio 7.0 - Enjoyed quite the battle with Ekdal but, as usual, also managed to get forward with great regularity and drew a save - albeit a very easy one - with a shot from distance 13 minutes in after linking well with Vucinic. Andrea Pirlo 7.0 - Tested Agazzi with a well-struck shot from distance 16 minutes in before then hitting the post - from a corner. Not at his best but oozed class from start to the finish, with the highlight of his game a wonderful piece of play which saw him bamboozle two Cagliari defenders with his sublime touch and fancy footwork. Arturo Vidal Pardo 5.5 - Threatened early on but couldn't get sufficient purchase on a cross from Matri before then picking up his customary booking for a typically reckless challenge on Ekdal. Failed to exert any real control on the game and was unsurprisingly subbed shortly after the break. Mirko Vučinić 7.5 - Opened the scoring by coolly slotting the ball between Agazzi's legs after well-timed run in behind a static Cagliari defence. Looked dangerous every time he got the ball but he was not as involved as usual and flashed a shot over the bar when well placed in the box midway through the second half. However, he remains Juve's most inspirational player and really lifted his side with a shot which drew a spectacular stop out of Agazzi just before the own goal. Alessandro Matri 5.5 - Preferred to Quagliarella at the apex of the Juve attack but despite showing plenty of endeavour, he struggled to get himself into the game and never looked like scoring. Only a matter of time before he was replaced. • Substitutions Martín Cáceres 6.0 - Thrown on after just 25 minutes following Lichtsteiner's injury-enforced withdrawal and wasted little time in getting involved, winning a corner after a one-two with Vucinic. Emanuele Giaccherini 6.0 - Came on for Vidal and showed plenty of enthusiasm without ever really threatening in an attacking sense. Marco Borriello 6.0 - Came on for the ineffective Matri and deserves some credit for putting Canini under pressure for the own goal but, in truth, he didn't really make much of an impact. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/