Juventus appoint new president
Tuesday, August 12, 2003
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Italian champions Juventus FC have named Franzo Grande Stevens as the club's new president.
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Elected by board
The Turin club's board announced the election of the 74-year-old Grande Stevens today, although his official unveiling will come later this month at Villar Perosa, with the traditional friendly match between Juventus A and Juventus B.
Agnelli family lawyer
"I will not take care of the management of the team," said Grande Stevens, who has been a long-standing lawyer for the Agnelli family, the owners of Juventus. "I make my contribution to the club only in carrying out my responsibilities." Chiusano died last month of heart failure.