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Ex-Juventus doctor expects them to defend Pogba Juventus is committed to proving that Paul Pogba did not intentionally take a banned substance, as revealed by the club’s former doctor, Andrea Causarano. The French midfielder’s recent doping issue has garnered unwelcome attention for Juventus, as the club seeks to address this off-field problem. While Pogba has faced challenges in gaining consistent playing time on the field, this is the second off-field issue he has encountered since his move to the Allianz Stadium. Juventus is eager to determine the final outcome of the doping case, and if Pogba is ultimately banned, the club is reportedly prepared to terminate his contract. Pogba will have the opportunity to explain to the club doctors how the banned substance entered his system. Causarano believes that Juventus will make every effort to defend Pogba in this matter, emphasising their commitment to establishing the facts and ensuring a fair resolution to the situation. ....... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/ex-juventus-doctor-expects-them-to-defend-pogba/

DIDIER DESCHAMPS ON PAUL POGBA’S ANTI-DOPING OFFENCE: “IT’S ANOTHER SETBACK FOR HIM.” In the aftermath of France’s 2-1 away loss to Germany in Dortmund, France’s national team manager Didier Deschamps was asked about Paul Pogba’s anti-doping offence. ....... “I don’t know all the facts. It’s still an ongoing process“, Deschamps said to TF1. “But there are so many bad things happening for Paul at the moment… It’s tough.” The France boss revealed he has been exchanging messages with Pogba since Monday. When asked if one of his most trusted midfielders could intentionally take performance-enhancing drugs, Deschamps replied that he could not imagine it. “I still remember discussions with him relating to COVID and vaccination. But the metabolites were there. As to know why and how, I don’t think he himself knows, unfortunately. It’s tough for him, I’ve always backed him. It’s another setback for him.“ Read more -> https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2023/didier-deschamps-on-paul-pogbas-anti-doping-offense-its-another-setback-for-him/

Juventus Can Suspend Pogba Pay over Doping Charges While Pogba awaits more exams and ponders his next moves, which are limited, Juventus hinted at possible actions toward the player in the statement announcing his ban. Doping is one of the rare cases where it’s possible to suspend the wages, as per the collective bargaining agreement, starting from the effective date of the illicit and for the entire duration of the punishment. The bylaws read. Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/juventus-can-suspend-pogba-pay-over-doping-charges/

From Chiesa to Danilo: Allegri facing several headaches ahead of Lazio clash This weekend, Juventus will be facing their toughest test of the season thus far as they host Lazio at the Allianz Stadium. The Bianconeri collected seven points from their first three fixtures, but are yet to face a fellow top side. Unfortunately for Max Allegri, he finds himself facing several dilemmas, mostly due to the ongoing international break. As we all know by now, Paul Pogba won’t be present after testing positive for testosterone. The Frenchman is now on a precautionary suspension awaiting further investigation. ........ Federico Chiesa sustained a slight knock while training with Italy, prompting his premature return to Turin. Luckily, test results ruled out an injury, but the Italian will likely start on the bench, forcing a change in the attacking pair. Moreover, Weston McKennie, Timothy Weah and Danilo will only return late from international duty. They will hardly have 48 hours to recover from the long trip and prepare for Saturday’s encounter. ......... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/from-chiesa-to-danilo-allegri-facing-several-headaches-ahead-of-lazio-clash/

Juventus and Torino unite their tragedies in Superga and Heysel square In a brilliant initiative organized by the municipality of Piscina, Juventus and Torino unitedly paid tributes to the victims of two separate tragic events. Children from the two clubs’ youth sectors shared the pitch in an event that commemorated two tragedies that marked the history of Italian football. On the 4th of May 1949, the Superga air disaster ended the lives of 31 persons, including the members of the greatest squad in Torino’s history. That group dominated Italian football at the time. As for the Heysel disaster, it occurred on the 29th of May 1985. Juventus won their first European Cup on that day at Liverpool’s expense, but it turned out to be a miserable memory for the club, as 39 Bianconeri supporters lost their lives due to crowd trouble before the kickoff. To make matters even worse, some supporters from both clubs (and others as well) have used these tragic incidents for taunt and banter in the past. ........ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-and-torino-unite-their-tragedies-in-superga-and-heysel-square/

