This should have been a memorable week for Sebastian Giovinco. He has been playing regularly and well. Today he even scored a goal. Nevertheless, the joy of scoring a goal was not enough for Juventus’ young star. His main feeling after the game against Napoli was far from one of happiness. (more…)
The two stars of the show against Maccabi have reflected on a difficult night, but are both pleased the job got done…
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, and midfielder Sebastian Giovinco are satisfied with the side’s performance against Maccabi Haifa in the Champions League, despite suffering for various spells of the game. (more…)
Who are the finest Under-23 players in Serie A? Who has shone the brightest in the Italian top flight so far this season?
Sebastian Giovinco is in 8th position. The very fact that the ‘Atomic Ant’ is not sitting at the very top of this list should be enough to tell you that he is not having the best of times so far this season. Juve coach Ciro Ferrara may not be interested in giving the kid a chance, even when all his other trequartista options are unavailable, but make no mistake there is no other young player anywhere in the world with as much talent in their boots as little Giovinco has in his size 4′s. Dino Zoff, who’s seen a player or two pass his way over the years, reckons he has superior fantasy and technical ability than Alessandro Del Piero. Which begs the question, why isn’t he playing more regularly?
The Bianconeri have long been considered the main suitors for the Danish centre-back, and they could be ready to finally make their move.
Juventus are stepping up their interest in Palermo defender Simon Kjaer, according to Tuttosport. The report suggests that Juve directors are keeping their eyes locked on the Danish stopper. Kjaer has been making rapid progress in Sicily, and he is being tipped to join the Turin-based side. (more…)
When Juventus coach Ciro Ferrara left Sebastian Giovinco out of the starting line-up to play Genoa last Thursday and selected Mauro Camoranesi to play in the trequartista role instead, the snubbing of the young Italian starlet was complete. Despite the absence of both Alessandro Del Piero and Diego Ribas through injury, the ‘Atomic Ant’ still couldn’t get a game. (more…)
A last minute goal from substitute Martins Adailton earned Bologna a shock 1-1 draw against Juventus at the Stadio Olimpico in Turin, canceling out David Trezeguet‘s first half opener. Sebastian Giovinco coming on for Diego Ribas on the 13th minute of second half.
The Bianconeri’s director, Alessio Secco has denied that the ‘atomic ant’ will be leaving on loan in January to find a team who will play him more regularly. Secco remains convinced that Sebatian Giovinco will have many opportunities with the Bianconeri and that he will prove to be an important player for the team.
Sebastian Giovinco’s impressive performances have Juventus supporters calling for the starlet to be given more playing time, and coach Ciro Ferrara has moved to assure fans that the youngster is an important member of the squad, even if he is rarely in the starting XI. (more…)
It’s not all smiles in the Juventus camp after their convincing 2-0 win away to Lazio in Serie A, as diminutive striker Sebastian Giovinco is demanding more playing time after his impressive substitute appearance at the Olimpico. (more…)
When the time eventually comes for Sebastian Giovinco to reflect on his footballing career, you would expect that 7 August 2008 will bring back special memories for the Torinese.
It was the day when the Juventus midfielder announced this potential to the world at the 2008 Olympic Games by showcasing an array of his footballing skills. However, his pièce de résistance came in the 41st minute when he received the ball 30 yards from goal. Taking one touch to control it, another to tee himself up, he then hit a rising left-footed shot which flew into the top left hand corner of the net.
Giovinco then ran to photographers, placing his thumb on his head and sticking his little finger into the air. What was Giovinco goal celebration all about? (more…)
