From Villain to Hero: Juventus's Jonathan David Redeems Himself in Three Days
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On Saturday, Jonathan David's weak penalty cost Juventus a victory. By Tuesday, he was the match-winning star.
This quick drama fits a modern football trend. Four years ago, former Juventus president Andrea Agnelli suggested selling 15-minute game subscriptions. He cited research on younger fans with shorter attention spans.
Agnelli's later decisions, like supporting the failed European Super League, led to his ban from Italian football over financial issues at Juventus. Yet his point about fast-paced sporting stories seems proven by David's rapid redemption.