Anti-Doping Commission member says Juventus risks nothing in the Pogba case Juventus is not at risk of facing punishment if Paul Pogba’s doping case is confirmed, despite the French midfielder potentially facing a ban of up to four years. Reports suggest that Pogba failed a drug test for samples taken during the Juventus match against Udinese, even though he did not play in that particular game. He subsequently played in the following two matches as he continued his return to full fitness. ........ Anti Doping Commission member Walter Della Frera has clarified that the Bianconeri will not face any punishment in this matter. The focus of any sanctions or consequences would primarily be on the individual involved, in this case, Paul Pogba. ...... “Pogba risks 2 to 4 years, whether the hiring is voluntary or not must be established. Counter-analyses usually confirm what emerged in the first analysis. Juventus doesn’t risk anything, the checks we carry out as a team are strict and close. Until the second test, we must protect Pogba. Now we need to understand the path of motivations and everything. After this, the National Anti-Doping Tribunal will decide on the voluntary or involuntary nature of taking the doping substance.” ....... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/anti-doping-commission-member-says-juventus-risks-nothing-in-the-pogba-case/

Pogba could be asked to pay damages to Juventus Juventus has been hit hard by the news of Paul Pogba’s suspension for failing a doping test, and the midfielder is reportedly preparing to request a re-test to challenge the results. Pogba is one of the club’s highest earners, and there have been efforts to renegotiate his contract to reduce his wages, particularly given his limited playing time, including just one start last season and minimal participation in the current campaign. If Pogba’s doping offence is confirmed, he could face a ban of up to four years, a consequence that could effectively end his football career. ........ Serie A lawyer Mattia Grassani has commented on the situation and suggested that Pogba could potentially be asked to pay damages to the club and its shareholders. The legal implications of the doping case will likely become more clear as the investigation progresses. ....... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pogba-could-be-asked-to-pay-damages-to-juventus/

Anti-Doping Commission surprised by Pogba ‘negligence’ towards Juventus FIGC Anti-Doping Commission member Walter Della Frera was ‘surprised’ by Paul Pogba failing a doping test, especially as all signs point towards the player’s ‘negligence’, which would completely exonerate Juventus. ........ Pogba risks a ban of two years if he is found to have accidentally taken the banned substance, rising to four years if it was done intentionally to boost performance. ........ “An athlete must always be conscious and never negligent of what he is putting into his body. The Pogba issue surprised me, because testosterone is an anabolic that is absolutely banned by the anti-doping rules. “It can increase muscle development, but it’s surprising because it is also the easiest substance to spot in an anti-doping test. If you were an athlete intentionally trying to break the rules on doping, this is really not the substance you would take.” ........ As the American rules are rather lax on these integrators, many of them contain substances that are not listed on the label of ingredients. It prompted an overhaul of the rules in Italy and players have since been extremely careful in checking with their club medical staff before taking any over the counter medication. ....... If Pogba did indeed take this integrator without checking it over with the medical staff, Juventus have a very strong case to terminate his contract. “The club does not run any risks. It is the doping from a single athlete, not the whole team. In Italy there are very harsh controls, often surprise ones not just during the season, but also in pre-season training retreats. “Juve have no objective responsibility, at least as far as we know.” Read more -> https://football-italia.net/anti-doping-commission-surprised-by-pogba-negligence-towards-juventus/

Del Piero joins UEFA coaching course as he eyes a managerial career Alessandro Del Piero, the former Juventus striker and club legend, has joined the ranks of former players seeking coaching qualifications. ...... He is among the former players who are currently undertaking the UEFA Pro coaching course, a program designed to prepare individuals for careers as coaches. If successful, Del Piero could follow in the footsteps of fellow former Juventus players like Andrea Pirlo and Antonio Conte, who have transitioned into coaching roles. ....... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/del-piero-joins-uefa-coaching-course-as-he-eyes-a-managerial-career/

Dino Zoff argues that Agnelli’s sale would be “tragic” for Juventus The Agnelli family has been the club’s majority owner since 1923, only recently celebrating a full century at the helm. For his part, legendary Juventus goalkeeper Dino Zoff explains why such a prospect would be tragic for the club. “The Agnelli family selling Juventus would be tragic,” argues the 81-year-old in an interview. “This family represents one of the country’s institutions. The world changes but the Agnellis remain the Agnellis. They are Juventus. “If this were to happen, I would be disappointed. For me tradition is important. It’s not something that should change depending on times and circumstances. “Selling Juventus would be a major blow,” concludes the 1982 World Cup hero. ...... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/dino-zoff-argues-that-agnellis-sale-would-be-tragic-for-juventus/

