Juventus Set for Club World Cup Debut Amid Struggles

Turin, Italy — Juventus Football Club is preparing for its debut in the 2025 Club World Cup, facing Al Ain on June 18. This comes as the Italian giants look to regain their stature in global football after a tumultuous few seasons.

Since Igor Tudor took over as head coach in March, Juventus has shown improved cohesion. Despite a lack of recent success, fans hope Tudor can help the team add to their impressive honors list.

Juventus finished fourth in Serie A this season, securing a Champions League spot, but that achievement followed a hefty investment of €250 million in players last summer. Following a disappointing season, the club parted ways with head coach Thiago Motta and managing director Cristiano Giuntoli.

It has been five years since Juventus last lifted the Serie A trophy. Unless significant changes occur, the club risks extending its trophy drought, potentially echoing its nine-year barren run in the late ’80s and early ’90s.

Former player Tudor previously built a successful career as a manager at Hellas Verona and Marseille. His direct style of play contrasts with Motta’s and has the potential to revitalize the team.

Key players like defender Gleison Bremer, who suffered an ACL injury last October, will be crucial for Juventus in the tournament, although his fitness remains uncertain. Young talents, including midfielders Khephren Thuram and Kenan Yildiz, are expected to play vital roles for the team.

Juventus will face tough competition in Group G, which includes Manchester City and Wydad AC. The squad will depart from Turin on June 14 as they prepare for a challenging journey at the tournament, where 32 clubs compete for over $1 billion in prize money.

Ahead of this momentous event, Juventus fans are eager to see their team reclaim its former glory on the international stage.