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TomD (Tifosi)
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Post Number: 3624
Registered: 9-2001
Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2003 - 3:59 pm:   

I know I am the only one who cares but Juve now on to the Champions league final after beating Real Madrid 3-1 today in Torino, Agnelli must be smiling at the all italian matchup on May 28 in Manchester
TomD (Tifosi)
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Post Number: 3587
Registered: 9-2001
Posted on Monday, May 12, 2003 - 8:14 am:   

Forza Juve and Ferrari

from
www.dailysoccer.com

Title triumph a fitting tribute for Juve's number one fan
ROME, May 10 (AFP) � 2003 AFP

Juventus' 27th Serie A title success is a fitting tribute to the man who was arguably the club's biggest fan - the late Giovanni Agnelli.
Juventus won the Scudetto on Saturday despite being held to a 2-2 draw by Perugia at the Delle Alpi stadium.
One of post-war Italy's most influential figures in industry and politics and honorary president of the family-owned Juventus, Agnelli died in January, aged 81, after months of illness.
Known throughout Italy as l'Avocato (The Lawyer), Agnelli loved his football and in particular Juve, who held a special place in his heart.
A regular at the Delle Alpi stadium and a frequent visitor to the team's training sessions at the Comunale stadium, Juve's old ground, Agnelli was never far away from the 'Old Lady'.
After his death, a black and white striped shirt was draped over his usual seat in the directors box as a mark of respect.
Although he spent just seven years as acting club president, between 1947 to 1954, Agnelli was always closely involved behind the scenes of the Turin club.
No fool when it came to recognising talent either, he famously concluded the deal to sign Michel Platini from St Etienne in 1982.
The French international striker played a pivotal role in helping the club to three domestic championships and the European Cup in 1985, and was voted European Footballer of the Year three times in a row while in Italy.
When Platini played his last game for Juventus, Agnelli was sadder than anyone.
"Another piece of our lives has come and gone," he said. "Platini will forever be regarded as a Juventus legend."
Agnelli always made a point of being close to his players and regarded many of them as friends.
He was particularly fond of current striker Alessandro Del Piero and gave him the nickname 'Il Pinturichio' after the renaissance artist. But when the Italy international was recovering from injury Agnelli changed his moniker to 'Godot', for whom everyone is waiting in Samuel Beckett's play.
He was however sometimes cruel in his assessment of his squad, and once described Zinedine Zidane as 'exciting more than useful'.
Agnelli's other love was motor racing and he took great pride in the success of the Agnelli-owned Ferrari Formula One team.
But even when attending a Grand Prix, the suave, silver-haired industrialist was always itching to find out how his beloved Juventus got on. Asked how much Ferrari meant to him, he replied: "It's difficult at times as there is always something I want to find out, and that is how Juventus got on."
When Agnelli passed away, Juventus coach Marcello Lippi said: "L'Avocato will soon be looking down from heaven on a 30th title."
Having clinched their 27th Scudetto, it shouldn't be too long before the team makes good on that promise.

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