Juventus midfielder Niccolò Faggioli spoke about how he quit gambling, revealing that the club was unhappy with his behaviour but supported him anyway.
The 23-year-old Faggioli recently gave a speech at the Majorana Technical Institute in Grugliasco, where he spoke candidly about his journey of remorse, redemption and resilience in front of 300 students from schools across Turin.
"I regret what I did. Juventus supports me closely, everyone: the club, the coach and my team-mates. How did they accept it? Yes, obviously they weren't happy, but they supported me all the time. The club knows I've admitted my mistakes. We all make mistakes, and the key is to learn and move forward. ”
"I make a lot of money, I make a lot of bets, but some people make 1,200 euros a month, bet 1,000 euros, and are as addicted as I am."
Dr. Luciana Monte from the Department of Addiction Pathology said: "Niccolò had an illness that he received health treatment and is now in remission. These encounters can be very beneficial for young people. Faggioli conveys intimacy, humanity, and humility. ”
Juventus' match against Bologna in the 37th round of Serie A is scheduled for May 20, so Italian midfielder Faggioli can return from suspension for this game.
Faggioli realized his gambling addiction and turned himself in to the authorities, eventually receiving a 12-month ban on October 17, 2023, which was subsequently reduced to seven months and included a course of addiction treatment. Since the ban only started on October 19, this means that the ban will expire on May 19.
Serie A announced the time for the round of 37 this week, with the Bianconeri taking on Bologna on May 20. As a result, coach Allegri was able to call up Faggioli for this game.
During the ban, Faggioli has been training with his Juventus team-mates and has maintained a certain competitive form. In addition, he has repeatedly spoken in public to the outside world and young people about the dangers of gambling addiction.
According to Torino Sport, Juventus are looking to beat Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich by signing 16-year-old Cremonese prodigy Guido de la Rovel.
Rovier has been hailed as one of the most promising rising stars in Italian football, and many big clubs have shown a keen interest in him, and it seems that he will move to play for a bigger club.
According to Torino Sport, De La Roville is a major target for the Bianconeri and they believe that Roville has great potential to continue to grow in Turin City.
However, Juve will face stiff competition and Bayern are also said to be very keen to sign him. The newspaper revealed that Juventus director Giuntoli has been in contact with his agent Scottie for some time.
Juventus want to sign Rowell immediately to fend off competition from Bayern, with the Bundesliga giants having watched the youngster perform several times this season.