David Trezeguet, former Juventus striker, has reignited the Calciopoli controversy with his recent comments on the 2006 Serie A title. The French forward, who played a crucial role in that season, shared his thoughts on the revoked championship and Juventus’ subsequent journey in an interview with Fanpage.
Addressing the Calciopoli scandal, Trezeguet firmly stated, “Even Inter fans know it: Juventus won the championship on the field with a show of strength superior to the Nerazzurri.” He emphasized the quality of that Juventus team, claiming they were superior to European giants like Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich.
Trezeguet dismissed Inter’s display of the 2006 Scudetto as “folkloric,” suggesting that many Inter players at the time knew Juventus was superior and deserved to win that championship. He added, “Everything else is just folklore.”
Reflecting on Juventus’ relegation to Serie B, Trezeguet described it as a confusing time, with the issue being more bureaucratic than sporting. He praised the individual choices made by players who stayed with the club, highlighting the competitiveness of Serie B that season.
Regarding the current Juventus team, Trezeguet believes the true Juventus hasn’t been seen yet this season. He stressed the importance of winning and criticized new players who might not understand what Juventus represents globally. Trezeguet welcomed Giorgio Chiellini’s return to the club in a management role, hoping he’ll have a significant impact.
The former striker also had words for current Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic, emphasizing the need to transmit a hunger for winning at Juventus. “At Juve, you need to convey the hunger to win; the rest counts for little, otherwise they send you away,” Trezeguet stated.
Commenting on Thiago Motta’s coaching style, Trezeguet acknowledged its merits but reminded that Juventus fans only care about winning, regardless of playing style or player attitudes.
