The return of Juventus as a force in Italian football has coincided with the arrival of Andrea
Pirlo on a free transfer and with former club captain Antonio Conte assuming control of coaching
duties. Both Pirlo and Conte have been influential in Juve's rise with the former Milan midfielder
proving indispensable in several matches while coach Antonio has helped revive the squad's damaged
spirit.
Who knew there's a full slate of games in the Premier League, Serie A, Ligue 1, Spain (Copa del
Rey)? Though to tell the truth, not a whole lot of must-see TV today. Actually the one match today
that we will try to watch just kicked off, so this will have to be a very quick post:
Udinese-Juventus at Stadio Communale Friuli (12pmET, Fox Soccer Channel, RAI
Internazionale, ESPN3 USA, FOX Deportes): 3rd vs 2nd Udinese with 31 points, two behind
Juve, who are in turn a point behind table-toppers Milan.
