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      ‘A few more years’ – Jose Mourinho opens up on retirement after ex-Chelsea and Man Utd boss’ 22 years in management

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      ROMA boss Jose Mourinho has revealed he still has “a few more years” left in him before he calls time on his career after 22 years in management.The former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham gaffer has stated “nothing has changed” in his quest to claim silverware.
      Roma boss Jose Mourinho has stated he has no plans to retire just yetCredit: AFP
      Mourinho is on the cusp of creating history after recently equalling Sir Alex Ferguson’s record of 106 European wins in the Champions League era.
      Roma beat HJK Helsinki 3-0 in the Europa League last week as the Italians bounced back with a win following their defeat away at Ludogorets.
      The 59-year-old, who guided Romas to the inaugural Europa Conference League last season, has declared he remains hungry for success.
      Speaking at the Quinas de Ouro event, Mourinho opened up on his time in management having started out in charge of Benfica in 2000.
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      He said: “These 22 years have passed quickly, but I want to continue.
      “I feel good, I feel strong, motivated, I like winning, I hate losing, nothing has changed. 
      “The colour of my hair, yes, even the wrinkles, but I want to go on.
      “Not for another 22 years, as there is no time, but for a few more years.”
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      Mourinho also claimed his side exceeded expectations last campaign as he underlined his desire for more success this season.
      Though he highlighted how Roma, who sit in sixth spot in Serie A, only spent a meagre £6.1million in the summer transfer window when they snapped up right-back Zeki Celik from Lille.
      Though they did bring in the likes of Paulo Dybala, Andrea Belotti and Nemanja Matic on free transfers.
      Mourinho remarked: “Last season we did what no one expected, this year we’ll try to do better.
      “We don’t have the same economic potential as our rivals. 
      “We had a €7m [£6.1m] transfer market, but we have quality, passion, many people who like to work together, which is an important thing, and then at the end of the season we will see.” More

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      Arsenal could return for Manuel Locatelli in shock transfer move after Italy star’s struggling start at Juventus

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      ARSENAL could reportedly reignite their interest in Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli after failing to sign him last year.The 24-year-old snubbed a switch to the Emirates following Euro 2020 as he opted instead to link up with the Old Lady from Sassuolo.
      Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli is claimed to be facing an uncertain future in TurinCredit: Getty
      Locatelli linked up with Juve on an initial two-year loan, with the Serie A giants obligated to turn his temporary stay into a permanent transfer for £30million.
      But he has struggled to live up to his billing in Turin, and it has been claimed that he could be facing an uncertain future at the Allianz Stadium.
      According to Calciomercato, Juve boss Massimiliano Allegri has been left underwhelmed by the player since his arrival.
      And this has led to speculation over whether he could soon be departing the club, with Paul Pogba to replace him in the line-up once the Frenchman is fully fit.
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      The news outlet stated that should he fail to convince Allegri and the board in the next few months, Juventus wouldn’t stand in his way of departing.
      And they have said that Arsenal could be willing to return to the table for Locatelli where they would be prepared to take a gamble on him.
      It has been reported how the North London outfit were ‘on the footballer’s trail for a long time’ prior to him joining Juve from Sassuolo.
      Arsenal could now look to make a swoop to sign Locatelli at the second time of asking next summer.
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      Calciomercato refused to confirm whether there have been any talks between Arsenal or Juve for Locatelli.
      Gunners gaffer Mikel Arteta is known to be in the market for a new midfielder having failed to bring in Aston Villa ace Douglas Luiz on deadline day.
      The Villans knocked back three bids by Arsenal for the Brazilian, with Arteta desperate to sign cover for Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny.
      With Luiz in the final year of his contract, Arsenal could look to snap him up in January or wait until the end of the campaign to land him on a free transfer.
      But they know they face competition from Liverpool in the race to secure his services. More

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      Juventus in TURMOIL as Allegri fights for job, Ultras turn on Bonucci and even players are laying into crisis-club