Reports Pogba did not consult with Juventus, making contract termination likely Juventus would have a very strong case to terminate Paul Pogba’s contract, because it’s reported he took medication without alerting their medical staff, causing his doping test failure. The midfielder showed elevated levels of testosterone in the blood test taken after the 3-0 Serie A victory away to Udinese on August 20, a match that he spent entirely on the bench. A counter-analysis of the B Sample will be done over the next couple of days, but more details are beginning to emerge on what happened and it does not look good for Pogba. He told the club that he took a vitamin integrator while in the United States over the summer that was recommended to him by a friend who works in medicine, but did not cross-check it with Juventus medical staff. This would be a huge oversight, because American rules on what ingredients need to be listed on the label are very lax ...... If Pogba confessed to taking this integrator without checking with the medical staff, Juventus would have a very strong case to pin the blame entirely on him and terminate the contract. Considering his constant injury problems and huge salary, it might be too tempting an option to turn down. ....... Read more -> https://football-italia.net/reports-pogba-did-not-consult-with-juventus-making-contract-termination-likely/

Leonardo Bonucci set to take legal action against Juventus A messy divorce is now going to get even messier. The final weeks of Leonardo Bonucci’s career involved plenty of off-field drama and nothing to talk about on it. That’s because, as we know all too well by now, that Bonucci was frozen out of the Juventus squad and told to find a new club if he wants to play in the 2023-24 despite the player’s previous desire to see out the final year of his career in Turin. ........ Bonucci is set to take legal action against Juventus for what his legal team says were damages to his image and reputation. Legal paperwork was expected to be filed on Tuesday, with other claims including that Juventus did not put him in the proper conditions to train despite being away from the squad, which would be in violation of the collective agreement with the Italian players’ association. If Bonucci is to win any damages, he plans to donate 100% of them to the pediatric neurosurgery department of the Regina Margherita Children’s Hospital in Turin where his son Matteo got treatment as a young child. ........ Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2023/9/12/23870179/leonardo-bonucci-to-take-legal-action-against-juventus-2023-serie-a-summer-transfers-freezing-out

Agent: ‘Pogba never intended to break rules’ Paul Pogba’s agent assures the Juventus midfielder ‘never intended to break the rules’ after he failed a Serie A doping test. The player showed elevated levels of testosterone in his blood test following the 3-0 win away to Udinese on August 20, a game that he spent on the bench. The B Sample will be analysed over the next couple of days, but Pogba has been provisionally suspended. “We are waiting for the results of the counter-analysis and cannot say anything until then,” agent Rafaela Pimenta told sources. “The only certain thing is that Paul Pogba never intended to break the rules.” ....... Read more -> https://football-italia.net/agent-pogba-never-intended-to-break-rules/

Suggestions Pogba doping test caused by ‘erroneously innocuous’ substance Former Italy chief medic Professor Enrico Castellacci suggests the Paul Pogba positive doping test for testosterone is the kind of result usually found in ‘pills, vials or creams’ and sparked by nandrolone. A statement from the anti-doping tribunal confirmed today that the Juventus midfielder has been provisionally suspended after his test showed elevated levels of testosterone. ...... “I don’t know which type of substance was found, it is usually nandrolone, which can be found in pills, vials or creams. We need to see what the counter-analysis says, but meanwhile the player is suspended,” former Italy chief medic Professor Castellacci told. There is generally a two-year ban for doping, increased to four if it is found to have been intentionally taken to enhance performance. ...... “Testosterone cannot have been prescribed to Pogba. It is possible he was exposed to it by mistake,” continued Professor Castellacci. “It can usually happen via creams or gels that are erroneously considered innocuous. It would be a serious problem if he had been advised to use it. “If he intentionally took this substance, then the ban could be doubled.” Read more -> https://football-italia.net/suggestions-pogba-doping-test-caused-by-erroneously-innocuous-substance/

