“Turin, 30th May 2008 Juventus Football Club S.P.A. would like to communicate the following agreements with U.S Citta Di Palermo S.P.A. - The purchase of Carvalho de Olieira Amauri on a permanent basis for €22.8m which will be paid in three annual instalments. -Juventus and the player have agreed and signed four year deal * Antonio Nocerino has been sold to Palermo for €7.5m and this will be paid by three yearly instalments.- Palermo will also co-own Davide Lanzafame. Amauri is officially a Juventus player after he signed a four year deal at the Vinovo training ground on Friday afternoon worth €3.5m per season plus €250,000 in bonuses.”
The Bianconeri will be hoping Amauri continues his good form as they look to mount a serious challenge both in Serie A and in Europe.
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Juventus Football Club have officially signed footballer Albin Ekdal from Swedish Club IF Brommapojkarna for 0.6 million Euros; the four-year contract with the player will end on June 30 2012.
Swedish attacking midfielder Albin Ekdal was born on July 28 1989 and has already played 4 seasons at Brommapojkarna in the Swedish League – 2 in the youth teams and 2 in the first team – and is a first-team regular in the Swedish Under 19 national team, where he has collected 5 caps and one goal up until now.
The player expressed his satisfaction about signing the contract: «I'm very happy and proud to have the opportunity to wear Juventus' colours. This will be an important experience in terms of my professional growth and my career. I'll have the chance to play and train with many great players and I can't wait to begin doing so».
Alessio Secco also wanted to express his satisfaction about the successful signing just completed: «Albin is a young and very promising player. His signing is part of a project Juventus have to invest in young players. We're happy that Ekdal has chosen to join our team: he will certainly be an important player who will do his part in helping to build Juventus' future».
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Motivation was the key in making Juventus finish the 2007/08 season on a high. Del Piero and Trezeguet's desire to win the top scorer award made all the difference and the golden duo gave plenty of excitement at Sampdoria too.
In the Saturday game of Day 38, the last round of Serie A, Del Piero scored two and ended with 21 goals. The Frenchman “only” got one and closed with 20. Rival Borriello still has 90 minutes to play, at Atalanta, but for now the two Bianconeri have scored more than anybody, and the Captain could even get yet another record in his career: topping the goal-scorers list in both Serie B and Serie A in consecutive seasons.
Meanwhile, Juventus' League run finished in spectacular fashion. It ended 3-3 at the Ferraris, and there was joy for everybody. Belardi saved a Cassano penalty, but the Bari-born talent still scored one and set up the final equalizer by Montella. Maggio scored the other Sampdoria goal.
The 2007/08 season (at least in terms of official games) ends here. Tuesday the tour of China and Australia kicks off, while the summer camp in Pinzolo begins in July. And in August, it will be at last time to play the Champions League again.
2007/08 Serie A, Day 38 Saturday May 17 2008, 3 pm Genoa, Ferraris Stadium
SAMPDORIA-JUVENTUS 3-3 (2-2) GOALS: Del Piero 7 and 65 mins (pen), Trezeguet 15 mins (pen), Cassano 22 mins, Maggio 84 mins, Montella 90 mins. SAMPDORIA: Mirante; Campagnaro (Sala 61 mins), Gastaldello, Accardi; Maggio, Palombo, Sammarco, Franceschini (Delvecchio 68 mins), Pieri; Cassano, Bonazzoli (Montella 71 mins). Subs not used: Fiorillo, Zenoni, Ziegler, Miglionico. Manager: Mazzarri. JUVENTUS: Belardi; Zebina, Legrottaglie (Stendardo 55 mins), Chiellini, Molinaro; Salihamidzic (Castiglia 89 mins), Sissoko, Tiago, Nedved; Del Piero (Marchionni 71 mins), Trezeguet. Subs not used: Vanstrattan, Birindelli, Pasquato, Palladino. Manager: Ranieri. REFEREE: Valeri from Rome. NOTES: Belardi saved a Cassano penalty after 45 minutes. RED CARDS: Sissoko 59 mins. YELLOW CARDS: Sissoko 19 mins, Tiago 35 mins, Maggio 36 mins, Nedved 60 mins.