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      JUVENTUS are suffering their biggest crisis in more than a decade with manager Max Allegri and captain Leandro Bonucci at the brunt of the chaos.The Italian giants sit eighth in the Serie A table after just two wins from their opening seven matches.
      Allegri is set for crisis talks with Juventus chiefs during the international breakCredit: Getty
      Bonucci has been hammered by his own Juve ultrasCredit: Rex
      They have also lost both Champions League games they’ve played so far this season against Paris Saint-Germain and Benfica.
      According to Calcio Mercato, Allegri is set for crunch talks with Juve’s board on Friday as pressure intensifies over his position at the club.
      He managed to secure them fourth place and Champions League football last season.
      But their inability to kick on from that could leave him in a perilous situation despite his five Serie A titles in a row between 2015 and 2019.
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      Allegri was given a police escort back to his car after their defeat to Monza at the weekend.
      But he isn’t the only Juve star feeling the heat.
      Skipper Bonucci has been ripped apart by his OWN SUPPORTERS.
      The Juventus Ultras released a statement earlier this week in which they slammed the Italian centre-back.
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      It read: “Leonardo Bonucci HAS NEVER BEEN A LEADER AND NEVER WILL BE: neither at Inter, nor at Treviso, neither at Pisa, nor at Bari, nor at Milan, nor at Juventus and like him the others who support him.
      “In this particular moment of general confusion where both among the players and in Juventus and in the corners, we are witnessing a moment of total anarchy where anyone who wants to, in turn, stands as connoisseur, leader, leader and manager without who has the charisma and not even the recognition of the people or those who have known the environment for years.
      “If there are hierarchical scales, there will be a reason: a good soldier is not necessarily a good leader.”
      It went on to add: “Bringing professional players as sacrificial victims to watch the curve while they whistle and insult them, creating legitimacy for the contestation one month before the start of the season is SIMPLY ABSURD.
      “The result can only be absurd. the formation of a weak group full of negativity and victimization. Exactly the opposite of what is needed in sport, especially at these levels and in a team sport.
      “Their profession and their knowledge. You are doing more harm to your teammates and to the team than any coach, trainer and/or manager who is incapable.”
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      Juventus have also been criticised by two players who found a way out of the club in the summer.
      Midfielder Denis Zakaria, who joined Chelsea on loan, has accused Allegri of failing to establish a relationship with him.
      The Swiss star said: “I’ll find myself better in England. Allegri? We didn’t talk much.”
      And Matthijs de Ligt, who sealed a move to Bayern Munich in July, claims Juve were not ambitious enough in Europe.
      The Netherlands international said: “Bayern want to win the Champions League, an ambition that I felt less in Turin.”
      Juve have not won the Champions League since 1996, losing in the final in 1997, 1998, 2003, 2015 and 2017.
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      At domestic level, they won nine Serie A titles in a row between 2012 and 2020.
      But in 2021 they finished 13 points adrift of Inter Milan, while last season they were 16 behind AC Milan. More

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      Watch Massimiliano Allegri given POLICE ESCORT back to his car after Juventus’ shock loss at minnows Monza

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      MASSIMILIANO ALLEGRI was given police escort back to his car after Juventus fell to a shock defeat to minnows Monza. The under-fire manager has seen his side endure a poor start to the Serie A season, which has been compounded by an equally bad European campaign.
      Video appears to show Allegri being escorted to his car following the shock defeat to MonzaCredit: Twitter
      Allegri (left) was forced to watch the Monza game from the stands after he was sent off against SalernitanaCredit: Getty
      The humiliating defeat came after Angel Di Maria was sent off as newly-promoted Monza recorded their first ever victory in this division.
      The loss means Juventus are eighth in the table going into the international break.
      Allegri was led back to his car by police after the loss, a video by TV Dello Sport appears to show.
      Italian cops surround the gaffer as he walks through gates towards the car park.
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      The 55-year-old is a man under pressure with sections of the Juve support appearing to revolt.
      While Allegri won 5 Serie A titles in a row between 2015 and 2019, his return in 2021 has not gone to plan.
      They finished last season 16 points behind champions AC Milan, and crashed out of Europe in a surprise two-legged defeat to Villarreal.
      The loss against Monza – which Di Maria claimed responsibility for – followed a dramatic 2-2 draw with Salernitana that was marred by VAR drama.
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      Allegri, Juan Cuadrado and Arkadiusz Milik were all sent off in stoppage time as the Old Lady were controversially denied a winner in a madcap finale.
      Problems are also brewing in Europe as Juventus followed up defeat to PSG with a loss at home to Benfica.
      The result leaves the Italian club’s prospects of getting out of their Champions League group looking bleak.
      It also means Juve have only won one of their last 7 games in all competitions.
      Serie A was turned on its head on Sunday as along with Juventus losing, Inter, AC Milan and Roma also fell to defeat.
      It’s the first time all four sides have lost on the same day since February 13, 1955.
      Jose Mourinho’s Roma lost to an impressive Atalanta side, with the boss being dismissed as his furious calls for a penalty were denied. More

