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Marotta: 'Juve have 29 titles' Mar 25, 2012 Juventus general manager Beppe Marotta confirmed “our position on Calciopoli is rigid and intransigent.” The choreography ahead of tonight’s big match with Inter represented that position on Calciopoli, as 29 different Scudetto symbols were held up around the Juventus Stadium rather than the ‘official’ 27. There was also a banner: ‘That which we earned on the pitch with sweat, was handed to you in the courts.’ The Bianconeri had the 2004-05 and 2005-06 titles stripped in the Calciopoli trial, the latter handed to Inter. “Our position on Calciopoli is rigid and intransigent,” stated Marotta on Sky Sport Italia before kick-off. “We have 29 Scudetti that were won on the field. This is what we wrote at the entrance to the locker room in our stadium. We simply want our rights to be respected. “Our response will also be to win on the field. After all, our captains always raised trophies to the sky that were legitimately earned.”

Serie A Week 29 - 25-3-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Andrea De Marco Forlan recalled for Derby d'Italia The striker allegedly refused to come off the bench during last Sunday's clash with Atalanta but he has been given the nod in the Nerazzurri attack ahead of Giampaolo Pazzini. Mar 25, 2012 Diego Forlan will start for Inter in Sunday night’s Serie A showdown with Juventus in Turin. The Uruguay international allegedly refused to come on as a substitute during the second half of last weekend’s 0-0 draw with Atalanta but coach Claudio Ranieri has paired the veteran forward with Diego Milito in the Nerazzurri attack, with Giampaolo Pazzini the man to make way. Elsewhere, Dejan Stankovic has also been recalled and the Serb’s inclusion results in Esteban Cambiasso dropping to the bench. Wesley Sneijder again misses out with a groin problem, meaning Inter will line out in a conventional 4-4-2, with Stankovic joining Javier Zanetti, Andrea Poli and Obi in midfield. As for the home side, Alessandro Matri returns in place of Alessandro Del Piero after sitting out the midweek Coppa Italia clash with AC Milan. In a boost for the Bianconeri, Andrea Barzagli is fit again after his recent calf trouble and he slots back into the centre of the defence at the expense of Leonardo Bonucci, while Martin Caceres fills in for the suspended Stephan Lichtsteiner at right-back. There are two other changes to the side which started against the Rossoneri, with Gianluigi Buffon taking over from Marco Storari in goal and Claudio Marchisio replacing Emanuele Giaccherini in midfield. Juventus (4-3-3): Buffon; Caceres, Barzagli, Chiellini, De Ceglie; Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio; Pepe, Matri, Vucinic. Subs: Storari, Bonucci, Marrone, Padoin, Del Piero, Quagliarella, Borriello. Inter (4-4-2): Julio Cesar; Maicon, Lucio, Samuel, Nagatomo; Zanetti, Stankovic, Poli, Obi; Milito, Forlan. Subs: Castellazzi, Ranocchia, Chivu, Faraoni, Guarin, Cambiasso, Pazzini. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Luciano Moggi: Inter offered me a contract before Calciopoli The former Bianconeri chief has insisted that he had the chance to work at the San Siro outfit before the football scandal and dared Moratti to look at the contract he still owns. Mar 25, 2012 Ahead of tonight's Derby d'Italia in Turin, former Juventus director Luciano Moggi has repeated the claim that he was offered a position at Inter prior to the Calciopoli scandal. The 74-year-old has said on numerous occasions that Inter president Massimo Moratti presented him with the chance to become the club's general manager before Calciopoli erupted in 2006, allegations which the Nerazzurri supremo has always denied. "Moratti said he never thought about me as a director for Inter?," pondered Moggi to Il Giorno. "He talks through the media, if he feels the need to say so, I will invite him to meet me and I will ask him if he can recognise his signature from the three-year contract." Inter won five consecutive Scudetti from 2006 to 2010 (the first of these awarded through the courts after Juventus were stripped of two titles and relegated), but have struggled this season and lie in seventh position in the Serie A table. Prior to that successful period the Nerazzurri had not won the league since 1989, and Moggi has blamed the title drought on the club's raw material. "They did not win because they bought bad players," Moggi blasted. Juventus and Inter have become bitter enemies since the scandal, with Bianconeri fans and Moggi adamant that there was a conspiracy against the club. The two sides meet in Turin tonight, with rumours rife that Juve Ultras will continue their Calciopoli protests via their stadium choreography.

Luciano Moggi: Inter offered me a contract before Calciopoli The former Bianconeri chief has insisted that he had the chance to work at the San Siro outfit before the football scandal and dared Moratti to look at the contract he still owns. Mar 25, 2012 Ahead of tonight's Derby d'Italia in Turin, former Juventus director Luciano Moggi has repeated the claim that he was offered a position at Inter prior to the Calciopoli scandal. The 74-year-old has said on numerous occasions that Inter president Massimo Moratti presented him with the chance to become the club's general manager before Calciopoli erupted in 2006, allegations which the Nerazzurri supremo has always denied. "Moratti said he never thought about me as a director for Inter?," pondered Moggi to Il Giorno. "He talks through the media, if he feels the need to say so, I will invite him to meet me and I will ask him if he can recognise his signature from the three-year contract." Inter won five consecutive Scudetti from 2006 to 2010 (the first of these awarded through the courts after Juventus were stripped of two titles and relegated), but have struggled this season and lie in seventh position in the Serie A table. Prior to that successful period the Nerazzurri had not won the league since 1989, and Moggi has blamed the title drought on the club's raw material. "They did not win because they bought bad players," Moggi blasted.

