Top 10 Secrets About Juventus
Juventus Football Club is one of the most renowned and successful clubs in world football. Founded in 1897, this Italian club has gone on to become a powerhouse that continues to dominate its domestic competitions as well as make an impact in European competitions. Many people are familiar with the club’s success, but here are 10 lesser-known secrets about Juventus:
1. The original team colors were pink and black instead of their current iconic black & white stripes. These colors were changed after World War II when founder Cavallero decided they should be swapped for a more traditional look.
2. The name “Juventus” means ‘youth’ in Latin, which was chosen by the founders in honor of the club’s young players.
3. Juventus have the record for most league titles in Italy with 35 Serie A victories, the most recent being during the 2019/2020 season.
4. The club has won a total of 13 national cups, second only to their arch-rival AC Milan who have won 16.
5. Juventus are also the Italian team with highest number of international trophies, having won two UEFA Champions League titles and three UEFA Cups.
6. The first ever training ground for Juventus was built on land that had been donated by local businessmen Adolfo and Emanuele Torricelli in 1906, it is still known today as ‘Vecchia Signora’ which translates to ‘Old Lady’.
7. The most expensive player ever signed by Juventus is Cristiano Ronaldo, with the club paying €100 million to Real Madrid in 2018.
8. Juventus was the first Italian team to win a continental treble (league, cup and European title) when they won the 1995 Champions League final against Ajax Amsterdam.
9. The longest-serving captain of the team is Alessandro Del Piero who served from 1997 until 2012 and scored 208 goals during his time with the club.
10. Notable former players at Juventus include French legend Michel Platini and Italian icon Gianluigi Buffon who both played for 10 years each for the club before retiring in 1988 and 2018 respectively.
These are just some of the secrets about Juventus that make this club one of the most talked-about teams in world football. It is no surprise that with such a rich history, Juventus continues to be one of the top clubs in Europe and always has something new to offer its fans.
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