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Serie A Week 12 - 20-11-2011 (3:00 p.m.) - Juventus Arena - Turin Referee: Mauro Bergonzi Giorgio Chiellini: Palermo could cause us problems The towering Italian defender has warned that the Sicilian outfit won't be pushovers in this weekend's Serie A fixture and has urged his team-mates to stay focused. Nov 17, 2011 Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini is eagerly anticipating this weekend's Serie A match at home to Palermo, and has made it clear that the Turin side will have to be at their very best in order to shake off the Rosaneri. The Old Lady resume match action on Sunday after the international break and Chiellini feels that they could encounter problems against the Sicilians if they don't show their best form. "In recent years, Palermo always gave their all in Turin, and they'll want to continue that at the weekend," Chiellini said to Sky Sport Italia. "We have to approach the game with the same determination shown in the last clashes in order to avoid difficulties. However, we're likely to suffer if we're not at our very best." Juventus currently sit fourth in the Serie A table with 19 points from nine games, while Palermo have collected 16 points from one match more. The match at the Juventus Stadium kicks off at 15.00CET. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Agent of Leonardo Bonucci refuses to rule out Roma move The Italy international has apparently caught the attention of the Giallorossi, and his agent has declined to comment on a much-rumoured potential transfer for his client. Nov 17, 2011 Davide Torchia, the agent of Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci, has fueled speculation about a potential transfer to Roma as he has refused to rule out a move in the January transfer window. Roma are in the market for defensive reinforcements because of the serious knee injury to Nicolas Burdisso and a number of reports have suggested that the Stadio Olimpico side see Bonucci as a good replacement for the Argentine. When asked about the situation at Roma, Torchia admitted that the Giallorossi are likely to sign a new defender, but declined to comment on whether his client is a candidate. "Roma could decide to sign a new defender because of the misfortune of Burdisso with the national side. What I can say about Bonucci regarding this issue? Sorry, no comment," Torchia told Goal.com. The 24-year-old Bonucci has a contract with Juventus, who are currently fourth in Serie A, until the summer of 2015.

President Agnelli blames media for Del Piero ruck Nov 16, 2011 Juventus president Andrea Agnelli has defended the way he announced Alessandro del Piero's contract would not be renewed. Agnelli hit out at the Press for how they reported on the announcement and for insinuating that there was a dispute between himself and the No 10.

Andrea Agnelli calls for clear-the-air talks over Calciopoli Juventus president has suggested that the Calciopoli scandal be laid out on a "political round table" for discussion among clubs and associations. Nov 16, 2011 Juventus president Andrea Agnelli has invited the Italian football authorities to sit at a table and have it out once and for all over Calciopoli. The Bianconeri chief called for clear-the-air talks over the scandal, which has being ongoing since 2006 - when the club was stripped of two Serie A titles - one of which was later awarded to Inter. Juventus have tried to have that Scudetto handed back, but their appeals through the Italian justice system have been rebuffed. Their latest attempt - an appeal lodged to the TNAS - Italy's national tribunal for arbitration in sport - was rejected. But Agnelli feels further talks are needed so the intricacies of the match-fixing scandal can be discussed fairly and openly. "It

Petrucci and Moratti thank Agnelli Nov 16, 2011 CONI President Gianni Petrucci and Inter patron Massimo Moratti agree with Juventus chief Andrea Agnelli

Agnelli calls for investigation into calciopoli Nov 16, 2011 Juventus president Andrea Agnelli has called for the facts surrounding the infamous 2006 calciopoli match-fixing scandal to be reviewed. Agnelli's demand came after his club came under fire from Italian Olympic Committee (Coni) president Gianni Petrucci over Juve's persistent refusal to accept their punishment for trying to fix matches. Juve have taken appeals to a variety of different bodies in a bid to have the titles they were stripped of

Juventus claim 400-million euros Nov 16, 2011 Italian giants Juventus have lodged a claim for more than 400 million euros ($A536.98 million) with a local court against the Italian Football Federation (Figc) over the 2006 calciopoli scandal, Italian press reported Tuesday. Juventus accuse Figc of unequal treatment and lack of action regarding the 2006 match-fixing scandal that saw the Old Lady of Turin stripped of two league titles and relegated to Serie B. AC Milan, Lazio, Fiorentina and Reggiana were also punished but Inter Milan escaped unscathed and were even awarded the 2006 scudetto crown. According to La giornalaccio rosa dello Sport Juve are claiming 444-million euros with the court in Latium, in the central and western part of Italy. Speaking to SkySport, Figc president Giancarlo Abete hit back at the accusations. "The Federation was chief among those damaged by calciopoli," he said. "Even in the sentencing by the court in Naples the judges rejected every accusation against the Federation." Juve were stripped of their 2005 and 2006 league titles but have been exhausting every possible avenue to try to get that decision revoked, including taking a case to the Italian Court of Arbitration for Sport as well as European football governing body UEFA. But so far all their efforts have been rejected.

Agnelli wants Calciopoli round table Nov 16, 2011 Juventus President Andrea Agnelli held a Press conference calling for

Pirlo has samba style, notes Dunga Nov 16, 2011 Italy and Juventus ace Andrea Pirlo is the

Juve Calciopoli case rejected Nov 15, 2011 Juventus have received another blow after the TNAS tribunal ruled it was

Dunga: Andrea Pirlo is Juventus' true Brazilian The former Selecao coach is full of praise for the deep-lying playmaker and feels he plays like a South-American rather than a European. Nov 16, 2011 Former Brazil coach Carlos Dunga has taken the time to praise Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo and has described the former AC Milan star as the Turin side's 'true Brazilian'. The Bianconeri have regularly being linked with a move for Leandro Damiao, currently under contract with Internacional. But Dunga has insisted that the Serie A giants already have a samba star in their ranks. "Juventus have a Brazilian in their team - and it's not Amauri. I am talking about Andrea Pirlo. He's the most Brazilian player of all Europeans and is Juve's true Brazilian," Dunga was quoted as saying by Tuttosport. "His positional sense, technique, rhythm and accurate passing. He's fantastic. He's the first player on the paper if I had to make a dream team. "Like we say in Brazil: Pirlo has turned this Juventus into what they are now. You can see that his team-mates respect him as their new leader." Juventus actually have two Brazil-born players under contract in striker Amauri and midfielder Felipe Melo, although the former has represented Italy at international level, while the latter is currently on loan at Galatasaray.