Serie A Week 29 - 25-3-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Andrea De Marco Stankovic: 'Inter in Turin to win' Mar 25, 2012 Dejan Stankovic insists Inter “are going to Turin in order to win” against Juventus in tonight’s Derby d’Italia. The Nerazzurri go into the Juventus Stadium this evening and are certainly not the favourites. “Juventus will certainly have more pressure on them compared to us, because they are challenging for the title. “They are in good shape both physically and psychologically, but the Derby d’Italia is something special that stands apart from the rest of the season. “Clearly we are going to Turin in order to win. I always thought that in big games the big players emerge, so we hope to prove that we fit the bill. I’d also like to score, as I’ve never gone an entire season without finding the net. “When things don’t go well, there is never just one reason behind it. It can be the mind, the legs or whatever else,” said the Serb. “There have been many games in which we failed to express ourselves to our full potential, others in which we were just unlucky. “I am certain all of us are seeking the solution within ourselves, but this is the situation we are in and it’s something I personally have never experienced before. “It is beyond doubt that we started the season to fight for big objectives and instead find ourselves in this situation. I still hear talk about the Treble today, though nobody can repeat what we did. Some try to imitate us, but nobody has managed it yet.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 29 - 25-3-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Andrea De Marco 'Unprecedented' Juve choreography Mar 25, 2012 Juventus fans have promised the choreography ahead of tonight’s game with Inter “will leave everyone open-mouthed with wonder.” The Derby d’Italia will be a golden opportunity to confirm the club’s stance that they have 29 Scudetti rather than 27, including the two that were stripped in the Calciopoli trial. “The Juventus Stadium will have a double spectacle, both on the pitch and in the stands,” an ultras representative told Tuttosport. “The choreography will leave everyone open-mouthed with wonder. It’ll be unprecedented. “For this reason the Bianconeri fans need help from everyone in the stadium, including those in the VIP boxes, so the choreography can work. We want to continue our dream.” Around 150 journalists, 270 television crew members and 30 cameras will be in Turin beaming the game to 160 different countries around the world. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 29 - 25-3-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Andrea De Marco Cobolli Gigli: 'Juve love beating Inter!' Mar 25, 2012 Former Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli can’t wait for to tonight’s Derby d’Italia. “Inter are not the enemy. We just enjoy beating them more than anyone else!” Cobolli Gigli was in charge of the club after the Calciopoli scandal broke, when the ‘Triade’ of Luciano Moggi, Roberto Bettega and Antonio Giraudo resigned. “I am looking forward to this match with apprehension and hope,” he told Italian magazine Panorama. “I have wonderful memories of this tie, including Mauro Camoranesi’s offside goal at San Siro. I am from the Giampiero Boniperti era and he said ‘winning when offside is still winning,’ naturally respecting the rules and ethics. “Inter were never the enemy, as Jose Mourinho claimed. They were merely the opponents we felt most passionately and we just enjoy beating them more than anyone else!” The clash has become even more bitter in recent years after new wiretapped phone calls emerged from that time regarding Inter. The Nerazzurri were found guilty of sporting fraud, but the statute of limitations had expired, so could not have titles stripped. “I believe for the players who went through Calciopoli there is even more motivation in this game. Juve were punished severely in that trial and it emerged later on that they weren’t the only ones involved, plus they were charged with minor offences rather than sporting fraud. “I would love one day for someone to explain why some phone calls were not included in the investigation and why Inter’s evidence cannot go through a proper trial...” Cobolli Gigli also had criticism for current Juventus President Andrea Agnelli and Coach Antonio Conte after the recent very public row with Milan over refereeing errors. “There was a moment in which Juventus raised the temperature of the debate too much. For me Juventus remains the club of Boniperti with the style of Gianni and Umberto Agnelli. That for me is Juventus and I’d be happy if it retained that style.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 29 - 25-3-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Andrea De Marco Zac: 'Why Inter can't beat Juve' Mar 25, 2012 Japan Coach Alberto Zaccheroni believes “you need belief and self-confidence to beat Juventus. Inter don’t have it.” Zac has been on the benches of both clubs in his career, at San Siro in 2003-04 as replacement for Hector Cuper and in Turin from January to July 2010. “A favourable result at the Juventus Stadium would certainly revamp Inter’s situation,” he said of tonight’s big game. “However, in football you don’t get results due to coincidences. You need belief and self-confidence to beat Juventus. Inter don’t have it.” Another of Zaccheroni’s former clubs, Milan, are battling Juve for the Scudetto. “Juve are a highly-motivated team and this season have the huge advantage of not playing in Europe. That is not to be underestimated, as I took advantage of that the year I won the Scudetto with Milan. “I’d say Milan and Juve each have a 50 per cent chance of taking the title.” Zaccheroni has been in charge of the Japanese national side since August 2010, winning the 2011 AFC Asian Cup. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 29 - 25-3-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Andrea De Marco MATCH PREVIEW Mar 25, 2012 The Derby d’Italia has taken on an added flavour this season, and it will surely live up to all expectations. What a week it has been on the pitch for Juventus. Not only did they beat Fiorentina 5-0 to claim their biggest away win since 1997, they went on to secure a passage through to the Coppa Italia final, beating Milan 3-2 on aggregate. The Bianconeri will face Napoli on may 20 to claim their first piece of silverware in several years. Returning for the Turin giants will be Giorgio Chiellini, as he has recovered sufficiently to feature for Antonio Conte. This brings Paolo De Ceglie in some sort of doubt, after the left-back re-signed with the club until June 2017. Something has gone catastrophically wrong at Inter over the past eight weeks. One can blame the players, the coach and all the technical staff, but some of the Nerazzurri’s performances have been woeful to say the least. Diego Milito has missed his last two penalty attempts, squandering his chance