Ferrara staying another year

The veteran Juventus FC defender Ciro Ferrara has signed a one-year contract extension, which will keep him at the club until 2004.

Nine seasons in Turin
The 36-year-old centre-half is in his ninth season with the Bianconeri, whom he joined from SSC Napoli in 1994. Ferrara has won four Serie A titles during his time in Turin, as well as the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and Italian Cup.

Hometown club
Capped 49 times by Italy, Ferrara began his career with Napoli, his hometown club, making his debut in a match against Juventus in May 1985. He was part of Napoli's league title-winning sides in 1987 and 1990 and also enjoyed UEFA Cup success with them in 1989.

Still going strong
Ferrara played 30 times in all competitions for Juventus last season and this term has made eight appearances in the Champions League.