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90'+2 The referee blows his whistle to end the match as Catania grab a vital point but will be disappointed it wasn't more as they give up a last minute goal to Alessandro Del Piero. 90'+2 Substitution Del Piero A. Pasquato C. 90' It is heartbreak hotel for Walter Zenga's men who put together a courageous performance only to see Juventus grab a last minute equaliser!!! 88' Goal Del Piero A. 87' Substitution Martinez Silvestre M. 87' GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!!!! Del Piero finds the back of the net as he redirects a cross into the back of the net!!!!! 84' OH!!!!! Trezeguet misses a golden opportunity to bring the match back onto level terms but his shot from close range is saved by Bizzarri!!!! You would have bet the house that he would have scored from there!!! 82' Juventus are on the verge of a very embarrassing loss to lowly Catania!!! They have given the ball away far too many times today and have paid the price. 80' Del Piero tries a cheeky backheel to Sissoko but the pass is easily intercepted as the captain's frustrating afternoon continues. Chiellini sends in a cross that Del Piero meets but his header sails over the crossbar!! 77' Catania have ten men behind the ball as Camoranesi plays it back for Sissoko who lays it off for Chiellini whose poor cross is caught by Bizzarri. 76' Yellow Card Izco M. 75' Catania win a corner but it comes to nothing as they scamper back to try and protect their precious one goal lead. 72' Ranieri will not be happy with his teams performance today as they have looked disinterested and disheveled all afternoon. 72' Substitution Palladino R. Nedved P. 71' Yellow Card Nocerino A. 70' Juventus are really struggling this afternoon as they have given the ball away at will. Izco tries an audacious volley that fails to find the target!!! 69' Substitution Tedesco G. Edusei M. 68' A loud cheer goes around the stadium as word leaks out that Siena have brought the match back on level terms!! Catania hit on the counterattack on Nocerino is forced to take down Izco and is show.n a yellow card 66' Juventus push men forward looking for the equaliser as their supporters are starting to get restless. Zenga will be extremely pleased with his team's performance so far as they fight to retain their Serie A status. 66' Yellow Card Chiellini G. 66' Substitution Tiago Nocerino A. 64' Camoranesi's poor afternoon continues as his cross is over-hit and runs out of play. Tiago is taken off in favour of Nocerino and receives some polite applause from the Bianconeri faithful. 62' OH!!!! Trezeguet beats the offside trap but his first touch is poor and is scooped up by Bizzarri!!! Juventus have nothing to play for but still look out of sorts nonetheless. 61' Substitution Vargas J. Izco M. 60' Catania are growing in confidence with every passing moment as Zenga decides to substitute Vargas in favour of Izco. That seems like a surprising move by the manager!! 58' Grygera fouls Baiocco who is going to need an ice bath after the match as he has been the recipient of numerous fouls from the Juventus players. 56' Palladio tries his luck but his attempted volley is poor and comes to nothing. Camoranesi tries to flick the ball on for Trezeguet but his header runs straight into the waiting arms of Bizzarri. 55' Yellow Card Camoranesi M. 54' OH!!!!! Legrotagglie rises to meet Camoranesi's delivery from the corner spot but sends his header just wide of the net!!!! 52' Del Piero goes for glory when cutting the ball back to Trezeguet would have been the better option. Very selfish play from the Juventus captain!! 50' You can hear a pin drop at the Stadio Olimpico Grande as Catania have taken a shock lead. Del Piero has a chance but the captain misses the ball completely!! 48' GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!!!! A mistake from Buffon leads directly to the first goal of the match. It was an ugly goal by Martinez but once it crosses the line they all count the same!!! 48' Goal Martinez 46' The second half is underway in Turin as we still wait for the opening goal of the match. It has been a scrappy affair so say the least as Juventus have already clinched a Champions League qualifying spot while Catania are playing for the draw. 45' Inter have retaken the lead much to the chagrin of the Bianconeri faithful. The referee blows his whistle to end a drab first half as both teams head into the halftime interval still looking for the opening goal of the match. Del Piero and Vargas has the best chances of the first half but Buffon and Bizzarri were up to the task. 43' Juventus look disinterested at the moment as they play possession football in their own half. Tiago finds Zebina who looks to beat Vargas who stops him dead in his tracks. 