last week against Atalanta. But the Beneamata were lucky themselves not to give one away late, as Walter Samuel brought down German Denis from behind. Juve did beat Inter at the Giuseppe Meazza in the reverse fixture, and are favourites coming into this one. Prediction: Juventus 1-0 Inter http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 29 - 25-3-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Andrea De Marco The hate-filled Derby of Italy Mar 25, 2012 Recent weeks and months have seen a real deterioration in the previously cordial relationship between this season's leading protagonists in Serie A: Milan and Juventus. The two most successful clubs on the peninsula have descended into a petty back-and-forth squabble that leaves neither looking particularly dignified and both in danger of turning what should be a truly engaging title race into an Italian version of the Spanish clasico, the histrionics of which spoil what is undoubtedly one of the world football's most prestigious encounters. What that has done is take attention away from a match which, at many times over the past six years, has made the Real Madrid and Barcelona games look positively friendly. The rivalry will be renewed this Sunday when, for the first time, Inter visit the brand new stadium in Turin for the 218th Derby d'Italia, a fixture which has decided title races, changed the history of the league and even caused a fist-fight in parliament. Its name, like much of the language connected with Italian football, was coined in the late 1960s by famous journalist Gianni Brera in recognition of the two teams who had won the most trophies at that time. Yet this rivalry - which is littered with scandal, intrigue and bad behaviour - began even before it was ever known as the Derby of Italy, way back in the 1960-61 season when a tie in Turin was abandoned after a pitch invasion and was eventually awarded as a win to Inter. After appealing to the FA, Juventus secured a replay; a disgusted Nerazzurri responded by playing their youth team and Juve went on to record the fixture's most one-sided result. Omar Sivori scored six that day in a 9-1 thrashing and, in doing so, secured not only the league title, but also the top-scorer crown and even that year's Ballon d'Or. The 1970s and '80s were a quiet period for the derby as Inter continually failed to reach their previous greatness; until one particular incident-filled encounter in 1998 re-ignited the old hatred and bile. That April, in the midst of yet another head-to-head title race, Inter travelled to Turin and what followed was a match marred by poor officiating and questionable calls on both sides. Brazilian star Ronaldo attempted to skip past Juve's Mark Iuliano and was body-checked by the Italian defender only to see referee Piero Ceccarini turn down the penalty appeals; almost immediately he awarded a spot-kick at the other end. While Gianluca Pagliuca would save Alessandro Del Piero's penalty, the Juve captain did score the winning goal and secure yet another Scudetto for the Bianconeri. Gigi Simoni, Inter's manager at the time, was sent off for screaming "you should be ashamed" at the official but that was nothing compared to what would happen later. A session of Italian Parliament was actually abandoned when deputies from the far-right National Alliance and Democratic Left came to blows over accusations of match-fixing. The 20 seconds between the body-check and the award of a penalty to Juve became among the most replayed in history; countless television programmes slowing them down and discussing them. Since that day, which became known as "The Grand Thievery" to Inter supporters, it has grown to become easily the most intense inter-city rivalry in the country. Two years after the Ronaldo incident, Paolo Montero was banned for punching Inter midfielder Luigi di Biaggio in the ear, and then the events of the 2006 Calciopoli scandal - and each side's view of the other's role in it - escalated the hate and vitriol to a now ridiculous level. In the aftermath, which saw Juventus demoted to the second tier of Italian football, Inter picked up both Patrick Vieira and Zlatan Ibrahimovic relatively cheaply; taking full advantage of the precarious position of the Old Lady, whose management were busy renegotiating sponsorship and television deals in light of their reduced status. The year spent in Serie B meant the fixture was absent for the first time as neither side had ever previously been relegated. That break did nothing to cool the feelings of resentment though, with Giorgio Chiellini needing to be separated from former team-mate Ibrahimovic in the first match after Juve earned promotion. The most heated encounter of recent years probably came in 2009 as Inter went to Turin to take on a side seemingly mounting their first title challenge since returning to Serie A. The game began with the home side in third place and chasing a Jose Mourinho team which would go on to complete that incredible treble of league, Coppa Italia and Champions League wins. The visitors' team bus was pelted with eggs and rotten fruit as it arrived but the abuse directed at then-Inter star Mario Balotelli inside the stadium would be far worse: a constant chorus of "if everybody jumps, Balotelli dies" rang loudly throughout the game, eventually resulting in Juventus being fined and forced to play a match behind closed doors. Sadly the controversy was not restricted to the stands, with Inter's Portuguese coach being sent off for sarcastically (and theatrically) applauding a decision by the referee in the first half. Balotelli came on as a substitute after the break and was booed constantly even before he lived up to his pantomime villain image in pretending a Felipe Melo elbow had caught him in the face. That led to the Brazilian midfielder earning another red card an,d such was the level of animosity, that even the normally placid Gigi Buffon snapped in the ensuing scuffle and grabbed Thiago Motta by the throat. The incidents would overshadow a great Claudio Marchisio goal which gave the home side a 2-1 win; to many, it merely felt like an afterthought. Back then, believing as always in both his own capabilities and those of his team, Mourinho felt confident enough to belittle Juventus and their coach, Claudio Ranieri, with a zeru tituli [zero titles] barb. This season it is Inter themselves who have no realistic chance of silverware after going out of the Champions League to Marseille and currently sit in seventh place, some 17 points from the summit of Serie A. Ranieri may have switched sides but can expect the same jibe to be thrown his way again this weekend; not that this game needs any encouragement. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 29 - 25-3-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Andrea De Marco MATCH PREVIEW Mar 25, 2012 The Derby d’Italia has huge repercussions for both teams but, compared to a year ago, Juventus and Inter have swapped places. Last term the Bianconeri struggled in Serie A and finished up seventh, failing to qualify for Europe, while the Nerazzurri fought to the end with Milan for the Scudetto. Going into the brand new Juventus Stadium, it is Juve battling for the top spots while Inter sit in seventh place. Claudio Ranieri returns to face his former club who sacked him just two weeks before the end of the 2008-09 season. Will he avoid a similar fate at San Siro? The optimistic among the Beneamata faithful might say this Juventus resurgence is a sign of their future, revamping an ageing team that has left the season of the Treble long behind. Although third place and Champions League qualification are possible, one gets the feeling Inter are already looking to the summer’s reconstruction works. They’ll also remember the embarrassment of losing 2-1 at San Siro back in October. Juve rested Gigi Buffon and Alessandro Matri for Tuesday’s Coppa Italia clash with Milan, which went to extra time in order to book their place in the final, so there could be some tired legs in Turin. It can also be argued that represented their first defeat of the season, as after 90 minutes the Rossoneri were 2-1 up. Mirko Vucinic can consider his confidence boosted by a stunning strike to seal the tie. Stephan Lichtsteiner is suspended, so Martin Caceres should step in at right-back, while Andrea Barzagli is still carrying an injury. In Serie A their run of four consecutive stalemates ended in style with a 5-0 demolition of Fiorentina. Inter are likely to be without Wesley Sneijder, Ricky Alvarez and Fredy Guarin, although Ranieri has made it clear he prefers the 4-4-2 system. Joel Obi has impressed in substitute appearances and could well start with fellow youngster Andrea Poli, pushing Esteban Cambiasso on to the bench. Diego Forlan and Diego Milito both hit headlines for the wrong reasons this week, as the Uruguayan reportedly refused to come off the bench against Atalanta if it meant playing wide left, while the Argentine saw his second consecutive penalty saved. Milito has a taboo to bust at the Juventus Stadium, as he has never been able to score against the Old Lady since joining Inter. President Massimo Moratti walked out before the end of that 0-0 draw with Atalanta, but continued to maintain Ranieri’s job is safe. Following their Champions League exit to Olympique Marseille, the fans are truly losing patience. A poor performance against rivals Juve could well make the situation much worse. Keep an eye on: Mirko Vucinic (Juventus) – Constantly jeered by the fans since the day he arrived and lambasted after poor performances, the Montenegrin might finally have broken through. Midweek he scored a sensational goal to put Juve in the Coppa Italia final and won over the supporters with a passionate display that included his lengthy rant at a referee. He has a great record against Inter, netting past them on four separate occasions, including at San Siro earlier this season. Form Guide: Juventus (D D D D W) Inter (L L D W D) Last season: Juventus 1-0 Inter Stat fact: Inter’s last Serie A victory in Turin was sealed 1-0 by Julio Ricardo Cruz in April 2005, followed by two draws and three defeats. Their overall top-flight record here is of 14 wins, 17 draws and 61 losses. Juventus: Buffon; Caceres, Bonucci, Chiellini, De Ceglie; Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio; Pepe, Matri, Vucinic Inter: Julio Cesar; Maicon, Lucio, Samuel, Nagatomo; Zanetti, Poli, Stankovic, Obi; Milito, Forlan http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 29 - 25-3-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Andrea De Marco Serie A Preview - Derby d'Italia offers Ranieri the chance to derail Bianconeri's title bid The 60-year-old Nerazzurri boss could earn a measure of revenge by throwing his former employers off track in their Scudetto challenge with a win on Sunday. Mar 25, 2012 PROBABLE LINE-UPS JUVENTUS Buffon Caceres, Bonucci, Chiellini, De Ceglie Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio Pepe, Matri, Vucinic INTER Cesar Maicon, Lucio, Samuel, Nagatomo Zanetti, Poli, Stankovic, Obi Milito, Forlan Coming off two extremely positive results, a 5-0 victory over Fiorentina and an extra-time 2-2 draw with AC Milan that sent them through to the final of the Coppa Italia, Juventus coach Conte will be hoping to make it a treble of successes by heaping more misery on struggling Derby d'Italia rivals Inter. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon will be back between the posts after sitting out the Coppa Italia midweek clash while in defence, Martin Caceres will step in at right-back for the suspended Stephan Lichtsteiner. Despite the fact that centre-back Andrea Barzagli has recovered from a calf injury, the former Palermo man is likely to start on the bench. Italy international Andrea Pirlo will take on his former side and the in-form Mirko Vucinic will play wide on the left with Simone Pepe on the opposite flank in support of top-scorer Alessandro Matri, who last found the back of the net in the 1-1 draw on with AC Milan on February 25. Meanwhile, a result against Inter's bitter rivals and his ex-employers may boost the morale of boss Claudio Ranieri and the Nerazzurri camp, but the former Chelsea trainer is likely to be without star midfielder Wesley Sneijder due to a groin problem, while Argentine Ricky Alvarez remains sidelined as well. Youngster Andrea Poli, who has impressed in recent outings, looks likely to pip Esteban Cambiasso to a spot in the centre of the pitch alongside veteran Dejan Stankovic. Midfielder Fredy Guarin is set for his first call-up to the match squad since his winter move on loan from Porto and may feature as a substitute. DID YOU KNOW? • Juventus have not lost to Inter in their past three competitive matches, last suffering a 2-0 defeat in April 2010. • The hosts remain the lone unbeaten team in Serie A and have only conceded nine goals at home this season. • Juventus had drawn four Serie A matches in a row before defeating Fiorentina 5-0 last weekend. • Inter have not won in Turin against the Old Lady since January 2008, beating them 3-2 in the Coppa Italia with two goals from Mario Balotelli. • Milito has not scored against the Bianconeri in a competitive fixture since joining Inter in 2009. • Ranieri coached Juventus for nearly two years from June 2007 to May 2009, before he was sacked. Head to Head Serie A ‎- Oct 29, 2011 - FC Internazionale 1 - Juventus 2 Club Friendlies ‎- Aug 18, 2011 - FC Internazionale 7 - Juventus 6 Serie A ‎- Feb 13, 2011 - Juventus 1 - FC Internazionale 0 Serie A ‎- Oct 3, 2010 - FC Internazionale 0 - Juventus 0 Serie A ‎- Apr 16, 2010 - FC Internazionale 2 - Juventus 0 Last Five Matches Juventus Mar 20, 2012 - Juventus 2 - AC Milan 2 - Coppa Italia Mar 17, 2012 - Fiorentina 0 - Juventus 5 - Serie A Mar 11, 2012 - Genoa 0 - Juventus 0 - Serie A Mar 7, 2012 - Bologna 1 - Juventus 1 - Serie A Mar 3, 2012 - Juventus 1 - Chievo 1 - Serie A FC Internazionale Mar 18, 2012 - FC Internazionale 0 - Atalanta 0 - Serie A Mar 13, 2012 - FC Internazionale 2 - Olympique de Marseille 1 - UCL Mar 9, 2012 - Chievo 0 - FC Internazionale 2 - Serie A Mar 4, 2012 - FC Internazionale 2 - Catania 2 - Serie A Feb 26, 2012 - SSC Napoli 1 - FC Internazionale 0 - Serie A Players to Watch Mirko Vučinić The former Roma man has punished Inter in the past and is in brilliant form, coming off two wonderful displays in which he scored one and set up three more against Fiorentina before sending Juve to the Coppa Italia final with a spectacular extra-time goal against AC Milan. Conte will be hoping for a performance of similar ilk on Sunday. Diego Forlan Corazo Forlan has had a disappointing season, but following the recent debacle against Atalanta, he has restated his desire to help Inter through this difficult period. It’s unknown whether he will be at San Siro next season, but a match-winning performance against their rivals would help improve his reputation at the club immensely. Prediction Although form often does not dictate what happens in heated rivalries like these, logic suggests second-placed Juventus will go in as clear favourites over seventh-placed Inter. Juve have just come out of a scoring slump with seven goals in their past two games, but Inter continue to be plagued by inconsistency during a very disappointing season. Three points for the hosts seems to be on the cards, even if the Nerazzurri will give it everything they have to try and salvage their campaign around with a positive result against their rivals. Editor's Prediction Juventus 2 - 1 Inter http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A - 10^ Giornata - Ritorno - 25-3-2012 (ore 20:45) - Juventus Stadium - Torino Arbitro: Andrea De Marco Verso Juventus-Inter: Derby d'Italia dal sapor antico, con il Milan spettatore interessato La ventinovesima giornata di Serie A si chiude con una classica del nostro calcio: ruoli invertiti rispetto alla storia recente, è la Juve a giocarsi una fetta di scudetto... 25 Mar, 2012 QUI JUVENTUS Pochi dubbi per Conte, che ha già da qualche giorno in mente l'undici anti-Inter. A sostituire lo squalificato Lichtsteiner sarà il suo alter-ego designato, Caceres, mentre al centro della difesa potrebbe rivedersi Barzagli: in quel caso ballottaggio Bonucci-De Ceglie col secondo favorito. Centrocampo titolare, con i tre moschettieri Vidal, Pirlo e Marchisio, mentre in avanti Matri è l'indiziato numero uno a completare il tridente con Pepe e Vucinic. QUI INTER Ranieri, senza Sneijder, schiererà l'Inter con il solito 4-4-2. Il ballottaggio principale riguarda il partner di Milito, con Forlan in vantaggio su Pazzini. A centrocampo Stankovic, Poli e Cambiasso si giocano due maglie: a rischiare la panchina sembra essere l'argentino. Obi e Zanetti sulle fasce, in difesa il quartetto composto da Maicon, Lucio, Samuel e Nagatomo. IL MOMENTO La Juventus, dopo un mese di pareggite, è tornata a ruggire con la roboante vittoria di Firenze ed arriva alla sfida contro l'Inter galvanizzata dalla finale di Coppa Italia conquistata ai danni del Milan. I nerazzurri, fermati in casa dall'Atalanta, hanno bisogno di un successo per ricaricare l'ambiente e sperare in una rimonta-Champions nel rush finale di campionato. LA CHIAVE L'annosa rivalità tra i due club può essere il fattore cruciale di una gara che, classifica alla mano, vede la Juventus, ancora imbattuta in campionato, nettamente favorita. L'Inter ha bisogno di una prova d'orgoglio per sovvertire i pronostici e cercare di riscattare in parte una delle stagioni più buie della sua storia. I PROTAGONISTI Da tre settimane è passato dall'essere la grande delusione della stagione all'Ibra bianconero: Mirko Vucinic sta attraversando un momento di forma strepitosa e finalmente è riuscito ad essere l'uomo che fa la differenza. In casa Inter ci si aspetta una reazione da Diego Milito, che ha sulla coscienza il rigore fallito contro l'Atalanta. LE FORMAZIONI JUVENTUS Buffon Caceres - Barzagli - Chiellini - De Ceglie Vidal - Pirlo - Marchisio Pepe - Matri - Vucinic ------------------------------------------------- Forlan - Milito Obi - Stankovic - Poli - Zanetti Nagatomo - Samuel - Lucio - Maicon Julio Cesar INTER Testa a Testa Serie A ‎- 29/ott/2011 - Inter 1 - Juventus 2 Amichevoli ‎- 18/ago/2011 - Inter 7 - Juventus 6 Serie A ‎- 13/feb/2011 - Juventus 1 - Inter 0 Serie A ‎-03/ott/2010 - Inter 0 - Juventus 0 Serie A ‎(A)‎ - 16/apr/2010 - Inter 2 - Juventus 0 Ultime 5 Partite Juventus 20/mar/2012 - Juventus 2 - Milan 2 - Coppa Italia 17/mar/2012 - Fiorentina 0 - Juventus 5 - Serie A 11/mar/2012 - Genoa 0 - Juventus 0 - Serie A 07/mar/2012 - Bologna 1 - Juventus 1 - Serie A 03/mar/2012 - Juventus 1 - Chievo 1 - Serie A Inter 18/mar/2012 - Inter 0 - Atalanta 0 - Serie A 13/mar/2012 - Inter 2 - Olympique Marsiglia 1 - UCL 09/mar/2012 - Chievo 0 - Inter 2 - Serie A 04/mar/2012 - Inter 2 - Catania 2 - Serie A 26/feb/2012 - Napoli 1 - Inter 0 - Serie A http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A - 10^ Giornata - Ritorno - 25-3-2012 (ore 20:45) - Juventus Stadium - Torino Arbitro: Andrea De Marco La tifoseria Juve non ha dimenticato Calciopoli: stasera contro l'Inter coreografia ad hoc! Lo ha affermato la curva bianconera, che al contempo ha chiesto, per la buona riuscita della coreografia, l'aiuto di tutto lo stadio, tribune comprese. 25 Mar, 2012 Oggi il match in programma allo Juventus Stadium tra Juventus ed Inter sarà anche l'occasione, secondo quanto riportato oggi da Tuttosport, per i tifosi bianconeri, di poter guardare per la prima volta dall'alto in basso della classifica i loro rivali di sempre. La tifoseria bianconera non dimenticherà forse mai quei due scudetti conquistati sul campo dalla squadra di Capello e poi tolti dalla giustizia sportiva. Ecco perchè stasera molti striscioni che verranno esposti prima del fischio d'inizio ricorderanno che in realtà le vittorie tricolori non sono 27 ma 29. Ecco cosa ha affermato un rappresentante del tifo bianconero: "Lo Juventus Stadium avrà uno spettacolo doppio, sia in campo che sugli spalti. La scenografia lascerà a bocca aperta tutti, sarà senza precedenti. Per questo motivo la tifoseria bianconera chiederà l'aiuto di tutti coloro che saranno allo stadio, anche a chi sarà in tribuna, affinchè la coreografia possa riuscire. Vogliamo continuare il nostro sogno". Sarà come sempre uno spettacolo visto a livello mondiale: 150 giornalisti accreditati; 270 tecnici operativi per la produzione tv, 30 telecamere pronte a cogliere ogni sfumatura, 160 paesi collegati. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A - 10^ Giornata - Ritorno - 25-3-2012 (ore 20:45) - Juventus Stadium - Torino Arbitro: Andrea De Marco Conte: “L'imbattibilità della Juve fa gola a tutti, l'Inter non verrà a fare la vittima sacrificale” "Mi aspetto grande supporto da parte del pubblico, ma non faccio riferimenti al passato, penso solo al presente". 