For tonight’s match between Juventus and Milan, there’s a 'subplot' within the game that has been discussed for almost a week, ever since Sergio Conceição became the new Rossoneri coach.
The 'football gods', for his official debut on the Rossoneri's bench, have not only chosen a high-profile match in an important competition but have also decided to pit him directly against one of his own sons.
Juventus’s new talent, Francisco Conceição, joined the club this summer from Porto, where he was coached by his father.
This morning, La Gazzetta dello Sport published the following headline:
"Family Affairs."
Yet, competitiveness and professionalism seem to be central qualities in this family’s story:
"Conceição versus, with no sentiments."
The coach’s words were crystal clear:
"I’m not emotional at all. At home, I’m Francisco’s father, but tomorrow, he will be an opponent. He thinks the same way, he was raised like this."
A family of footballers: four out of five children are professionals, while the youngest, just 10 years old, is just getting started. Today, however, the Juventus player is expected to start on the bench.
