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Juventus

Also known as: Juve · the Bianconeri

Italian football club competing in Serie A, featured in pre-season friendlies against Inter Milan and Chelsea in August 2026.

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    The 41-year-old former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus superstar said in August that it was "probably my last year in football".

    Ronaldo takes last crack at Asian glory as Saudi teams set to dominate
  3. Citizen Digital

    Despite interest from Fiorentina and Juventus and a deadline-day approach from Everton, the Netherlands international remains at United despite limited gametime over the past two seasons.

    Man Utd in 'good place' despite imperfect squad, says Carrick
  4. Citizen Digital

    In addition to their two English opponents, Jonatan Giraldez's Lyon will travel to Italy to take on Juventus and play a home tie with Serie A runners-up Inter.

    Title-holders Barcelona to face Arsenal in Women's Champions League
  5. Citizen Digital

    Juve's Khephren Thuram out until 2027 with knee injury By AFP September 03, 2026 09:59 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram has undergone surgery on his righ

    Juve's Khephren Thuram out until 2027 with knee injury
  6. August 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    Ivory Coast captain Kessie snubs Juventus to rejoin Atalanta By AFP August 30, 2026 02:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter This file photo shows Franck Kessie, then of FC Barcelona controlling the ball durin

    Ivory Coast captain Kessie snubs Juventus to rejoin Atalanta
  8. Citizen Digital

    When Milan spent a reported 74mn euros to acquire Goncalo Ramos from Paris Saint-Germain, he became the most expensive Serie A signing since Juventus bought Dusan Vlahovic from Fiorentina five years earlier.

    In shadow of Premier League, Serie A flexes financial muscle
  9. Citizen Digital

    Amorim starts Serie A life with Milan win, Juve edge Frosinone By AFP August 24, 2026 12:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter AC Milan’s Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim gestures from the touchline during the It

    Amorim starts Serie A life with Milan win, Juve edge Frosinone
  10. Citizen Digital

    Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba will be released by Monaco after a series of injuries, the French club said on August 19, 2026.

    Injury-plagued Pogba released by Monaco
  11. Citizen Digital

    His official presentation as head coach will occur at a future, unspecified date, it added. -Storied career- Vieira was a key part of a superb Arsenal side which won the English league three times between 1998 and 2004, before moving to Juventus and then Inter Milan in Italy.

    Vieira appointed Senegal head coach after World Cup disappointment
  12. Citizen Digital

    "Because football could leave a big hole, you have to fill your time in various ways, not just one," said the former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus forward.

    Ronaldo says 'probably' in last year of career:

Today

  1. Ronaldo pursues Asian Champions League title as Saudi clubs dominate

    Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, will pursue the Asian Champions League with Al Nassr under new coach Ange Postecoglou as the continent's top club competition begins Monday, with big-spending Saudi teams positioned to dominate.

    6 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Friday 4 September

  1. Carrick satisfied with Manchester United midfield reinforcements

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he is delighted with midfield additions including Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba for a combined £155 million, despite being outspent by Premier League rivals in the transfer window.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Barcelona to face Arsenal in Women's Champions League draw

    Barcelona will meet Arsenal in the league phase of the Women's Champions League after Friday's draw in Nyon, Switzerland. The reigning champions will host Arsenal, Paris FC and Servette, with away trips to Bayern Munich, Roma and HB Koge, while Arsenal face a home match against eight-time winners Lyon.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 3 September

  1. Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram sidelined with knee injury

    Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram has undergone surgery on his right knee and will be sidelined for at least four months. The 25-year-old has not played since the end of last season due to degeneration of the cartilage in his kneecap.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 30 August

  1. Ivory Coast captain Kessie rejoins Atalanta, rebuffs Juventus

    Franck Kessie, the 29-year-old Ivorian midfielder with 104 international caps who captained Ivory Coast at the World Cup, has signed a multi-year contract with Atalanta after reportedly being courted by Juventus. Kessie was previously with Atalanta from 2015 to 2019 and was a free agent after leaving Saudi club Al-Ahli in May.

    30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 28 August

  1. Serie A clubs spend over one billion euros in summer transfers

    Serie A has outspent La Liga and Bundesliga this summer, with clubs spending more than one billion euros in transfers ahead of the September 1 window closure, cementing the league's position as Europe's second-biggest spender after the Premier League.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 24 August

  1. Ruben Amorim wins Serie A debut with AC Milan victory

    Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim began his Serie A tenure with AC Milan, securing a 2-1 victory at Torino on Sunday. Alphadjo Cisse and Adrien Rabiot scored for Milan as they opened their campaign after the club finished fifth last season.

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Injury-plagued Pogba released by Monaco after contract termination

    Monaco released midfielder Paul Pogba after a series of injuries left the club's objectives for him "only partially achieved"; the 33-year-old, who won the World Cup with France in 2018 but struggled to return to elite level after serving a doping ban, was sidelined with a thigh injury when the Ligue 1 club ended his contract early.

    19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Senegal appoints Patrick Vieira as head coach

    Senegal's football federation has appointed Patrick Vieira, a 1998 World Cup winner born in Senegal, as head coach, succeeding Pape Thiaw who was dismissed after Senegal's loss to Belgium in the World Cup last 32.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 16 August

  1. Cristiano Ronaldo says probably final year as professional footballer

    Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, told Vogue magazine that this year is "probably" his last as a professional footballer. The Portuguese forward, who has scored more than 950 goals for club and country, said he wants to leave a "spectacular legacy" and has plans for his future after football mapped out.

