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Thiago Motta opens up on ‘intense moments’ at Juventus following dismissal

Thiago Motta opens up on ‘intense moments’ at Juventus following dismissal

Thiago Motta has revealed he faced “intense moments” at Juventus during his nine months at the club, Afrosport reports. The former Italian midfielder was relieved of his duties as manager on Sunday after a poor run of results this season with Igor Tudor taking his place. The Bianconeri are currently fifth in the Serie A table and have already been eliminated from the Champions League and...

Serie A: Juventus sack Thiago Motta, appoint ex-player Igor Tudor

Serie A: Juventus sack Thiago Motta, appoint ex-player Igor Tudor

Italian giants Juventus on Sunday announced the sacking of former Italy international Thiago Motta as manager after just nine months in charge, Afrosport reports. Motta, who joined Juventus on a three-year contract in June 2024, leaves the Allianz Stadium with the Bianconeri fifth in the Serie A standings, one point outside the automatic Champions League qualification spots. The 42-year-old took charge of his last game on...

Serie A: Lookman on target in Atalanta’s thumping of Juventus

Serie A: Lookman on target in Atalanta’s thumping of Juventus

Reigning African Player of the Year Ademola Lookman registered his name on the scoresheet as Atalanta thumped Juventus 4-0 at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday night, Afrosport reports. La Dea went ahead in the 29th minute through Mateo Retegui before Marten de Roon doubled it at the start of the second half. Former Chelsea full-back Davide Zappacosta was the next player to add his name on...

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‘We deserve it’ – Bosz on PSV’s UCL progress

PSV Eindhoven manager Peter Bosz believes his team deserved to progress to the UEFA Champions League knockout phase after defeating Juventus 4-3 on aggregate in the knockout playoffs, Afrosport reports. The Dutch giants lost 2-1 in the first leg Turin before winning the return leg in Eindhoven by the same scoreline. It forced extra time and Ryan Flamingo stepped up with winner in the 98th minute...

UCL: Flamingo scores winner as PSV stun Juventus in extra time to reach last 16

UCL: Flamingo scores winner as PSV stun Juventus in extra time to reach last 16

Dutch defender Ryan Flamingo was the hero as PSV Eindhoven beat Juventus 3-1 after extra time at Philips Stadium on Wednesday to progress into the UEFA Champions League last 16, Afrosport reports. The 22-year-old scored in the 98th minute to give the Dutch side a deserved win as they secured a hard-fought 4-3 aggregate victory over Juventus to set up a last 16 encounter against either...