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Pogba, Dybala reveal poignant messages after Juve goals

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Milan - Paulo Dybala and Paul Pogba struck one apiece in a 4-0 Italian Cup rout of Torino on Wednesday then dedicated the goals to causes that have inspired the Juventus stars.

Dybala lifted his shirt to reveal a dedication to 'Ale e' Ricky', Alessio Ferramosca and Riccardo Nero, who played for Juve's youth team before their tragic deaths in December 2006.

France international Pogba capped Juve's last 16 win with a superbly-taken free-kick eight minutes from full time.

He, too, unveiled a message -- this time dedicated to 'Bryan', an 11-year-old Juventus fan who is suffering from cancer.

"He's an 11-year-old kid who has cancer," Pogba explained to Rai television. "We promised we'd dedicate a goal to him, he's always in my thoughts and always will be."

Holders Juventus, also the reigning champions, will face the winner of the Lazio-Udinese tie, which is played on Thursday, in the last eight.

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