Juventus 2004/05 Training kit Medium

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An iconic Total90 training top for Juventus manufactured by Nike. It's in good shape and a size Medium. 

Juventus had a highly successful but later controversial 2004–05 season, which ultimately resulted in their achievements being nullified due to their involvement in the infamous Calciopoli scandal. Below is a detailed breakdown of the club’s performance during the 2004-05 season:

Competitions and Results

Serie A:

• Final Position: 1st (later stripped of title)
• Juventus dominated the Serie A under the management of Fabio Capello. They ended the season as champions, securing their 28th Scudetto (on the field), amassing 86 points, finishing 7 points clear of AC Milan. However, in 2006, the club was stripped of the title due to its involvement in the Calciopoli scandal (match-fixing scandal).
• Key players: The team's core consisted of big names such as Alessandro Del Piero, David Trezeguet, Zlatan Ibrahimović, and Pavel Nedvěd. The defense was marshaled by Fabio Cannavaro, Lilial Thuram, and Gianluigi Buffon in goal.

Coppa Italia:

• Performance: Eliminated in the quarter-finals.
• Juventus failed to make a significant impact in the Coppa Italia, being knocked out by Atalanta in the quarter-finals over two legs.

UEFA Champions League:

• Performance: Eliminated in the quarter-finals.
• Juventus had a respectable campaign in the UEFA Champions League, reaching the quarter-finals.
• In the group stage, they finished 1st in their group, defeating teams like Bayern Munich, Ajax, and Maccabi Tel Aviv. However, they were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Liverpool, the eventual winners of the competition. After drawing 0–0 at home in the second leg, they were knocked out following a 2–1 loss at Anfield.

Squad Overview

• Manager: Fabio Capello led the team in his first season as Juventus manager after joining from AS Roma.
• Key Players:
  • Alessandro Del Piero: The club legend played a crucial role throughout the season, contributing with important goals.
  • David Trezeguet: Despite some injuries, he was among the top scorers.
  • Zlatan Ibrahimović: The Swedish forward was a significant signing in the summer of 2004, arriving from Ajax and making an immediate impact with his goals and assists.
  • Pavel Nedvěd: The reigning Ballon d'Or winner (2003), Nedvěd was pivotal in midfield despite struggling with injuries during parts of the season.
  • Gianluigi Buffon: Continued to show his class as one of the world's best goalkeepers.
  • Fabio Cannavaro: The Italian center-back, signed from Inter Milan, was a standout figure in defense and would later go on to win the Ballon d'Or in 2006.
  • Emerson: Another key summer signing, the Brazilian midfielder joined from AS Roma and formed a strong partnership with Mauro Camoranesi and Manuele Blasi.

Calciopoli Scandal

The achievements of this season were overshadowed by the Calciopoli scandal, which broke in 2006. Juventus was found guilty of being involved in influencing referee appointments, among other actions. As a result, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) took the following actions:

• Juventus was stripped of their 2004–05 Serie A title.
• Juventus was also relegated to Serie B for the following season (2006-07) as punishment.
• Key figures such as Luciano Moggi, the club’s general manager, were banned from football-related activities.

Key Transfers (2004 Summer Window)

• In:
  • Zlatan Ibrahimović from Ajax (€16 million)
  • Fabio Cannavaro from Inter Milan (€10 million)
  • Emerson from AS Roma (€28 million)
• Out:
  • Edgar Davids to Inter Milan (Free)
  • Nicola Legrottaglie to Bologna (Loan)

Top Scorers (Serie A 2004–05):

• Zlatan Ibrahimović: 16 goals
• David Trezeguet: 9 goals
• Alessandro Del Piero: 9 goals