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Technical Director Mauro Forghieri of Ferrari dies at 87

Technical Director Mauro Forghieri of Ferrari dies at 87

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

His Ferrari 312T car, in various guises, won four constructors' and three drivers' championships with Lauda and Scheckter.

Paper bomb at Turin derby injures 10

Paper bomb at Turin derby injures 10

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

At least 10 people were injured when a paper bomb exploded during the Turin soccer derby between Torino and Juventus on Sunday.

Buffon sets Serie A record for longest run without conceding

Buffon sets Serie A record for longest run without conceding

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon set a Serie A record by completing 930 minutes without conceding a goal during his side's match against Torino on Sunday.

Italy's Marchisio to miss Euro 2016 with injury

Italy's Marchisio to miss Euro 2016 with injury

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Italy midfielder Claudio Marchisio will miss this year's European Championship after tearing knee ligaments during Juventus' 4-0 Serie A victory over Palermo on Sunday.

Juve in fifth after late penalty helps avoid another defeat

Juve in fifth after late penalty helps avoid another defeat

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Juventus' wretched start to the season continued when they needed a late penalty to avoid defeat as the Serie A champions were held to a 1-1 home draw by early leaders Chievo Verona on Saturday.

Juventus move a step closer to rejoining Europe's elite

Juventus move a step closer to rejoining Europe's elite

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Juventus's win over Real Madrid has strengthened their conviction that they are good enough to rejoin European football's elite after years of watching the Champions League final stages from the sidelines.

Juve pair Buffon and Barzagli sign up until 2018

Juve pair Buffon and Barzagli sign up until 2018

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon and defender Andrea Barzagli have extended their contracts with the Italian champions until 2018, they said on Wednesday. Italy captain Buffon, 38, and international team mate Barzagli, 35, have helped Juve win five straight Serie A titles, having made 35 and 30 appearances respectively this season. "I hope that my fantastic story with this club will go on and bring even further success," Buffon told a news conference. "I'm immensely proud in the faith Juventus have placed in me once more." Barzagli added: "Even at this age, I still have room to improve and this is the best place for me to do so."

Serie A: Juventus beat Empoli to continue unbeaten streak

Serie A: Juventus beat Empoli to continue unbeaten streak

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Mario Mandzukic scored a trademark first-half header as Juventus defeated Empoli 1-0 on Saturday to provisionally extend their lead at the top of Serie A to six points.

Euro 2016: Italy thrash Finland 2-0 in warm-up

Euro 2016: Italy thrash Finland 2-0 in warm-up

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Italy midfielder Antonio Candreva gave a dazzling performance as he scored a penalty and set up a second goal in a 2-0 win over Finland in their fast-paced final Euro 2016 warm-up in Verona on Monday. The 29-year-old winger coolly converted a 27th-minute spot kick after being brought down and delivered an inch-perfect cross for Daniele De Rossi to head home midway through the second half. Thriving on the right flank in an adventurous 3-4-3 formation, Candreva was a handful for the visitors throughout the evening, showing blistering pace as well as neat footwork. With their coach Antonio Conte fielding a three-pronged attack of Stephan El Shaarawy, Ciro Immobile and Simone Zaza, the Italians pressed high and hard to keep the Finns on the back foot from the start.

Bomb scare sparks stampede among Juventus fans in Turin

Bomb scare sparks stampede among Juventus fans in Turin

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

More than a thousand Juventus soccer fans watching the Champions League final on screens in one of Turin's main squares late on Saturday were injured when loud bangs created panic and mayhem.

Messi successor 'Jewel' Dybala enjoys childhood dream

Messi successor 'Jewel' Dybala enjoys childhood dream

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Paulo Dybala said his two-goal performance against Barcelona on Tuesday was the sort of night he had dreamed about since he used to play on the bumpy pitches of the Argentine second division as a slightly-built teenager.

Juventus's Dybala, Maldini test positive for coronavirus

Juventus's Dybala, Maldini test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

Juventus and Argentina soccer forward Paulo Dybala has tested positive for coronavirus but has no symptoms, the Italian Serie A club said on Saturday, making him one of the most high-profile players to be infected so far.

Tevez has no World Cup hopes, avoids watching Argentina

Tevez has no World Cup hopes, avoids watching Argentina

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

Carlos Tevez holds out no hope of being part of Argentina's World Cup squad and prefers not to watch their matches on television, the Juventus striker said on Friday.

