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Juventus title, the ultimate tribute to Agnelli
Rome, May 11: Juventus` 27th serie A title success was a fitting tribute to the man who was arguably the club`s biggest fan - the late Giovanni Agnelli.
Rome, May 11: Juventus' 27th serie A title success was a fitting tribute to the man who was arguably the club's biggest fan - the late Giovanni Agnelli.
Juventus won the Scudetto yesterday despite being held to a 2-2 draw by Perugia at the Delle Alpi Stadium.
Agnelli's brother Umberto, who was at the match in Turin, said it was a great shame his brother could not be there to witness the celebrations.
"He would have been a very happy man. He loved this club," Umberto said.
One of post-war Italy's most influential figures in industry and politics and honorary president of the family-owned Juventus, Agnelli died in January, aged 81, after months of illness.
Known throughout Italy as l'avocato (the lawyer), Agnelli loved his football and in particular Juve, who held a special place in his heart.
A regular at the Delle Alpi Stadium and a frequent visitor to the team's training sessions at the Comunale stadium, Juve's old ground, Angnelli was never far away from the 'old lady'.
After his death, a black and white striped shirt was draped over his usual seat in the directors box as a mark of respect.
Although he spent just seven years as acting club president, between 1947 to 1954, Agnelli was always closely involved behind the scenes of the Turin club.
No fool when it came to recognising talent either, he famously concluded the deal to sign Michel Platini from St Etienne in 1982.
Bureau Report
Juventus won the Scudetto yesterday despite being held to a 2-2 draw by Perugia at the Delle Alpi Stadium.
Agnelli's brother Umberto, who was at the match in Turin, said it was a great shame his brother could not be there to witness the celebrations.
"He would have been a very happy man. He loved this club," Umberto said.
One of post-war Italy's most influential figures in industry and politics and honorary president of the family-owned Juventus, Agnelli died in January, aged 81, after months of illness.
Known throughout Italy as l'avocato (the lawyer), Agnelli loved his football and in particular Juve, who held a special place in his heart.
A regular at the Delle Alpi Stadium and a frequent visitor to the team's training sessions at the Comunale stadium, Juve's old ground, Angnelli was never far away from the 'old lady'.
After his death, a black and white striped shirt was draped over his usual seat in the directors box as a mark of respect.
Although he spent just seven years as acting club president, between 1947 to 1954, Agnelli was always closely involved behind the scenes of the Turin club.
No fool when it came to recognising talent either, he famously concluded the deal to sign Michel Platini from St Etienne in 1982.
Bureau Report