Why is Massimiliano Allegri back at Juventus? How victory is the only thing that can ease the club's struggles

Max Allegri
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When Massimiliano Allegri and his grizzled Juventus side met Barcelona in the 2015 Champions League Final, it was about more than just a tussle for a trophy. It was a clash of ideologies.

The beauty of Barça – the idea that intricate build-up was not just nice, but necessary – against the ruthless beasts of Juve. Fittingly, Le Zebre were a team that always took the light with the dark. 

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Mark White
Content Editor

Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.