The atmosphere surrounding Juventus has been tense as organized fan groups continue their protest against the team’s recent performances. The dissatisfaction, which began with a demonstration at the Juventus Stadium and the team’s hotel, has now spilled over into their match against Verona.
Before the game, two striking banners were displayed outside the Allianz Stadium. The first read, “You’re all passing through, we’re football history,” while the second, more pointed message stated, “Seeking men for this jersey, until then play in yellow.” These messages, signed by ultras groups, aimed to reassert the fans’ central role in the club’s identity and criticize the perceived lack of commitment from current players.
As the match began, the Juventus curve maintained a complete silence for the first 45 minutes, a stark contrast to the usual passionate support. At halftime, with the score still 0-0, the players were met with a chorus of whistles as they headed to the dressing room.
The second half saw a shift in the fans’ approach. Instead of encouragement, the first chants were directed at the club’s management: “Management? Management? Management? You’ve broken our balls.” This was followed by further critical chants such as “You deserve our silence” and “More respect for us.”
Even individual players weren’t spared from the fans’ ire. When Teun Koopmeiners, a major summer signing, was substituted on, he was greeted with a frosty reception and jeers from the crowd.
This latest display of discontent follows a night of protests where fans targeted both the management and coach Thiago Motta. A banner reading “Absent management, embarrassing coach and players. You’ve all broken our balls” summed up the sentiment, while chants of “Thiago Motta, piece of sh*t” echoed through the streets.
The situation was further inflamed when the club refused the ultras’ request for a face-to-face confrontation with Juventus personnel at the team hotel. This rejection only served to fuel the fans’ disappointment and determination to continue their protest.
