La Vecchia Signora

Record winners of Italian football with a unique history of international success.

Juventus Football Club, commonly known as Juve and nicknamed la Vecchia Signora ('the Old Lady'), is a professional football club based in Turin, Piedmont, Italy. Founded in late 1897 by students from the Massimo d'Azeglio Lyceum, it is one of Italy's oldest clubs and competes in Serie A. The club has played at the Juventus Stadium since 2011.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1897
Location: Turin, Piedmont, Italy
Home colours: Black and White Stripes
Major domestic titles: Record 36 Italian league titles
European honours: 2 European Cup/UEFA Champions League titles

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 1958, earning a gold star on its crest. Juventus is the only club to have won every official UEFA men's club competition.

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?

The club adopted its black-and-white striped shirts around 1905, inspired by English side Notts County.
Between 2012 and 2020, Juventus won a record nine consecutive Serie A titles.
Juventus players have won eight Ballon d'Or awards.