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'You're gonna hate me!' - Why USMNT star Weston McKennie's worried about upsetting Juventus fans as he gives controversial answer in club media video

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  • McKennie picks Roma icon Totti as idol
  • "You're gonna hate me," jokes star
  • Colleagues stick to safer options
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    WHAT HAPPENED?

    Ambushed with the question by the club's social media team as the squad made their way out to training, McKennie quipped "You're gonna hate me...", before selecting the man who famously spent his entire career at rivals Roma.

    His team-mates made less risky choices, with former Juventus man Cristiano Ronaldo a predictably popular choice along with other club icons Alessandro Del Piero, Pavel Nedved and Gianluigi Buffon.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    In a rare midweek without a game it's been a relaxed atmosphere at Juve's Continassa training complex. On Tuesday, the squad had a visit from the legendary George Weah, who, despite his title-winning past with eternal rivals Milan, received a warm welcome with his son Timothy in the current Juve squad, although absent with an illness.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR JUVENTUS?

    Those carefree vibes might not last for long as Sunday night's massive Derby d'Italia against Inter looms, with the Bianconeri seeking a win that will put them top of the league as the title run-in heats up.