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Apr122018 by JBNo Comments

Gianluigi Buffon angrily insults referee in interview after red card

UEFA, La Liga

Gianluigi Buffon continued to insult referee Michael Olivier in his post-match interview after his red card in Juventus’ Champions League match with Real Madrid on Wednesday. Juventus were hoping to overturn a 3-0 defeat from the first leg and were given hope when Mario Mandzukic struck twice in the first-half. Blaise Matuidi then scored the third goal after a mistake by Keylor Navas in the second half to level the tie. The game appeared to be going to extra time but the referee awarded a penalty to Madrid after Mehdi Benatia brought down Vazquez inside the box. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Juventus’ players were angry with the decision and Buffon saw a red card for his excessive reaction towards Oliver. ‘It was a tenth of a penalty,’ Buffon to...

Apr122018 by JBNo Comments

Marcelo aims dig at Barcelona over Champions League exit

UEFA, La Liga

Marcelo said Real Madrid were never going to capitulate like rivals Barcelona after the Champions League titleholders were able to survive against Juventus. Madrid were able to scale through with a 4-3 aggregate victory over Juventus in the quarter-finals, despite Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Old ladies. Madrid were widely expected to qualify for the semi-finals following last week's 3-0 win in Turin, only for Juventus to mount a comeback in the return leg as they levelled the tie but Ronaldo's late goal helped them to go through. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Marcelo, the captain in the absence of Sergio Ramos aimed a dig at Barca, who surrendered a 4-1 advantage in a 3-0 collapse against Roma on Tuesday. "We should face and we did everything poss...

Apr52018 by JBNo Comments

Didier Deschamps to discuss Juventus transfer with Anthony Martial

Premier League

France boss Didier Deschamps has revealed his intention to speak to Anthony Martial a summer transfer to Juventus. The France international has enjoyed a promising season, scoring nine times in the Premier League, but his game time has been affected since the January arrival of Alexis Sanchez. He has completed 90 minutes in only four of his last 10 appearances in all competitions, and has only scored a goal and laid on just a single assist. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With United being linked with a move for Real Madrid star Gareth Bale, as well as the in-form Willian, Martial could become useless at the club and Juventus are ready to make a move. And Deschamps who has both played for Juventus and managed the team – says he is willing to talk wit...

Apr32018 by JBNo Comments

Max Allegri set to replace Conte at Chelsea

Transfer Info, Premier League

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri is set to replace current Chelsea boss Antonio Conte at the Bridge. Chelsea have been underwhelming this season in the defence of their Premier League crown, and after losing to Tottenham on Sunday it is now unlikely for them to make the top-four. According to the Sun, a lack of Champions League football has not put Allegri off as he wants to take charge at Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Allegri revealed that he is already thinking about life after Juventus and wants to leave Italy, and he told the Telegraph that: ‘Certainly I will go abroad. In Italy, finished.’ The Sun even reports that Allegri is ready to step in once Conte is sacked. Allegri replaced Conte at Juventus four years ago while Conte ...

Mar82018 by JBNo Comments

Chiellini: It’s in Tottenham’s history to fail

UEFA, Premier League

Giorgio Chiellini believed history was on Juventus’ side against Tottenham, as they were able to come back to advance past Spurs in the last-16 of the Champions League after the 2-2 draw in the first-leg. Tottenham scored in the first half at Wembley Stadium through Heung-Min Son’s goal which gave them an advantage. Juventus, however, were able find the two goals they needed in the second half, with the Argentine duo of Gonzalo Higuain and Paulo Dybala finding the net. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spurs came close late to equalising through Harry Kane header, but the Bianconeri qualified on the night with 4-3 win on aggregate. "Tottenham have a lot of great players - Kane, (Christian) Erisken, (Dele)Alli - but we knew they always give up a lot o...