Saturday, August 8, 2009

Watch Diego dance (Pinzolo presentation)

New idol, Brazilian playmaker Diego Ribas da Cunha, on his officiel presentation at Pinzolo, Juventus summer training camp:


Sissoko out for 4 weeks



After having undergone a bone scan which confirmed the focal area inflammation of the fractured part, yesterday, Momo Sissoko flew to Lyon for a consultation session with Professor Ferrat, accompanied by Dr. Stefanini, Juventus club doctor and by Professor Gaudino.

In light of the former radiological tests by Professor Faletti and the indications given by the orthopaedic specialists consulted, The Juventus medical staff in agreement with the player, decided to allow him to rest for 4 weeks during which he will undergo medical treatment and physiotherapy apart from training activities and the maintenance of the general muscular toning.

This period of rest is necessary to help the healing of the inflammation, the complete disappearance of the pain symptoms and the prevention of further fractures. After this period, the player will undergo further clinical tests and presumably get back to specific activities on the field.



Source: Juventus.com

Juve, 50 millions for transfer market in 2010


Juventus To Target Ribery, Mexes, Pandev, Cassano & Rossi In 2010

TURIN, August 8 - Juventus will have a budget of €50 million to spend on transfers next summer, and they have drawn up a long list of potential targets, with Bayern Munich’s Franck Ribery at the very top.

Despite the economic crisis that is ravaging clubs around the world, Juventus remain one of the healthiest teams in circulation, and earlier this week it was revealed that they had closed the 2008-09 season with a profit of more than €6m.

Although it is unlikely Juve will dip any further into the market this summer following the expensive arrivals of Diego and Felipe Melo, Tuttosport claims that there will be money to burn in the summer of 2010.

The Turin-based paper claims that the Bianconeri will splash at least €50m on new signings, and the priority is to acquire French star Ribery, who now seems likely to stay in Bavaria for one last campaign.

Other targets include Lazio’s Goran Pandev, who could arrive on a free transfer as his contract in the capital runs out in June 2010. A top-class centre-back is also required, with Roma’s Philippe Mexes the favourite. Sampdoria’s Antonio Cassano and Villarreal’s Giuseppe Rossi are also reportedly admired by the Juventus hierarchy.

With Juve’s finances so healthy, and with so many other big clubs struggling with debt, the future certainly looks bright for the Old Lady.

source: Goal.com

Ciro Ferrara : "It’s better to take a blow like that at this time"


Juventus and Villarreal squared off in a pre-season friendly last night, just a couple of weeks out from the commencement of their respective seasons.

What was expected to be a tight fixture proved to be anything but, as the Spanish outfit incredibly eased to a 4-1 victory, after racing to a three-goal advantage midway through the second half.

Despite the heavy defeat, the boss of the Bianconeri, Ciro Ferrara, was accepting of the result, and felt that it was needed in the lead up to the new campaign.

“We did not play well tonight, however we do accept the final result on the pitch,” Ferrara explained to Rai.
“It’s better to take a blow like that at this time, rather than when the season gets underway.
“We have been covered with praise lately, as we have done fairly well so far. However tonight we were beaten by a great team,” he added.
Ferrara was then questioned about the amount of work he has been putting his players through, and whether or not that may have affected the eventual outcome on the night.
“We must not think like this, as we are solely working to ensure that we are fully prepared for the start of the season,” he reasoned.
“Yesterday we did a double workout, and we will continue to work at a high rate until we are ready.
“We want to be one of the strongest teams, so we know that we must continue to work hard. Tonight we are very disappointed, but we still believe that we are very strong.”


source : Goal.com

Watch golas Juve vs Villareal (Full HL)

First half



Second half

Juventus 1-4 Villarreal (download goals)