Friday, December 9, 2016

'A match for men': Turin derby isn't just Buffon vs. Hart (The Associated Press)

Juventus' Gonzalo Higuain celebrates after scoring a goal during the Uefa Champions League group H soccer match between Juventus and Dinamo Zagreb at the Juventus stadium in Turin, Italy, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 (Alessandro Di Marco/ANSA via AP)

Serie A's top imported forward against Italy's most in-form striker. With matchups like Gianluigi Buffon against Joe Hart in goal and Gonzalo Higuain facing Andrea Belotti in attack, Sunday's Turin derby will have plenty of individual star quality. While Juventus continues to dominate Serie A - the Bianconeri are aiming for a record sixth straight Serie A title - Torino is showing more promise this season than it has for decades.


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