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In pictures: Female soccer fans in Saudi Arabia attend Juventus training session
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus target their first title of 2019 in the Italian Super Cup today against a backdrop of controversy and protests over human rights issues and ticket restrictions imposed on female fans by hosts Saudi Arabia. The one-off match is normally between the reigning Serie A and Italian Cup champions. As Juventus won both trophies last season they will take on AC Milan, the losing Cup finalists, at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah.
Juventus’ Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo takes part in training at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on January 15, 2019, a day before the Supercoppa Italiana final against AC Milan.
Female soccer fans watch the Juventus training session on January 15, 2019 in Jeddah.
Juventus’ Italian coach Massimiliano Allegri watches his players in training at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on January 15, 2019, a day before the Supercoppa Italiana final against AC Milan.
A general view during the Juventus training session – Italian Supercup previews on January 15, 2019 in Jeddah.
Juventus’ Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (C, back) takes part in training at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on January 15, 2019, a day before the Supercoppa Italiana final against AC Milan.
