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EXCLUSIVE Juve-Parma set for Libya showdown
Thursday 4th July 2002
The Italian Super Cup final could be held outside of Italy for the first time after the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) gave permission for Serie A champions Juventus to face Coppa Italia holders Parma in the June 11 stadium in Tripoli.
The decision has come about largely because of negotiations by Assadi Gadaffi, the son of the Libyan premier Muammar Gadaffi.
Lafico, the foreign investment arm of the Libyan government, already own a five per cent stake in Juventus, and are planning a similar investment in Spanish side Rayo Vallecano. Assadi Gadaffi has been invited to visit Rayo's facilities for further negotiations.
The two sides will also be discussing an exchange programme that could benefit the club and the Libyan game.
If an agreement is reached, Libyan teams will be given the chance to use the training facilities and coaches at Rayo Vallecano, while the Spanish club would play friendly matches in Libya.
Meanwhile, the Libya national team, which is now managed by the Italian coach Franco Scoglio, in August, will be undergo a training camp in Italy as part of its preparations for the forthcoming African Nations Cup preliminary round clashes with Congo.
onefootball
Thursday 4th July 2002
The Italian Super Cup final could be held outside of Italy for the first time after the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) gave permission for Serie A champions Juventus to face Coppa Italia holders Parma in the June 11 stadium in Tripoli.
The decision has come about largely because of negotiations by Assadi Gadaffi, the son of the Libyan premier Muammar Gadaffi.
Lafico, the foreign investment arm of the Libyan government, already own a five per cent stake in Juventus, and are planning a similar investment in Spanish side Rayo Vallecano. Assadi Gadaffi has been invited to visit Rayo's facilities for further negotiations.
The two sides will also be discussing an exchange programme that could benefit the club and the Libyan game.
If an agreement is reached, Libyan teams will be given the chance to use the training facilities and coaches at Rayo Vallecano, while the Spanish club would play friendly matches in Libya.
Meanwhile, the Libya national team, which is now managed by the Italian coach Franco Scoglio, in August, will be undergo a training camp in Italy as part of its preparations for the forthcoming African Nations Cup preliminary round clashes with Congo.
onefootball