Cristiano Ronaldo dedicated Juventus' record-extending ninth successive Serie A title 'to the fans' as they defeated Sampdoria in Turin.

The forward scored his 31st league goal of the season from Miralem Pjanic's short free-kick and Federico Bernardeschi sealed the victory.

Maurizio Sarri's side are the only team to win nine consecutive titles in one of Europe's top five leagues.

It extends their own record, which Bayern Munich had matched in June.

Ronaldo missed the chance to get closer to Ciro Immobile's tally of 34 at the top of the Serie A goal charts as he struck a penalty against the crossbar in the final minutes.

Juventus had missed the chance to claim the title in what manager Sarri described as a "messy" defeat at Udinese on Thursday and began Sunday's match with just one win in their last five games.

They were far from their free-flowing best and were forced to withstand plenty of pressure in the second half but Bernardeschi's goal from Ronaldo's saved attempt ensured former Chelsea manager Sarri won the first league title of his managerial career.

Sampdoria's hopes of finding a way back into the match ended as they were reduced to 10-men following a second booking for Morten Thorsby.

Ronaldo's goal sees him move to within three of leading Serie A goalscorer Immobile, who scored a hat-trick in a 5-1 win over Verona earlier on Sunday.

Title dedicated to the fans
Ronaldo, 35, has scored 10 goals since football returned in Italy on June 20, more than any other player in Europe, bringing his tally to 31 this season.

He has also matched former Italy World Cup winner Felice Borel, who was the last player to score 31 goals for Juventus in the 1933-34 season, with two games remaining.

"Delighted for the second consecutive championship and to continue building the history of this great and splendid club," said Ronaldo on Instagram.

"This title is dedicated to all Juventus fans, in particular to those who have suffered and are suffering from the pandemic that has taken us all by surprise by overturning the world.

"It was not easy. Your courage, your attitude and your determination were the strength we needed to face this tight final of the championship and fight to the end for this title that belongs to all of Italy.

"A big hug to you all."

Defender Leonardo Bonucci added: "It is the most beautiful success, even the most difficult because we wanted it and suffered.

"We started on a new path with a lot of scepticism around us, we gave everything, despite some slip-ups.

"It was a complicated year for everyone in the world, it was difficult to return after so many months not playing."

Juventus extend record domination
Juventus are one of three European teams to be on a run of nine titles in a row, alongside Celtic in Scotland and Ludogorets Razgrad of Bulgaria.

The world record for consecutive league titles is thought to be Tafea, who won the Vanuatu league for 15 seasons in a row (1994 to 2009), while Gibraltar's Lincoln Red Imps and the now dissolved Skonto of Latvia have the European record with 14 in a row.

Lyon won seven French titles in a row (between 2002 and 2008), while Real Madrid have won five consecutive Spanish titles twice and Huddersfield, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are the only teams to win three in a row in England.

Within Europe's 'big five' leagues - England, Spain, Germany, Italy and France - Juventus' 36 titles is a record, two ahead of this season's Spanish champions Real Madrid.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/53544939

Ninth consecutive league title? Wow. Some teams in these leagues just begin a season knowing they're not competing to win it even before day 1. But while people may criticize Juve, Bayern, Madrid, Barca, PSG, Celtic etc of total dominance in their respective leagues, I always like to ask, when these clubs mentioned were busy building themselves and developing their brand and value those many years ago, what were the other teams doing?

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Ronaldo missed the chance to get closer to Ciro Immobile's tally of 34 at the top of the Serie A goal charts as he struck a penalty against the crossbar in the final minutes.

Penaldo for a reason
Always striking from the penalty spot


I can bet my balls all his goals are penalty

Overrated Moda fuckkking penaldo

Just watch and see how Messi and Ronaldo fans will start arguing now.. people that they don't even know..

Bravo cristiano ronaldo You are the pride of football, your performance is the best answer to your critics. �
#GOAT

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Ninth consecutive league title? Wow. Some teams just begin a league season knowing they're not competing to win it even before day 1. But while people may criticize Juve, Bayern, Madrid, Barca, PSG, Celtic etc of total dominance in their respective leagues, I always like to ask, when these clubs mentioned were busy building themselves and developing their brand and value those many years ago, what were the other teams doing?

Madrid Dey dominate for years ?

Ronald my man, yes u can do it.

But the immobile forward is leading a mobile forward like Ronaldo

G.O.A.T

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“Alright Gentlemen, lift up your league title and say cheese ”



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So would you say it was Lingard that qualified Man utd to the UCL??

Great

Forza Juve!!
Serie A is competitive this season unlike EPL, EPL table come resemble Ligue 1.

I know some morons would come here to scream penaldo. Bunch of dumb folks. If penalties were easy, why didn't Messi convert in 2 finals?
P.s I've got nothing against Messi, he's an exceptional and amazing player..It's just that most of his fans have the tendency to be stupid

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For 8 to 9 years now, just Juventus!

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Penaldo moved to seria A to score more penalties but penamobile was better than him

PENALDO simply went to a league that support his Age(old people home).See how old men thrive there.The top scorer last season was 36 and this season are all above 30's

Wehdone oooo Penaldo and co

9 haaa

This cannot happen in EPL neither will it in la liga

Dm if you get iPhone 7 for sale

9 Years in Spain 2 la Liga titles
2 Years In Seria A 2 league titles

He obviously ran away from Messi.
The real challenge would have been staying and making Madrid the dominant team in Spain or coming to make Juventus the dominant team in Europe.
Mr. New challenge SCAM

Respect to Juvetus
FTC

There are times in life when success will just be easy, not because of present impact, but because of your past sacrifice. Many will see his less contributions in Juve, but how soon they forgot his era in Man utd, Madrid, also in his national team. Kudos to you Rinaldo.