Zoff expected Buffon career Nov 15, 2011 Italian legend Dino Zoff always expected Gigi Buffon to reach and then surpass his 112 caps for the Azzurri. The current Juventus custodian will draw level with the former Juventus

Moratti mocks Juventus' request for

Juve claim is ridiculous, say Inter Nov 15, 2011 Inter President Massimo Moratti has branded Juventus

Agnelli defends Del Piero announcement Nov 14, 2011 For the first time, Andrea Agnelli has publicly commented on the criticism he has received in announcing that Alessandro Del Piero would leave Juventus. The Bianconeri President was slated in mid-October for confirming in a shareholders meeting that Del Piero was in his final year with the club and would be leaving next summer. It was seen as an attempt to deflect attention away from poor financial results that were reported at that same meeting. Speaking in Parma, where he is on location for a Sport and Work conference alongside cousin and Exor chairman John Elkann, the President hit out at the Press for how they reported on the announcement and for insinuating that there was a dispute between himself and the No 10.

Gianluigi Buffon proud to equal Dino Zoff as Italy's third most-capped player The experienced goalkeeper is set to represent La Nazionale for the 112th time in Tuesday's international friendly versus Uruguay. Nov 14, 2011 Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is eagerly anticipating Tuesday's international friendly versus Uruguay as the Juventus star will equal the legendary Dino Zoff as the national side's third most-capped player in history. Buffon made his Italy debut in 1997 and has since made 111 international appearances for the 2006 World Cup winners. Zoff made 112 appearances for the Nazionale from 1968 until 1983 and Buffon is proud to equal the illustrious shot-stopper. "Only two or three years ago I started to realise that I could really catch him. But when I made my Italy debut back in 1997 it was just a dream for me," Buffon was quoted as saying by uefa.com. "Too much water needed to pass under the bridge for me to reach that historic figure. Zoff is a real legend, I'm very proud to reach this milestone." The Juventus shot-stopper saved a spot-kick in Italy's 2-0 friendly win over Poland last week and is hopeful of repeating his heroics at Euro 2012. "I have saved some penalties with the national team. I did it during the 2002 World Cup and at Euro 2008. "I didn't manage it at the 2006 World Cup, but I hope to save some more important ones for Italy - maybe next summer at Euro 2012." Tuesday's friendly between Italy and Uruguay kicks off at 20.45 CET.

Leonardo Bonucci: Juventus should aim for Serie A title The centre-back has voiced his opinion that the Turin giants have what it takes to win the Scudetto, but has warned against complacency. Nov 14, 2011 Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci has stressed that the Turin giants should aim high this term as he feels they have the quality to fight for the Serie A title. The Old Lady have made a strong start to the season, having taken 19 points from their opening nine encounters, and will return to the league summit if they win their game in hand against Napoli. Bonucci feels Juventus are serious contenders for the Scudetto, but insists that they cannot afford to get carried away if they are to be successful. "We can aim very high this campaign. Do I think we can go for the title? Yes. I think we can win Serie A," Bonucci was quoted as saying on the official Juventus website. "However, we have to keep our feet firmly on the ground. Several sides are in the race for the Scudetto. "We can focus on the league and give our all in Serie A. There are a lot of strong teams, though, who are all fighting for the full three points in every game."

Zoff shares Buffon record Nov 13, 2011 Dino Zoff congratulates Gigi Buffon on matching his Italy caps record,

Whats in a name? Luciano Moggi demonstrates Nov 13, 2011 When Luciano Moggi attended this year

Whats in a name? Luciano Moggi demonstrates Nov 13, 2011 When Luciano Moggi attended this year

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Bonucci 'slightly bitter' about missing out on Italy squad Juventus defender admits he is disappointed about not being called up to the latest Azzurri squad, but has vowed to continue working hard and regain his place in the XI. Nov 12, 2011 Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci says he misses not being directly involved in national team affairs for Italy. The 24-year-old had been a regular face in Cesare Prandelli's selections but has seen his game time for La Nazionale diminish of late, and his latest no-show in the ex-Fiorentina man's 24-man squad has prompted the centre-back to voice his disappointment. "There is some bitterness at not being called up to the squad, but I'm still part of their plans," Bonucci told Sky Sport Italia. "In football you should never take anything for granted." However, he has promised to carry on ploughing all of his efforts into returning for Italy, before praising fellow defender Angelo Ogbonna, who made his debut for the four-time world champions against Poland on Friday. "I think about just working hard and putting myself back in contention as one of the centre-backs," vowed Bonucci. "Ogbonna's debut with the Azzurri? I know Angelo well, we often hang out in Turin. He's a very good guy and deserves all the attention he is getting," he enthused. Prandelli's Bonucci-less Italy will take to the field against Uruguay on Tuesday at the Olimpico.

Bonucci 'bitter' at Italy snub Nov 12, 2011 Leonardo Bonucci admits he was surprised to be left out of the Italy squad, though is focusing on winning the Scudetto with Juventus.

Chiellini sees Juve advantage Nov 11, 2011 Giorgio Chiellini admits that a lack of European football this season will increase Juventus