Serie A: Defensive error costs Juventus in draw at Atalanta

Serie A: Defensive error costs Juventus in draw at Atalanta

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

Dani Alves appeared to have won the game for Juventus when he headed them in front in the 83rd minute but Remo Freuler pounced to equalise six minutes later as he punished some sloppy defending.

Podolski signs for Galatasaray from Arsenal

Podolski signs for Galatasaray from Arsenal

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Lukas Podolski completed his transfer from Arsenal to Galatasaray on Saturday after the Turkish club agreed a fee of around 2.85 million pounds ($4.45 million) to finally land their man at the fourth attempt.

Morata-Dybala partnership could give Juve added edge over City

Morata-Dybala partnership could give Juve added edge over City

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Juventus need to beat Manchester City to reach the Champions League knockout stages on Wednesday and many fans still believe the best way to achieve this is by fielding Alvaro Morata and Paulo Dybala together in attack.

Euro football round-up: Juve thump Genoa; Monaco edge Lyon

Euro football round-up: Juve thump Genoa; Monaco edge Lyon

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

A summary of results from matches played in the Italian Serie A and Ligue 1

Serie A: Beaten Inter's lead cut; Juventus, Napoli win easy

Serie A: Beaten Inter's lead cut; Juventus, Napoli win easy

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Inter Milan's lead at the top of Serie A was cut when they lost 2-1 at home to Lazio on Sunday while AS Roma beat Genoa 2-0 to record their first win in eight games and ease the pressure on under-fire coach Rudi Garcia.

Serie A: Juventus restore lead with Atalanta win

Serie A: Juventus restore lead with Atalanta win

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Goals by Andrea Barzagli and Mario Lemina propelled Juventus to a 2-0 win at Atalanta Bergamo on Sunday and allowed them to restore their three-point advantage at the top of Serie A.

Personal glory for Real hero Ronaldo even as big teams fall across Europe

Personal glory for Real hero Ronaldo even as big teams fall across Europe

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Manchester City made it five wins out of five in the Premier League and Cristiano Ronaldo scored five goals for Real Madrid but Chelsea and Juventus continued to struggle at the weekend as the Champions League looms.

The genius and magic of Andrea Pirlo

The genius and magic of Andrea Pirlo

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

'For more than two decades, Pirlo, with the velvety touch, penetrative eye, and parabola-pass perfection, roamed the middle of the park like a creative colossus.'

PHOTOS: Dortmund beat Real to top spot, Porto crush Leicester

PHOTOS: Dortmund beat Real to top spot, Porto crush Leicester

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Real Madrid failed to win their Champions League group for the first time in four years when a late goal by substitute Marco Reus allowed Borussia Dortmund to equalise and clinch a 2-2 draw.

Football Briefs: Monaco say forward Mbappe approached without consent

Football Briefs: Monaco say forward Mbappe approached without consent

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field on Thursday

Champions League PHOTOS: United play-offs hopes hang in balance; Real win

Champions League PHOTOS: United play-offs hopes hang in balance; Real win

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Photos from the UEFA Champions League matches played across Europe on Wednesday

Messi's treble, Chelsea's perfect win deck up European weekend

Messi's treble, Chelsea's perfect win deck up European weekend

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Chelsea returned to their early-season form to open up a five-point lead in the Premier League, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi continued to make mincemeat of La Liga defences and Juventus extended their lead in Serie A. In France, Olympique Lyonnais retained top spot with a 2-0 win at RC Lens.

Champions League Roundup: Juve's dramatic fightback; Arsenal draw

Champions League Roundup: Juve's dramatic fightback; Arsenal draw

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Juventus scored twice in a minute as they came from behind to clinch a dramatic 3-2 win over Olympiakos after Andrea Pirlo had celebrated his 100th Champions League appearance by scoring from a characteristically effortless free kick on Tuesday.

Sportsperson who have tested positive for coronavirus

Sportsperson who have tested positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

While the whole world grapples to contain the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, the sporting world has been brought to a complete standstill. A lot of top sportsperson around the world have also tested positive for COVID-19 as major events like Tokyo Olympics, Formula One, Indian Premier League and the top football leagues in Europe all face long-term suspension.

Champions League PIX: A special night of records and own-goals!

Champions League PIX: A special night of records and own-goals!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Ronaldo equals Raul Real Madrid record while Morata emulates Del Piero after scoring in five consecutive matches