The ongoing protest by Juventus supporters against their team and management has escalated, with new banners appearing outside the Allianz Stadium ahead of tonight’s match against Hellas Verona. This follows a night of intense demonstrations that began at the stadium and culminated at the J|Hotel, where the team was in pre-match retreat.
The ultras’ dissatisfaction, which had been brewing for some time, has now boiled over into open criticism. Two prominent banners, signed by various ultra groups, were hung on the gates outside the stadium. The first reads, “You’re all just passing through, we are football history,” emphasizing the fans’ deep connection to the club. The second, more pointed message states, “Seeking men worthy of this shirt, until then play in yellow,” a clear jab at both the players and the club management for seemingly abandoning the traditional black and white colors.
This latest display follows yesterday’s more aggressive protests, where fans targeted both the management and coach Thiago Motta with harsh criticism. A banner declaring “Absent management, embarrassing coach and players. You’ve all pissed us off” set the tone, while chants specifically aimed at Motta included vulgar insults.
The situation was further inflamed when club officials refused the ultras’ demand for a face-to-face confrontation with team members at the J|Hotel. This rejection has only fueled the supporters’ discontent, leading to their decision to continue and intensify their protest actions.
As Juventus prepare to face Verona tonight, the atmosphere at the Allianz Stadium is expected to be tense. The ongoing fan unrest reflects deep-seated frustrations with the team’s recent performances and early exits from both the Champions League and Coppa Italia. It remains to be seen how this pressure from the stands will affect the players’ performance on the pitch and whether it will spark any changes within the club’s hierarchy.
