 He courted controversy after it was discovered that he had allegedly spoken to representatives from Genoa and reportedly communicated with Moggi despite the latter's five-year "excommunication" from football.Despite 2008–09 season ending on a high note, Juventus endured a dismal run in the Champions League and later the Europa League during the 2009–10 season.They were eliminated from European competitions after 4–1 defeat away at Fulham despite taking an early lead and traveling supporters chanted ""Vattene Blanc e Secco"" (Get lost Blanc and Secco) after the final whistle.