24 Mar, 2012 Sarà una serata delle grandissime occasioni quella di domani allo Juventus Stadium. A Torino infatti, andrà in scena il Derby d'Italia che vedrà affrontarsi Juventus ed Inter. I bianconeri, a differenza dei nerazzurri che sono stati protagonisti di un'annata deludente, sono ancora in corsa per lo Scudetto, Conte però non si aspetta certo una partita facile: "La nostra imbattibilità dura da 42 partite e fa gola a tutti, quindi l'Inter farà la partita della vita .Bisognerà dare il massimo perchè affronteremo una squadra formata da campioni. Non mi aspetto certo un'Inter dismessa, stiamo parlando di una squadra che due anni fa ha fatto il Triplete e non verrà certo a Torino a fare la vittima sacrificale". La Juve in settimana si è guadagnata la finale di Coppa Italia: "Il primo obiettivo l'abbiamo raggiunto, abbiamo eliminato il Milan e ai ragazzi posso solo fare i complimenti, ci tenevamo moltissimo ad arrivare alla finale di Roma, per noi è un motivo di grande orgoglio. Il campionato è ancora lungo, mancano dieci partite, vedremo come andrà a finire. Noi daremo tutto, avanti abbiamo una superpotenza come il Milan che ha dimostrato di essere molto forte. Allegri parla di seconda stella? La cosa non mi sorprende, sa che ha a disposizione una corazzata, una squadra che ha un altro potenziale rispetto alle altre. Ha a disposizione tanti giocatori di altissimo livello, io ho sempre detto che il Milan partiva favorito. Adesso è padrone del suo destino" Nel Derby d'Italia, Conte punterà anche sulla spinta dello Juventus Stadium: "Mi aspetto grande supporto da parte del pubblico, ma non faccio riferimenti al passato, penso solo al presente ed il presente dice che abbiamo una squadra che sta regalando grandi soddisfazioni. Rimanere legati al passato può diventare un peso". Conte ha accennato alle scelte di formazione per domani: "La situazione evolve giorno dopo giorno, i calciatori durante l'annata vivono momenti differenti, a volte stanno bene, altre devono rifiatare. L'obiettivo è quello di fare le scelte migliori, non posso ragionare come un tifoso ma devo basarmi su quello che vedo in campo. A volte faccio scelte poco politiche, però provo sempre a fare il meglio per la squadra, sono pagato per prendere delle decisioni". Il Milan oggi potrebbe essere distratto dalla sfida di Champions con il Barcellona: "Io penso all'Inter, una squadra che domani proverà a fare la partita della vita. Dobbiamo guardare in casa nostra e ai nostri impegni, dobbiamo dare il massimo per arrivare anche noi in Champions, possibilmente senza passare per i preliminari. Spero che il Milan vada più avanti possibile per dar lustro al calcio italiano". http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A - 10^ Giornata - Ritorno - 25-3-2012 (ore 20:45) - Juventus Stadium - Torino Arbitro: Andrea De Marco Ranieri: “L'Inter è più forte, questa gara è più importante per loro che per noi” "Per Guarin non so, dobbiamo vedere come andrà oggi la rifinitura, Alvarez ha avuto un problema al polpaccio". 24 Mar, 2012 Vigilia importantissima per l'Inter che sarà domani impegnata nel derby d'Italia contro la Juventus. La compagine nerazzurra, protagonista sin qui di una stagione deludente, è alla ricerca di punti importanti che le consentano di lanciarsi alla rincorsa del terzo posto in campionato. Quella di Torino sarà una partita complicata, visto che la Juve non vuole perdere la scia del Milan, lo sa bene anche Claudio Ranieri che ha così anticipato i temi importanti della gara nella consueta conferenza stampa della vigilia: "Purtroppo la sfida di domani è più importante per loro che per noi. Non vorranno vedere scappar via il Milan e non vorranno che l'Inter sia la prima squadra a batterli nel loro stadio. Ho vissuto questa partita anche dall'altra sponda e so quanto è sentita per la Juventus. Sarà una partita non facile ma siamo pronti". Ranieri è uno dei grandi ex della gara: "La mia Juve veniva dalla Serie B, questa è una squadra nata con un budget diverso, con una società diversa e dirigenti diversi. Non voglio fare un paragone tra me e Conte, ma penso di aver lavorato bene a Torino. Penso di esser riuscito a far bene un po' ovunque, ma non scendo mai a compromessi. Alla Juve ad un certo punto mi esclusero dalla scelta dei calciatori, non ho accettato la cosa. Se una vittoria domani può influire sul mio futuro? Io do sempre il massimo, il resto si vedrà. Il nostro obiettivo? Avrei preferito essere dall'altra parte per giocarmi qualcosa di più, detto questo dobbiamo far bene". Il tecnico nerazzurro ha anche parlato della formazione: "Per Guarin non so, dobbiamo vedere come andrà oggi la rifinitura, Alvarez ha avuto un problema al polpaccio e finchè il dottore non mi dice che è ok non posso prenderlo in considerazione. Chi sarà il rigorista? Decideranno Pazzini e Milito, il primo rigorista resta comunque Diego". Inter e Juve negli ultimi anni sono state protagoniste di molte polemiche relative a calciopoli: "Io penso che meno se ne parla e meglio è, per una volta proviamo a parlare solo di calcio. Di certo è stata una delle pagine più brutte del calcio italiano". Ranieri ruberebbe un solo giocatore alla Juve: "A livello di qualità siamo superiori noi, questa è la squadra del Triplete e, anche se questa stagione non è andata bene, qui ci sono giocatori che hanno fatto la storia. Alla Juve ruberei però Pirlo, uno che risolverebbe qualche problema qui. Noi arbitri dello scudetto? Credo di si visto che domani affrontiamo la Juve e alla penultima il Milan". http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A - 10^ Giornata - Ritorno - 25-3-2012 (ore 20:45) - Juventus Stadium - Torino Arbitro: Andrea De Marco Cobolli Gigli: "Battere l'Inter con un goal in fuorigioco..." L'ex presidente: "Sono di scuola bonipertiana e lui diceva 'vincere anche in fuorigioco pur di vincere'. Ricordo con soddisfazione la rete in fuorigioco di Camoranesi a San Siro".. 24 Mar, 2012 Domani si giocherà quello che non solo per molti è il 'Derby d'Italia', ma è anche una sfida che dopo Calciopoli si è caricata di ulteriori significati, al punto che sia in casa Juventus che Inter la si considera 'La Partita', indipendentemente dagli obiettivi stagionali ancora sul tavolo per entrambe. Alla vigilia del match torna a parlare, ora in veste di semplice tifoso, Giovanni Cobolli Gigli: "Come vivo questa vigilia? Con apprensione e speranza - spiega a 'Panorama' l'ex presidente bianconero, prima di punzecchiare Andrea Agnelli, suo successore in Corso Galileo Ferraris - Le polemiche durissime degli ultimi mesi? C'è stato un momento in cui la Juventus ha usato toni troppo elevati e per me la Juventus rimane la società di Boniperti, dello stile dell'avvocato Agnelli e del dottor Umberto Agnelli. Quella per me è la Juventus. Mi fa piacere che si mantenga su quella linea". Il discorso poi si sposta sulle sfide tra le due formazioni negli ultimi anni, e spuntano bei ricordi per Cobolli, nonostante fossero gli anni del dominio nerazzurro: "Ricordo con grande