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      Watch wild Jose Mourinho SENT OFF for furious reaction as Roma refused penalty and Zaniolo suffers wardrobe malfunction

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      ROMA boss Jose Mourinho was sent off on Sunday after a furious penalty appeal against Atalanta.And Nicolo Zaniolo endured a wild couple of minutes after he was booked for diving and then suffered a major wardrobe malfunction.
      Jose Mourinho has been SENT OFF at the Stadio Olimpico 🟥The Roma boss is given his marching orders after protesting against the referee’s decision not to award his side a penalty. pic.twitter.com/lliYiR62t4— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) September 18, 2022

      Nicolo Zaniolo was furious as the referee didn’t award him a penaltyCredit: Getty
      Jose Mourinho was sent off and forced to watch from the stands moments laterCredit: Getty
      Zaniolo then suffered a wardrobe malfunction in the next attack
      The Giallorossi were 1-0 down early in the second half and Zaniolo then found himself bearing down on goal with a defender on his shoulder.
      The 23-year-old tried to win a penalty as he grappled with the defender, but was instead guilty of giving away a foul for diving, a decision which left Mourinho furious on the touchline.
      Consequently, the hot-headed Mourinho was sent off by the referee and was forced to watch the rest of the game at the Stadio Olimpico from the stands.
      But the drama was not finished there, as Zaniolo was involved once again moments later.
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      This time he was grappling with the defender, but as the defender grabbed at his shorts Zaniolo suffered a major wardrobe malfunction.
      The Italian will be thankful he chose to wear some pants on Sunday, after the defending player fell to the ground during his grab and revealed Zaniolo’s tighty-whities.
      He then fell to the floor and pleaded once again for a penalty to be awarded, but the referee repeated his earlier decision.
      Despite, having the superior chances – as proven by Roma’s xG of 2.44 to Atalanta’s 0.17 – Roma went on to lose the game against the Serie A table toppers.
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      With that result, Atalanta move back to the top of Serie A having been overtaken by Udinese after their 3-1 win over Inter.
      Meanwhile, Roma missed out on the chance to move into second place and instead remain in sixth, four points off of top spot. More

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      Watch Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo suffer wardrobe malfunction and get penalised for diving as Jose Mourinho is sent off

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      NICOLO ZANIOLO endured a wild couple of minutes after he was booked for diving and then suffered a major wardrobe malfunction. The Roma star had been playing alongside Tammy Abraham up front for Jose Mourinho’s side for Atalanta’s visit to Rome.
      Jose Mourinho has been SENT OFF at the Stadio Olimpico 🟥The Roma boss is given his marching orders after protesting against the referee’s decision not to award his side a penalty. pic.twitter.com/lliYiR62t4— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) September 18, 2022

