‘Replacing Allegri absurd’
Former Juventus President Cobolli Gigli says ‘it’s absurd to think about replacing Massmiliano Allegri.’ The Bianconeri Coach has come in for some criticism this season after a sluggish start in…
Cobolli Gigli: ‘Sell Pogba’
Ex-Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli believes they “should sell Paul Pogba this summer, but Carlos Tevez will be tough to replace.” The former chief spoke to Gazzetta TV about the…
Cobolli Gigli: Focus on youth
Former Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli believes Italian football must focus on youth if it is to bridge the gap to other Leagues in Europe. Former Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli…
‘Much depends on Conte’s will’
Former Juventus director Giovanni Cobolli Gigli says that much of the club’s future success will depend on Antonio Conte’s desire to continue. The Coach hinted after title celebrations yesterday that…
Give Marchisio the Juve No 10 shirt
Claudio Marchisio would be the right man to inherit Alessandro Del Piero’s No 10 shirt at Juventus, says former President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli. Claudio Marchisio would be the right man…
‘When Ibra left Juve…’
Amid reports of Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s return to Juventus, ex-director Alessio Secco reveals “he did everything possible to leave in 2006.” Amid reports of Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s return to Juventus, ex-director Alessio…
Zeman too old, says ex-Juve chief
Former Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli has questioned Roma’s decision to re-hire Zdenek Zeman instead of Vincenzo Montella. “He’s too old.” Former Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli has questioned Roma’s…
Cobolli Gigli: ‘Conte plea bargain wrong’
Ex-Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli believes Antonio Conte’s lawyers “made a mistake” in seeking a plea bargain in the betting trial. Ex-Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli believes Antonio Conte’s lawyers…
Cobolli Gigli: ‘Conte plea bargain wrong’
Ex-Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli believes Antonio Conte’s lawyers “made a mistake” in seeking a plea bargain in the betting trial. Ex-Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli believes Antonio Conte’s lawyers…
Juve hesitated when offered Hamsik
Juventus were offered Marek Hamsik before he joined Napoli, former club President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli has revealed. Juventus were offered Marek Hamsik before he joined Napoli, former club President Giovanni…
Cobolli Gigli: ‘Juve love beating Inter!’
Former Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli can’t wait for to tonight’s Derby d’Italia. “Inter are not the enemy. We just enjoy beating them more than anyone else!” Former Juventus President…
‘Strip Inter of Scudetto!’
Inter should be stripped of the 2006 Scudetto, says former Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli. Inter should be stripped of the 2006 Scudetto, says former Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli.…
Cobolli Gigli: ‘Strip Inter Scudetto’
Former Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli believes Inter's 2005-06 Scudetto should be stripped. “They were involved in the same behaviour.” Former Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli believes Inter's 2005-06 Scudetto…
Cobolli Gigli blasts Juve chiefs
Former Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli blasted the current administration. “We reached the Champions League twice.” The Turin giants won't be in Europe at all this season after finishing in…
Cobolli blasts Del Neri decisions
Former Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli bitterly criticised Coach Gigi Del Neri. “I don't understand his substitutions.” The tactician has come under fire after his team slipped to seventh place,…
‘Inter-Juve ideological conflict’
“The ideological conflict between Inter and Juventus is beyond repair,” said former Bianconeri President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli. He was at the helm during the Calciopoli scandal when the so-called Triade…