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4 days ago
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Juventus Sorting Out What to do With Their Bench
Juventus officially appointed Damien Comolli as their new general manager and promoted Giorgio Chiellini to director of football strategy on Sunday, while Cristiano Giuntoli's exit will be formalized in the coming days, and they can now decide whether to confirm Igor Tudor after missing out on Antonio Conte and Gian Piero Gasperini. The Croat will return to Turin on Monday to start preparing for the Club World Cup and meet with the new execs. The Bianconeri brass has been mulling over other coaches. Marco Silva, whom they were eyeing beforehand too, Stefano Pioli, and Roberto Mancini are on their shortlist, Gianluca Di Marzio informs. The present boss is gaining momentum. The hierarchy would go in another direction only if they could hire a clear upgrade. Advertisement According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Tudor has the backing of the ownership and the players. However, his fate will hinge on whether he'll hit it off with Comolli. His demands regarding the transfer market will play a role too. Plus, they'd have to discuss an extension eventually. Per Corriere dello Sport, the Old Lady is also considering Bruno Genesio and seeking a sporting director. The top options are former Milan and Rennes official Frederic Massara and ex-Lens exec Diego Lopez. The attempt for Gasperini wasn't too forceful. Moreover, Roma had been courting him for months. Our Take on Juventus and Tudor The timing of their front office overhaul was baffling and probably cost them Conte, while the former Atalanta boss was already too far gone in Roma's direction already. It'll be another transitional year. The former defender is perfectly suited for that. It's his job to lose unless he gets too radical with his requests to bolster the squad, which is what led to his departure from Lazio.
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5 days ago
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Damien Comolli is the new General Manager of Juventus
Juventus welcomes Damien Comolli, who will join the Club in the role of General Manager on 4 June 2025, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer Maurizio Scanavino. A leader with extensive international experience, Damien Comolli brings a strong background enriched with technical, managerial, and strategic competencies, built over more than thirty years at the highest levels of European football. He has held key roles at prestigious clubs such as Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, Fenerbahce, and, most recently, Toulouse, where he led the club to the promotion to Ligue 1 and the victory in the Coupe de France. Advertisement Damien Comolli will be responsible for the Men's Football Area as well as the Marketing and Commercial Departments. Giorgio Chiellini, a legendary figure of the Club, will report to him in the role of Director of Football Strategy and will play a key role by embodying the values and spirit of Juventus. With this appointment, Juventus further strengthens its organisational structure, as part of the growth path that embraces new challenges with renewed determination and ambition. Maurizio Scanavino's words: 'We are delighted to welcome Damien and extend our best wishes for his journey with us. His expertise and professionalism will play a crucial role in Juventus' path to continued strength and growth.' Damien Comolli's words: 'I am thrilled and privileged to join a Club distinguished by its history, identity and ambitious vision. From the very first day, I will dedicate my experience to Juventus with the ultimate goal of achieving victory — just as Juventus is meant to, and as our fans rightfully expect.' Damien Comolli new General Manager
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13-05-2025
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🇫🇷 Ligue 1 considers new format to decide the champion
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. Are major changes looming in the French league? Following Philippe Diallo's proposals, which include the disappearance of the LFP, 'L'Équipe' now reveals that French football could experience another revolution. According to the sports media outlet, one of the working groups led by Damien Comolli, president of Toulouse, has proposed the idea that the French league title be decided after a four-team playoff. Más cambios revolucionarios en hoy @lequipe de que la Ligue 1 plantea instaurar unos playoffs para determinar el campeón. Se baraja crear un torneo de eliminación directa con los cuatro mejores clasificados, semifinales y final, para que haya más emoción ante el… — Andrés Onrubia Ramos (@AndiOnrubia) May 13, 2025 According to 'L'Équipe', it would be a mini-tournament between the top four teams in the league, with semifinals and a final. The goal would be to spark the interest of spectators in Ligue 1. What do you think of this idea? Let us know what you think in the comments! 😊 📸 JULIEN DE ROSA - AFP or licensors
