Q 01/05

In what year was Juventus founded?

A) 1897

B) 1899

C) 1903

D) 1907

Answer · why

A) 1897

A group of students from the Massimo d'Azeglio Lyceum in Turin started Sport-Club Juventus.

Q 02/05

What does the Latin word 'iuventus' mean?

A) Victory

B) Strength

C) Youth

D) Honour

Answer · why

C) Youth

The 'Old Lady' nickname is a pun on it.

Q 03/05

What colour were Juventus's original shirts?

A) Sky blue

B) Pink

C) Green

D) Red

Answer · why

B) Pink

They were worn with a black tie, and the colour faded so badly in the wash that the club sought replacements.

Q 04/05

Which English club's shirts gave Juventus their black and white stripes?

A) Newcastle United

B) Grimsby Town

C) Fulham

D) Notts County

Answer · why

D) Notts County

An English team-mate, John Savage, had a friend in Nottingham who shipped a set to Turin.

Q 05/05

Which English team member was asked to find a supplier for new shirts in 1901?

A) Alfred Dick

B) Enrico Canfari

C) Marco Ajmone-Marsan

D) John Savage

Answer · why

D) John Savage

The club wanted a colour that would better withstand the elements.