Pogba doping case: ‘Testosterone obsolete in football’ Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended after failing a doping test for elevated levels of testosterone, so a medic explains why it is unlikely to be caused by a performance-enhancing drug. ........ Doctor Giuseppe Musumeci, director of cardiology at the Mauriziano Hospital in Turin, were asked about why a football player would try to increase his levels of testosterone. “That is a difficult question to answer, because it could have been present in medication taken that led to an accidental contamination. Generally speaking, it is a hormone that does very little to improve the physical performance in this sport. It might help to create muscular mass, but it is not really a doping substance that can modify performance by much.” ....... “Testosterone in sport is a fairly obsolete substance when it comes to use in sport. It was used a very long time ago, primarily by bodybuilders to increase the muscular mass, but has very much fallen out of fashion,” added Doctor Musumeci. ....... Read more -> https://football-italia.net/pogba-doping-case-testosterone-obsolete-in-football/

Pogba hope and concern after Palomino cleared of doping Paul Pogba and Juventus can have mixed feelings looking at the most recent Serie A failed doping test, because Atalanta defender Jose Luis Palomino was banned for almost four months before he was cleared. News agency ANSA announced that the France international had failed an initial doping test after the 3-0 victory away to Udinese on August 20. Pogba remained on the bench throughout that game, but was one of those randomly drawn to undergo doping tests, which showed elevated levels of testosterone in the blood. There will be another test within three days and Pogba is suspended automatically until the B Sample is analysed. If confirmed, then Pogba will be suspended pending a verdict. However, this could take quite some time, as he can learn from the last time a player failed a Serie A doping test. That was Atalanta defender Palomino during a pre-season check in July 2022. Palomino sat out four months until he was eventually cleared by the anti-doping tribunal on November 7, 2022. ........ Read more -> https://football-italia.net/pogba-hope-and-concern-after-palomino-cleared-of-doping/

Pogba mocked after testing positive for banned substance Journalist Fabrizio Biasin has taken a mocking tone in response to the news circulating about Paul Pogba’s failed doping test. The reports about Pogba’s alleged positive test for a performance-enhancing substance have sent shockwaves through Juventus and the football world in general. Pogba’s return to the club had been met with hopes of a successful season, but this development has cast a shadow over those expectations. ..... Whether this situation will indeed spell the end of Pogba’s second stint with Juventus remains uncertain, pending the results of a second analysis of the samples. The club, as well as fans and pundits, will be anxiously awaiting the outcome. Reacting to the news, Biasin wrote: “The only positive thing so far from Pogba’s return: the test.” ....... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pogba-mocked-after-testing-positive-for-banned-substance/

Paul Pogba provisionally suspended for failed doping test after Juve’s season opener There aren’t exactly a whole lot of ways for Paul Pogba’s second stint at Juventus to get much worse than it already has. .... According to Italian news agency ANSA on Monday, the oft-injured Pogba failed a random doping test after Juventus’ season-opening win over Udinese last month. Despite being an unused sub in the game, Pogba was one of Juve’s players randomly chosen to undergo the test, which reportedly revealed elevated levels of testosterone. Per league rules, there must now be a second sample tested within the next three days to determine for sure if Pogba did indeed have elevated levels of testosterone in his system during the time the tests were conducted on Aug. 20. Pogba has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Tribunal due to his positive test. ........ Juventus have issued a brief statement following the announcement of Pogba’s initial suspension: Juventus Football Club announces that today, September 11, 2023, the footballer Paul Labile Pogba received a precautionary suspension order from the National Anti-Doping Tribunal following the results of tests carried out on August 20, 2023. The club reserves the right to consider the next procedural steps. Pogba, who has since made two substitute appearances against Bologna and Empoli, can request that a second sample be tested to confirm the validity of the original test. If the B sample does end up being positive for elevated levels of testosterone, Pogba will be immediately suspended before a verdict is announced. If he is found to have taken performance-enhancing drugs, Pogba risks a suspension as long as four years. ....... Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2023/9/11/23868408/report-paul-pogba-failed-serie-a-doping-test-after-juventus-season-opener-2023-serie-a-ansa

Angelo Di Livio criticizes Allegri: “A Juventus coach can’t say that” After missing out on Champions League football due to legal troubles, Juventus are hellbent on finishing this season in the Top Four positions. For his part, head coach Max Allegri insists that reaching the next edition of the Champions League is the club’s main objective for the season. ....... However, former Juventus star Angelo Di Livio isn’t pleased by Allegri’s modest ambitions. The 57-year-old believes that his old club must always set the Scudetto title as a primary objective. “The Juventus coach can never say that his team won’t fight for the Scudetto, it’s not something he can afford to do,” says the former midfielder. “I believe that Allegri has also received some criticism from many Juventus fans. He has a good team at his disposal and they play once per week with the exception of Coppa Italia fixtures. “This allows him to prepare better for every Serie A match,” explains the former Italy international. ..... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/angelo-di-livio-criticizes-allegri-the-juventus-coach-cant-say-that/

