Juventus GM Beppe Marotta says the club is proud of their Ballon d'Or nominees.

Andrea Pirlo and Antonio Conte have been announced on the Ballon d'Or shortlist for Player and Coach of the Year respectively.

"We are proud," Marotta said. "We re-launched Pirlo and that fills us with joy.

"As for Antonio, he is a young Coach, an emerging one and the fact he is included is a motivation for all of us."

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