    16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Cristiano Ronaldo marries Georgina Rodriguez in Portugal ceremony

    Cristiano Ronaldo and long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez married on August 11, 2026, in a private ceremony in the Portuguese resort of Cascais, capping a decade-long relationship. Their five children attended the wedding.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenyan referee Yiembe to make UEFA Super Cup history

    Stephen Yiembe will become the first Kenyan match official to participate in a UEFA competition when he serves as second assistant referee in the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa, part of an all-East African officiating team led by Somalia's Omar Artan.

    12 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 10 August

  1. Como sign England defender Chalobah from Chelsea

    Como have signed England centre-back Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea for a reported 30 million euros on a five-year deal. The 27-year-old joins the Serie A club, who qualified for the Champions League for the first time this season.

    10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 8 August

  1. Dimarco stars as Inter Milan beats Juventus 2-1 in Perth

    Federico Dimarco opened the scoring in the 20th minute and Andy Diouf doubled Inter Milan's advantage in a friendly match against Juventus in Perth on Saturday, with Inter winning 2-1 in front of 50,325 fans.

    8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 7 August

  1. UEFA chief Ceferin declines FIFA presidency bid against Infantino

    UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin says he will not challenge FIFA boss Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency in Rabat next March, though UEFA is locked in a bitter dispute with FIFA over Infantino's scrapped private investor plan.

    7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Mudryk returns from doping ban in Chelsea friendly loss

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praised Mykhailo Mudryk's "emotional" return from a doping ban, with the Ukrainian winger playing for the first time in nearly two years as a substitute in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Juventus in Hong Kong. Mudryk had not played since November 2024 and won an appeal to resume his football career on Friday.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Chelsea manager Alonso undecided on Mudryk's future

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said no decision has been made on Mykhailo Mudryk's future after the winger was cleared to resume his football career following a four-year doping ban suspension. Mudryk, who has not played since November 2024, could participate in pre-season as the club assesses his situation.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Mudryk returns from doping ban as Chelsea loses to Juventus

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praised Mykhailo Mudryk's emotional return from a two-year doping ban, as the Ukrainian winger appeared as a substitute in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Juventus in Hong Kong. Mudryk had not played since November 2024 and won an appeal to resume his career on Friday.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Amorim vows to honour Baresi legacy as Milan prepares derby

    New AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim has pledged to honour the legacy of club legend Franco Baresi, who died last week, as he seeks to revive the Italian club's fortunes. Amorim, who was sacked by Manchester United in January, faces Inter Milan in a derby match in Perth on Wednesday, with an immediate target of a top-four Serie A finish after the club missed Champions League qualification on the final day of last season.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Amorim takes AC Milan role, vows to honour Baresi

    New AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim has pledged to uphold the legacy of club legend Franco Baresi and aims for a top-four Serie A finish. Amorim, returning to coaching after his January sacking by Manchester United, faces Inter Milan in a derby in Perth on Wednesday and has secured veteran midfielder Luka Modric on a one-year extension.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 2 August

  1. Juventus sign Alajbegovic and complete Kolo Muani deal

    Juventus signed 18-year-old Bosnian winger Kerim Alajbegovic on a five-year deal from Bayer Leverkusen for 30 million euros and completed a permanent move for French striker Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain after a successful loan spell.

    2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Alonso welcomes Mudryk back after doping ban appeal cleared

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said Mykhailo Mudryk will be welcomed when he rejoins the club this week, following the Football Association and World Anti-Doping Agency's resolution of his appeal against a four-year doping suspension. Mudryk was suspended after failing a 2024 drug test revealing a low concentration of meldonium.

    2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Maresca satisfied with Manchester City debut despite penalty loss

    Enzo Maresca said he was "very happy" after his first game managing Manchester City, despite losing 3-1 on penalties to Inter Milan following a 1-1 draw in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong. Maresca, who took over from Pep Guardiola in June, highlighted positive aspects of the performance and areas for improvement.

    2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Mudryk cleared after doping appeal, rejoins Chelsea in Hong Kong

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk, cleared on Friday after winning his appeal against a four-year doping ban for testing positive for meldonium, will rejoin the club this week in Hong Kong for their pre-season tour, though his reintegration will be a slow process.

    2 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Zinedine Zidane named France coach for 2030 World Cup

    French football icon Zinedine Zidane was appointed head coach of the France national team on Tuesday, tasked with delivering the 2030 World Cup as coach, just as he won it as a player in 1998.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Zinedine Zidane tasked with delivering France 2030 World Cup

    French football icon Zinedine Zidane has been appointed coach of France with the goal of winning the 2030 World Cup, mirroring his success as a player when he helped France win the 1998 World Cup at home. AFP Sport reviews key moments from Zidane's illustrious playing career, including his international debut at age 22 when he scored twice against the Czech Republic and his pivotal role in France's 1998 World Cup victory.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 July

  1. Andrea Pirlo loses Italy coaching job over debate

    Former Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo, who was favoured for the national coaching post, expressed bitterness on Monday over the debate that has led to him no longer being a candidate. Pirlo had become the favourite to revive the national side after Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third successive time.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Chelsea boss Alonso praises Rogers signing ahead of preseason

    New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso called Morgan Rogers, signed from Aston Villa for £117 million, "a great signing" expected to make the club more competitive and link well with Cole Palmer.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Pirlo expresses bitterness after withdrawn Italy coaching candidacy

    Former Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo said on Monday he learned he is no longer a candidate for the national coaching job, expressing bitterness over the debate surrounding his candidacy. Pirlo had been favoured for the post after Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third successive time, but questions about his limited coaching success and a contract with a Russian betting firm reportedly contributed to his withdrawal.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 25 July

  1. Italian Football Federation agrees Pirlo as national team coach

    The Italian Football Federation has reached an agreement with former Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo to become the national team's coach on a four-year deal, according to Italian daily La Repubblica. The 47-year-old, currently in charge of Dubai United, is replacing Pep Guardiola, who rejected the approach.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

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