41' OUCH!!!!! Martinez sidesteps Chiellini who is forced to take the Catania striker down in a very dangerous position. OH!!!!!Vargas stands over the ball and unleashes a rocket that is parried away by Buffon!!!! 39' Camoranesi scampers up the right flank and sends in a cross intended for Del Piero but Terlizzi makes an important challenge. Sabato looks for Mascara and Grygera is forced to concede the corner kick. 37' OH!!!!!! Trezeguet plays it back to Del Piero whose daisycutter whizzes inches wide of the post!!!! Juventus come close to taking the lead here this afternoon!! 37' Yellow Card Grygera Z. 35' Sloppy play by both teams as they take turns giving the ball away in the midfield. The pace of the match has slowed considerably due to a rash of petty fouls. 33' Del Piero is whistled for a foul and has some choice words for the referee. Camoranesi sends in a cross that Bizarri claims as the rain starts to come down in Turin. 31' Zenga will be pleased that his team have not conceded a goal in the first 30 minutes. Palladino tries his luck from distance but his shot fails to hit the target. 29' Play is halted as Biaganti receives some treatment from Catania's medical staff but it looks as if he will be able to continue. Word has filtered around the stadium that Siena have brought the match back onto level terms over at the San Siro. 27' Vargas takes on Zebina and lays the ball back to Sabato whose cross is plucked out of the air by Buffon. OH!!!! Sissoko almost opens the scoring as he unleashes a laserbeam that almost finds the top corner!!! 26' Yellow Card Tiago 25' OH!!! Zebina makes it to the byline and cuts the ball back to Camoranesi and instead of shooting sends in a floating cross that is easily cut out!!! 23' OH!!!!!! Del Piero and Trezeguet get into each other's way as Camoranesi sends in a sweet cross that just needed a simple touch to find the back of the net!!!! 21' Tiago finds Zebina on the right flank but his poor cross is over-hit and runs out of play. Grygera muscles his man off the ball and tries an ambitious effort that fails to trouble Bizzarri. 19' Tedesco looks for a wide open Mascara but his pass is too far and runs into the waiting arms of Buffon. Camoranesi finds Palladino but his cross fails to make it past the first defender. 17' Vargas and Sabato play a give and go but the cross is poor and cleared away by Chiellini. Tedesco is chopped down by Sissoko and wins his side a free kick in a dangerous position. Mascara stands over the ball and sends in a curling drive that is wide of the mark. 15' Word has gone around the stadium that Inter have taken the lead courtesy of a header from Patrick Viera. Patient buildup by Juventus but it comes to nothing as Palladino's first touch lets him down. 13' Sissoko looks for Del Piero but his wayward pass is intercepted as Juventus look for the opening goal of the match. Tedesco makes a darting run but Tiago makes an excellent sliding tackle in his own penalty area. 11' Tiago finds Camoranesi whose cheeky backheel fails to come off and the attack fizzles out. OH!!!! Del Piero tries his luck from inside the penalty area but his shot whizzes past the post!!!! 9' Tedesco dials up a long distance effort that rolls wide of the target. Catania need a victory today as they fight for Serie A survival and have come out with a positive mindset. 7' OH!!!!!!! Del Piero turns Terlizzi inside out and sends in a shot from 12 yards that is well saved by Bizzarri!!!! Juventus fire an early warning shot!! 5 Camoranesi plays a lovely ball out wide to Grygera whose cross is too close to the keeper who makes the catch. Polito picked up an injury in the pre-match warmup so Bizzarri is between the posts this afternoon. 3 It is a sold out affair in Turin this afternoon giving the match an electric atmosphere. Trezeguet and Del Piero are vying for the scoring title so we shall see how that plays out today. Mascara receives the ball and takes it on the volley but his speculative effort fails to trouble Buffon. 1 We are underway in Turin with Claudio Ranieri starting Del Piero and Trezeguet upfront while Walter Zenga counters with Spinesi and Martinez. 0 Welcome to Goal.com's live coverage of Serie A football. Today's match comes to you from the Stadio Olimpico Grande in Turin where Juventus will welcome Catania in what should be an intense encounter. It has been a successful campaign for the Bianconeri who have qualified for the Champions League in their first season back in the top flight and Claudio Ranieri's men will look to give their supporters even more to cheer about with a victory over Catania this afternoon. It will not be easy though as Walter Zenga's men are mired in a relegation dogfight and have everything to play for today. It's three points or bust for Catania who will come out looking for goals so sit, back, relax and enjoy the show.
