Juventus are delighted having Antonio Conte and Andrea Pirlo among the Ballon d'Or nominees.
Juve released a statement yesterday:
"Andrea Pirlo and Antonio Conte hold up the name of Juventus, Italy and Serie A in the race for the Ballon d'Or.
"Pirlo is the only man in our League, as well as the only Italian to have been included in the list of 23, whilst Conte is amongst some of the best names for the Coach of the Year."
A ceremony in January 2014 in Zurich will announce the winners' of the awards.
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