Juventus Football Club S.p.A. operates as a professional football club in Italy. The company participates in national and international football competitions, as well as organizes matches. It is also involved in licensing of audiovisual and media rights related to competitions played; sponsorships, stadium, direct retail, e-commerce, and brand licensing activities for products; marketing of additional services to its fans; and management of multi-year rights to the sporting performances of footballers. The company was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Turin, Italy. Juventus Football Club S.p.A. is a subsidiary of EXOR N.V.