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Monday, June 1, 2009

Ferrara: "We Wanted The Second Place And We Managed To Achieve This"

Full marks for Ciro Ferrara who managed to obtain 2 victories in 2 matches made even more precious by 2 clean sheets and 5 goals scored. The Neapolitan coach certainly left his mark on the end of the season.

"We managed to win six important points. We wanted the second place and we managed to achieve this. I must thank the players who really worked hard in the last 15 days. They accepted me and my methods and worked really well. I am happy to know that the supporters appreciated my work".

"I felt really emotional sitting on the bench. It was not easy for me but the players made themselves available and helped me out a lot. The experience in the youth sector also helped me a lot even at this level things are very different even due to the different issues. I understand those players who wanted to play but could not make it".

"I thanked every one of them personally. The day after tomorrow I will join the national team for the Confederations Cup my mobile will however be on for any news with regards to the Juve bench".

The team showed great play and determination: "What I liked most about today’s Juve is the will to bring the victory home. In the second half we suffered a bit more but the players were determined. We could have done better when it came to finishing but having said this I am happy with how the team played".

On a day of such mixed emotions it is inevitable to comment on Pavel Nedved’s farewell: "It is always strange seeing a player who left a mark on the history of Juventus retire. I am glad that the supporters gave him the well deserved farewell. I am sorry that such a champion who is an example to youngsters decided to stop as I m also sad about Maldini’s farewell".

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Pavel And Juventus, A Fantastic Story Which Lasted Eigth Years

Nedved joined Juventus from Lazio at the beginning of the 2001/02 season. Lazio was the team that brought him to Italy and with him won a scudetto, 2 Coppa Italia, 2 Italian Super Cups, a Cup Winners Cup and a UEFA Cup.

In black and white his trophy cupboard added to its content. As from his first season he contributed to the winning of the scudetto after coming from behind Inter. His unforgettable goal against Piacenza two days from the end of the season re-opened the title race.

The 2002/03 season was even richer in satisfaction: another tricolour and a Champions League final against Milan which he missed due to suspension. Notwithstanding this he still won the golden ball 2003 which he more then deserved.

After the Lippi era, with Capello as coach, he contributed to two scudetto won on the field and then revoked. He was amongst the bianconeri who decided to stay with the club even during the season spent in Serie B and with his performances and his goals helped to bring Juventus first back into the Serie A and then into the Champions League.

Tomorrow’s match against Lazio will be his 326th appearance in which he scored 65 goals. The numbers say much (but not all!) about Pavel Nedved and what he has meant to Juventus.

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Juventus Thanks Pavel Nedved

The relationship between Juventus and Pavel Nedved is about to come to an end. Sunday’s match against Lazio (the only other Italian team for which he played) will be the last match of the Czech as a bianconero.

It was Nedved himself who announced it by means of this press release issued in the afternoon.

"After eight seasons with Juventus it is time to bid farewell to all the supporters, my team mates and the club and thank them for all the support I received in these years. In Turin I won 4 scudetti and a golden ball. As from Monday I’ll start thinking of my future".

"I would like to especially thank my wife Ivana and my son and daughter for always supporting me, accompanying me throughout my career allowing me to reach extraordinary goals. I will continue to feel tied to Juventus by means of an affectionate relationship and I am particularly thankful to the Agnelli family for having given me the opportunity of playing for this great team. I would like to make it clear that my decision has nothing to do with any economical factors".

Juventus answered by means of a note: "Juventus took note of Pavel Nedved’s decision to end his career in black and white after his contract expires. Tomorrow, during the last home match, the club, the players and all the supporters will give him the right tribute as a thank you to a player who wrote memorable pages in the history of this club, contributing in a determinative manner to the reaching of important goals.

During his 8 years in black and white Nedved always fielded his maximum effort, showing great attachment to the jersey and a great dedication which will remain in the memories of all Juventus fans of both today tomorrow. The club wishes Pavel Nedved an equally victorious future in the hope of maintaining a professional partnership which thanks to his charisma and experience can give him and Juventus more causes for satisfaction".

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Third Training Session From Last Till End Of Season, Followed By Party For Youths

The third training session from last till the end of the season before bringing all official commitments to an end on Sunday with the match against Lazio. The match is fundamental to confirm the second place in the table and finish the season in the best way possible.

It is for this reason that Ciro Ferrara continued to encourage the team. Separate training for Ekdal, Knezevic and De Ceglie and gym for Sissoko and Tiago to iron out a simple muscle strain. Zanetti was on the field with the rest of the team who together with three Primavera first took part in a warm-up and then intense repeats with the ball first by using the hands and then the feet.

After the training session, the Juventus Center in Vinovo welcomed the approximately 300 youths from the youth sector for the usual end of season party. Staff, directors and players all took part in a mini-tournament before the real party complete with music and entertainment.

It was also the ideal occasion to distribute a copy of the “Formazione Juventus 2008/09” magazine which includes all the guidelines for the Formation Project demanded by the club, to all the youths present.

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Ferrara: "I Am Already Thinking Of Lazio"

After ten days of work on the field with the first team, Ciro Ferrara continues to be in the spot light with the most recent bulbs being those of the Juventus channel studios. The new Juventus coach was the special guest during the last episode of the season of Filo Diretto.

It was another occasion to receive the embraces of –even if only virtually- of the Juventus supporters after the victory against Siena: "The joy following the victory against Siena was soon forgotten and we are already thinking of the next match, on Sunday against Lazio".

Ferrara continues to work hard with the group in order to complete the job and confirm the second place in the championship, before ending the season and thinking of the future.

"I don’t know what will happen after. I confirm all I have said after the first press conference. I am at the disposal of the club whatever the decision may be. Sunday is Nedved’s last match? To say the truth we have not yet understood whether Pavel will retire. If he does it will be a sad thing to see a champion like him leaving football just like it was said to see the end of the career of Paolo Maldini. They are both examples to follow for what they did both on the field and off it".

While at Juventus thoughts are shifted to the match against Lazio, everybody is still speaking of the Champions League final played yesterday with the victory of Guardiola’s Barcelona over Manchester United. Ferrara commented on the match and congratulated his colleague:

"Barcelona deserved to win even though it was not a great game. I am very happy for Guardiola who I think established a record by winning three competitions in his first year as coach. It is a sign which shows that even young coaches can do well".

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An “Azure” Summer For Many Bianconeri

Serie A 2008/09 is not yet over but it is already time to think of tomorrow or rather of the appointments with the national teams that await the bianconeri.

Marcello Lippi, today announced the list of players called-up for the next matches: the friendly on the 6th of June against Northern Ireland and most of all the Confederations Cup which will be played in South Africa.

Six Juventus players have been called up. Nicola Legrottaglie will be the only representative of the team in the first match. In the provisional list for South Africa are the names of Buffon, Chiellini, Cannavaro, Camoranesi and Iaquinta. The complete list will be announced on the 4th of June.