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Attacks on Facchetti hurt more than possibility of losing 2006 Scudetto - Massimo Moratti Inter president has made it clear that the accusations against his predecessor trouble him more than than potentially being stripped of the 2006 league title. Jul 7, 2011 Inter president Massimo Moratti has stated that the attacks against former club president Giacinto Facchetti are more damaging to him than the possibility of the club losing their 2006 Scudetto. The Italian football association's (FIGC) leading investigator, Stefano Palazzi, revealed last week that Inter have committed sporting fraud during Calciopoli, and then-president Facchetti allegedly had regular contact with former referee designators Paolo Bergamo and Pier Luigi Pairetto in an attempt to influence games. "The Scudetto has become a secondary matter if you like. Still important, but secondary. What was totally unexpected, serious and perhaps even irregular, was this attack on a person who is no longer here, who can't defend himself," Moratti said on the Inter website. "Not in the ordinary sense but juridically; he doesn't have the opportunity to defend himself from the accusations of a public prosecutor. That's why I find it all so tasteless, regardless of the fact that none of the accusations against Facchetti could be followed up." Moratti then went on to speak of his admiration of former Italy international Gigi Riva, who moved to defend Facchetti earlier this week. "I've seen that others who knew Facchetti have also had their say. Gigi Riva is a wonderful person, besides being a member of the FIGC. He has always been like that: determined, sure, calm, reserved, not one for too many words. "His were lovely, instinctive, strong words

Juventus deserve more respect from Figc - Andrea Agnelli The club president has expressed his dismay with the way the Turin side have been treated in the Calciopoli scandal and demands recognition of the club's achievements. Jul 7, 2011 Juventus president Andrea Agnelli has voiced his opinion that the Turin side don't receive the respect they deserve from the Italian Football Federation (Figc). The Serie A giants recently submitted a petition to the Figc requesting that the 2005-06 Scudetto that was assigned to Inter following Juventus' involvement in the Calciopoli scandal be revoked, and Agnell is far from happy with the way they've been treated in the wake of their request, given recent developments that suggest that Inter were also culpable. "After 15 months from the petition submitted to Figc, I want respect from the authorities, towards Juventus, their managers, players and fans. This club participated in the history of Italian football and of Italian football in the world. This team provided 27 players out of 44 in the four World Cup finals," the supremo was quoted as saying on the club's official website. "In 2006, we were the only club to suffer from serious economical damages, discernible in various hundreds of millions of Euros. Now we noticed that the other clubs, especially Inter, had unclear behaviours." Agnelli went on to say that Juventus are eagerly anticipating the Figc's final decision on the matter. "We

Andrea Pirlo convinced he made right choice in leaving AC Milan as he aims to win titles in Turin Italy international says he is in Turin to win as he targets big honours next term regardless of whether transfer targets Aguero or Rossi arrive at the club. Jul 6, 2011 Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo has no regrets over leaving champions AC Milan because he is convinced he can win trophies with his new club. The 32-year-old Italy international left San Siro after a decade when the Serie A winners decided not to renew his contract. And Pirlo believes his joining Juventus will help the club get back towards the big time as he aims for titles at the Stadio delle Alpi. "I am very convinced by my choice," he told the press as Juventus launched their new kits for next season. "I came here to win and I think this was the right choice. The club is working in the best ways and now we will see who will arrive." Juventus have been linked with Atletico Madrid's Sergio Aguero, with Villarreal's Giuseppe Rossi lined up as an alternative. But Pirlo has no preference over who should join him at Vinovo. "Aguero or Rossi? The important thing is that people who have the will to do well and to help us win will arrive," he concluded. Pirlo's deal with the Serie A club expires in 2014.

Aguero's wages won't cause friction at Juventus - Gianluigi Buffon The Italy international has made it clear that he wouldn't mind if the Atletico star became a top earner at the Turin giants and added that he's welcome if he really wants to join. Jul 6, 2011 Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has voiced his belief that Atletico Madrid attacker Sergio Aguero's high wages won't cause fraction in the Turin side's squad if the Argentina international moves to the Turin-based side this summer. The 23-year-old forward is Juventus' primary target in the summer transfer window and the Serie A side seem determined to lure Aguero to Turin ahead of the 2011-12 campaign. "The numbers are dictated by the times and depend on the form of the player and the team. I have never been jealous of what my team-mates earn and regardless of everything, if someone earns a certain amount then there is always a reason behind it," Buffon said to Tuttosport. "I don't have a preference between Aguero or Giuseppe Rossi. The most important thing is that someone really wants to play for Juventus and wants the best for the team. They will become part of the group of players who decide the fate of this club next season. Juventus should never be a stepping stone or a second choice." Aguero's representatives have already revealed that the Argentina international, who is currently playing at the Copa America, is interested in a move to Juventus, but his hefty price tag could prove to be an obstacle for an Italian side.

Luciano Moggi: Let's see if Inter still sing about stealing The past Turin-based club official is thrilled to have the last laugh and did not waste the chance to taunt the 2006 Scudetto holders. Jul 6, 2011 Former Juventus general director Luciano Moggi has lashed out at Inter for the club's alleged involvement in the Calciopoli corruption scandal. Moggi was considered the main figure of the news that rocked Italy in 2006, which saw the 2006 Serie A title stripped from Juventus and handed to Massimo Moratti's club, and he was banned from football for life as a result. Inter president Moratti has been highly critical of those involved in the case, but fresh evidence suggests the 2010 Champions League winners may have committed sporting fraud themselves during the 2004-05 season, and now many believe that Inter should have the 2006 title taken away. And Moggi seems to be reveling in Inter's misery, telling Tuttosport: "Let