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Agnelli Gets Suspended Sentence In Juventus Accounting Case

September 24, 2025 6:13 pm

Former Juventus president Andrea Agnelli has been handed a suspended sentence of 1 year and 8 months in a plea bargain deal sanctioned by a Roman court. The ruling, part of the so-called “Prisma” case involving false accounting and inflated capital gains, spares him actual prison time, given the nature of the judicial agreement under Italian law. 

The plea bargain also saw reduced sentences for other former Juventus executives. Ex-vice president Pavel Nedved was given a 1 year and 2 month suspended sentence, while former sporting director Fabio Paratici received a 1 year and 6 month suspension. The club itself …

Juventus Seal Openda Deal After Muani Collapse

Juventus Seal Openda Deal After Muani Collapse

September 1, 2025 12:42 pm

Juventus have reached agreement with RB Leipzig for striker Loïs Openda, setting the stage for a high-stakes transfer just as their pursuit of Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain unraveled.

According to Football Italia and Africa Digital News, Openda will arrive in Turin today to undergo medical tests as part of a loan deal with an obligation to buy—structured around €40 million. Reports confirm the package is slightly over that figure, with the move now virtually secured.

This deal comes on the heels of Juventus’s failure to agree terms for Muani, whose return from PSG had been a long-sought target. …

Juventus Seal €60M Deal for Randal Kolo Muani Return

Juventus Seal €60M Deal For Randal Kolo Muani Return

August 27, 2025 7:18 pm

In a high-stakes move that’s now confirmed, Randal Kolo Muani is set to return to Juventus on a structured loan deal from Paris Saint-Germain, including a mandatory purchase for a total of €60 million. Juventus will initially pay a loan fee of approximately €5 million, followed by a €55 million obligation to buy in summer 2026.

The agreement also includes a savvy clause in PSG’s favor: the French club retains 10 percent of any future transfer profit, ensuring continued financial benefit should Kolo Muani depart Turin later.

The contract has been negotiated to kick in following the loan period, running …

Atletico Friendly Against Juventus In Israel Cancelled Over Security

Atletico Friendly Against Juventus In Israel Cancelled Over Security

August 6, 2022 10:02 pm

The pre-season friendly which had been slated to take place between Spanish side Atletico Madrid and Italian giants Juventus which had also been scheduled to take place in Israel this weekend has been ultimately cancelled because of some “security” concerns, the two teams announced on Saturday.

The match was due to take place at the Bloomfield stadium in Tel Aviv on Sunday but a renewed surge in hostilities in the region prompted the promoters Comtec Group to call it off.

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“Due to the latest developments, the friendly between Atletico Madrid …

Juventus, Ariston Move Partnership Deal To Africa

Juventus, Ariston Move Partnership Deal To Africa

February 18, 2022 3:33 am

Serie A giants, Juventus and Ariston have signed a regional partnership that will help improve their popularity in Africa.

This is the third step of a successful collaboration between Ariston and Juventus that started in China and Indonesia in 2021.

With this regional partnership, the two Italian brands join their ambitions of growth and development assuring high performances.

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Giorgio Ricci, Juventus’ Chief Revenue Officer said: ‘Africa, with over 15 million followers, represents for Juventus an area of key strategic importance, and Juventus academies in four countries (Morocco, …

Serie A Ronaldo Returns With Double In Juventus Win

Serie A: Ronaldo Returns With Double In Juventus Win

November 1, 2020 3:45 pm

Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench to score a brace on his return from coronavirus as Juventus got back to winning ways in Serie A with a 4-1 victory against promoted Spezia on Sunday.

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The champions ended a run of three consecutive draws to move second in Serie A, four points behind leaders AC Milan, who beat Udinese 2-1 earlier in the day thanks to a spectacular late winner from Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Ronaldo replaced Paulo Dybala in the 56th minute in Cesena with the match level after Tommaso Pobega had cancelled out …

Juventus Name Andrea Pirlo New Manager

Juventus Name Andrea Pirlo New Manager

August 9, 2020 12:01 pm

Serie A champions Juventus have named their former player and World Cup-winning midfielder Andrea Pirlo as manager on a two-year contract.

The appointment has come even in spite of the fact that their former player has no previous experience in the role.

Pirlo, 41, was promoted to the senior job one week after being named coach of Juve’s under-23 side, who play in the Italian third tier.

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He has not taken charge of a match.

The decision came hours after the Turin club sacked coach Maurizio Sarri following their …

Juventus in talks to sign Arsenal striker

Juventus In Talks To Sign Arsenal Striker

July 19, 2020 4:21 am

Alexandre Lacazette is the subject of growing transfer speculation – including links with Juventus.

L’Equipe this week named the Turin-based club amongst a host of clubs interested in trying to land the Arsenal striker.

It has now been claimed by Le10 Sport that they have opened talks by getting in touch with both Arsenal and Lacazette’s representatives.

Lacazette is said to be tempted by the prospect of a move but Arsenal are not keen to let him go. And manager Mikel Arteta gave a clear answer on the prospect of Lacazette leaving the club when asked about speculation this week.…

Juventus Players Agree To Take Pay Reduction In €90m Cut

Juventus Players Agree To Take Pay Reduction In €90m Cut

March 28, 2020 6:05 pm

Juventus on Saturday announced that they had cut their players’ and coach Maurizio Sarri’s salaries after all Italian sport was suspended until at least April 3 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“The economic and financial effects of the understanding reached are positive for about 90 million euros ($100.5 million) for the 2019/2020 financial year,” said a club statement.

Over 10,000 people have died from COVID-19 in Italy, more than in any other nation.

Italian champions Juventus, who led second-placed Lazio by a point in Serie A before the suspension of the season, said they had agreed a “reduction” for pay …

Dybala, Maldini Test Positive For Coronavirus

Dybala, Maldini Test Positive For Coronavirus

March 21, 2020 5:52 pm

Argentina striker Paulo Dybala said Saturday that he has become the third Juventus player to test positive for coronavirus while former AC Milan defender Paolo Maldini revealed that he and his son have also been infected.

“Hi everyone. I just wanted to let you know that we have received the Covid-19 test results and that Oriana (Sabatini, his girlfriend) and I are positive,” the 26-year-old Dybala tweeted.

“Fortunately, we are perfectly fine. Thank you for your messages.”

Italian champions Juventus said that Dybala had been self-isolating since Wednesday.

“He will continue to be monitored. He is well and is asymptomatic,” …

Daniele Rugani Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Daniele Rugani Tests Positive For Coronavirus

March 12, 2020 11:46 am

Juventus have announced that 25-year-old defender Daniele Rugani has tested positive for coronavirus.

The Italy international is the first player from the club to test positive for the virus.

“The footballer Daniele Rugani has tested positive for Coronavirus-COVID-19 and is currently asymptomatic,” the Italian club said in a short statement published on Wednesday night.

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“Juventus Football Club is currently activating all the isolation procedures required by law, including those who have had contact with him.”

Juventus, who are based in the city of Turin in the northwest region …

Ronaldo Calms Virus Fears, Plays Match In Fanless Pitch

Ronaldo Calms Virus Fears, Plays Match In Fanless Pitch

March 9, 2020 5:37 am

There is no doubt that Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the finest and funniest players in the world of football – and he showed it once again Sunday before Juventus took on Inter Milan in an empty stadium.

The game was played without fans present after the Italian government ordered that all matches are held behind closed doors until April 3rd as a precautionary measure in the fight against the deadly coronavirus.

The number of people to have died from the coronavirus in Italy has shot up by 133 in a day to 366, officials say.

The total number of …

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