From the Curva Sud to the Streets of Turin

Burcu tells us all about her love for Juventus

A Game Begins at Home

Football fandom rarely starts with a grand gesture. More often, it begins in the small, ordinary rituals of family life—on a sofa, in front of a flickering television, in the company of someone who cares enough to explain what is happening on the screen. For Burcu, a lifelong Juventus supporter, it began with her father.

“My love of football started as a child, watching games with my father,” she tells me. “I was fascinated by the passion, the stories behind every match, and the way the game can bring people together. Football is not just a sport to me, it’s a way of life—it’s about emotions, strategy, and the moments that make you jump out of your seat.”

Why Juventus?

Burcu speaks with the calm authority of someone who has long since made peace with her devotion to the game. There is no irony, no distance. For her, football is both personal history and present tense. And at the centre of it all is Juventus.

“I fell in love with Juventus because of their incredible history and the way they combine tradition with ambition,” she says. “Their resilience, the skill on the pitch, and the sense of identity they carry as a club made me a fan for life. When Cristiano—my GOAT—started playing there, I knew I’d be a Juventus fan forever.”

Cristiano Ronaldo’s brief but luminous years in Turin left their mark on many, but Burcu insists her bond with Juve goes deeper than a single player. What holds her to the club is the balance of elegance and grit, and the sense of continuity between past and present.

A Derby to Remember

When asked about her favourite memory as a supporter, she doesn’t hesitate. It is not lifting a trophy or a European night, but a domestic clash, raw and improbable.

“One of my favourite memories as a fan was witnessing the unforgettable Derby d’Italia, a spectacular 4–4 match against Inter last season. Kenan Yildiz came on in the 61st minute when Juventus was trailing 2–4, and with his first goals of the season in the 71st and 82nd minutes, he managed to equalise the game. The excitement, the roar of the fans, and the collective joy at that incredible comeback are something I will never forget.”

The way she recounts it makes you feel the surge of adrenaline, the shared gasp, the release that follows a goal. Football’s theatre is rarely in the result alone but in the possibility of being surprised.

Inside the Allianz

Still, nothing matches the sensation of being inside the Allianz Stadium itself. Burcu describes it less as a venue and more as a living organism.

“Experiencing a game at the Allianz Stadium is extraordinary. The atmosphere is electric—the chants, the energy, the connection with thousands of other fans. You feel every goal, every tackle, every moment right in your chest.”

She insists that everyone should make the trip at least once in their lives. Not to tick off a list, but to be absorbed in something that stretches beyond sport.

“I believe everyone should go watch Juventus play at least once because it’s not just a match—it’s an experience. The intensity, the passion, and the sheer quality of football will leave you in awe. What makes it truly special is the feeling of unity—you feel like you’re part of a huge family. The stadium isn’t too massive, so it feels a bit more intimate and homely, which I absolutely loved. The light show, the Zebra mascot, the flags, and especially the atmosphere in the Curva Sud all come together to create a sense of home. It’s the kind of experience that stays with you forever.”

Turin, the Living Backdrop

That sense of belonging spills out of the stadium and into the city itself.

“Visiting Turin is amazing,” Burcu says. “The city is full of history, culture, and incredible food. Everywhere you go, you see Juventus jerseys—from Dušan Vlahović, Kenan Yildiz to Alessandro Del Piero—which shows how much the city lives and breathes football. I love that it’s big enough to be vibrant but not overwhelming, unlike Munich, my hometown.

The architecture is stunning, with a touch of French influence, and being so close to the mountains makes it even more special. Walking around, you feel the heartbeat of Juventus everywhere, and it all comes together to make it unforgettable.”

The Heartbeat of a Club

For Burcu, Juventus is a compass, and a connection to her father, to Turin, to the thousands of strangers in black and white who leap together when the ball finds the net.