As Juventus players and officials began their summer break, they would undoubtedly have done so in supremely confident mood. The Bianconeri enjoyed an incredible campaign, winning a league and cup double for only the third time in the 118-year history of the club as their dominance of Italian football showed no sign of ending.
Reaching the final of the Champions League was another major accomplishment, and one they should reflect upon with great pride, as discussed in this previous column. Yet the continued success of La Madama could be irreparably damaged should Carlos Tevez opt to leave her behind in the coming weeks.