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Lore & Background

Founded as Sport-Club Juventus in 1897, the club adopted its famous black-and-white striped shirts around 1905, inspired by Notts County. In 1923, the Agnelli family took ownership, establishing a foundation for professional development. The club became the first Italian team to win ten league titles in 1961, earning a gold star on its crest. Juventus is the only club to have won every official UEFA men's club competition.

In Their Own Story

From early struggles and the formation of rival FBC Torino in 1906, Juventus rose to dominate Italian football in the 1930s with five consecutive titles. Under Giovanni Trapattoni, they secured their first European Cup in 1985, becoming the first club to win all three major UEFA competitions. After a relegation in 2006 due to the Calciopoli scandal, the club returned immediately as Serie B champions and went on to win nine consecutive Serie A titles between 2012 and 2020.

Reader's Guide

Fans can trace the club's history from its student origins in Turin to its current status as one of the world's most valuable football clubs. The stadium has been the home ground since 2011, replacing the Stadio delle Alpi which opened in 1990. Supporters celebrate a legacy that includes providing more players to the Italy national team than any other club.

Did You Know?

• Juventus was founded in late 1897 by students from the Massimo d'Azeglio Lyceum school.
• The club adopted its black-and-white striped shirts around 1905, inspired by English side Notts County.
• Juventus is the only club to have won every official UEFA men's club competition.
• Between 2012 and 2020, Juventus won a record nine consecutive Serie A titles.
• Juventus players have won eight Ballon d'Or awards.