David hits a hat-trick, tops scoring chart with Messi
Jonathan David scored three for Canada in a 6–0 friendly win against Qatar on Thursday (1). The former Juve striker now sits joint-top of the international scoring chart alongside Lionel Messi. That is the same David who never quite clicked in Turin. He has not stopped scoring since he left.
Vasco want Arthur, but his Juve contract is the problem
Vasco da Gama have made an inquiry for Arthur, who is set to leave Grêmio (2). The midfielder still has a Juventus contract until 2027 and the financial gap is wide. Vasco coach Renato Gaúcho knows the player well, but any deal requires Juve to cover a significant portion of the wages. No formal offer yet.
Vicario now a real option in goalkeeper search
Guglielmo Vicario has moved up Juventus' shortlist as the wait for Emi Martinez drags on (3). Tottenham's Italian keeper is cheaper and younger than the Aston Villa man. Alisson Becker and Michele Di Gregorio have also been mentioned, but Vicario is the name gaining traction. Luciano Spalletti called him up for Italy recently (3).
Koopmeiners: Oranje not sharp enough
Teun Koopmeiners did not sugarcoat it after Netherlands faced Japan in a friendly. "Maybe that is actually the case in hindsight," he said about his own positioning (4). He criticized the team's sharpness too. The Juve midfielder was honest about a performance that did not meet the standard.
Juventus Women draw Torreense in Champions League qualifying
Juventus Women have been drawn against Torreense in the second qualifying round of the Women's Champions League (5). The Portuguese side stand between your team and the next stage. Sporting drew SeaSters in the same round.
