Juventus face a challenge that goes beyond competition on the pitch, amid mounting pressure that puts their future plans to a tough test and forces their management to seek solutions to restore financial stability to one of Italy's biggest clubs.
The election for the presidency of the Italian Football Federation is heading towards a contest between two prominent figures on the sporting scene, but the calculations of votes and support within the system may hold surprises that the names alone do not reflect, amid a decline in the backing that one of the candidates enjoyed just a few months ago.
Medhi Benatia, a former Morocco international defender who played in Italy for Udinese, Roma and Juventus, shares his story in an interesting interview with Canal+. Among his anecdotes is one about Juventus involving Cristiano Ronaldo, Massimiliano Allegri and pre-match training camps.
Former Brazilian star Ronaldinho believes that his young compatriot Endrick possesses the qualities that would enable him to succeed with any team in the world, stressing that he would be a strong addition to both Milan and Roma should he move to either of them during the upcoming winter transfer window. He also expressed his great confidence in Carlo Ancelotti's ability to achieve remarkable feats with the Brazil national team.
AC Milan are stepping up their efforts to secure a long-term successor for Luka Modric, with Stuttgart standout Angelo Stiller emerging as a primary target. The Rossoneri are keen to bolster their midfield engine room and view the German international as the ideal profile to lead their next generation.
