Juventus release statement saying Vidal & Bonucci were not involved in nightclub brawl

Mar 16, 2012 9:50:00 AM

The Turin side have insisted that the Chile international and the former Bari star were not involved in a fight on a night out, despite reports emanating from the Italian press

Juventus have released an official statement stating that defender Leonardo Bonucci and midfielder Arturo Vidal were not involved in a fight during a night out in Turin.

A report in Tuttosport claimed that the duo played a role in a nightclub brawl on Sunday night, but the Turin club have vehemently denied any such rumours.

"Following an article published in a daily newspaper concerning Arturo Vidal and Leonardo Bonucci, Juventus Football Club wishes to state that the players in question have no involvement in the described events," the statement reads.

"The club will therefore support them in any potential legal action taken to protect their image and integrity."

Juventus resume Serie A action on Saturday evening when they travel to Fiorentina.

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