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Aurelio De Laurentiis takes a cheeky dig at Juventus following Juve Stabia’s promotion to Serie B
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In a hilarious turn of events, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis took to social media to troll Juventus, as his other football club, Juve Stabia, secured promotion to Serie B.
De Laurentiis, known for his sharp wit and occasional controversial statements, seized the opportunity to celebrate Juve Stabia’s promotion in a way that would undoubtedly catch the attention of fans of both clubs.
Juve Stabia, a football club based in Castellammare di Stabia, Italy, and part of the larger Napoli football family, earned their promotion to the Serie B after a successful season in Serie C.
The team’s achievement was celebrated by fans and football enthusiasts across Italy, but it was De Laurentiis’ playful tweet that added an extra layer of spice to the occasion.
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In a post o X/Twitter, De Laurentiis congratulated the team on their promotion, writing “Forza Juve…Stabia! Complimenti per la promozione!!”
Forza Juve……..Stabia! Complimenti per la promozione!!
— AurelioDeLaurentiis (@ADeLaurentiis) April 8, 2024
The clever use of “Forza Juve” followed by the ellipsis and the name of the promoted club, “Stabia,” was a clear and cheeky reference to the Bianconeri, the nickname of the more widely known Juventus Football Club.
In addition to his recent playful jab at Juventus, Aurelio De Laurentiis was dissatisfied with their qualification to the Club World Cup.
De Laurentiis expressed his concerns about the fairness of the qualification process, particularly in light of Napoli’s elimination from the Champions League. He was reportedly considered legal action to challenge Juventus’ participation in the tournament.
The president of Napoli believes that Juventus should not qualify for the Club World Cup because of their exclusion from European football for the 2023-24 season due to financial cases from the previous year.
He argued that the qualification system for the Club World Cup was established before Juventus’ exclusion from European competitions, and thus, they should not be allowed to participate based on this merit.
This situation reflects the ongoing rivalry and tension between the two clubs and their respective presidents.