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Roma fans angry Juventus using club facilities

Juventus have been preparing for the Super Coppa by training at AS Roma.

Some Roma fans are furious that Juventus have been loaned the Trigoria training camp to prepare for this big match, but Buffon had a rather colourful explanation of why nobody should be concerned.

"I think it was a gesture of great civility from Roma and the media probably ought to show it in a better light rather than bow to those who have nothing to do with the mechanism of this sport.

"It's not as if I went to someone else's house and urinated on my friend Totti's locker! We showed great respect when visiting their training facilities, as we would when visiting anyone's home.

"The first time I played against Lazio at the Olimpico was at the age of 18. Ever since the fans have always shown respect and fondness for me, perhaps also because many years ago my move to Lazio had been rumoured. I will salute the supporters, of course."

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