OLIVIERO MASCHERONI Nazione: Italia Luogo di nascita: Galliate (Novara) Data di nascita: 09.04.1971 Ruolo: Difensore Altezza: - Peso: - Soprannome: - Alla Juventus dal 1988 al 1991 Esordio: 05.12.1990 - Amichevole - Alessandria-Juventus 1-2 Ultima partita: 22.05.1991 - Amichevole - Spezia-Juventus 1-1 0 presenze - 0 reti

Italy’s Agnelli Family Says It Has No Plan to Sell Juventus Agnelli family holding Exor NV on Monday denied a media report that it’s preparing to sell Juventus Football Club SpA ....... Read more -> https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-11/italy-s-agnelli-family-says-it-has-no-plan-to-sell-juventus?srnd=pursuits-vp#xj4y7vzkg

Juventus owners are considering selling club The Exor holding company that owns Juventus is considering putting the Serie A club up for sale, Italian daily Il Giornale wrote on Monday, without citing sources. Exor, which is controlled by the Agnelli family and listed in the Netherlands, considers Juventus’s recent financial results “no longer sustainable” and has been embarrassed by its judicial problems, the newspaper said. Exor believes that after operations to clean up the accounts of Italy’s most historically successful team it can put it on sale for at least 1.5 billion euros (RM7.52 billion), Il Giornale added. ....... Read more -> https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2023/09/11/press-juventus-owners-are-considering-selling-club/90197

Rabiot tells Juventus his future plans amidst talk of an extension Adrien Rabiot has become an indispensable player for Juventus, and the club is keen on retaining him. Despite running down his previous contract last season, Juventus worked diligently to convince him to stay, eventually signing a new one-year deal with him. Juventus remains committed to keeping Rabiot at the club and intends to engage in discussions with his representatives regarding a contract extension. It appears that the midfielder himself has expressed his desire to continue his stay at the club in the long term, indicating his satisfaction with life at Juventus. ........ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/rabiot-tells-juventus-his-future-plans-amidst-talk-of-an-extension/

Juventus Superstar Determined to Silence His Critics Injury-prone Juventus playmaker Paul Pogba has vowed to make his critics ‘eat their words’ as he’s edging closer to full recovery. In an interview with Al Jazeera, the Frenchman showed determination to defy his long-term fitness woes and regain his best form. Pogba returned to Juventus from Juventus last summer but failed to hit the ground running in his comeback year. Recurring injury problems restricted the 30-year-old to a meager ten appearances across all competitions in 2022/23. He only featured in 108 minutes of Serie A action last term. ........ There’s a good chance he could make his first league start of the season when Serie A returns to action next weekend. Speaking of his ambition to remind the football world of his undeniable quality, Pogba outlined his desire to prove his doubters wrong. “I want to make them eat their words,” the Juventus ace said. “I want to show them I’m not weak. They can talk bad about me. I will never give up.“ ....... Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/juventus-superstar-determined-to-silence-his-critics/

Juventus defender recovers from injury, aims for a starting role vs Lazio After sustaining a muscular problem in Empoli, many feared that Federico Gatti could miss Juve’s next encounter against Lazio. But thankfully, test results ruled out an injury, while the international break is allowing the defender to rest and regain his optimal physical condition. Gatti has recovered and is aiming for a starting berth in next Saturday’s clash against Lazio. ........ For his part, Gatti remained on the bench on the opening day in Udine and then during the 1-1 draw against Bologna in Round 2. But following an unconvincing display from Alex Sandro against the Rossoblu, Max Allegri resorted to the Italian defender. The 25-year-old delivered the goods with an impressive outing in Empoli. The former Frosinone man was solid at the back, helping the club register a clean sheet. He also contributed on the opposite end of the pitch, winning a spot kick that Dusan Vlahovic failed to convert. ....... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-defender-recovers-from-injury-aims-for-a-starting-role-vs-lazio/