JOFC Day 2026 in Sicily a resounding success: a celebration of history and the future

JOFC Day 2026 in Sicily a resounding success: a celebration of history and the future

The third edition of JOFC Day was held at the UNA Hotels Naxos Beach in Sicily: the weekend of May 9th and 10th saw representatives of the Juventus Official Fan Clubs—a veritable constellation of 561 JOFCs spread across the world—gather for two days of sharing, awards, and special guests. Fans arrived from every corner of the globe: from Spain to the United States, from China to Venezuela, with 26 JOFCs from 15 different countries, in addition to the Italians.

Saturday afternoon began with a warm welcome, followed by an exciting video recap of past editions before welcoming the evening's legends onto the stage.

The most anticipated moment involved John Elkann and Michel Platini: the many fans in attendance enjoyed an exclusive conversation preceded by a "Best Of" video dedicated to the French champion's career. Platini then answered questions from the club presidents, reminiscing about the emotions he experienced while wearing the black and white jersey.

The evening continued with the President's speech and the presentation of the prestigious JOFC Awards, divided into three main categories: Best Communication Project, Best Community Project, and Sharing is Caring. Numerous special awards were presented, from the Club with the most members in the world to the "Global Journey Award" for the club from the furthest away. A day filled with emotion, laughter, and sharing, concluded with a chat between Platini and Sergio Brio, culminating with Le Roi receiving a jersey autographed by all the Presidents present.

Sunday morning began with a screening of JOFC-related issues. Sergio Brio returned to the stage to celebrate Affiliation Anniversaries, presenting personalized plaques and jerseys to the longest-running clubs. This morning offered important food for thought and operational innovations. The screening of the documentary "Stories of Strength" was a thrilling experience for everyone in attendance, whose passion for the Bianconeri continues to inspire fans around the world.

The event concluded with a final thank you, the traditional group photo, and the notes of the Juventus anthem, sealing a bond that is renewed every year with undying passion and love for the black and white colours.