How Liam Brady sparked the bitter Juve-Viola rivalry — and forged lifelong friendship in the process

It's 40 years since Juventus and Fiorentina's Serie A title race went to the final day. Giovanni Galli still laments the Irishman's decisive say

On the spot: Liam Brady scores the penalty that won the Serie A title for Juventus in 1982.

As the Serie A season climaxes on Saturday, Fiorentina take on Juventus in the latest instalment in a fierce rivalry which has, at its heart, a title race from 40 years ago. Ireland legend Liam Brady had a major role in those events, and one man who witnessed it all is former Italian goalkeeper Giovanni Galli.

Galli was considered one of the world’s best keepers in his time and went on to win the Serie A title and two European Cups at AC Milan. While never managing to win a trophy with Fiorentina, he retains strong memories of the Scudetto that slipped away in 1982.