soddisfazione quelle vittorie e anche il goal in fuorigioco di Camoranesi a San Siro. Se ho goduto quella sera? Sono di scuola bonipertiana e lui diceva 'vincere anche in fuorigioco pur di vincere' naturalmente rispettando le regole e l'etica. Vale anche per domenica sera? Non c'è dubbio, ma l'Inter per me non è mai stata un nemico come diceva Mourinho. E' solo l’avversario che sento di più e che mi fa più piacere sconfiggere...". "Anche i giocatori, anche se oggi sono pochi quelli che hanno vissuto Calciopoli, credo sentano molto questa partita - conclude Cobolli - Il futuro? La Juventus porta avanti tesi che condivido. E' finita da sola in Calciopoli e in periodi successivi è emerso che non era l'unica e non è stata nemmeno condannata per comportamenti illeciti ma solo per peccati veniali. Vorrei che un giorno qualcuno mi spiegasse perchè altre intercettazioni non sono finite nei faldoni dell'inchiesta e quello che dice Palazzi in maniera tardiva è che l'Inter aveva commesso illeciti sportivi sia pure da discutere in un processo...". http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A - 10^ Giornata - Ritorno - 25-3-2012 (ore 20:45) - Juventus Stadium - Torino Arbitro: Andrea De Marco Chiellini: "L'Inter rimane sempre la più grande rivale della Juve" Il difensore bianconero ha parlato della sfida in programma domenica sera tra la sua squadra e quella nerazzurra, considerata sempre la rivale per eccellenza. 23 Mar, 2012 Dopo aver raggiunto la finale di Coppa Italia la Juventus adesso si rituffa sul campionato. Il prossimo avversario dei bianconeri sarà l'Inter. Squadra che, secondo Giorgio Chiellini, intervenuto ai microfoni di Sky Sport 24, ha più fascino persino del Milan, avversario stagionale della squadra di Antonio Conte. "Ho imparato molto da Ranieri nel periodo nel quale è stato allenatore della Juventus. E' vero che in questo momento dal punto di vista mediatico la sfida all'Inter ha forse meno fascino rispetto al passato, ma resta sempre la nostra più grande rivale, all'interno dello spogliatoio ne abbiamo parlato molto in questa settimana". Resta dunque grande rispetto per la squadra con il quale, negli ultimi anni, la Juve ha vissuto le schermaglie più velenose. Un po' come accaduto recentemente con il Milan, quasi 'snobbato' da Chiellini: "L'Inter quest'anno sta attraversando un periodo difficile; loro erano forti, in questo momento noi ci sentiamo in condizioni migliori rispetto a loro". Chiellini ha poi parlato del momento della squadra dopo aver battuto il Milan ai supplementari: "Spero che la Juventus possa fare lo stesso cammino dell'Inter, che si è ripresa dopo un momento di difficoltà. Spero inoltre che questa stagione possa significare per noi l'inizio di una nuova era". http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A - 10^ Giornata - Ritorno - 25-3-2012 (ore 20:45) - Juventus Stadium - Torino Arbitro: Andrea De Marco Confronti ufficiali 217 - 157 (Serie A) - 29 (Coppa Italia) - 27 (Campionato a gironi) - 2 (Campionato di guerra) - 1 (Supercoppa Italiana) - 1 (Spareggio Coppa Europa Centrale) Vittorie Juventus 97 - 74 (Serie A) - 13 (Coppa Italia) - 8 (Campionato a gironi) - 1 (Campionato di guerra) - 1 (Spareggio Coppa Europa Centrale) Pareggi 53 - 39 (Serie A) - 7 (Coppa Italia) - 7 (Campionato a gironi) Vittorie Inter 67 - 44 (Serie A) - 9 (Coppa Italia) - 12 (Campionato a gironi) - 1 (Campionato di guerra) - 1 (Supercoppa Italiana) Goals Juventus 310 - 226 (Serie A) - 45 (Coppa Italia) - 36 (Campionato a gironi) - 2 (Campionato di guerra) - 1 (Spareggio Coppa Europa Centrale) Goals Inter 271 - 187 (Serie A) - 35 (Coppa Italia) - 46 (Campionato a gironi) - 2 (Campionato di guerra) - 1 (Supercoppa Italiana) Juventus - Inter a Torino Serie A Confronti ufficiali 78 Vittorie Juventus 54 (L'ultima il 13.02.2011, 1-0) Pareggi 14 (L'ultimo il 18.04.2009, 1-1) Vittorie Inter 10 (L'ultima il 20.04.2005, 0-1) Goals Juventus 140 Goals Inter 61 Giocatori con più presenze e goals contro l'Inter a Torino 14 presenze Boniperti Giampiero 13 Furino Giuseppe 12 Del Piero Alessandro 12 Salvadore Sandro 12 Scirea Gaetano 11 Causio Franco 11 Varglien II Giovanni 11 Zoff Dino 10 Bettega Roberto 10 Cabrini Antonio 7 goals Sivori Omar Enrique 4 Bellini Savino 4 Boniperti Giampiero 4 Charles John William 3 Bettega Roberto 3 Boninsegna Roberto 3 Causio Franco 3 Cuccureddu Antonello 3 Del Piero Alessandro 3 Hansen John Ultimi confronti diretti 30.01.2008 Coppa Italia Juventus-Inter 2-3 22.03.2008 Serie A Inter-Juventus 1-2 22.11.2008 Serie A Inter-Juventus 1-0 18.04.2009 Serie A Juventus-Inter 1-1 05.12.2009 Serie A Juventus-Inter 2-1 28.01.2010 Coppa Italia Inter-Juventus 2-1 16.04.2010 Serie A Inter-Juventus 2-0 03.10.2010 Serie A Inter-Juventus 0-0 13.02.2011 Serie A Juventus-Inter 1-0 29.10.2011 Serie A Inter-Juventus 1-2 Giocate 10 - Vittorie Juventus 4 - Pareggi 2 - Vittorie Inter 4 - Goals Juventus 11 - Goals Inter 12

Serie A Week 29 - 25-3-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Andrea De Marco Juve and Inter name squads Mar 24, 2012 Fredy Guarin is in the Inter squad to face Juventus and Wesley Sneijder returns to training, while the Bianconeri have Andrea Barzagli back. Sneijder started working with the team for the first time since he picked up his muscular injury against Olympique Marseille, but is still nowhere near match fitness. Ricky Alvarez and Mauro Zarate also miss out, but January signing Guarin is included for the trip to Turin. Juventus welcome back defender Barzagli after several weeks on the treatment table, but Stephan Lichtsteiner is suspended and Emanuele Giaccherini misses out due to flu symptoms. Unusually, Milos Krasic is included in the 22-man squad. Juventus squad: 1 Buffon, 3 Chiellini, 4 Caceres, 7 Pepe, 8 Marchisio, 10 Del Piero, 11 De Ceglie, 13 Manninger, 14 Vucinic, 15 Barzagli, 17 Elia, 18 Quagliarella, 19 Bonucci, 20 Padoin, 21 Pirlo, 22 Vidal, 23 Borriello, 27 Krasic, 28 Estigarribia, 30 Storari, 32 Matri, 34 Marrone Inter squad: 1 Julio Cesar, 12 Castellazzi, 21 Orlandoni; 4 Zanetti, 6 Lucio, 13 Maicon, 23 Ranocchia, 25 Samuel, 26 Chivu, 37 Faraoni, 55 Nagatomo; 5 Stankovic, 14 Guarin, 17 Palombo, 18 Poli, 19 Cambiasso, 20 Obi; 7 Pazzini, 9 Forlan, 22 Milito, 30 Castaignos http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 29 - 25-3-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Andrea De Marco Mancini: 'Inter era had to end' Mar 24, 2012 Roberto Mancini points out Inter’s current crisis was predictable. “Sooner or later this moment had to arrive, as you can’t win forever.” The Manchester City manager spoke to Radio Deejay and cast his eye over the Serie A weekend, including Sunday’s big Juventus-Inter clash. “Juve are in a good moment, while Inter absolutely must try to reach third place. I expect an entertaining game,” said Mancini. “Inter have reached the end of an era and sooner or later this moment had to arrive, as you can’t win forever. They should’ve slowly introduced more young players who could learn from the senators of the group. “Youth needs to be signed up and nurtured. They do not deliver straight away and in Italy nobody is given that time to develop.” In the Champions League, Milan are the only remaining Italian representative and take on holders Barcelona. “Milan are accustomed to these challenges and always raise their game. It is entirely understandable to go out against Barça, but qualification is wide open to any result. Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a great champion and, looking at the last six or seven years, he is clearly decisive for League titles.” Mancini wanted Daniele De Rossi to leave Roma for Manchester City, but admits he “never really believed the midfielder would quit Rome.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 29 - 25-3-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Andrea De Marco Ranieri: 'Inter ready for Juve' Mar 24, 2012 Claudio Ranieri insists Sunday’s Derby d’Italia is “more important for Juventus than Inter, so they have more to lose.” Going into the weekend there are 15 points separating them in the Serie A standings, as the Nerazzurri are increasingly unlikely to qualify for Europe. “In this situation, the game is more important for Juventus than Inter, so they have more to lose,” said the Coach. “With a defeat, Juve would see Milan break even further away at the top of the table. They are also afraid that Inter can be the first team to beat them this season. It’s a derby, I know, having been on the other side and realising full well what this game means.” Ranieri finished in second place at Juve, then was fired two weeks before the end of the next campaign. “I took over a side that was coming up from Serie B and lacked many champions. In the last four or five years everything has changed, as they are building a new project, the philosophy and above all the budget have been totally transformed. “Am I disappointed at not continuing in Turin? We all have our karma, our story, and I always reconstructed wherever I went, but never bowed to compromises. “The reason I left was there were three of us choosing players. At the moment I was excluded from decisions, then I walked away.” Ranieri took over from Gian Piero Gasperini just a few weeks into the campaign. The run of two points from nine official games has been ended and he sees improvements. “In recent outings we’ve seemed less weighed down, managing to win or draw. Now we are ready to face this Juventus, a side that are doing very well. “It’s not true that we have nothing to lose, though. You always want to win a big game and, although Juve run the biggest risks, I would’ve preferred to be in their shoes. As President Massimo Moratti said, we hope tomorrow’s game can be the spark for us to do well for the rest of the season.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 29 - 25-3-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Andrea De Marco Conte: 'Juve-Inter game of their lives' Mar 24, 2012 Antonio Conte warns that Inter “will play the game of their lives” against Juventus on Sunday night. “It’s important for the present, but the past doesn’t interest me.” Giorgio Chiellini claimed this match, known as the Derby d’Italia, was the ‘real’ bitter rivalry for Juve rather than the one with Scudetto opponents Milan. “Inter will play the game of their lives. It is a very deeply-felt match for them and they will also want to interrupt our unbeaten record,” said Conte. “The challenge with Inter is important for the present, but the past doesn’t interest me. These are simply three fundamental points up for grabs and we expect great support from our fans.” The Bianconeri beat Milan in extra time to reach the Coppa Italia Final midweek, but remain four points adrift of the Rossoneri in Serie A. “All we can do is take it one game at a time and always give 100 per cent, then we’ll see where we end up. We are playing against champions, so must be very concentrated. I don’t see a depressed Inter, so they’re certainly not coming to Turin to act as sacrificial lambs. “We achieved our first objective, which was reaching the Coppa Italia Final and eliminating Milan, so I must compliment the lads. “The choreography in the Juventus Stadium against Milan also gave me goosebumps. It’s wonderful to see so much enthusiasm around us. That match proved we were born to attack our opponents and not to sit back or wait.” Andrea Barzagli has been given the all-clear to return to the squad, although Conte said he will first evaluate whether he’ll actually start. “There is no first choice starting XI for me. I always try to pick the side that I consider to be the best to win this particular game.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 29 - 25-3-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Andrea De Marco Zanetti offers to quit Inter Mar 24, 2012 Javier Zanetti has put his future on the line. “I’ll play against Juventus as if it were the last game. If Inter ask me to, I’ll step aside in June.” The captain has listened to all the criticism of the old guard, particularly the ‘clan’ of Argentines in the locker room, and stands up to face it on Sunday night in Turin. “Juve have the character of their Coach, Antonio Conte, and that is something we must watch out for. “I will play against Juventus as if it were the last game. After seven seasons I will not lift a trophy and an era is ending for Inter, but it’s not true what some say that we don’t care about that,” said Pupi. “If Inter ask me to, then I’ll step aside in June and will not hesitate to obey. I would like to stay in an important role within the club, though.” The 38-year-old has been at Inter since 1995 and is their all-time record holder with 790 official appearances for the club. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 29 - 25-3-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Andrea De Marco Pazzini: Juve can revive Inter Mar 24, 2012 Giampaolo Pazzini is fired up for Sunday’s Juventus-Inter showdown and will “continue to believe in third place until it becomes mathematically impossible.” The Nerazzurri are struggling this season in seventh place and risk failing to qualify for Europe, which is what prompted the Juve revolution last summer. “Motivation comes by itself in a game like this. Juventus have more to lose than us, while we want to do well, above all for President Massimo Moratti,” the striker told Studio Sport. “The President has always stuck right by us and that is wonderful for the team, to have someone like him putting his faith in us and pushing us forward. It’s important.” Inter are currently in seventh place, but Pazzini has not lost hope of Champions League qualification. “We will continue to believe in third place until it becomes mathematically impossible. It’s pointless making calculations now or looking round to what the other sides are doing. First of all, we have to start winning.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/