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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Nicky Bandini

Juventus in limbo as points deduction crisis swirls amid thrilling 3-3 draw

Juventus fans remained defiant during the 3-3 with Atalanta.
Juventus fans remained defiant as the full verdict is awaited from the public prosecutor. Photograph: Massimo Pinca/Reuters

For a couple of hours, Juventus allowed themselves to forget. The buildup to their game against Atalanta had been overshadowed by news of a 15-point penalty, a punishment nobody saw coming. Even the prosecutor leading the case against them had only asked for nine.

Anger at that decision was palpable inside the Allianz Stadium. The Serie A anthem was loudly whistled and the positioning of league-branded materials on the pitch before kickoff met with hostile chanting. A banner hung by fans on the gates outside read: “Serie A or Serie B, we are always here. Only for Juventus FC.”

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