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90'+3 The crowd is in full voice cheering their clubs name as they eagerly await the final whistle. OH!!!! Galloppa unleashes a piledriver that Buffon parries over the crossbar!!!! Orsato blows his whistle to end the match as the Artemio Franchi Montepaschi erupts in ecstasy as Kharja's first half strike ends up being the deciding factor as Siena pick up a famous victory over Juventus!!! 90'+1 Frick muscles Legrottaglie off the ball and heads towards the corner flag as surely there is not much time remaining!!! 90'+1 Substitution Maccarone M. Rossettini L. 89' OH!!!!!! Bad mistake by Molinaro as he his intended back pass is intercepted by Maccarone who rounds Buffon but Chiellini makes a sliding tackle to save a sure goal!!!! 87' Ficagna tugs on Palladino's shirt and concedes the free kick. Camoranesi's delivery is headed away as Maccarone tries to hit back on the counterattack. 85' Siena have ten men behind the ball as they defend with all of their worth to try and protect their one goal lead. Loria steps in front of Trezeguet and concedes a corner kick. 84' Substitution Nedved P. Palladino R. 83' Camoranesi plays a beautiful ball that finds Palladino all alone on the left flank but his low cross is too close to Manninger who makes an easy catch. OH!!!! Trezeguet unleashes a shot that is blocked and the rebound falls to Camoranesi whose shot is well saved by Manninger!! 81' The Siena faithful turn up the volume as they are on the verge of a famous victory this afternoon. There is still some work left to do though as Del Piero fouls Rossi as he tries to latch onto a loose ball. 78' De Ceglie finds Galloppa who plays the ball back to him but his cross intended for Frick is headed away and the chance goes begging. Del Piero finds Molinaro whose cross is headed away by Loria as Siena hold on to their slim one goal advantage. 76' OH!!!!!!!! Juventus are turning it on now as Trezeguet heads the ball back across the face of goal and Nedved's acrobatic volley whizzes inches wide of the post!!! 74' OH!!!!!!!! Camoranesi misses a glorious opportunity as he unleashes a laserbeam from ten yards that sails over the crossbar!!! He should have hit the target from there!! 73' Substitution Kharja H. Frick M. 72' Time is running out for the Bianconeri who have not put together one of their better performances this afternoon. 71' Yellow Card Molinaro C. 70' De Ceglie controls the ball on the byline and cuts it back for Rossi whose wayward pass intended for Maccarone is intercepted. Camoranesi finds Marchionni on the left flank but his cross deflects off Rossi and out of play. 68' Zanetti pushes forward and finds Camoranesi who lays the ball off to Nedved who is fouled on the edge of the penalty area on the left side. Camoranesi delivery is poor and headed away by De Ceglie. 66' Maccarone fouls Legrottaglie as the duo continue their running battle. Salihamidzic fouls Loria as the intensity in this match begins to pick up. 65' Substitution Sissoko M. Salihamidzic H. 64' Nedved sends in another poor cross that runs out of play. Ranieri will be extremely disappointed with his team's crosses in the final third of the pitch this afternoon. 62' Salihamidzic lays the ball off for Camoranesi whose floating cross is snapped up by Manninger. Sissoko is fouled but the free kick is taken quickly and is badly wasted. Juventus look out of sorts in the second half. 60' Maccarone sprints past Legrottaglie and then puts on the breaks but ends up fouling Camoranesi and the attack fizzles out. Juventus can't get anything going right now as Molinaro gives the ball away cheaply. 58' Camoranesi does well to take the ball down and his pass intended for Nedved deflects off Loria and out for a corner. OH!!!! Salihamidzic rises to meet Camoranesi's delivery but sends his header over the net!!! 56' Maccarone cuts inside and lets a shot go that Chiellini blocks!! Play is halted once more as Galloppa is left clutching his leg after he bowled Nedved over. 54' Poor pass by Maccarone as he tried to feed the ball to a hard charging Kharja on the right flank. Juventus do not seem to interested in finding an equaliser any time soon as they play some possession football. 53' Substitution Locatelli T. De Ceglie P. 52' Great tackle by Legrotagglie as Maccarone would have been clear through on goal!!!! Siena win a corner kick but Kharja's delivery is cleared away. Rossi dials up a long distance effort that is easily saved by Buffon. 51' Yellow Card Galloppa D. 50' Kharja gives the ball away cheaply as Juventus break out on the counterattack but it comes to nothing. Galloppa slides in wildly on Salihamidzic and is shown a yellow card for his troubles. 48' Ouch!!!! Legrotagglie catches Maccarone with an accidental elbow and the Siena striker is left lying flat on his back. The Siena medical staff stops the bleeding and play resumes. 46' The second half is underway as the Bianconeri try and dig themselves out of a 1-0 hole. Ranieri has opted to make a change at the break bringing on Salihamidzic in favour of Zebina. 