Massimo Pavan, a prominent deputy editor, recently offered his candid assessment of the profound crisis that gripped Italian football, and particularly Juventus, in the aftermath of 2006. Citing a «president of coaches» – likely a prominent figure within the sport’s technical circles – Pavan underscored the undeniable truth in the assertion that «after 2006, everything collapsed.»
He unequivocally stated that «the most prestigious club,» a clear reference to Juventus, was «destroyed» by the year’s tumultuous events. This powerful statement vividly captures the far-reaching and devastating consequences of the Calciopoli scandal, not only for the storied Turin club but for the entire fabric of national football.