      Nicolo Zaniolo was furious as the referee didn’t award him a penaltyCredit: Getty
      Jose Mourinho was sent off and forced to watch from the stands moments laterCredit: Getty
      Zaniolo then suffered a wardrobe malfunction in the next attack
      However, with the team 1-0 down early in the second half Zaniolo then found himself bearing down on goal with a defender on his shoulder.
      The 23-year-old then tried to win a penalty as he grappled with the defender, but was instead guilty of giving away a foul for diving, a decision which left Mourinho furious on the touchline.
      Consequently, the hot headed Mourinho was sent off by the referee and was forced to watch the rest of the game at the Stadio Olimpico from the stands.
      But the drama was not finished there, as Zaniolo was involved once again moments later.
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      This time he was grappling with the defender, but as the defender grabbed at his shorts Zaniolo suffered a major wardrobe malfunction.
      The Italian will be thankful he chose to wear some pants today, after the defending player fell to the ground during his grab and revealed Zaniolo’s tighty-whities.
      He then fell to the floor and pleaded once again for a penalty to be awarded, but the referee repeated his earlier decision.
      Despite, having the superior chances – as proven by Roma’s xG of 2.44 to Atalanta’s 0.17 – Roma went on to lose the game against the Serie A table toppers.
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      With today’s result, Atalanta move back to the top of Serie A having been overtaken by Udinese after their 3-1 win over Inter.
      Meanwhile, Roma missed out on the chance to move into second place and instead remain in sixth, four points off of top spot. More

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      ‘The loss is my fault’ – Angel Di Maria apologises to Juventus fans after red card for elbow leads to shock Monza defeat

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      ANGEL DI MARIA has apologised for getting sent off and inadvertently causing Juventus to fall to a shock defeat to AC Monza.The former Manchester United star was given a straight red card in the first half after swinging an elbow into the midriff of an AC Monza player.
      Angel Di Maria elbows an AC Monza player
      Di Maria shown his marching orders after being given a straight red cardCredit: Alamy
      Monza players surround the afflicted Fabio Maresca as he lies hurt following the elbowCredit: Getty
      Juventus went on to lose the game, with Chris Gytkjaer grabbing a second half goal to open the deadlock.
      The goal subsequently gave them their first ever Serie A victory, with the club earning promotion from Serie B last season.
      It also compounded a stuttering start to the season for the ‘Old Lady’.
      After the game Di Maria, 34, took responsibility for his actions and wrote a grovelling apology to the fans.
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      On his Instagram he wrote: “The defeat is my fault. I’m very sorry.
      “I’m a professional, but also a human being who makes mistakes and knows how to recognize them.”
      While the visit to Monza was their first league defeat of the season, they currently sit down in eighth in the table having won just twice in the Serie A.
      In the Champions League Massimiliano Allegri’s side have fared even worse, losing their first two games.
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      Di Maria joined Juventus in the summer after his contract at Paris Saint-Germain expired.
      He has scored and assisted once each in five games so far. More

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      Jose Mourinho never praises Tammy Abraham at half-time for Roma – but ex-Chelsea ace reveals brilliant reason why

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      TAMMY ABRAHAM has revealed that he NEVER receives praise from Roma boss Jose Mourinho.The 24-year-old joined Roma in a £34million transfer from Chelsea last summer.
      Abraham scored 27 goals for Roma last seasonCredit: Getty
      He capped off his first campaign in Italy with an impressive total of 27 goals in 53 appearances across all competitions.
      And he played an integral role in helping Roma claim the inaugural Europa Conference League title.
      But, Abraham recently revealed that he does NOT receive any praise from Mourinho.
      When speaking to the Daily Mail, he said: “He (Mourinho) is one of the best for man-management.
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      “He knows how to speak to players, the best way to deal with each one. In my case, he never tells me how well I am doing.
      “At half-time, I never get a ‘Well done’ even though in the back of my mind I am thinking, ‘You know I’m playing well’. He always wants you to do better.

      “Before the Europa Conference semi-final against Leicester last season, he dragged me into a room and said: ‘Tam, I don’t think you have been good enough’. 
      “I was surprised because I had scored in the previous game! I asked what he meant and he said he wasn’t seeing the Tammy he saw play against Lazio for example.
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      “It was motivating and I did end up scoring the winner against Leicester.”
      Abraham has scored two goals in six Serie A appearances so far this season.
      He was called up to the England squad by Gareth Southgate earlier this week for the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Italy and Germany.
      Roma currently sit sixth in the table, but they will jump into the top four if they win their upcoming clash with Atalanta. More