46' Substitution Zebina J. Salihamidzic H. 45' Orsato blows his whistle to end the first half festivities as Siena take a slim 1-0 lead into the interval courtesy of a splendid strike by Kharja. It has been a rather tame first forty-five minutes and surely the second half can only get better. 44' Kharja is surrounded by Chiellini and Legrotagglie and cannot squeeze through the two defenders as Siena look for their second goal of the match. Del Piero finds Zanetti whose cross is caught by Manninger. 42' Juventus have had the lions share of possession for long stretches of the first half but have nothing to show for their dominance as another corner kick is wasted. 40' Camoranesi tries to send a looping ball over the top of the Siena defence looking for Del Piero but Portanova makes a vital clearance. Play is halted as Molinaro receives some attention from the Juventus medical staff. Nedved sends in a dangerous cross that is headed out for a corner kick. 37' OH!!!!! Kharja sends Maccarone clear through on goal but Buffon scampers off his line and makes a good block!!!! Siena come close to increasing their lead!! 35' Locatelli finds Kharja who finds Maccarone on the right flank and he is held back by Legrottaglie but Orsato waves for play to continue much to the chagrin of the Siena faithful. 33' Portanova takes Del Piero's feet from underneath him and is shown a yellow card for that sweeping tackle. Camoranesi stands over the ball but once again his delivery is poor and easily cleared by Codrea. 33' Yellow Card Portanova D. 31' Codrea is taken down from behind by Sissoko but Orsato plays the advantage and Maccarone's weak shot rolls wide of his intended target. 29' Locatelli drives forward and finds Kharja but his cross is easily cut out by Legrotagglie. Maccarone tries to dance around Chiellini but the Juventus defender stops his dead in his tracks. 27' Locatelli gives the ball away cheaply as Cheillini finds Molinaro whose low cross falls to Del Piero but his first touch lets him down and the chance is wasted. 25' Camoranesi finds Nedved near the corner flag and he sends in a floating cross that Manninger comfortably catches. Legrotagglie plays the ball backwards to Buffon as the Bianconeri are having problems finding a way past the defensive wall that Siena have put up. 23' OH!!!! Camoranesi chests down a cross from Molinaro and is clear through on goal but the flag comes up for offside! It's Siena's turn to win a corner but the ensuing delivery is poor and comes to nothing. 21' Camoranesi makes a run and finds Del Piero on the right side near the corner flag but the captain cannot dribble his way past his marker. Juventus win a corner kick and Camoranesi's delivery is headed away by Maccarone. 19' Siena are on the back foot as they soak up some pressure from Juventus who are pushing men forward looking for the equaliser. Free kick to Juventus in a dangerous position but Camoranesi's delivery doesn't make it past the first defender. 17' Juventus are really turning it on as Zebina scampers up the right flank and sends in a cross that runs out of play. Patient buildup by the Bianconeri as Nedved lays the ball off for Molinaro whose dangerous low cross is cut out for a corner kick. 15' Sissoko finds Molinaro on the left flank but his cross is headed away by Portanova. OH!!!! Nedved cuts inside and lets a shot fly that sails high over the crossbar!!! 13' Beretta will be extremely pleased with his teams start this afternoon as they have managed to tame a sizzling Juventus attack while scoring a goal of their own. Galloppa dials up a long distance effort that fails to trouble Buffon. 11' Maccarone tries to sneak behind the Juventus defence but is caught offside. Camoranesi finds Nedved on the right flank but his low cross is easily cut out as the Bianconeri push forward. 9' Juventus seemed stunned at the moment as the goal really came out of nothing but now it will be up to the Bianconeri to find a quick equaliser. 7' GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!!!!! Siena open the scoring much to the delight of the home crowd as Kharja loops a shot over Buffon and under the crossbar from eighteen yards away!!!! 7' Goal Kharja H. 5' Siena will try and slow down a red hot Juventus attack that has netted nine goals in the last two matches. It has been a tentative start with both teams in the process of feeling each other out. 3' It is a sold out affair on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Tuscany with the crowd in full voice giving the match an electric atmosphere. Buffon rushes off of his line and clears the ball into the stands after beating Maccarone to the ball. 1' Daniele Orsato gets us underway in Siena with Mario Beretta starting Maccarone and Locatelli upfront while Claudio Ranieri counters with Del Piero and Trezeguet. 0 Welcome to Goal.com's live coverage of Serie A football. Today's match comes to you from the Stadio Artemio Franchi Montepaschi where Siena will welcome Juventus in what should be an enthralling encounter. Juventus have qualified for the Champions League while Siena are virtually assured of retaining their top flight status so we should see a wide open, attacking affair this afternoon.
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