Melbourne Victory and Juventus to clash at Telstra Dome
MELBOURNE Victory have confirmed that they will host Italian Serie A club Juventus at the Telstra Dome later this month and Juventus are expected to bring their star-studded squad.
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This game is expected to be a 55,000 sell-out and is the final stop for Juventus in their off-season Asian tour.
The most successful club in Italian football have confirmed that they will bring their best players minus those involved in the up-coming Euro 2008. These players will have been called up to their national teams by that stage.
Juventus will be captained by World Cup Winner and super-star, Alessandro Del Piero. Other European stars expected to make the trip down-under include David Trézéguet, and Pavel Nedved.
Melbourne Victory Chairman Geoff Lord said: “It’s very exciting for Melbourne Victory to be hosting a blockbuster friendly at Telstra Dome against one of the world’s most successful and prestigious football club.
“We’re expecting a big Melbourne crowd to witness some of football’s international superstars in action and we’re sure that they’ll be treated to an entertaining match, which will truly highlight the round ball game as Australia’s international football code.
”Tickets for the match will be available through Ticketmaster to Melbourne Victory Members on Monday, 21 April, Football Family members on Wednesday, 23 April and the general public on 24 April.
Juventus Coach, Claudio Ranieri, is said to be excited about the match in Melbourne.
“Melbourne Victory is one of the top teams from the A-League, and I’m definitely looking forward to playing the upcoming match in Melbourne,” said Ranieri.
“The club also has a large pool of fans in Australia and we are looking forward to meeting our fans there.
Aussie keeper, Jess Van Strattan who is contracted to Juventus will make the trip with Juventus and could even make a surprise appearance in front of his home country.
Juventus last visited our shores in 1984 when they played the Socceroos in a 1-1 draw at the MCG.
Written byDean Kehagias
Published on April 20, 2008
Once Italian always Italian I have been a victory supporter ever since the A-league it started but for the blockbuster at the dome on May 30,Juve v victory i’m gunna go 4 juve.So look out for some guy on level three wearing nothin but black n white and has a giant juve flag.
FORZA JUVE OL’E!!!!!!!!!
I am a Juventino since watching Michel Platini wore the no.10 shirt for the Old Lady. If any of you know when the team will be arriving at which hotel, please share this with me. It would be a dream come true to get a picture of Pavel Nedved signing on my red Czech Republic jersey which has his name and no. 11 on it. Cheers!
My husband is from Torino and is a die hard Juve supporter. Where can we see or meet the
players while in Melbourne??? Are any events being organised while the players are in Australia?
Forza Juve!
Does anyone know where Juventus will be staying while in Melbourne?